Using the correct needle for the task will make a big difference in the appearance and the quality of the stitching.  As there are many different types of needles, be sure to read the description of each needle type below and match the needle to the task that you want to do.

Please remember that hand sewing needles, just like machine sewing needles
will dull with use and need to be replaced.

The larger the number, the smaller the needle.

Gold Eye Sharps by Clover

The gold eye makes the needles easier to thread.
20 Needles

NN-181   Size 10......$ 2.50

NEW Black Gold Appliqué /Sharps by Clover
 
First ever Black Needles with Gold Eye
30% less friction-resistant than conventional hand-sewing needles.
Needle is polished along the axis for effortless piercing, and coated with ultra thin black plating for ant-rust resistance
Does not bend easily. The ultimate balance between hardness and flexibility.
Durable and very smooth to stitch with. Give one a try!

NN-031 Size 9..........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.53mm D x 34.9mm L
NN-032 Size 10........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.46mm D x 33.3mm L
NN-033 Size 12........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.46mm D x 28.8mm L
NN-034 Sizes 9-12...$6.98 - 6 per package

Gold'n Glide Appliqué by John James- Made in England

Innovative Easy Glide Coating
These needles glide through fabric and batting.
18K gold is used to gild the eyes for easier threading.
NN-051 Size 10......$3.98 10 per package
NN-052 Size 11......$3.98 10 per package

Appliqué Needles by Joan Shay

If you want to improve your appliqué stitch, straw needles are what you need.
The needles are finer than sharps, therefore, you pick up fewer fibers when appliquéing thus improving your stitch. 

NN-165 Size 10.....$4.98.....10 per package

Big Eye Quilting by Richard Hemming - Made in England
NN-035 Size 10........$2.98 - 18 per package
NN-036 Size 11........$2.98 - 18 per package   

Won't snag or split fibers. 
The needles slip through the fabric smoothly and easily
This results in less friction and speeds up the stitching process.
These needles are not damaged by skin oils and moisture.
Hypoallergenic.

NN- 040 Size 10..........$4.98 - 2 per package
NN- 041 Size 11..........$4.98 - 2 per package
NN- 042 Size 12..........$4.98 - 2 per package

Gold Quilting Needles by John James

NN-115 Size 11.......$3.98 - 6 per package

Quilting Needles by John James
Made in England

NN-182 Sizes 3/9........$2.75 - 20 needles

Quilter's Curved Needles

Use a curved needle for tying quilts. Use embroidery floss or thread in the smaller needle. You may wish to use heavier thread or yarn in the larger needle. A handy needle for upholstery and various household fix-it projects.
4 needles in 2 sizes. Made in Czechoslovakia,

NN-159.....$3.98

Easy Threading Needles by John James - Made in England
These needles are perfect for sewers who have difficulty threading a needle.
They are standard needles where the top is cut to allow the thread to pass through it from above.

NN-043 Sizes 4 to 8......$2.50 - 6 per package

Stainless Steel Quilting Needles by John James - Made in England

NN-166    Size 8 ....$5.50 - 4 needles
NN-167    Size 10...$5.50 - 4 needles

Gold Eye Tapestry by Clover

Blunt point needles ideal for wool, thick cotton embroidery, ribbons on canvas and open mesh fabrics.
Preferred in ribbon work to resent snagging and splitting fibers.

NN-125  sizs 18-22....$2.98....6 needles

Tapestry Tweens by John James - Made in England

Tween Tapestry needles are sized to fall between regular tapestry needles.
Perfect for cross stitch when a regular sized tapestry needle is too large or
too small.

NN-177  Size 25........$4.75 - 3 per package

Beading Needles by Clover

NN-183 Sizes 10-13......$2.50 - 4 needles

Assorted Self Threading Needles by Clover

It's so easy to thread.
5 different sizes

NN-061.......$4.98

Embroidery/Crewel Needles by Richard Hemming
Made in England
These needles have a longer eye for easier thread of threads such as stranded floss.
The sharp point allows stitches to be placed close together.
NN-152 Size 4.........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-186 Size 5.........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-153 Size 6 ........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-191 Size 7.........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-154 Size 8 ........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-155 Size 10.......$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-156 Sizes 5/10...$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-187 Sizes 3/9.....$2.50 - 12 needles

Crewel/Embroidery Needles by Colonial
These needles have a longer eye for easier thread of threads such as stranded floss.
The sharp point allows stitches to be placed close together.  These needles are the same length as the sharps needles.

NN-059    Size 9........$2.50 - 16 needles

Crewel/Embroidery Needles by Superior
The sharp point and smoothest surface allow stitchers to pass the needle through the fabric with less effort.  This provides more comfort, ease of stitching and less stress on fingers and shoulders.

NN-060 Size 5.......$3.50 - 15 needles

Cotton Darners by John James- Made in England

are a long needle with a sharp point and a long eye.
Sometimes used for smocking as the longer needle may be easier to use especially if
you have arthritic hands. Also used for mending, soft sculpture work and doll making.
Sometimes referred to as Short Darners.

NN-063 Size 7........$2.75 - 12 needles
NN-179 Sizes 3/9...$2.75 - 12 needles

Chenille Needles by Richard Hemming
Made In England
are thicker needles with a long oval eye and a very sharp point.
Uses include silk ribbon embroidery, crewel and wool embroidery, embroidery with pearl cotton #3 and 5, and smocking with ribbon.

NN-065 Size 18.........$2.50 - 6 needles
NN-066 Size 20.........$2.50 - 6 needles
NN-067 Size 22.........$2.50 - 6 needles
NN-068 Size 24.........$2.50 - 6 needles

Chenille Needles by John James
are thicker needles with a long oval eye and a very sharp point.
Uses include silk ribbon embroidery, crewel and wool embroidery, embroidery with pearl cotton #3 and 5, and smocking with ribbon.
NN-069 Sizes 18-24.......$2.75 - 6 needles
NN-070 Size 22..............$6.50 - 25 needles
NN-70a Size 22..............$2.50 - 4 needles
NN-071 Size 26..............$6.50 - 25 needles

Gold Eye Chenille Needles by Clover
Short with large eyes used for stitching coarse material with thick yarn and ribbon. 
Gold eye makes for easier threading.

NN-073 Size 22..............$2.50 - 6 needles
NN-074 Size 24..............$2.50 - 6 needles

Darners by Richard Hemming
Made in England
Long needles with sharp points.
Good for picture smocking, fine darning work and ribbon work.
NN-079a Size 1........$2.50 - 10 needles
NN-079 Size 3..........$2.50 - 10 needles
NN-081 Size 7..........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-082 Size 9..........$2.50 - 12 needles

Long Darners by Richard Hemming
Made in England
Use long darners for picture smocking. Their large eyes and long shafts make stitches line up perfectly. The shaft is perfectly straight until the point, so all your stitches will stay even. This is also a good needle for bullion roses and ribbon work. 6 needles per package.

NN-089 Size 7..........$2.50 - 6 needles

Long Darners by John James
Made in England
Use long darners for picture smocking. Their large eyes and long shafts make stitches line up perfectly. The shaft is perfectly straight until the point, so all your stitches will stay even. This is also a good needle for bullion roses and ribbon work. 6 needles per package.

NN-086 Size 5..........$5.50 - 25 needles
NN-090 Size 9..........$5.50 - 25 needles 

Milliners/Straw Needles by Richard Hemming
Made in England
The best needle for bullion roses is one with a long, even shaft. With a milliners/straw needle, neither the eye nor the shaft will distort the wrap of the floss. The eye is a slightly smaller than most needles but is  easily threaded.  Also great for gathering.
Not as flimsy as a beading needle.
NN-092 Size 1.........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-093 Size 3.........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-094 Size 4.........$2.50 - 12 needles
NN-097 Size 7.........$2.50 - 15 needles
NN-098 Size 8.........$2.50 - 15 needles
NN-100 Size 10.......$2.50 - 15 needles
NN-101 Size 11.......$2.50 - 10 needles

Straw Needles by John James

NN-151 Size 11......$4.50 - 25 needles
NN-184 Size 6........$3.98 - 25 needles

Ribbon Embroidery Needles by Dritz

Assorted package so you will have the perfect size for the width of the ribbon
that you are using.
Included are        Chenille - 16, 18, 20, 22   
                           Tapestry - 24.26
                           Embroidery - 7,8
                           Beading 10

NN-189.......$3.98 - 13 needles

Huck Embroidery Needles by Clover
The tip is rounded and curved so cloth can be easily scooped

NN-103 Assorted......... $4.50 - 3 needles

Twin Pointed Stab Stitch Needles by John James

Designed for quilting with a table-top hoop and floor frames
Keep one hand above and one below at all times
Stitch straight up and down through the fabric without turning the needle.

NN-104.............$3.98......3 needles

Quick Point Quick Stitch Needles by John James

Using a hands-free frame, keep one hand above your work and one hand below at all times.  Stitch straight up and down through your fabric without turning the needle around, looping the thread over a finger if necessary to keep it taut and prevent from twisting.

Be sure to hold the needle close to but not on the eye!

NN-180.......$3.98......3 needles

Assorted Needles by John James

Includes Betweens, Sharps, Darners, and Tapestry Needles
A great place to start your needle collection.

NN-105...........$4.98 - 30 needles

Double Eye Needle by Clover

This needle makes it easy to stitch with 2 threads when blending colors.
Great when working with silk ribbon too.
Available in blunt or sharp point

NN-106 - Blunt tip No. 15, 17, 20 ......$7.50 - 3 needles
NN-107 - Blunt Tip No. 22, 24 ...........$7.50 - 4 needles
NN-108 - Sharp tip No. 15, 17, 20......$7.50 - 3 needles
NN-109 - Sharp tip No. 22, 24 ...........$7.50 - 4 needles

One standard bodkin and one flat tape threader.
Wonderful for weaving ribbon through lace as well as many other uses.

NN-110........$2.98

Bodkin Set by Clover

Two different types of bodkins in one package.

One is great for threading wide elastic through narrow areas such as a waistband.
The other one is for threading narrower elastic--even elastic string.

NN-195........$4.98

Household Repair Kit by John James
Made In England

5 assorted needles for those difficult tasks.

NN-111 Assorted.....$2.98......5 needles

Curved Basting Needles

NN-174.....$3.98

Knit Picker

Easily fixes snags on knits and wovens.

One of those essential tools for the sewing kit.

NN-196....$2.75

Heavy Embroidery Needles by John James
Size 14
2 large eye heavy duty needles for those thick threads and ribbons.
There are two different style points - one rounded and one more pointed.

NN-185.....$2.98

Olympus Sashiko Needles

The two needles in this package from Japan are 2” and 2 ½” in length.  This makes it easy to spread out the stitches to check for accuracy in length before pulling the thread through the fabric.  The gold eyes make the needles easier to thread but a needle threader is very helpful.

These needles are longer, stronger, more rigid and sharper than traditional needles making it easier to stitch long sections before pulling the needle through.
Perfect for working with all weights of Sashiko thread but are particularly good for the regular/thick weight threads.

NN-127........$4.98/pkg.

Needle Threaders

These wonderful needle threaders are perfect for the heavier threads. The exclusive needle-notch holds your needle while threading.  They are very easy to use.   Package of 2.

NN-136.......$4.98/pkg.

Olympus Cross Stitch Needles

For heavier threads.
Great for embroidery with heavier threads too.

NN- 116.....$1.98....2 needles

Sashiko Needles by Clover
Great for any hand embroidery.
4 Types - 2 of each.
0.84mm D    50.8mm L
0.99mm D    44.5mm L
0.91mm D    42.9mm L
0.89mm D    34.9mm L
I use these needles for the fine and medium weight threads.

NN-146..........$5.50 - 8 needles

Large Sashiko Needles by Clover
Consists of 3 large needles in 3 sizes
Use these needles with the heavier Sashiko threads.

NN-147..........$5.50 - 3 needles

Assorted Sashiko Needles by Pepper Cory

Inspired by the Japanese needlecraft, Sashiko, these superior quality needles are manufactured in England. This sampler, by Pepper Cory, brings together four different size needles for hand Sashiko Stitching.
10 Needles

NN-163......$7.98

Sharps by Bohin

NN-117 Size 7.......$2.25 - 25 needles Sale - 2 for $3.50

Double Eye Needles by Havel

Smooth, tapered ends make it easy to secure serged chain ends under stitches. 
Perfect also as a transfer needle for machine knitting.
I'm sure that you will find lots of other uses for this needle.
Made of stainless steel.   3 1/2" long

NN-140 ..........$3.98  Set of 2 needles

Trapunto Needle

This 6" blunt-point needle has a large eye for easy threading. 
This needle has a blunt point for easy weaving.

NN-141......$6.00 1 needle Sale $4.75

Cording Needle Set by Clover

A convenient needle set for cording of Trapunto which raises and
emphasizes quilt design by inserting cords and for cording of booties.

Weaving Needles by John James

A great selection of weaving needles for all your craft weaving projects.

Includes:  a flat straight raffia needle that can also be used as a flat bodkin for threading ribbon or elastic
               a cranked weaving needle or raffia wire
               a flat cranked raffia needle
The word cranked refers to the "turn up" on the end of the needle

NN-189......$4.50

Magnetic Needle Minder

Pin this to your blouse or chatelaine and keep all your needles in one spot close at hand. Much better than sticking needles in the arm of the sofa!
NN-142 .... $1.98

Magnetic Needle Case

Store all of your needles together in this case.  Easy to take with you.
Has a magnet on the back.

NN-143...........$2.50

Needle Nest

A purse-size magnetic needle nest holds numerous needles intact for easy selection. Bonus of 2 needles from England, size 8 Sharps.

NN-144......$5.98....Out of Stock

Yarn Darners by John James

NN-164....$2.50

Ezy-Pull Bodkin by Dritz

NN-160....$2.50