Sew Fancy

The right needle does make a difference in stitch quality. Perfect stitching requires the correct size and needle type. Be sure to change your needle at least when you start a new project.

Schmetz needles are high quality and are recommended by many sewing machine manufacturers. Never compromise on quality when you choose the best needle for the job.

UNIVERSAL (SHARPS) NEEDLES
For all-purpose sewing on woven and knit fabrics. These needles can also be used for machine embroidery. Use the tiny size 60 for very fine fabrics and for delicate heirloom sewing. Use size 80 and 90 for medium weight fabrics; 100 for heavy weights and 110 for upholstery. All packages contain 5 needles.
NN-096 Size 60 ... $3.50
NN-097 Size 70 ... $3.50
NN-098 Size 80 ... $3.50
NN-099 Size 90 ... $3.50
NN-100 Size 100 ... $3.50
NN-101 Size 110 ... $3.50

STRETCH NEEDLES
The best needle for any fabric containing spandex, lycra or any other highly elastic fabric. Needle prevents skipped stitches. These are the needles you need for making bras!
5 needles per package.
NN-107 Size 75 ... $5.75
NN-108 Size 90 ... $5.75

DENIM NEEDLES
Use for densely woven hard finished weaves such as denim, canvas, sail cloth. These needles can be used on artifical leather and vinyl. 5 needles per package
NN-109 Size 90 ... $4.95
NN-110 Size 100 ... $4.95
NN-111 Size 110 ... $4.95

BALLPOINT NEEDLES
For knitted fabric, whether man-made or natural fibers, these needles have a slightly rounded point that allows the needles to slip around the fabric rather than punch holes in it. 5 needles per package.
NN-068 Size 70 ... $4.25
NN-069 Size 80 ... $4.25
NN-070 Size 90 ... $4.25
NN-071 Size 100 ... $4.25

LEATHER NEEDLES
Use for real or synthetic leathers, vinyl and suede. The chiselled end allows for easy piercing of the skins. Do not use on woven or knit fabrics. 5 needles in the package.
NN-075 Size 70 ... $5.50
NN-076 Size 80 ... $5.50
NN-077 Size 90 ... $5.50
NN-078 Size 100 ... $5.50
NN-079 Size 110 ... $5.50

TOPSTITCHING NEEDLES
Needles with extra large eyes for topstitching an extra sharp point and a scarf to accommodate heavier threads, both utility and decorative. 5 needles per package.
NN-083 Size 70 ... $7.25
NN-084 Size 80 ... $7.25
NN-085 Size 90 ... $7.25
NN-086 Size 100 ... $7.25

QUILTING NEEDLES
The Schmetz quilting needle is specifically designed for quilting and patchwork. It allows the quilter to sew through a great number of layers without damaging the material.
5 needles per pack.
NN-082 (3 size 75 and 2 size 90) ... $5.50

EMBROIDERY NEEDLES
A needle developed with a larger eye, a new scarf design, and a sharp point. The larger eye accommodates the various embroidery threads available while the scarf reduces the risk of skipped stitches.
NN-120 (3 size 75 and 2 size 90) ... $5.50

METALLICA NEEDLES
If you like working with metallic threads, this is the needle you should be using. The eye is large and the scarf is deeper to prevent shredding of delicate metallic thread during stitching. It also reduces skipped stitches. Great for embroidery. 5 needle package.
NN-115 Size 80 ... $6.98

MICROTEX SHARP NEEDLES
Today’s new microfibers are popular with sewers. It is the fineness of the fibers and the tight weave that impart the qualities we like, however a thin needle with a sharp, slim point is essential. Schmetz has developed the Microtex needle for these synthetics and also for working on real silk. 5 needles per package.
NN-091 Size 60 ... $4.95
NN-092 Size 70 ... $4.95
NN-093 Size 80 ... $4.95
NN-094 Size 90 ... $4.95

Specialty Needles

TWIN NEEDLES
These needles are constructed with two needles on a crossbar from a single shaft. They are used for pintucks and decorative work with one or two coloured threads. The first number refers to the size of the needle, the second to the distance between the two needles on the shaft. One needle per pack.
NN-130 Size 70/1.6 mm ... $4.50
NN-131 Size 75/2.0 mm ... $4.50
NN-132 Size 80/1.6 mm ... $4.50
NN-133 Size 80/2.0 mm ... $4.50
NN-134 Size 80/2.5 mm ... $4.50
NN-135 Size 80/4.0 mm ... $4.50
NN-136 Size 90/4.0 mm ... $4.50
NN-137 Size 90/3.0 mm ... $4.50
NN-138 Size 100/4.0 mm ... $4.50
NN-139 Size 100/6.0 mm ... $4.50
NN-140 Size 100/8.0 mm ... $4.50

STRETCH TWIN NEEDLES
For twin needle work on knits and stretchy fabrics
NN-143 Size 75/2.5 mm ... $6.95
NN-144 Size 75/4.0 mm ... $6.95

TWIN DENIM NEEDLES
For twin needling on denim and heavier fabrics.
NN-149 Size 100/4.0 ... $6.95

TWIN EMBROIDERY NEEDLES
For special effects using embroidery threads.
NN-153 Size 75/2.0 mm ... $6.95
NN-154 Size 75/3.0 mm ... $6.95

METALLICA TWIN NEEDLES
For twin needle sewing with metallic threads.
NN-115 Size 80/2.5 mm ... $7.50

TRIPLE NEEDLES
For working with three threads in decorative work.
1 per package.
NN-161 Size 80/2.5 mm ... $7.50
NN-162 Size 80/3.0 mm ... $7.50

WING NEEDLES or HEMSTITCH NEEDLES
For very special effects in natural woven or knitted fabrics. Use a fine thread like Cotona 80 for best effect. A must for heirloom sewing!
1 per Package.
NN-165 Size 100 ... $4.25
NN-166 Size 120 ... $4.25

DOUBLE WING NEEDLE
For hemstitching and special effects such as Turkish hems. Try the double wing on hems of pillowcases and linens.
NN-169 Size 100 ... $8.00

Hand Sewing Needles

All of our hand sewing needles are made in England from Sheffield steel and are nickel plated to prevent rusting. We carry Richard Hemming, Colonial Needle, John James and Clover brands. When comparing needle sizes; the larger the size number, the smaller the needle.

SHARPS
If you love appliqué work, you need Sharps. Medium-length needles with small, rounded eyes, Sharps are also excellent all-purpose needles. The larger the size number; the finer the needle.
NN-001 Size 8 ... $2.25 - 20 per packages - Richard Hemming
NN-002 Size 10 ... $2.25 - 20 per packages - Richard Hemming
NN-003 Size 12 ... $2.25 - 10 per packages - Richard Hemming

BETWEENS
Betweens are short needles with small round eyes for fine quilting and detailed handwork. The larger the number, the finer the needle and stitch.
NN-006 Size 8 ... $2.25 - 20 per packages - Richard Hemming
NN-007 Size 9 ... $2.25 - 20 per packages - Richard Hemming
NN-008 Size 10 ... $2.25 - 20 per packages - Richard Hemming
NN-009 Size 12 ... $2.25 - 20 per packages - Richard Hemming

CHENILLE NEEDLES
Chenilles are for heavy embroidery on tightly woven fabrics, because they have a long, large eye and a thick shaft. Chenilles are the needles to use for silk ribbon embroidery. 6 per package.
NN-060 Size 18 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-061 Size 20 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-062 Size 22 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-063 Size 24 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-064 Assorted 18-24 ... $2.25 - John James

TAPESTRY NEEDLES
Tapestry needles are easily identified by their blunt tip and long eyes. They are used for cross-stitch, needlepoint and are ideal for teaching young children to sew.
NN-023 Size 18 ... $2.25 - 6/pkg - Colonial
NN-024 Size 20 ... $2.25 - 6/pkg - Colonial
NN-025 Size 22 ... $2.25 - 6/pkg - Colonial
NN-026 Size 24 ... $2.25 - 6/pkg - Colonial
NN-027 Size 26 ... $2.25 - 6/pkg - Colonial
NN-028 Size 28 ... $2.25 - 5/pkg - John James

EMBROIDERY/CREWEL NEEDLES
For perfectly formed smocking stitches or all types of embroidery and crewel work, these needles with their long, oval eyes accommodate yarn or several strands of embroidery floss. 15 per package.
NN-011 Size 6 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-012 Size 7 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-013 Size 8 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-014 Size 9 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-015 Size 10 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming

BEADING NEEDLES
Beeding needles are for picking up several beads or seed pearls at a time before attaching them to a project. They are long and fine with small, round eyes so they can pick up the smallest of the Mill Hill Beads. 4 needles per package.
NN-035 Size 10-13 ... $2.25 - Clover

DARNERS
Long needles with sharp points. Good for picture smocking, fine daming work and ribbon work.
NN-065 Size 7 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-066 Size 8 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-067 Size 9 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming

LONG DARNERS
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-017 Size 3 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-018 Size 5 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-019 Size 7 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-020 Size 8 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming
NN-021 Size 9 ... $2.25 - Richard Hemming

MILLINERS/STRAW NEEDLES
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. 15 needles per package.
NN-029 Size 3 ... $2.25 - 12/pkg - Richard Hemming
NN-030 Size 6 ... $2.25 - 15/pkg - Richard Hemming
NN-031 Size 8 ... $2.25 - 15/pkg - Richard Hemming
NN-032 Size 10 ... $2.25 - 15/pkg - Richard Hemming
NN-033 Size 11 ... $2.25 - 15/pkg - Richard Hemming

TRAPUNTO NEEDLE
Use this long, blunt needle to slide yarn or cord in sewn channels in clothing and quilts. The yarn creates a raised area in the fabric that gives it a very dimensional look. 1 needle per package
NN-034 ... $6.00

DOLL NEEDLES (Soft Sculpture)
If you are into soft sculpture dolls, you'll find these needles a blessing for sewing on eyes and working through the body. Also good fot upholstery.
NN-036 ... $2.50 - 2 Long Needles 3 1/2" and 5" long - Colonial

MARTHA PULLEN HEIRLOOM NEEDLES
A set of every hand needle you will ever need for smocking, English and Picture Smocking, Bullion Roses, Embroidery, Duplicate Stitch, Shadow work and General Sewing. Each needle case is labelled with the stitching for which it is best. 8 packages of needles by the same manufacturers as our regular line, so you can easily buy replacements.
HX-001 ... $24.95

YLI NEEDLE PACK
Here is every needle you can imagine for silk ribbon! Embellish with beads or sequins, smock with ribbon, embroider with silk thread and quilt with metallic threads. 25 needle package.
NX-003 ... $9.99

Thimbles

SLIP-STOP/SAFETY THIMBLES
The perfect thimble for quilting, crafts and sewing. The safety ridge on top of this thimble keeps the needle from slipping.
GN-112 Petite ... $2.00
GN-113 Small ... $2.00
GN-111 Medium ... $2.00
GN-110 Large ... $2.00
GN-109 Extra Large ... $2.00

Needle and Pin Holders

MAGNETIC NEEDLE CASE
Storage inside the case for all your needles. The magnetic strip on the outside will hold needles in use or attach the case to your sewing machine.
GN-001 ... $1.50

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!
GN-002 ... $1.50