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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.
	SHARPS by Richard Hemming - Made in England Sharps are a medium length needle with a small rounded eye. They are a general purpose needle for sewing and dressmaking. Also great for appliqué. Remember the larger the needle size, the smaller the needle. NN-001 Size 1........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-002 Size 2........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-003 Size 3........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-004 Size 4........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-005 Size 6........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-006 Size 7........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-007 Size 8........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-008 Size 9........$2.50 - 16 per package NN-009 Size 10......$2.50 - 10 per package ....out of stock NN-010 Size 11......$2.50 - 10 per package NN-011 Size 12.......$2.50 - 10 per package NN-012 Size 5/10.....$2.50 - 16 per package
	NEW BLACK GOLD APPLIQUÉ/SHARPS NEEDLES 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-141 Size 10.....$4.98.....10 per package
	BETWEENS by Richard Hemming - Made in England Betweens are short needles with small round eyes for fine quilting and detail handwork. Remember the larger the needle size, the smaller the needle. NN-013 Size 9.......$2.50- 20 per package NN-014 Size 10.....$2.50 - 20 per package NN-015 Size 11.....$2.50 - 12 per package - out of stock NN-016 Size 12.....$2.50 - 12 per package NN-017 Size 3/9....$2.50 - 20 per package NN-018 Size 5/10..$2.50 - 20 per package
	BETWEENS by John James - Made in England Betweens are short needles with small round eyes for fine quilting and detail handwork. Remember the larger the needle size, the smaller the needle. NN-019 Size 9.....$4.25 - 25 per package NN-020 Size 11...$7.50 - 25 per package
	GOLD EYE QUILTING BETWEENS BY CLOVER Betweens are short needles with small round eyes for fine quilting and detail handwork. The gold eye is easier to thread Remember the larger the needle size, the smaller the needle. NN-021 Size 10.....$3.50 - 15 per package NN-022 Size 12.....$3.50 - 15 per package
	NEW BLACK GOLD QUILTING BETWEEN NEEDLES 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-023 Size 9..........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.53mm D x 27.0mm L NN-024 Size 10........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.46mm D x 25.4mm L NN-025 Size 12........$6.98 - 6 per package- 0.53mm D x 24.4mm L NN-026 Sizes 9-12...$6.98 - 6 per package
	NEW BLACK GOLD QUILTING NEEDLES 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-027 Size 9..........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.56mm D x 27.3mm L NN-028 Size 10........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.56mm D x 25.8mm L NN-029 Size 12........$6.98 - 6 per package - 0.51mm D x 22.7mm L NN-030 Sizes 9-12...$6.98 - 6 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 out of stock
	BIG EYE QUILTING BY JOHN JAMES - Made in England NN-037 Size 10........$2.98 - 20 per package NN-038 Size 11........$2.98 - 12 per package
	PLATINUM QUILTING NEEDLES BY JOHN JAMES- Made in England 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- 039 Size 8............$4.98 - 2 per package 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
	GOLD'N GLIDE QUILTING NEEDLES BY JOHN JAMES Made in England These coated needles slide effortlessly through the fabric and batting--18k gold eye. These needles cause less stress on hands, allowing fast stitching and easy threading through the gold eye. NN-053 Size 10...........$3.98 - 10 per package NN-054 Size 12...........$3.98 - 10 per package
	QUILTING NEEDLES BY JOHN JAMES Made in England NN-114 Sizes 8/12......$2.98 - 16 needles.
	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
	ASSORTED SELF THREADING NEEDLES BY CLOVER It's so easy to thread. 5 different sizes NN-061.......$4.98
	CREWEL/EMBROIDERY 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. These needles are the same length as the sharps needles. NN-044 Size 4.............$2.50 - 12 needles NN-045 Size 5.............$2.50 - 15 needles NN-046 Size 7.............$2.50 - 15 needles NN-047 Size 8.............$2.50 - 15 needles NN-048 Size 10...........$2.50 - 15 needles NN-049 Sizes 3/9........$2.50 - 15 needles NN-050 Sizes 5/10......$2.50 - 15 needles
	CREWEL/EMBROIDERY NEEDLES BY JOHN JAMES 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. These needles are the same length as the sharps needles. NN-055 Size 6.........$3.98 - 25 needles NN-056 Size 7.........$2.50 - 16 needles NN-064 Size 7.........$3.98 - 25 needles NN-057 Size 8.........$2.50 - 16 needles NN-058 Size 9.........$2.50 - 16 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 6.......$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-062 Size 5........$2.75 - 12 needles NN-063 Size 7........$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-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-072 Size 20..............$2.50 - 6 needles NN-073 Size 22..............$2.50 - 6 needles NN-074 Size 24..............$2.50 - 6 needles
	TAPESTRY NEEDLES BY PRYM This needle is the same as a Chenille needle but with a blunt point. Can be used with tapestry wool or 6 strand embroidery floss Use for cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, huck weaving, hem stitching, drawn work, embroidery on loosely woven cloth, cast on flowers and more..... NN-075 Size 22..............$6.98 - 27 needles- SALE - $4.50 NN-076 Size 22..............$2.25 - 6 needles - SALE - $1.75 NN-077 Size 18-24........$7.98 - 27 needles - SALE - $5.75 NN-078 Size 18-24........ $3.00 - 8 needles - SALE - $2.00
	DARNERS BY RICHARD HEMMING Made in England Long needles with sharp points. Good for picture smocking, fine daming work and ribbon work. NN-079 Size 3..........$2.50 - 10 needles NN-080 Size 5..........$2.50 - 12 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-083 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-084 Size 3..........$5.50 - 25 needles - out of stock NN-085 Size 3..........$2.25 - 6 needles NN-086 Size 5..........$5.50 - 25 needles NN-087 Size 5..........$2.25 - 6 needles NN-088 Size 7..........$5.50 - 25 needles - out of stock NN-089 Size 7..........$2.25 - 6 needles - out of stock NN-090 Size 9..........$5.50 - 25 needles NN-091 Size 9..........$2.25 - 6 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-095 Size 5.........$2.50 - 15 needles NN-096 Size 6.........$2.50 - 15 needles NN-097 Size 7.........$2.50 - 15 needles NN-098 Size 8.........$2.50 - 15 needles NN-099 Size 9.........$2.50 - 15 needles out of stock NN-100 Size 10.......$2.50 - 15 needles NN-101 Size 11.......$2.50 - 10 needles Milliners by John James NN-102 Sizes 3/9......$5.50 - 25 needles
	HUCK EMBROIDERY NEEDLES BY CLOVER The tip is rounded and curved so cloth can be easily scooped NN-101 Assorted......... $4.50 - 3 needles
	TWIN POINTED STAB STITCH NEEDLES 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
	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......SALE....$3.98
	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 out of stock NN-108 - Sharp tip No. 15, 17, 20......$7.50 - 3 needles NN-109 - Sharp tip No. 22, 24 ...........$7.50 - 4 needles
	BODKIN SET BY JOHN JAMES One standard bodkin and one flat tape threader. Wonderful for weaving ribbon through lace as well as many other uses. NN-110........$2.50
	HOUSEHOLD REPAIR KIT BY JOHN JAMES Made In England 5 assorted needles for those difficult tasks. NN-111 Assorted.....$2.98......5 needles
	THIMBLELADY NEEDLES Perfect Needles for Perfect Quilters For stress free hand applique, piecing and hand quilting. Thimblelady's needles are stronger, thinner and longer. Match the size of needles to the density of weave of fabric. NN-112 Small.............$7.98 - 15 needles +10 extra needles NN-113 Large.............$7.98 - 15 needles +10 extra needles
	OLYPMUS 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
	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
	SHARPS BY BOHIN NN-117 Size 7.......$2.25 - 25 needles Sale - 2 for $3.50
	DOUBLE EYED NEEDLES BY HAVEL'S 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. This set consists of a long needle for straight line work, a short needle for cording of short straight lines and curves, a ball-tip needle for cording curves, or to use as a bodkin. A threader is included. Click here for a larger image. NN-145... $11.98
	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
	MAGNTIC 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
	TROLLEY NEEDLE The multi-purpose tool for positioning fabric as it moves through your sewing machine. Use for silk ribbon embroidery and all types of needle work NN-149..... $11.98 .
	BODKIN A single bodkin adjustable to different sizes. NG-141......$2.50 larger image
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