Embroidery Needles
Embroidery Needles
Crewel embroidery needles by the French brand BOHIN in size 7 and in sizes 3 to 9, and a Prym embroidery and handwork set with blunt and sharp needles. For freehand embroidery, cross-stitch and embroidery on garments.
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Types of embroidery needles
Crewel needle: a sharp point and an elongated eye. For freestyle embroidery on linen and cotton, with stranded embroidery floss or fine wool yarn.
Blunt-tip needle (tapestry): passes between the threads of an evenweave fabric such as Aida without splitting them. For cross-stitch and needlepoint.
Chenille needle: a sharp point and a large eye, for thick threads and dense fabrics.
How to choose a size
With embroidery needles, as with hand-sewing needles, a higher number means a finer needle. Choose by the number of strands: for one or two strands, a fine needle such as 8 or 9; for six strands or wool yarn, a large needle such as 3 or 4.
Embroidery tips
Work with a thread about 40 cm long.
Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop so the stitches come out even.
Replace the needle when the point gets damaged. A damaged needle snags threads in the fabric.
More needles
For wool needles and hand needles, see hand-sewing needles, and for quick threading, needle threaders. A complete guide to choosing a needle is in needles, and machine needles are in needles for home sewing machines. Before sewing, hold the fabric together with pins; the rest of the tools are in sewing accessories.
Related guide: Hand-sewing needles: how to identify a needle by its point, eye and number
Frequently asked questions
Which needle suits embroidery?
For free embroidery, a crewel needle with a sharp point and an elongated eye. For cross-stitch, a needle with a blunt point.
What is the difference between a crewel needle and a blunt-point needle?
A crewel needle has a sharp point that penetrates dense fabric. The blunt point passes between the threads of a woven fabric without splitting them.
Which needle suits six-strand embroidery floss?
A large needle, such as 3 or 4.
What does the number on an embroidery needle mean?
A higher number is a finer needle.
Which needle suits cross-stitch?
A needle with a blunt point, which passes between the Aida threads.
Who is BOHIN?
A French needle manufacturer founded in 1833 in Normandy.
Which needle suits children starting to embroider?
A needle with a blunt point and a large eye, on Aida fabric.
What length of thread should I embroider with?
About 40 cm.
Do I need an embroidery hoop?
Recommended. Taut fabric allows even stitches.
Can I buy embroidery needles in bulk for a class?
Yes. Phone 03-9444226 or WhatsApp 055-2473993.