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Bookmark or Share- 5 Things You Need to Know About Hand Embroidery NeedlesHere are five points that are helpful to know about hand embroidery needles: 1. Types: Different embroidery needles do different jobs. There are several commonly used embroidery needles. Embroidery (or "crewel") needles have sharp points and slightly elongated eyes. They're used for crewel wo
- Hand Embroidery Needles: How to Choose Them & Use ThemChenille needles come in sizes 13 – 28, just like tapestry needles. Size 28 chenille needles are relatively new on the market, and they accommodate very fine threads. In large sizes (lower numbers), the chenille needle has a thick shaft. Size 13-18 chenille needles will seem positively huge to a stitcher who’s used to working with finer ...
- I like Bohin - Their Needles & Their Company - NeedlenThread.comWhen it comes to needles, in Europe, there are still some factories that manufacture sewing needles. The best known of these is the Bohin company in France. Apparently, there is a manufacturer in Spain as well, but I haven’t been able to track that down and verify it. Bohin is a company that’s been operating in France since the 1830’s. In ...
- Following Up on Needles and Emery – NeedlenThread.comGold-plated needles and emery: I don’t know from experience, but another reader warns against aggressive use with the strawberry as it will wear off the gold plating prematurely. (Thanks, KB) Needle storage: Wool felt is always a great way to store needles. Keep in mind that it won’t repair or polish needles, but it is excellent for storing ...
- Colored-Eye Needles from Pony - NeedlenThread.comSewing machine needles are color coded and I have discovered that while they are still in the package it doesn’t matter, but once they are stuck into a pin cushion or needle case it can be quite difficult to tell a quilting needle from a universal needle or a jeans needle from an embroidery needle.
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