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Hand Embroidery Needles

A neat row of embroidery needles with threaded eyes resting on white linen fabric

Tapestry, crewel, and chenille needles in a range of sizes, each matched to the floss weight it is designed to carry. A needle that fights your thread is a needle that slows every stitch — we stock the sizes that make the work flow rather than resist.

There is a particular indignity in threading a needle that was never meant for the job. Force a six-strand cotton through a tapestry eye built for single-strand silk and you spend the afternoon unpicking split threads instead of building a design. The right needle is not a luxury — it is the mechanism by which your intention reaches the fabric. We stock multiple needle types because the stitch style, the fabric count, and the floss weight all have a say in which eye you should be reaching for.

Needle types we stock

We carry tapestry needles with blunt tips for counted work on evenweave, crewel needles with sharp points for surface embroidery on woven fabric, and chenille needles with large eyes for heavy wool or ribbon work. Each pack lists the needle type and size range on the label so you know exactly what you are opening before you begin.
  • Tapestry needles — blunt tip, large eye, sized for counted cross stitch on evenweave or Aida cloth.
  • Crewel needles — sharp point, medium eye, suited to surface embroidery on tightly woven cotton or linen.
  • Chenille needles — sharp point, very large eye, designed for heavy floss, wool thread, or ribbon embroidery.

Choosing the right size

Needle sizing runs inversely — the higher the number, the finer the needle. A size 24 tapestry needle suits two strands of standard cotton floss on 28-count evenweave; a size 18 handles heavier wool on 14-count canvas. If you are unsure, write to us before ordering and describe your fabric count and the floss weight you plan to use.
  • Match needle size to fabric count first, then confirm the eye is wide enough for your floss strand count.
  • Contact us with your fabric count and floss details before ordering if you need a specific size recommendation.

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