Needles – Tapestry
Needles – Tapestry
Price range: $4.95 through $13.95 CAD
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
- Size 24: Used for canvas work such as Hapsburg Lace on 18 count mono canvas or on counted fabrics: 14 to 20 count.
- Size 26: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 16 count to 32 count.
- Size 28: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 28 count to 50 count.
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Magnetic Wand – Telescoping
Sorry I am not mailing the magnetic wand to the USA at this time.
This very handy telescoping magnetic wand can be used to pick up dropped needles, pins and scissors without leaving the comfort of your seat.
It is also great for locating lost needles and pins, just wave the wand around the floor and the strong magnet draws the lost needle to the end of the wand.
Magnetic Wand: 1/2 inch strong magnet. Fully Extended: 36 inches (90 cm), Retracted: 6 inches (15 cm)
Magnetic Wand – Telescoping
Sorry I am not mailing the magnetic wand to the USA at this time.
This very handy telescoping magnetic wand can be used to pick up dropped needles, pins and scissors without leaving the comfort of your seat.
It is also great for locating lost needles and pins, just wave the wand around the floor and the strong magnet draws the lost needle to the end of the wand.
Magnetic Wand: 1/2 inch strong magnet. Fully Extended: 36 inches (90 cm), Retracted: 6 inches (15 cm)
$9.95 CADAdd to cart
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
The needles I supply range from size 24 being the largest to size 28 being the finest.
I use the size 24 tapestry needles in my Hapsburg Lace kits and blackwork kits with 14 count and 16 count Aida fabric I use the size 26 and size 28 Tapestry needles in my blackwork kits with 28 count and 32 count fabric.
- Size 24: Used for canvas work such as Hapsburg Lace on 18 count mono canvas or on counted fabrics: 14 to 20 count.
- Size 26: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 16 count to 32 count.
- Size 28: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 28 count to 50 count.
| Weight | 0.005 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 × 25 × 0.05 cm |
| Size | John James Size 24 (6 Needles), John James Size 26 (6 Needles), John James Size 28 (5 Needles), Permin Size 24 (25 Needles) |
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