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Needle Painting Blue Flax
The Blue Flax is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The blue flax is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Blue Flax
The Blue Flax is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The blue flax is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $43.77 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Burrowing Owl is an intermediate to advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Burrowing Owl is an intermediate to advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Chickadee on Blossom Branch
The Chickadee on Blossom Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Chickadee is an advanced design
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Chickadee on Blossom Branch
The Chickadee on Blossom Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Chickadee is an advanced design
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Chipmunks
The Chipmunks are worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with other 90 colour work-in-progress photos of the embroidery.
The Chipmunks are an advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Chipmunks
The Chipmunks are worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with other 90 colour work-in-progress photos of the embroidery.
The Chipmunks are an advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $75.60 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Clear Purple Pansy
The Clear Purple Pansy is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The pansy is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Clear Purple Pansy
The Clear Purple Pansy is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The pansy is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $51.73 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Eastern Blue Bird on Blossom Branch
The Eastern Blue Bird on Blossom Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the blue bird embroidery.
The Eastern Blue Bird is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Eastern Blue Bird on Blossom Branch
The Eastern Blue Bird on Blossom Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the blue bird embroidery.
The Eastern Blue Bird is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Eastern Blue Bird on Pine Branch
The Eastern Blue Bird on Pine Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the blue bird embroidery.
The Eastern Blue Bird is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Eastern Blue Bird on Pine Branch
The Eastern Blue Bird on Pine Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the blue bird embroidery.
The Eastern Blue Bird is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Field Mouse
The Field Mouse is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Field Mouse is an advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Field Mouse
The Field Mouse is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Field Mouse is an advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Grizzly Bear
The Grizzly Bear is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the bear embroidery.
The Grizzly Bear is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Grizzly Bear
The Grizzly Bear is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the bear embroidery.
The Grizzly Bear is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Iris
The Iris is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Iris is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Iris
The Iris is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Iris is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Jack Rabbit
The Jack Rabbit is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Jack Rabbit is an advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Jack Rabbit
The Jack Rabbit is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Jack Rabbit is an advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $51.73 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Jimmy The Hamster
Jimmy the Hamster is a Level 3: Advanced of my Further Education designs.
Jimmy the Hamster is my sisters hamster and I stitched him for my sisters birthday. I took photos of each stage of the embroidery as I stitched him.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Jimmy The Hamster
Jimmy the Hamster is a Level 3: Advanced of my Further Education designs.
Jimmy the Hamster is my sisters hamster and I stitched him for my sisters birthday. I took photos of each stage of the embroidery as I stitched him.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $139.26 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Maple Leaf
The Maple Leaf is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The maple leaf is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Maple Leaf
The Maple Leaf is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The maple leaf is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $39.79 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Miniature Landscape
The miniature landscape needle painting is a Level 1: Beginners of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 4 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my landscape that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the landscape but if you are looking to get a fully immersed learning experience to improve your stitching technique I suggest getting the kit and the 4 PDF files option which comes with more pictures and instructions: View Kit Details
The landscape is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Miniature Landscape
The miniature landscape needle painting is a Level 1: Beginners of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 4 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my landscape that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the landscape but if you are looking to get a fully immersed learning experience to improve your stitching technique I suggest getting the kit and the 4 PDF files option which comes with more pictures and instructions: View Kit Details
The landscape is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $75.60 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Morning Glories
The Morning Glories is a Level 3: Advanced of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 3 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my morning glories that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
The Morning Glories is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Morning Glories
The Morning Glories is a Level 3: Advanced of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 3 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my morning glories that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
The Morning Glories is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$55.71 – $139.26 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Purple Icicle Pansy
The Purple Icicle Pansy is a Level 1: Beginners of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 3 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my pansy that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
The pansy is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Purple Icicle Pansy
The Purple Icicle Pansy is a Level 1: Beginners of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 3 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my pansy that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
The pansy is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $87.54 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Pygmy Owl
The Pygmy Owl is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Pygmy Owl is an intermediate – advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Pygmy Owl
The Pygmy Owl is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Pygmy Owl is an intermediate – advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Red Fox
The Red Fox is a Level 2: Intermediate of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 3 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my fox that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the red fox but if you are looking to get a fully immersed learning experience to improve your stitching technique I suggest getting the kit and the 3 PDF files option which comes with instructions: View Kit Details
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Red Fox
The Red Fox is a Level 2: Intermediate of my Further Education kits in which you have the option of purchasing the 3 PDF files with colour work-in-progress pictures of the entire stitching process on my fox that I provide when I run my on-line classes.
This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the red fox but if you are looking to get a fully immersed learning experience to improve your stitching technique I suggest getting the kit and the 3 PDF files option which comes with instructions: View Kit Details
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $103.45 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Red Poll
The Red Poll is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Red Poll is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Red Poll
The Red Poll is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The Red Poll is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $43.77 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Robin in Grass
The Robin in Grass is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the embroidery.
The Robin is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Robin in Grass
The Robin in Grass is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the embroidery.
The Robin is an intermediate design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Robin on Berry Branch
The Robin on Berry Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the robin embroidery.
The Robin is an intermediate to advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Robin on Berry Branch
The Robin on Berry Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the robin embroidery.
The Robin is an intermediate to advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Robin on Blossom Branch
The Robin on Blossom Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the robin embroidery.
The Robin is an intermediate to advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Robin on Blossom Branch
The Robin on Blossom Branch is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the robin embroidery.
The Robin is an intermediate to advanced design.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Wild Rabbit
The Wild Rabbit is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the wild rabbit embroidery.
The Wild Rabbit is an intermediate to advanced design, please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Wild Rabbit
The Wild Rabbit is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch. This Kit comes with a free downloadable PDF file with colour work-in-progress photos of the wild rabbit embroidery.
The Wild Rabbit is an intermediate to advanced design, please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $46.16 USDSelect options
Needle Painting Wild Rose
The Wild Rose is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The wild rose is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
Needle Painting Wild Rose
The Wild Rose is worked in needle painting also known as thread painting and long and short stitch.
The wild rose is for all levels of embroiderers, with the instructions written with the beginner in mind.
Please visit the Needle Painting Information page for more information on needle painting and rating of the designs from easy to hard.
$1.75 – $43.77 USDSelect options
Needle Threaders
Wire needle threaders are for all sizes of needles but are most useful for fine needles as it enables you to thread the really small eyed needles easier.
The metal wire loop of the needle threader is threaded into the eye of the needle (much easier than threading in a strand of thread), the thread is then threaded into the wire loop of the threader and then the wire loop and embroidery thread are pulled back through the eye of the needle, the thread is now threaded into the needle.
Needle Threaders
Wire needle threaders are for all sizes of needles but are most useful for fine needles as it enables you to thread the really small eyed needles easier.
The metal wire loop of the needle threader is threaded into the eye of the needle (much easier than threading in a strand of thread), the thread is then threaded into the wire loop of the threader and then the wire loop and embroidery thread are pulled back through the eye of the needle, the thread is now threaded into the needle.
$0.80 – $1.75 USDSelect options
Needles – Beading
I carry the hard to find short beading needles which are excellent for goldwork embroidery when the size 10 embroidery/crewel needle will not fit through the center of purl or bullion threads. The needles are also good for very fine needle painting/thread painting. The needles are 1 1/4 inch ( 3 1/4 cm) long. The beading needles have a long slender eye for easier threading and a choice of sharp point or tapestry (ball) point. I carry size 10 and size 12 (finest).
I also carry regular long beading needles for your beading needs which are 2 inches (5 cm) long.
Needles – Beading
I carry the hard to find short beading needles which are excellent for goldwork embroidery when the size 10 embroidery/crewel needle will not fit through the center of purl or bullion threads. The needles are also good for very fine needle painting/thread painting. The needles are 1 1/4 inch ( 3 1/4 cm) long. The beading needles have a long slender eye for easier threading and a choice of sharp point or tapestry (ball) point. I carry size 10 and size 12 (finest).
I also carry regular long beading needles for your beading needs which are 2 inches (5 cm) long.
$4.73 – $10.74 USDSelect options
Needles – Blackwork
My blackwork kits come with two tapestry needles. If you choose a kit with 14 and 16 count fabric you will be provided with one size 24 (largest) and one size 26. If you choose a kit with 28 count or 32 count fabric you will be provided with one size 26 and one size 28 (smallest). You have the option to purchase more needles in case you loose a needle.
Needles – Blackwork
My blackwork kits come with two tapestry needles. If you choose a kit with 14 and 16 count fabric you will be provided with one size 24 (largest) and one size 26. If you choose a kit with 28 count or 32 count fabric you will be provided with one size 26 and one size 28 (smallest). You have the option to purchase more needles in case you loose a needle.
$3.94 USDSelect options
Needles – Chenille
Chenille Needles have a large eye and a sharp point and are great for ribbon embroidery and as a plunging needle for goldwork embroidery. Chenille needles can also be used for heavy surface embroidery such as crewel and Mountmellick. I carry a variety packet in which the needles range from size 18 (largest) to size 24 (smallest) and I sell the No. 18 chenille needle separately for goldwork embroidery.
Needles – Chenille
Chenille Needles have a large eye and a sharp point and are great for ribbon embroidery and as a plunging needle for goldwork embroidery. Chenille needles can also be used for heavy surface embroidery such as crewel and Mountmellick. I carry a variety packet in which the needles range from size 18 (largest) to size 24 (smallest) and I sell the No. 18 chenille needle separately for goldwork embroidery.
$0.52 – $3.94 USDSelect options
Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
$3.94 USDSelect options
Needles – Curved
Curved needles are great for awkward stitch angles, where a straight needle just won’t do. I carry curved beading needles for fine fabrics and beading. Curved quilting needles for sewing together heavier fabrics and is great for ending threads at the back of the work such as in goldwork and curved tapestry needles for sewing together counted fabrics and also for ending threads at the back of the work.
Needles – Curved
Curved needles are great for awkward stitch angles, where a straight needle just won’t do. I carry curved beading needles for fine fabrics and beading. Curved quilting needles for sewing together heavier fabrics and is great for ending threads at the back of the work such as in goldwork and curved tapestry needles for sewing together counted fabrics and also for ending threads at the back of the work.
$4.18 – $5.17 USDSelect options
Needles – Milliners
Milliners or Straw needles are long needles that have a straight short eye. The needle is a consistent width for the length of the needle including the eye which makes the needle ideal for creating even bullion knots.
Needles – Milliners
Milliners or Straw needles are long needles that have a straight short eye. The needle is a consistent width for the length of the needle including the eye which makes the needle ideal for creating even bullion knots.
$3.94 USDSelect options
Needles – Size 10 or 12 Crewel Embroidery
The size 10 crewel embroidery needle is used in my surface embroidery kits such as: Carrickmacross Lace, Fine White Work, Goldwork, Modern Jacobean, Needle Painting and Shadow Work.
My kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more of the needles as size 10 embroidery/crewel needles, in case you mislay your needle as the size 10 crewel embroidery needles can be hard to find in craft stores as they are smaller than regular sewing needles.
I also carry the size 12 crewel embroidery needles. I often use these for sewing down purl threads in goldwork or if I am working a very fine needle painting design.
Needles – Size 10 or 12 Crewel Embroidery
The size 10 crewel embroidery needle is used in my surface embroidery kits such as: Carrickmacross Lace, Fine White Work, Goldwork, Modern Jacobean, Needle Painting and Shadow Work.
My kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more of the needles as size 10 embroidery/crewel needles, in case you mislay your needle as the size 10 crewel embroidery needles can be hard to find in craft stores as they are smaller than regular sewing needles.
I also carry the size 12 crewel embroidery needles. I often use these for sewing down purl threads in goldwork or if I am working a very fine needle painting design.
$3.94 USDSelect options
Needles – Size 12 Crewel Embroidery (Bag of 15 John James)
The size 12 crewel embroidery needle can be used for fine surface embroidery techniques where one single strand of embroidery thread is used such as needle painting, goldwork and fine white work.
The needle has a long eye and a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
I recommend using the size 12 crewel embroidery needles for sewing down down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads as the purl threads are a very narrow gold tube that other needles may not fit through.
Needles – Size 12 Crewel Embroidery (Bag of 15 John James)
The size 12 crewel embroidery needle can be used for fine surface embroidery techniques where one single strand of embroidery thread is used such as needle painting, goldwork and fine white work.
The needle has a long eye and a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
I recommend using the size 12 crewel embroidery needles for sewing down down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads as the purl threads are a very narrow gold tube that other needles may not fit through.
$3.94 USDAdd to cart
Needles – Size 4 Crewel Embroidery – Richard and Hemming
The size 4 crewel embroidery needle is used in my Jacobean Crewel embroidery kits.
The kit comes with one needle but you may want to purchase more of the needles in case you mislay your needle.
The needle has a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
Needles – Size 4 Crewel Embroidery – Richard and Hemming
The size 4 crewel embroidery needle is used in my Jacobean Crewel embroidery kits.
The kit comes with one needle but you may want to purchase more of the needles in case you mislay your needle.
The needle has a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
$3.94 USDAdd to cart
Needles – Size 7 Crewel Embroidery
The size 7 crewel embroidery needle is used in my 2-Sided Apple Blossoms and Blossom Branch kits.
The kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more in case you mislay your needle.
The needle has a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
Needles – Size 7 Crewel Embroidery
The size 7 crewel embroidery needle is used in my 2-Sided Apple Blossoms and Blossom Branch kits.
The kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more in case you mislay your needle.
The needle has a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
$3.94 USDSelect options
Needles – Tapestry
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.
Needles – Tapestry
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.
$3.94 – $11.10 USDSelect options
Needles – Tapestry Size 24
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle so that 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.
I use the No. 24 Tapestry needles in my Hapsburg Lace kits.
Needles – Tapestry Size 24
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle so that 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.
I use the No. 24 Tapestry needles in my Hapsburg Lace kits.
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