Guide to Hand-Sewing Needles

Are you using the right needle(s) for your hand-sewing projects? In our first Technical Tidbits video, Linda shows you how to pick the right needle every time.

From best-selling author and expert hand embroiderer Laura Wasilowski comes this visual guide to 13 types of needles, from tapestry to quilting and more. You'll learn about the wide variety of hand-sewing needles that are available and how to choose the right needle (and thread!) for the task at hand. Detailed photographs make it easy to see needle characteristics, from eye size to point type to length.

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[show_me_your_kitties]

Oh I love your personality and the way you present. Thank you for letting me know even the pros lose their needles 😩🤣❤

[coldcitydweller]

OMG Linda is adorable! And this was really helpful.

[anitra]

This is a great concept! I could really use one of those guides to sort and store my needles more effectively. Thanks!

[MoonDreams]

I wasn't expecting this to be an advertisement. Good idea though

[nattamused]

I am trying to hand quilt my first grandbaby’s quilt. I’ve hand quilted seven baby’s quilts, using various styles, some little Amish-like stitches, and some with the more modern large, embroidery/sashiko style.

I’m done with the piecing, and basting, and I’m now trying to do nice, small, beside the ditch quilting around the main designs, in plain white hand quilting thread.

I’m rusty, and my stitches are pretty bad. They’re uneven, and larger than I’d like. I’m struggling to even keep my lines straight.

My needles and thimble sure ain’t helping! Bending, breaking, slipping.

So, I’ve been watching YouTube for advice. It looks like the Bohin sz. 10 hand quilting needle has a good reputation, but my local quilt shop only carries Dritz, Clover, and John James.

Should I buy something from their shop, or mail order the Bohin?

I think I’m going to use sashiko needles and some embroidery floss in a contrasting color for the more decorative open white areas.

[hildamorris]

Thank you for this helpful information!

[heidikorkosz]

I really want it! But cost to ship almost doubles the price. Do stores carry it?

[kathleenstokes]

This is just what I need but, I went to Amazon and they dont deliver to Australia. Do you know if this is available anywhere in Australia. I would rather not pay international postage if it isnt absolutely necessary.

[patriciacarr]

I was very disappointed in your presentation not showing the cured needle only demo for straight sewing