Cross stitch needles: choosing the best needle for you

When shopping for cross stitch needles, it can be confusing to know which brands to get and which sizes or types. Tapestry needles are the most commonly used in cross stitch, but there are other specialty needles available as well. They might help turn your project into a beautiful work of art, and they might make your stitchy time that much more enjoyable. A link to the blog post with more details on each needle featured is below.

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[ladycobra]

I started crosstitching more than 40 yrs ago but walked away from it for many years and have decided to pick it back up. Back when I was doing crosstitch, we did not have YT to help us or give us tips. I decided to try YT to see what may have changed in the years that I have been away. I have to say out of all the channels I have watched, your channel has been the best.

[stephaniefoster]

Thank you for your lovely videos & oh so snarky designs!

Fun fact: wire & needle gauge numbers refer to 1/3 the number of times the wire was pulled to achieve the desired diameter. For example, a size 20 needle or wire is pulled 60 times, while a size 24 needle or wire is pulled 72 times. That is why the number increases as the size decreases.

[sgarber]

Very informative, I'm excited to try the twin points and the easy guide. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in for us the public. It's much appreciated

[libbystitches]

I ordered the Magic Guide needle and I received it this week and I love it! I have already ordered a few more in case I lose one! It glides through the fabric and I’m not sticking myself all the time!

[dz]

Thanks Dana ! Great tutorial! Love the bit of humor too!

[rozeevy]

Thank you for this video. I'm going to try the Easy Guide needle. Have a 14 count to stitch. Will try on 16 and 18 count. I appreciate the tutorials. You give clear instructions and demonstrate so we can see what you're doing.

[ivoryandcat]

I have one of those twin pointed needles, I've had it forever and I don't know where I got it, It's just been sitting in a pin cushion because I didn't know what it's practical use was. Now I know, I'll try it out on my large project next time I pull it out to work on.

[anngutierrez]

Hi Dana, very informative! I'm glad you sent notification regarding this class. Good info. Thanks for sharing...

[stephaniegreer]

I have never seen the twin pointed needles before, I will have to try them Out! Thank you for the video.

[susannoble]

I'm working on a project with an incredible amount of 3/4 and 1/4 stitches. What is the best needle to use so that I'm not punching through the fabric? I believe I need to be sure to pierce the fabric for the 1/4 stitch rather than just "popping" it through which is what I seem to be doing now. thanks!!

[ytlioune]

Thank you so much for your very informative videos! I’m new to cross stitching, I was wondering if there was anything you could do to prevent your needles from turning black, or what to do once they do? Thank you in advance!

[JennarationXX]

Your videos are so helpful, thank you! I'm curious what you think of gold-plated embroidery needles ~ I really love the way they feel & glide initially, but I also find the finish seems to wear off quite fast. Do you like them? Is there any fix for that, or do you just have to keep replacing them frequently? Seems like such a waste.

[rhondahelfand]

what about gold plated eyes. are these any better?

[raqueljpolanco]

Hello, what size of the twin pointed needles to use on a 14 count Aida cloth.

[rhondahelfand]

my problem is threading. Even licking infant get through eye. i want to be able to be able to thread without a threader. Which is best for me. Easy guide. tulip or john james etc

[trinaportner]

Your stand that you were demonstrating fine where did you get that at

[orisarijose]

Dana, thank you for your videos, they are amazing.... I have a question what table stand do you recommend, to have my hands free and work on the project, I see part of yours here in this video but I will like to know your recommendation. thanks again

[AntheaOswin]

People are saying I shouldn’t use size 26 needle with 18 count Aida because it could be too big, do you agree? I just bought the aida so I don’t feel like ordering in only the size 28 needles because shipping is a little steep :/

[trinaportner]

I love your pin cushion shoe what do you get that at

[helenmerkis]

Why do some people not realize that having gross nails when demonstrating something that closely shows your nails is just bad. I can’t even watch …..🤮