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General purpose sewing needles with sharp points and small round eyes Sharps
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ11002 2 16 7 83932 20001 3 JJ11003 3 16 7 83932 20002 0 JJ11004 4 16 7 83932 20003 7 JJ11005 5 20 7 83932 20004 4 JJ11006 6 20 7 83932 20005 1 JJ11007 7 20 7 83932 20006 8 JJ11008 8 20 7 83932 20007 5 JJ11009 9 20 7 83932 20008 2 JJ11010 10 20 7 83932 20009 9 JJ11011 11 12 7 83932 20013 6 JJ11012 12 12 7 83932 20014 3 JJ11015 1/5 16 7 83932 20010 5 JJ11039 3/9 20 7 83932 20011 2 JJ11050 5/10 20 7 83932 20012 9
Assortments of needle types for general household use Household Assorted Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ10300 Assorted 12 7 83932 20096 9 JJ40000 Assorted 51 7 83932 30007 2 JJ50000 Assorted 26 7 83932 30006 5 JJ80000 Assorted 30 7 83932 30017 1
Assorted packs of sewing needles for household uses, from sharps and darners to craft needles such as tapestry, embroidery chenille and quilting.
Available in blister packs of general needles or a useful plastic com- pact as well as folders of 25 or 50 needles with a handy threader.
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Long, sharp needles with elongated eyes Cotton Darners / Short Darners 9 7 5 3 1 18 17 16 15 14 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ14505 5 12 7 83932 20044 0 JJ14507 7 12 7 83932 20045 7 JJ14509 9 12 7 83932 20046 4 JJ14515 1/5 10 7 83932 20047 1 JJ14539 3/9 12 7 83932 20048 8
Yarn Darners
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ14548 14/18 6 7 83932 20060 0
Short or ‘Cotton’ Darners, as they are sometimes known are strong sewing needles with sharp points and long threading eyes, commonly used for mending and darning with cotton or yarn.
Sizes 14 to 18 are known as Yarn or Wool Darners.
Extra long, sharp needles with elongated eyes Long Darners 9 7 5 3 1 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ16507 7 6 7 83932 20055 6 JJ16509 9 6 7 83932 20057 0 JJ16515 1/5 6 7 83932 20058 7 JJ16539 3/9 6 7 83932 20059 4
The extra length and large threading eye of the Long Darner needle makes it ideal for mending with yarn, or for basting and layering fabrics for quilting.
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Needle sets for general repair use General Repair Household Repair
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ60200 Assorted 5 7 83932 30008 9
Curved Repair
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ60100 Assorted 3 7 83932 30056 0
Mattress Repair
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ62810 10" 2 7 83932 30057 7
Weaving Needle Set
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ60700 Assorted 3 7 83932 30054 6
Bodkin Set
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ60900 Assorted 2 7 83932 30059 1
Standard needles with an easy threading eye Easy Threading
8 6 4 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ11448 4/8 6 7 83932 20092 1
Easy Threading or ‘Calyx Eye’ needles have a cut in the top of the eye to allow the thread to pass easily through. They are perfect for those who find it difficult to thread standard needles.
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Short needles with sharp points Quilting / Betweens
12 10 9 8 7 6 5 3 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ12005 5 20 7 83932 20019 8 JJ12007 7 20 7 83932 20021 1 JJ12008 8 20 7 83932 20022 8 JJ12009 9 20 7 83932 20023 5 JJ12010 10 20 7 83932 20024 2 JJ12011 11 12 7 83932 20152 2 JJ12012 12 12 7 83932 20028 0 JJ12039 3/9 20 7 83932 20025 9 JJ12050 5/10 20 7 83932 20026 6 Quilting Needles or ‘Betweens’ are specifically designed for quilters. The short length allows for quicker stitching than when using an ordinary sewing needle.
Quilting needles with a large eye Big Eye Quilting Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ12510 10 12 7 83932 20188 1 JJ12511 11 12 7 83932 20195 9
With a larger eye than an ordinary quilting or betweens needle, these ‘big-eye’ quilting needles are easier to thread.
Curved Quilting Needles Curved Quilting Curved Quilting
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ60400 Assorted 4 7 83932 30052 2
Curved Quilting needles are the quilter’s choice when creating fabric boxes.
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Similar to sharps needles but with an elongated eye Embroidery Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 JJ13501 1 12 7 83932 20029 7 JJ13502 2 12 7 83932 20030 3 JJ13503 3 12 7 83932 20031 0 JJ13504 4 12 7 83932 20032 7 JJ13505 5 16 7 83932 20033 4 JJ13506 6 16 7 83932 20034 1 JJ13507 7 16 7 83932 20035 8 JJ13508 8 16 7 83932 20036 5 JJ13509 9 16 7 83932 20037 2 JJ13510 10 16 7 83932 20038 9 JJ13515 1/5 12 7 83932 20354 0 JJ13539 3/9 16 7 83932 20040 2 JJ13550 5/10 16 7 83932 20041 9
Embroidery needles are sometimes referred to as crewel needles. Very similar to a sharps needle, they have a longer eye than that of a sharp, making them suitable for threading stranded cotton/floss. Larger sizes are ideal for embroidering heavy fabric with twisted yarn.
Large embroidery needles for working with twisted yarn Heavy Embroidery Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ68898 14 2 7 83932 30010 2
Heavy Embroidery needles are large Embroidery sewing needles, in a pack of two: One with a sharp point and one with a blunt point. Typically used for crewel embroidery with yarn.
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Short sewing needles with a rounded point Ballpoint Embroidery Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ3637 3/7 10 7 83932 20122 5
Ideal for embellishment of cross stitch or tapestry with beads, sequins and pearls without splitting the fibres of the base can- vas.
The same diameter as beading needles but shorter in length Ballpoint Bead Embroidery Ballpoint Bead Embroidery
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ10710B 10 6 7 83932 20129 4 JJ10712B 12 4 7 83932 20162 1
Ballpoint bead embroidery needles have a rounded ‘tapestry’ point for embellishing cross stitch or tapestry work without splitting fibres.
The same diameter as beading needles but shorter in length Short Beading Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ10710 10 6 7 83932 20123 2 JJ10712 12 4 7 83932 20161 4
Short Beading/Bead Embroidery needles are shorter in length than beading needles and ideal for embellishing with beads or sequins.
The same diameter as beading needles but curved Curved Beading Curved Beading
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ31 10 2 7 83932 20164 5
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Long very fine needles for use with beads, sequins and pearls Beading Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode 15 13 12 10 JJ10510 10 4 7 83932 20153 9 JJ10512 12 4 7 83932 20154 6 JJ10513 13 4 7 83932 20155 3 JJ10515 15 4 7 83932 20156 0 JJ10503 10/13 4 7 83932 20098 3
Very fine, long and straight needles with long eyes made from the finest steel wire and expertly crafted.
Long needles with round eyes and sharp points Milliners’ / Straws Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ15003 3 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 7 83932 20062 4 JJ15004 4 16 7 83932 20367 0 JJ15005 5 16 7 83932 20368 7 JJ15006 6 16 7 83932 20065 5 JJ15007 7 16 7 83932 20066 2 JJ15008 8 16 7 83932 20067 9 JJ15009 9 16 7 83932 20068 6 JJ15010 10 16 7 83932 20069 3 JJ15011 11 16 7 83932 20196 6 JJ15039 3/9 16 7 83932 20070 9 JJ15050 5/10 16 7 83932 20071 6
Milliners’ needles are sometimes referred to as ‘Straw’ needles and were traditionally used in the millinery trade. Now they are widely used for pleating, decorative stitching or even some types of beadwork
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Large eyed needles identical to a tapestry or Chenille cross stitch needle but with a sharp point 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 13 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ18813 13 2 7 83932 20083 9 JJ18814 14 2 7 83932 20084 6 JJ18816 16 5 7 83932 20085 3 JJ18818 18 6 7 83932 20086 0 JJ18820 20 6 7 83932 20087 7 JJ18822 22 6 7 83932 20088 4 JJ18824 24 6 7 83932 20089 1 JJ18826 26 6 7 83932 20128 7 JJ18882 18/22 6 7 83932 20090 7 JJ18884 18/24 6 7 83932 20091 4
Used in the art of crewel and ribbon emboidery, these needles were originally for chenille work, hence the name.
Large needles with long eyes and blunt points Knitters Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ69838 14/18 2 7 83932 30049 2
Knitters needles are often known as ‘sewing-up’ needles and are used to sew pieces of knitted work together.
Needles with a triangulated ‘cutting’ point Leather / Glovers
7 6 5 4 3 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ18037 3/7 3 7 83932 20097 6
Leather Needles are also known as ‘Glovers’ and were originally used for leather work. Their special triangular points are designed to cut through tough fabrics, making them ideal for leather, suede and vinyl.
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Needles with large eyes and blunt points Tapestry
28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 13 Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ19813 13 2 7 83932 20072 3 JJ19814 14 2 7 83932 20073 0 JJ19816 16 5 7 83932 20074 7 JJ19818 18 6 7 83932 20075 4 JJ19820 20 6 7 83932 20076 1 JJ19822 22 6 7 83932 20077 8 JJ19824 24 6 7 83932 20078 5 JJ19826 26 6 7 83932 20079 2 JJ19828 28 5 7 83932 20099 0 JJ19882 18/22 6 7 83932 20080 8 JJ19884 18/24 6 7 83932 20081 5 JJ19846 24/26 6 7 83932 20082 2
These large eyed needles allow the user to thread tapestry wool or stranded cotton easily. The blunt tapestry point enables the needle to pass through canvas without tearing or splitting its fibres.
The same diameter as Tapestry needles but curved Curved Tapestry Curved Tapestry
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ22 16/18 2 7 83932 20158 4 JJ30 20/24 3 7 83932 30021 8
Curved needles are useful in a variety of craft work such as box-making as well as in the upholstery trades.
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Craft needle collections and threaders Specialist Craft and Threaders 33 Craft Needles
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ70000 Assorted 33 7 83932 30009 6 A collection of hand sewing needles for every occasion.
Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ47010 Assorted 25 7 83932 30053 9 25 needles including chenille, tapestry, embroidery, beading, milliners, sharps and quilting.
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ60335 3” and 5” 2 7 83932 30058 4 Large sewing needles for use in doll making and soft sculpture projects.
Trapunto
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ60800 Assorted 3 7 83932 30055 3
Used in the specialist art of trapunto, Italian quilting and 3d stitching projects.
Standard Needle Threaders
Article Number Size Contents Barcode JJTHREADERS Standard 2 7 83932 20159 1
Tapestry Needle Threader
Article Number Size Contents Barcode JJTAPTHREAD Yarn 1 7 83932 20160 7
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Gold plated needles Gold Plated Needles Gold Plated Tapestry/Cross Stitch
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JG19820 20 3 7 83932 20143 0 JG19822 22 3 7 83932 20141 6 JG19824 24 3 7 83932 20113 3 JG19826 26 3 7 83932 20114 0 JG19828 28 3 7 83932 20115 7
Luxury needles with gold plating which enables the needles to pass easily through fabric with reduced friction or snagging.
Gold Plated Quilting
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JG12008 8 6 7 83932 20119 5 JG12010 10 6 7 83932 20120 1 JG12012 12 6 7 83932 20124 9
Short tapestry needles Tapestry Petites Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ19922 22 6 7 83932 20149 2 JJ19924 24 6 7 83932 20150 8 JJ19926 26 6 7 83932 20151 5 JJ19928 28 5 7 83932 20187 4
Shorter than a normal Tapestry/Cross Stitch needle with a large eye and blunt, round point for quicker stitching and accurate finishing, ideal for use in needlepoint and cross stitch.
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Plastic needles with large eye and blunt point Plastic Needles Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode PL145PL 2 3/4” 2 7 83932 20194 2
These needles are large with blunt points making them safer and ideal for children to use. Their bright colour keeps them easily visible too.
Revolutionary needle design to allow quicker, easier stitching Twin Pointed Quick Stitch Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ698DE 20 3 7 83932 30061 4 JJ698DE 22 3 7 83932 30027 0 JJ698DE 24 3 7 83932 30028 7 JJ698DE 26 3 7 83932 30029 4 JJ698DE 28 3 7 83932 30030 0 JJ698DE 22/26 3 7 83932 30060 7
A revolutionary concept for faster, efficient stitching without turning the needle.
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Sewing machine needles Machine Needles Regular Point
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ34009 9/70 5 7 83932 20100 3 JJ34011 11/80 5 7 83932 20101 0 JJ34014 14/90 5 7 83932 20102 7 JJ34016 16/100 5 7 83932 20103 4 9/14 JJ34N14 5 (70/90) 7 83932 20105 8 11/16 JJ34N16 5 (80/100) 7 83932 20104 1
Ballpoint
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ36011 11/80 5 7 83932 20107 2 JJ36014 14/90 5 7 83932 20108 9 9/14 JJ36N14 5 (70/90) 7 83932 20109 6
Leather Point
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode 14/16 JJ37N16 3 (90/100) 7 83932 20110 2
Superstitch
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ38014 14/90 3 7 83932 20111 9
Jeans
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ39016 16/100 3 7 83932 20112 6
Twin
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJ32414 4mm/14/90 1 7 83932 20140 9 JJ32211 2mm/11/80 1 7 83932 20185 0
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Sewing needles in a re-usable case Pebble Household Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP10300 Assorted 12 7 83932 30078 2
Beading Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP10503 10/12 4 7 83932 30072 0
Sharps Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP11039 3/9 16 7 83932 30077 5
Quilting Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP12039 3/9 16 7 83932 30076 8
Embroidery Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP13550 5/10 16 7 83932 30075 1
Darners Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP14539 3/9 12 7 83932 30074 4
Chenille Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP18882 18/22 6 7 83932 30073 7
Tapestry Pebble
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJP19884 18/24 6 7 83932 30071 3
Available as eight different needle types of Household Assorted, Beading, Sharps, Quilting, Embroidery, Darners, Chenille and Tapestry.
Each come in their own colour co-ordinated storage case.
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John James Pebble Display Pebble Display Pebble Counter Display Box General
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJPBOX1 Assorted 48 packs -
Pebble Counter Display Box Specialist
Article Number Size Needle Count Barcode JJPBOX2 Assorted 48 packs -
John James 24 Hook Blister Pack Display Stand John James Display Stand John James Blister Pack Display Stand Article Size Needle Count Barcode Number JJNLDIS 24 Hooks No Filling - WHITE -
JJNLDIS 24 Hooks No Filling - BLACK -
Display stands in black or white finish sup- plied unfilled.
Each stand has 24 hooks to display ENTACO LIMITED blister packs. Unit 90 Heming Road Height 508mm (20”) Washford Industrial Estate Width 406mm (16”) Redditch Depth 170mm (6.5”) B98 0EA ENGLAND
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