Quilting or Betweens Curved Specifically designed for quilters, the Sharps short length of these needles allows These are general sewing needles used by These needles dressmakers around the world. Sizes 16-18 you to stitch far faster than when using are great for an ordinary needle. are known as carpet sharps and, as the name instant up needle suggests, are used in the design of carpets & basting or tying. rugs. Tapestry link to this product Beading Milliners These large eye needles allow the or Straw user to thread tapestry wool or six- strand cotton, while the blunt end enables the needle to pass through Although traditionally used in the millinery canvas without tearing it. trade, they are now more commonly used for pleating and fancy decorative stitches. They Chenille are similar to an ordinary sewing needle except that they are longer. Embroidery These needles are identical to Long & thin, or Crewel tapestry needles except that they specially made to have a sharp point which will pass thread beads & through coarse fabrics. pearls. These needles have a longer eye which makes them ideal for threading stranded cotton. Apart from this, they are the same in length and point as an ordinary sewing needle. Darners As the name suggests, these 6” long, 15 guage blunt pointed are used for darning work. needle for elegant sculptured quilting Sizes 14-18 are known as yarn fast & easy. Long darners. www.quiltersrule.com/notions/qr-tn.html Darners Double-Ended or Another form of darning Twin Point needle, the extra length Rounded tapestry Sashico and large eyes make points on both ends with These these suitable for one long & narrow eye needles are mending with wool. in the center. No specially needle turning & less designed for needle dropping. Great Japanese for Needlepoint & Quilting Cross-Stitch..