DMC 1767-18 Tapestry Hand Needles, 6-Pack, Size 18

DMC needles are reliable tapestry needles with smooth shafts, clean eyes, and complete plating. What more could you want in a needle? They are made in France. By contrast, needles made in China have very poor quality control. You'll find burrs in the eyes most commonly, and the burrs will snag your thread, fray it, and upset you. Chinese needles are the ones found in kits. Throw them out right away; do not be tempted to "save" them. Buy these DMC needles. English needles (such as John James) are also excellent quality.Now to some details about which size needle to choose.The larger the number, the coarser the wire used to make the needle. Choose a #24 if you are new to stitching. If it seems big in your hand, go to a #26; a #26 is what I use (on 14-ct Aida or 28-count linen with x stitches made over two threads. A #28 is for very small stitches (such as on 32-count fabric). In fabric, the larger the number means the more threads there are per inch. 14-ct Aida makes stitches equivalent in size to 28-count evenweave (such as linen) bcs you are working over 2 fabric threads.Another reason to choose a #24 is what the needle is designed to do. Yes, it carries the thread, but it also -opens- the fabric so the thread can pass thru that hole with a minimum of abrasion. Abrasion is what causes thread to look "flat" and ugly.To avoid this, cut your thread no more than 15" long. Yes, you will use more thread bcs you'll have to start and stop more often than if you used a 36" piece of thread. That 36" thread will be passing thru the fabric a huge number of times and will get ugly fast if you use such a long length. You can always buy more floss (which is cheap), but you can never get back your time. As I tell my students, "Floss is cheap, and we know where to get more!" (And who knows what else we might find!)I'd also say to use a #24 for any stamped embroidery (quilt top, picture, bed linen, etc.); use 2 strands. That fabric has a high thread count, and you'll need something large to open the space between the fabric threads bcs they're packed in there tightly.When purchasing here, make sure you select the right size. I think #28 is shown here as the default. Two strands in this needle eye is pretty crowded, so a #28 can be a challenge to thread. A #28 is not the choice for stamped surface embroidery! Look for the #24. If you are doing crewel with two strands of wool, select a #24 to start with; you might want a #22 if you find the thread is looking nasty pretty quickly. And cut the pieces 15" max. Wool abrades much more quickly than cotton. Silk and rayon are more delicate than cotton; 12" max.Wish we could all stitch together so I can answer more of your questions and let you explore the ins and outs, tricks and tips to creating beautiful needlework. (You might be able to find some of my stuff if you do a search.)Meanwhile, choose a #24 for surface embroidery. Martha Beth

I got these because it was suggested in a group I am in. They are really nice so far, the ones I was using before were cheap and bent in the first few minutes of using them. I would buy them again.

The needles weren’t as sharp as I had hoped.

Like many of us, I lose needles periodically. And sometimes it is just more efficient to have several different needles ready with different colors. There are cheaper options available but these needles are a very good price and are also high quality. The eye of the needles is smooth and doesn't damage the thread. I have had no breakage as noted in reviews of other brands. I'll stick with these.

These size 26 needles are perfect for cross stitching on aida. I use 16 and 18 count aida fabric with these and they're perfect. They are not meant to be sharp like embroidery needles, in case you're wondering.

These needles were too small for my purposes (crochet), but I suppose that that was my fault for not reading the description more carefully. They are too small for crochet. However, I believe that they would be suitable for tatting or embroidery.

I really needle this size Tapestry needle for my Cross Stitching. Now I have several really good quality needles from this order.

These work great for my plastic canvas crafting. I normally use 7-count plastic canvas and these work well. Now I have some extras on hand for when I accidentally misplace one (i.e. it falls down through the couch cushions).

These headbands are great for a person who sweats A LOT on their head. Much more absorbent than the expensive Nike ones I bought. Would definitely order again.

Eu uso elas para bordar linho rústico com linha Perlé (linhas mais grossas) ou Mouliné com 6 fios. Tb uso as agulhas da Bohin, excelentes e resistentes.

I bought these size 24 Tapestry blunt end needles before at Michaels, not really knowing much about needles at the time but just looking for something with a bigger eye since threading multiple strands of embroidery thread in a normal needle can be such a pain. I really started to love working with them. I love that they can easily thread 3-6 strands with no issues. I’ve also been teaching my nieces (ages 6,9,12) to embroider and I like that these were bigger for them to hold and thread and that they also had a blunter end so if they got pricked it wouldn’t hurt very much. I ended up buying more of these here on Amazon since they are my favourite needles and I’ve been handing them out to my nieces & mom. I find the eye is perfect for threading several strands (6 goes in pretty easily) yet the needle isn’t too big for the embroidery that it’s leaving a big hole if I’m only using 2-3 strands. I think I may even be able to use it with 1 strand. I’ve also used these with DMCs soft cotton thread (also knows as Retors Mat or Tapestry thread) it’s a bit bigger than a 6 strand embroidery thread and a bit smaller than yarn and I was able to work with it with no issues.These needles and the DMC size 24 Chenille sharp end needles are my favourite to use for embroidery now. I find the Size 24 Chenille ones are identical but just have a sharper point, so if I’m working with a material that’s a bit thicker or going over an area that already has a lot of thread down I’ll switch to the chenille ones. I do a lot of embroidery and find these are perfect. I just got my mom and aunt onto these as well, they are 53 & 65 and love that they are so much easier to thread. And I love that these are on Amazon so I can get them quickly without having to go to a store. I highly recommend these if you use 2-6 strands of embroidery thread or are just looking for a needle that’s easier to thread.

I have yet to stab myself with it which is nice. Shorter needles like this work well

These are just like most otherneedles I have used