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Needles

Learn about craft needles including sewing, embroidery, tapestry, beading, plastic canvas, quilting, machine needles, sizes, types, and helpful reference guides.

Craft Needles, Guides & Reference Information

Needles are among the most essential tools used in crafting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, knitting, crochet, jewelry making, needlepoint, cross stitch, and many other creative hobbies. Although they may appear similar at first glance, different types of needles are designed for specific materials, techniques, and applications. Choosing the proper needle can make stitching easier, reduce damage to fabric or thread, improve the appearance of finished projects, and help prevent unnecessary frustration.

Craft needles vary in length, thickness, eye size, point style, flexibility, and the materials from which they are made. Some are designed to pierce tightly woven fabrics, while others glide between fibers without splitting them. Specialty needles are available for beadwork, embroidery, sewing, quilting, tapestry, plastic canvas, doll making, knitting machines, punch needle embroidery, leatherworking, upholstery, and many other crafts. Understanding the purpose of each type allows crafters to choose the best tool for every project.

This collection of needle helps and reference information is continually growing. Future topics may include hand sewing needles, sharps, betweens, embroidery needles, crewel needles, tapestry needles, chenille needles, beading needles, plastic canvas needles, darning needles, quilting needles, upholstery needles, doll needles, curved needles, leather needles, punch needles, sewing machine needles, needle sizes, needle materials, choosing the proper needle for different threads and fabrics, caring for needles, troubleshooting common stitching problems, helpful charts, and many other reference guides. Be sure to check back often as new information and resources are added.

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Ball Head Pins

Learn about ball head pins, including uses for sewing, quilting, alterations, fabric crafts, and the difference between plastic and glass head pins.

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Bulb Safety Pins

bulb safety pins, bulb pins, pear shaped safety pins, gourd pins, stitch marker pins, knitting pins, crochet pins, jewelry pins, tag pins, knitting stitch markers, crochet stitch markers, product label pins

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