Smaller the number the larger the needle size. This is the best needle to use for counted cross stitch on aida fabric. It is especially used for needlepoint, counted cross-stitch and counted thread embroidery. These needles have a blunt point and a large eye (Oval eye) – an elongated eye for easy threading, and a blunt point glide smoothly through the holes in your fabric, without splitting the threads. For lightweight fabric with two strands of thread number 7 needle is used Needles with the number 6- 8 are the most commonly used needles. This is usually what we use as normal embroidery needles. They have long narrow eyes with a very sharp point. You will be using these needles in your dressmaking, to make bullion knots or french knots in counted work, smocking. They have a Round eye with a medium length. ![]() These are general all-purpose needles used for hand sewing.
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