16 size 9 Embroidery/ Redwork needles in a handy pack.

The size 9 Embroidery/ Rework needle is ideal for all types of embroidery work. if you prefer stitching with a long needle you will enjoy using the size 9. It is Jeana’s preferred needle for embroidery.

16 size 10 Embroidery/ Redwork needles in a handy pack.

The Size 10 Embroidery/Redwork needle is ideal for fine embroidery work. It is a little longer than the Size 11. The needle’s shank is not too thick, yet the eye is large enough to accommodate three strands of embroidery thread. It is the favored size for Redwork embroidery.

16 size 11 Embroidery/ Redwork needles in a handy pack.

The Size 11 Embroidery/Redwork needle is ideal for fine embroidery work. The needle’s shank is not too thick yet the eye is large enough to accommodate two strands of embroidery thread. If you prefer to stitch with short needles you will enjoy using Size 11 Embroidery/Redwork needles.

16 size 8 Straw needles in a handy pack.

The Size 8 Straw needle is thicker and longer than the Size 9 Straw needle. Jeana uses it for both basting and hand quilting. When using the template-free or back-basting method of preparation for applique, the Size 8 Straw needle is recommended. You may also find, as Jeana did, that tiny quilting stitches are easily possible with the Size 8 Straw.

16 size 9 Straw needles in a handy pack.

The Size 9 Straw needle is a little longer and a little thicker than the Size 10 Straw needle. It is ideal for hand piecing and basting.

16 size 10 Straw needles in a handy pack.

The Size 10 Straw is the same length as the Size 11 Straw needle but it is slightly thicker. The thicker shank accommodates a larger eye, making it easier to thread than the Size 11. It’s thick shank also keeps it from bending while stitching. Jeana prefers the Size 10 for the majority of her applique stitching. She also recommends it for beginners who are trying Straw needles for the first time.

16 size 11 Straw needles in a handy pack.

The Size 11 Straw needle is extra fine and flexible. It is the size preferred for intricate hand applique. It also works great for beading projects.

12 size 8 Utility Quilting needles in a handy cylindrical pack.

These excellent English needles are available in four sizes, Sizes 11, 10, 9, and 8. Especially suitable for quilters using large stitches

12 size 9 Utility Quilting needles in a handy cylindrical pack.

These excellent English needles are available in four sizes, Sizes 11, 10, 9, and 8. Especially suitable for quilters using large stitches

12 size 10 Utility Quilting needles in a handy cylindrical pack.

These excellent English needles are available in four sizes, Sizes 11, 10, 9, and 8. Especially suitable for quilters using large stitches

12 size 11 Utility Quilting needles in a handy cylindrical pack.

These excellent English needles are available in four sizes, Sizes 11, 10, 9, and 8. Especially suitable for quilters using large stitches

Merchant & Mills French Collarless safety pins.

Merchant & Mills glass headed pins.

Sajou glass head dressmaker pins.

Sajou glass head dressmaker pins.

Sajou glass head dressmaker pins.

Sajou set of 40 sewing and embroidery needles.