Embroidery (crewel) needle, size 7
Embroidery (crewel) needle, size 7: eye, point, the threads it takes and what it is for.
- Type
- embroidery
- SizeNeedle sizing runs backwards: a higher number is a finer needle
- 7
- Eye
- long
- Point
- sharp
- Strands of flossStrands of six-strand cotton, or the thread the needle suits
- 3-4 strands, pearl cotton 8 and 12
- Used for
- The most used size: three or four strands for outlines, satin stitch and lettering.
- Notes
- Fine enough for detail, with an eye that still threads easily. Most mixed packs are sizes 3 to 9 or 5 to 10.
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