Piecemakers Chenille Needles 12-C18-22 – Sizes 18/22 Assorted, Pack of 6

A pack of 6 Piecemakers chenille needles in assorted sizes 18 through 22. Chenille needles combine a sharp point with a large elongated eye — think of them as the sharp-tipped version of a tapestry needle. The sharp point pierces fabric cleanly, while the oversized eye accommodates thicker materials like silk ribbon, wool thread, or multiple strands of cotton floss. This makes chenille needles the standard choice for ribbon embroidery, where the eye needs to be wide enough to thread ribbon without crushing it, and the point needs to punch a clean hole for the ribbon to pass through. They also work well for crewelwork with wool on tightly woven fabric, candlewicking, and any surface embroidery on heavier or coarser materials where a regular embroidery needle eye would be too small. Size 18 is the largest in the assortment (thickest shaft, biggest eye), suited to wider ribbon and heavier fabric; size 22 is the finest, better for narrower ribbon and lighter cloth.

Details:

– Type: Chenille needles (sharp point, large eye)
– Sizes: 18–22 assorted
– Quantity: 6 needles per pack
– Point: Sharp — pierces fabric for surface stitching with thick threads or ribbon
– Eye: Large, elongated — accommodates silk ribbon, wool, and multiple strands of floss
– Material: Steel
– Best for: Ribbon embroidery (2–7 mm silk ribbon), crewelwork with wool, candlewicking, surface embroidery on heavier fabrics
– Techniques: Ribbon embroidery, crewelwork, candlewicking, quilt tying
– Ref: 12-C18-22
– Brand: Piecemakers