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Specialty
Needles
By
Renee Shelton
© 2006
Specialty
needles used in Needlepoint and Embroidery
Photo taken
by Renee Shelton
Close up with
needle names described in the chart below.
Needlepoint needles have a characteristic shape: large
eye and blunt tip. These are used for stitching the yarn onto the cavas.
Other needles in sewing can also be used in needlepoint and embroidery
or for finishing up different projects.
When
putting a project together, such as finishing or creating a tapestry
pillow, you can use a specialty needle to help you besides one designated
for needlepoint or embroidery. For example, if you have a suede trim
you are attaching to your work in some fashion, a chenille or a leather
needle may help you since it has a large eye for the yarn but a sharp,
triangular tip for piercing.
Below
is a list of some of the different specialty needles that can be used
in needlepoint with their uses and features or descriptions. Each can
be used to make things a little easier in needlepoint work.
| Needle
Name |
Uses
|
Notes |
| Embroidery
or Crewel Embroidery |
Embroidery,
fine tapesty work |
Similar
to fine needlepoint needles but have sharp tips |
| "Sharps" |
Couching,
applique |
Fine
needles with sharp tips |
| Canvas/Carpet |
Used
for stitching up rugs, canvas, carpets |
Has a heavier feel, pointed triangular end |
| Chenille |
Use
for tapestry, crewel work |
Has
a shaper, triangular end, eye like an embroidery needle |
| Glover/Carpet |
Use
for suede, canvas, leather, carpet |
Has
a pointed end with an elongated eye |
| Curved |
Lace,
upholstery, embroidery, suface work, weaving |
Has
a distinctly curve shape to the needle |
| Sail |
Use
for laying, tufting, upholstry, canvas |
Larger
needle with a slight bend at the tip, which is perpendicular to
the eye |
By
Renee Shelton
© 2006
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