Embroidery Needles

EMBROIDERY NEEDLES:
Embroidery needles have a medium length with a long eye and sharp point. They come in sizes 1
to 12, with 1 being the largest and 12 being the smallest. They're a solid go-to choice for general
embroidery projects, especially if you're a beginner.
EMBROIDERY FLOSS
Embroidery floss (also called stranded cotton) is most popular and comes in a rainbow of colors.
It consists of six individual plies that can be separated or combined to achieve a thickness that
best suits your project.
PEARL COTTON:
Pearl cotton is also made of twisted strands, but they cannot be divided. It's commonly packaged
in both spools and skeins. Because of its heavier textured feel, line stitches—like the stem stitch
or chain stitch—usually sit higher up on the fabric, making it a good choice for surface
embroidery.
WOVEN FABRIC:
As with needles and thread, there are endless options for choosing a fabric for your next
embroidery. By far the easiest, woven fabrics will hold their shape with added stitches and come
in an array of materials: aida cloth (a natural mesh good for cross stitch), muslin, linen, and
canvas
SILK THREAD:
Soft and fine, silk thread is ideal for embroidery. Of all the natural fibers, silk is not only the
strongest, but it also has the highest sheen. The prime benefits to working with silk are that it
doesn't leave holes, takes well to dyes, and comes in two forms: spun (heavier strands) or
filament (single strand).
CHENILLE NEEDLES:
Chenille needles have a larger eye and a sharp point, measuring thicker than embroidery needles.
They come in sizes 13 to 28, with 13 being the largest and 28 being the smallest. These needles
are useful for chenille embroidery, crewel embroidery, or any technique in which you need a
large, long eye to accommodate thicker thread.
WOOL YARN:
This natural fiber is long-lasting, colorfast, and wears well over time. For embroidery, wool
thread is categorized into three main varieties: fine crewel yarn, divisible 3-ply Persian wool, and
tapestry wool (the latter of which is most commonly used).
OVER-DYED THREAD:
As its name implies, "over-dyed" non-divisible thread features multiple colors that harmoniously
progress from one to the other. This is differentiated from variegated thread or floss, which
features subtle shades of a single color.
TAPESTRY NEEDLES:
Tapestry needles have an extra long eye and blunt point. They come in sizes 13 to 28, with 13
being the largest and 28 being the smallest. Primarily used for cross stitch, these needles are
good for fabrics that have a looser weave or open holes for predetermined stitches.
METALLIC THREAD:
Metallic thread is used to enhance embroidery with added shine, and they come in colors of gold,
silver, and platinum as well as antiqued finishes. These threads can be delicate and fairly difficult
to handle, so it's best to work with shorter lengths.
TRACING PAPER:
used for tracing designs
PIN CUSHION:
A place for pins and needles
SEWING BOX:
Used to keep together the embroidery tools and materials
BAG:
to keep work clean and fresh, have a bag made from washable materials to hold your work when
not busy on it.
GAUGE:
use to measure short distance
TAPE MEASURE:
use for measuring more than one-foot distance or materials.
TIMBLES:
made from metal or plastic, protect the middle finger and push the needle while doing your
emboidery work. this come in sizes 6 (small) to 12( large)
EMBROIDERY HOOPS:
An embroidery hoop holds your fabric taut and securely in place as you stitch, which allows for
even stitching and prevents puckering. Hoops come in many sizes, marked by their diameter in
inches. For your project, choose one that encircles the entire design.
EMBROIDERY SCISSORS:
You'll want to keep a few types of scissors on hand for different tasks. For one, a pair of
embroidery scissors are small in size with a sharp point, making them perfect for snipping
threads and removing unwanted stitches. For another, fabric shears are good for cutting fabrics.
All-purpose scissors are good for cutting out patterns on transfer paper.
NEEDLE THREADER:
is use for easier threading especially by those sewers with poor eyesight.
POUNCE:
is fine power used in transferring design by pricking method.

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