project. I wonder how did the needles hold up with the allotted amount of hours of stitching before we are supposed to change needles? Did you find that you could stitch for longer hours before you are to change to a new needle? Did you find that it wasn’t necessary to change to a new needle even if you were to start a new project? Besides the bending of the regular needles, changing to new needles Last year I realized that I had a LOT of needles and not only am I not sure of the sizes of them, they were all different types of needles mixed together. Tulip Hiroshima needles are world renown for their exceptional quality. These fine needles are made in Japan by Tulip Co especially for needlework artists. Created by a careful process involving more than 30 steps, the needles are polished length-wise, so that they are strong, flexible, warp-resistant and among the highest quality in the industry.

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I’ve used the silicone finger gripper thingamabobs before, too – more as a thimble, because I can’t seem to get the hang of a regular thimble. When I do a whole lot of stitching for many hours every day, I inevitably get holes in my fingers that the eye of the needle will repeatedly slip into, making me jump! So the silicone gripper thingies have helped with that – they’re a lot more comfortable and easier to use for me than a regular thimble. And my first experience? It was the greatest, even before I took my first stitch. I’ll tell you about it! Update, 2022: This year, I discovered Tulip’s Silk Needles in size #10. These have been an eye-opener! If you stitch on fabrics with a firm, close weave, like silk (dupioni, shantung, silk satin, etc.) or high count linen, or even cottons like Kona cotton, these needles are a whole new kettle of fish. They have an extra-tapered tip, which makes them slide into fabrics with close weaves very easily. Eye-wise, they equate more to a sharp (small round eye), but that tip is something extra, it’s nice! I’ve been using them for goldwork and all kinds of surface work on finer, close-weave, high count fabrics, and they’re just fabulous! Where to Find Them When you’re doing surface embroidery as opposed to counted work, the needle must pierce the linen threads. It doesn’t pass between them. It pierces right into them. And when two layers of fabric are stretched taut on a frame, the linen surface becomes somewhat hard, making it a little more difficult to pierce with the needle. How do they compare to my other favorite needles, like Bohin? Bohin needles are excellent. And they are much more affordable. You get more needles for a lot less money, and they are good quality needles.Based in the Hiroshima region, an area famous for making needles, we at Tulip have a history of making the needles that our customers rely on. Since our founding, we have primarily manufactured sewing needles, crochet hooks and knitting needles. Our needle sets made for the home economics classes of elementary schools compromise the top share in Japan, and Tulip brand crochet hooks have been exported to more than 40 countries globally for many years. Ideal to use with our Eleganza #5 Perle Cotton, Razzle, Dazzle + any other comparable 8 - 5wt threads.

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The needles are noticeably easier to use. I can thread them quite easily, even with my less than perfect eyesight. They help me be more precise with my stitch placement and stitch size. We’ve been carrying Tulip needles for about 4 years and love them. I’m a beader in my personal life so for bead weaving and I need a sturdy needle. Once I used a Tulip I won’t use anything else for beading. Pure Linen soft washed by the yard for sewing, 100% pure linen fabric, eco-friendly washed linen-flax fabrics by meter, Ship from the U.S. Speedweve, Darning Loom, Small Loom, Patches for clothes, Speedweve, Visible mending, Gifts for mom, Darning tool So, it depends on the linen / cotton you use. If it has a weave that is “open” where your needle can slip into the weave, then that’s great. If you have to pierce through the weave of the fabric, then it’s kind of hard to do that with a tapestry needle – the needle would slip into the hole of the weave before it will pierce the fabric. This is why the tapestry needle is great for counted work, because it doesn’t pierce the fabric. It helps keep the placement of the stitches very precise.When I made a search for a size #20 Chenille Tulip, I came across this shop, kimonomomo. I’m amazed how far your reach is and the impact you have on us. I, too, value you suggestions.

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Milliner Needles | Tulip Hiroshima Japanese Hand Embroidery Straw Needles for Bullion Knots, French Knots - MILLINERS #1 Mary, Thanks for your review on Tulip Needles. That was a very costly research project. I wonder how did the needles hold up with the allotted amount of hours of stitching before we are supposed to change needles? Did you find that you could stitch for longer hours before you are to change to a new needle? Did you find that it wasn’t necessary to change to a new needle even if you were to start a new project? Besides the bending of the regular needles, changing to new needles We are a Latina-owned, family-run needlework shop bringing you premium hand embroidery and Sashiko supplies from all over the world. Our biggest joy is finding the tools and rare gems that’ll make your creative journey a happy one. Personalized Name Seam Ripper, Mother's Day Gift Alloy Sewing Tools, Sewing Supply, Gift for Tailor/Craftsman/Fashion Designer/Mom/Grandma I can’t tell you how many of my needles develop permanent bends from long hours of use. The two Tulip needles I’ve been using consistently for hours and hours of stitching haven’t bent, but they do have enough of a comfortable give in them to keep them pleasant for stitching. A Problem SolvedBut I won’t give up my Bohin needles, either, or my John James. They’re decent needles. But there is something about the Tulip needles that makes for a different stitching experience, and I like them! Tulip Silk Needles