Cross stitch needles are much different than sewing needles. The design of a cross stitch needle is intended to help protect the fabric and adjust to the size of the embroidery thread. It has a larger eye and a blunt point. The size of the needle you use should usually correspond to the thread count of the fabric you are working with.
To choose a good cross stitch needle you will need to look at two things - the fabric you will be using and the thread you will be using. The size of the needle is numbered according to how large it is. The larger the number of the needle the smaller the size. You should choose a needle that can easily move through the spaces in your fabric without stretching it. If you use a needle that is too big you will damage your fabric.
You will also want to work with a needle that is accommodating to your thread size. If you are using thicker thread then you will need a needle with an eye large enough to accommodate the size of your thread. If the needle’s eye is too small then you risk damaging the thread.
Finishes are another thing to consider. Some needles have a simple metallic finish while others have a gold or silver finish. The higher quality needles will have a finish that lasts longer. Over time as the finish wears off it can effect the way the needle moves through the fabric. It is important to try to choose a needle that has a finish that will be durable. You will likely find that the durable finished needles are more costly, so you could try out several different needles of a lower cost until you find the one you like and then buy the more expensive needle.
In general when choosing a needle you will end up finding one that suits your style. You will likely find that you tend to do the same types of projects and you r favorite needle will always work for you. Until you find the one needle that is for you just experiment and try different needles for each of your projects.
To choose a good cross stitch needle you will need to look at two things - the fabric you will be using and the thread you will be using. The size of the needle is numbered according to how large it is. The larger the number of the needle the smaller the size. You should choose a needle that can easily move through the spaces in your fabric without stretching it. If you use a needle that is too big you will damage your fabric.
You will also want to work with a needle that is accommodating to your thread size. If you are using thicker thread then you will need a needle with an eye large enough to accommodate the size of your thread. If the needle’s eye is too small then you risk damaging the thread.
Finishes are another thing to consider. Some needles have a simple metallic finish while others have a gold or silver finish. The higher quality needles will have a finish that lasts longer. Over time as the finish wears off it can effect the way the needle moves through the fabric. It is important to try to choose a needle that has a finish that will be durable. You will likely find that the durable finished needles are more costly, so you could try out several different needles of a lower cost until you find the one you like and then buy the more expensive needle.
In general when choosing a needle you will end up finding one that suits your style. You will likely find that you tend to do the same types of projects and you r favorite needle will always work for you. Until you find the one needle that is for you just experiment and try different needles for each of your projects.
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