{"product_id":"tulip-hiroshima-applique-needles-size-11-6-pack","title":"Tulip Hiroshima Appliqué Needles – Size 11, 6 Pack","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ds-pqw-product{color:#293c35;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;max-width:1160px;margin:32px auto;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.ds-pqw-product *{box-sizing:border-box}.ds-pqw-product h2,.ds-pqw-product h3{color:#263b32;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}.ds-pqw-product h2{font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,40px);margin:12px 0 20px}.ds-pqw-product h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 14px}.ds-pqw-product p{margin:0 0 16px}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-hero{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:30px;background:#f5f3ed;border:1px solid #dddcd2;border-radius:16px;padding:30px}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-intro{flex:1 1 350px;min-width:0}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.6px;font-weight:700}.ds-pqw-product figure{flex:0 1 290px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%}.ds-pqw-product img{display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:270px;object-fit:contain;background:white;border-radius:12px;padding:10px}.ds-pqw-product figcaption{font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;margin-top:10px;color:#5a665e}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-benefits{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:22px 0}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-benefit{padding:22px;background:#f4f7f3;border:1px solid #dce3db;border-radius:12px}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-benefit strong{display:block;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:17px}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-benefit p{font-size:15px;margin:0}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-columns{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;margin:28px 0}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-panel{border:1px solid #dce3db;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;min-width:0}.ds-pqw-product dl{margin:0}.ds-pqw-product dl\u003ediv{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e7e9e3}.ds-pqw-product dl\u003ediv:last-child{border:0}.ds-pqw-product dt{font-weight:700}.ds-pqw-product dd{margin:2px 0 0}.ds-pqw-product table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;font-size:15px;margin:12px 0 18px}.ds-pqw-product th,.ds-pqw-product td{padding:12px 8px;border:1px solid #dce3db;text-align:left;word-break:normal}.ds-pqw-product th{background:#f4f7f3}.ds-pqw-product details{border-top:1px solid #dce3db;padding:17px 0}.ds-pqw-product summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700}.ds-pqw-product details p{margin:12px 0 0}.ds-pqw-product a{color:#285b48;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-footer{background:#f5f3ed;padding:22px;border-radius:12px;margin-top:24px}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-footer p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}@media(max-width:650px){.ds-pqw-product .dsb-hero{padding:22px;gap:20px}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-benefits,.ds-pqw-product .dsb-columns{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ds-pqw-product .dsb-panel{padding:20px}.ds-pqw-product figure{flex-basis:230px}.ds-pqw-product img{height:230px}}.ds-pqw-product ol,.ds-pqw-product ul{padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 16px}.ds-pqw-product li{margin:0 0 10px}.ds-pqw-product .dsp-video{margin:26px 0}.ds-pqw-product iframe{display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;height:auto;border:0;border-radius:12px;margin:12px auto}.ds-pqw-product .dsp-guide{padding:18px 22px;border-left:3px solid #356e68;background:#f4f7f3;margin:22px 0}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003csection class=\"ds-pqw-product\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dsb-eyebrow\"\u003eTULIP HIROSHIMA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA short, fine needle for precise appliqué stitches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hand appliqué where control matters more than needle length, Tulip’s size 11 needles offer a compact 29mm profile and fine 0.46mm shaft. The sharp point and polished finish help you work neatly around turned edges and small fabric shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/tulip-hiroshima-appliqu-needles-size-11-turquoise-retail-pack.jpg?v=1791433688\" alt=\"Tulip Hiroshima appliqué needles size 11, turquoise retail pack\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 29mm needle for close, controlled hand stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 0.46mm shaft suits detailed appliqué work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese needle making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of Tulip’s Hiroshima hand-needle range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePack contents\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e6 size 11 hand-appliqué needles\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.46mm diameter × 29mm long\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePoint\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSharp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStorage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCorked needle tube\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing your needles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a fine thread suited to the fabric and test a few stitches on a scrap. Use the short needle to take small bites at the appliqué edge, keeping thread tension gentle enough that the fabric lies flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-sewing needles only; not for sewing machines. One item in your cart is one pack of six needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the Big Eye version?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Choose the separately listed size 10 Big Eye pack if that is the eye style you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose a shorter appliqué needle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorter needle can feel more controlled for tiny stitches; the best choice also depends on your hands and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003eOrder online from Direct Sewing, with nationwide New Zealand shipping. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/needles\"\u003eExplore our needle range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tulip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68045190529245,"sku":"KYN.010","price":17.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/tulip-hiroshima-appliqu-needles-size-11-turquoise-retail-pack.jpg?v=1791433688","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/tulip-hiroshima-applique-needles-size-11-6-pack","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}