TULIP HIROSHIMA
A dependable size for joining patchwork by hand
Piece your fabric shapes with a needle designed for hand patchwork. Tulip Hiroshima size 9 piecing needles combine a sharp point, polished shaft and 35mm length—a useful balance for guiding small seam stitches while keeping a comfortable hold.
Join patchwork seams without using a sewing machine.
Six matching size 9 needles for a familiar feel.
Polished Japanese-made needles supplied with a storage tube.
At a glance
- Pack contents
- 6 size 9 piecing needles
- Dimensions
- 0.61mm diameter × 35mm long
- Point
- Sharp
- Made in
- Japan
Using your needles
Choose a suitable fine sewing thread and mark your seam line if your technique requires it. Test the needle on a scrap, then work even stitches along the seam, checking alignment at points and intersections. Keep spare needles in the corked tube between projects.
Good to know: Hand needles only. One item in the cart supplies one pack of six; thread and fabric are not included.
Helpful answers
Are piecing needles the same as quilting betweens?
No. Piecing needles are intended for joining fabric pieces; betweens are shorter needles used for hand quilting through a quilt sandwich.
Can I use these in my sewing machine?
No. Sewing machines require their specified machine-needle system.
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