TULIP HIROSHIMA
Find the needle length that feels right for hand quilting
Try a choice of short quilting needles in one Tulip Hiroshima assortment. These betweens are designed for hand quilting through layered fabric and batting, with four lengths that let you choose the balance of grip and control that suits your stitching style.
Includes sizes 8, 9, 10 and 12.
A compact needle for close, controlled quilting stitches.
Made in Japan and supplied in a reusable storage tube.
At a glance
- Pack contents
- 6 assorted quilting betweens
- Sizes
- 8, 9, 10 and 12
- Diameter
- 0.53mm
- Lengths
- 29, 27, 25 and 23mm respectively
Using your needles
Start with a length you can hold comfortably. Test it with your chosen thread and quilt sandwich before settling into the project. Use a thimble if required by your technique, and change the needle if it becomes bent or damaged.
Good to know: These are hand-quilting needles, not machine needles. Pack quantities refer to individual needles; one purchase supplies one six-needle assortment.
Helpful answers
Are larger size numbers longer?
No. In this assortment, size 12 is the shortest at 23mm; size 8 is 29mm long.
Is this a set of embroidery needles?
No. Betweens are short hand-quilting needles. Choose embroidery needles for the eye and thread capacity suited to embroidery.
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