{"product_id":"tulip-hiroshima-sashiko-needles-assorted-short-6-pack","title":"Tulip Hiroshima Sashiko Needles – Assorted Short, 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\u003eMore control for smaller sashiko details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Tulip’s short sashiko assortment for compact stitching areas, curved lines and visible-mending details. The pack gives you three needle sizes between 36.4mm and 45.5mm long, so you can match the needle to your fabric, thread and preferred grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/tulip-hiroshima-assorted-short-sashiko-needles-beige-retail-pack.jpg?v=1791433886\" alt=\"Tulip Hiroshima assorted short sashiko needles, beige 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 handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eShorter lengths are useful for smaller motifs and changes of direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry different lengths and diameters without buying three separate packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsb-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Japanese needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Tulip Hiroshima hand-stitching 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 needles: 2 of each size\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSizes, diameter × length\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.84 × 45.5mm; 0.91 × 42.9mm; 0.84 × 36.4mm\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\u003eThread a needle suited to your sashiko thread and test it on the project fabric. Work a comfortable number of running stitches at a time, easing the thread through without puckering. Switch to a longer needle when a large open area makes loading more stitches helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e One six-needle assortment for hand stitching. Thread, fabric and patterns are sold separately.\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 long sashiko assortment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the short assortment, with lengths from 36.4mm to 45.5mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre these machine needles?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are hand needles for sashiko and suitable visible-mending techniques.\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":68045192593629,"sku":"KYN.031","price":17.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/tulip-hiroshima-assorted-short-sashiko-needles-beige-retail-pack.jpg?v=1791433886","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/tulip-hiroshima-sashiko-needles-assorted-short-6-pack","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}