If you’re new to needlework — or if you’re switching from a familiar type of stitching to a new technique — you may have a bit of trouble figuring out which needle to use for what. Needlework Tips & Techniques has us covered with a handy guide to embroidery needles. See the post.
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Great post on needles – really useful even for experienced embroiderers! There are also curved needles, which are invaluable for ladder-stitching. They can be tricky to use (and I always find them awful to thread), but they make box making and the like much easier than using a straight needle.