Bohin Needles — Made in France
Premium Hand Sewing & Embroidery Needles Since 1833
Bohin needles are the finest tapestry and hand sewing needles we carry — and a favorite among designers and instructors worldwide. Made in France with exceptional craftsmanship, every needle features a polished finish for a smooth glide through fabric, a fine point to minimize holes, and an eye polished with a unique process to reduce thread breakage. Maximum strength, minimum bending.
Needle Types & Uses
Betweens / Quilting — Short with a small round eye and sharp point. Ideal for quilting and fine hand sewing.
Chenille — Medium length with a long oval eye and sharp point. Excellent for thicker threads and silk ribbon embroidery.
Crewel / Embroidery — Medium length with a long oval eye and sharp point, identical to Sharps but with a longer eye for easier threading. Ideal for surface embroidery and smocking.
Darners — Extra long with a long eye, designed for darning, mending heavy materials, and doll making.
Milliners / Straw — Extra long with a round eye and sharp point. The eye is no wider than the shaft, making them perfect for bullion knots, Brazilian embroidery, and bead work.
Sharps — General-purpose hand sewing needles with a round eye and sharp point.
Tapestry — Blunt, rounded tip for needlepoint, Hardanger, blackwork, and cross stitch on evenweave fabrics and linen.
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