Bohin Needles — Made in France

Premium Hand Sewing & Embroidery Needles Since 1833

Bohin premium needles for cross stitch, embroidery, and needlework

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.