Tulip Big Eye Bullion Needles-Size Regular (2) & Long (2)

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But first, I’ll explain why I never planned to try them. Then I’ll explain why I did try them, what went wrong, why I gave them a second chance, and finally, a more balanced perspective about them after using them for many, many hours of stitching. Tulip Hiroshima needles are world renown for their exceptional quality. These fine needles are made in Japan by Tulip Co especially for needlework artists. Created by a careful process involving more than 30 steps, the needles are polished length-wise, so that they are strong, flexible, warp-resistant and among the highest quality in the industry.

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Hello Mary, thank you so much for your fantastic review of the Tulip needles – and mentioning our little shop down here in Cornwall! Based in the Hiroshima region, an area famous for making needles, we at Tulip have a history of making the needles that our customers rely on. Since our founding, we have primarily manufactured sewing needles, crochet hooks and knitting needles. Our needle sets made for the home economics classes of elementary schools compromise the top share in Japan, and Tulip brand crochet hooks have been exported to more than 40 countries globally for many years. Last year I realized that I had a LOT of needles and not only am I not sure of the sizes of them, they were all different types of needles mixed together. And my first experience? It was the greatest, even before I took my first stitch. I’ll tell you about it!I was quite dissatisfied with any other needle, like you mentioned, not getting the tip of the needle to pierce the fabric precisely and hand fatigue. Our needles are made through a process consisting of over 30 steps, using traditional needle-making techniques that have been handed down through generations of skilled Tulip needle craftsmen, each of whom has an almost stubborn obsession with quality.

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I can’t tell you how many of my needles develop permanent bends from long hours of use. The two Tulip needles I’ve been using consistently for hours and hours of stitching haven’t bent, but they do have enough of a comfortable give in them to keep them pleasant for stitching. A Problem SolvedIdeal to use with our Eleganza #5 Perle Cotton, Razzle, Dazzle + any other comparable 8 - 5wt threads. The whole time I was pursuing these needles, I kept asking myself, “Would they really be that different from other good quality needles?” I’ve used the silicone finger gripper thingamabobs before, too – more as a thimble, because I can’t seem to get the hang of a regular thimble. When I do a whole lot of stitching for many hours every day, I inevitably get holes in my fingers that the eye of the needle will repeatedly slip into, making me jump! So the silicone gripper thingies have helped with that – they’re a lot more comfortable and easier to use for me than a regular thimble.

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Milliner Needles | Tulip Hiroshima Japanese Hand Embroidery Straw Needles for Bullion Knots, French Knots - MILLINERS #1 project. I wonder how did the needles hold up with the allotted amount of hours of stitching before we are supposed to change needles? Did you find that you could stitch for longer hours before you are to change to a new needle? Did you find that it wasn’t necessary to change to a new needle even if you were to start a new project? Besides the bending of the regular needles, changing to new needles We hope to be an inclusive company and strive to create an environment that is welcoming and embraces diversity, both with our online presence, the makers we represent, our physical pop-ups events and our collaborations. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Tulip ETIMO Rose Crochet Hook Set Gift set Tulip Etimo Rose Cushion Grip 10 Crochet Hooks Rose Needles Scissors tulip etimo rose set

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But how could I say, objectively, I like this needle better or It’s not worth spending that kind of money on needles, if I didn’t actually try the needle? As strange as this sounds, I’ve experienced a noticeable increase in pleasure in stitching when I use them. They feel good. They’re comfortable. They’re easy. Tulip needles are made in Japan. They’re called Hiroshima needles. I don’t have any affiliation with the company and I bought my own needles to try, just so I could venture an opinion on them. The fabric is not the most important consideration. It really depends on the thread you’re using, first. A heavier wool thread will require a larger needle with a larger eye (a crewel needle has a medium-long eye, and would usually work well for most embroidery). So, that’s something to consider, if you have hand fatigue when you stitch. It could be the effort required by the needle, if the tip isn’t as sharp as it could be and isn’t breaking into the fabric with ease.