Needles

My preferred needles are those that work with this style of needle threader. These generally need a longer eye. But I still want to have a sharp tip.

A list of the needle types. [2] Some that I like:

• Darning needles — Especially the longer ones. (~18 through 14 (AKA 5/0))
• Chenille needles — Especially the shorter ones. (26 through ~18)
• Other individual products:
  • John James // Long Darners
  • Richard Hemming & Son // Large Eye Milliners Needles
  • Tulip Needle Company // Milliners/Straw Big Eye Needles   [#1]   [#3]   [#10]

Brands I like:

• John James
• Burnley & Trowbridge

But honestly, I just buy standard large-eye needles and sharpen the tip manually, using a diamond sharpening plate.