Gold Eye Tapestry by Clover, No. 24 Review

I've tried cheaper needles and they were just so cheap. However, these needles were strong and there was not a single burr in the eyelets. I recommend them above all! they cost a few cents more!

The eye of the needle is enlarged for use with specialty threads or stranded embroidery threads. The other two brands had a smaller eye for the same size, making them undesirable. It's good to have three pieces in sizes 8 and 9.

After much research I finally settled on these needles and that they would be the perfect size (ie short) with large eyelets for weaving those pesky dangling ends of the overcast thread back into my overcast threads. Seams for a neater and more finished look on my sewing projects! it does the trick and I am happy to report that I have no more hanging cocks lol.

Perfectly sized needles for cross stitching. They don't have a sharp end like a sewing needle, so you won't prick your fingers when cross-stitching. You don't need a thimble with them. They have a tip thin enough to fit easily through holes in Aida fabric without enlarging the hole. The eyes are big enough to thread easily. I'm glad I bought them and waited a few days for delivery instead of looking forward to starting my project!

Will not buy again! I prefer gold plated tapestry cross stitch needles as they go through fabric holes more easily. However, the coating on these needles on the inside of the eyelets was rough and uneven, making threading difficult, and the thread caught instead of slipping easily through the eyelets. On one pair of needles, the gilding was so thick I couldn't thread them at all! The constant meshing also caused heavy stress on the thread, leading to frequent wear. .