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Various Types and Sizes of Cross Stitch Needles

Tapestry needles, the most commonly used needles for Cross Stitch, come in a wide variety of types, but all share several common characteristics. The point is blunt, the eye is large, and the size used depends on the fabric count.

Information about needles commonly used in Cross Stitch and related embroidery styles is provided in this image gallery as well.

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Characteristics of a Tapestry Needle	Differences Between Cross Stitch Tapestry Needle and Regular Embroidery Needle	Wide Variety of Tapestry Needle Sizes
Tweens Tapestry Cross Stitch Needles	Regular and Petite Tapestry Needles	Special Coatings Applied to Some Tapestry Needles
Gold Cross Stitch Petite Tapestry Needles	Cross Stitch Needles - Curved Tapestry Needles	Double-Eye Tapestry Needles
Chenille Needles Compared to Tapestry Needles	Chenille Needles - Used in Related Embroidery Styles	Double-Tip Tapestry Needle

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