Tapestry sewing needles are sometimes referred to as Cross Stitch needles. They have a large eye and a blunt round point and are especially adapted for the use in needlepoint, petit point, countered cross stitch and plastic canvas work. It is the finer needles such as size 22, 24, 26 and 28 that are commonly used for cross stitch. Use them with wool, embroidery soft cotton and stranded cotton on Single Point Canvas, Double Point Canvas, Aida and open mesh fabric. Sizes 22, 24 & 26 have 6 needles each per pack. Size 28 has 5 needles per pack.
