Chenille Needles

Chenille Needles For Specialty Embroidery and Needlework.

Named for a style of embroidery that uses fuzzy thread, chenille needles are the ideal choice for specialty needlework. Similar in size and shape to tapestry needles, chenille needles feature a thick shaft and a long oval eye to accommodate bulky and delicate threads or other embroidery materials. However, unlike tapestry needles, chenille needles feature a fine, sharp tip that cleanly punctures through fabrics. Chenille needles are perfect for embroidering with items like ribbon, perle thread, yarn, wool, metallic thread, wire, and other specialty threads or non-standard materials. They’re also a good choice for embroidering on heavy or dense materials, especially in larger needle sizes. Choose from several chenille needle sizes to find the perfect fit for your project; use a larger needle (with a lower size number) for heavier materials and a lighter one (indicated by higher size numbers) for lighter fabrics and materials.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chenille Needles

What is a Chenille needle used for?

Chenille needles are used for styles of embroidery that use specialty materials like ribbon, wool thread, perle cotton thread, metallic thread, wire, yarn, chenille thread, or another material. They’re also ideal for embroidering on dense materials.This needle style features an elongated eye to accommodate thicker threads and a sharp tip to puncture dense materials.

What is the difference between a crewel needle and a chenille needle?

Chenille needles feature a longer eye and thicker shaft than crewel needles. Though both are used for embroidery, crewel needles are better suited to embroidering with standard embroidery floss, and chenille needles are typically used for specialty threads like metallic or perle cotton thread and other materials.