Beading Needles

This page gathers every beading needle at Hobianna: Milward 213 2101 beading needles No 10–13 and DMC 1764 beading needles in packs of 6, No 10–12. A beading needle is fine enough to pass 11/0 and 15/0 bead holes, long enough to pick up several beads at once and flexible; it serves beaded cross stitch, bead and sequin embroidery, beaded needle lace and jewellery. Branch guides are in Cross Stitch Beading Needles and Embroidery Beading Needles; other needles in Needles.

Size and Use

No 10 is the thickest, No 13 the finest: No 10–11 for 8/0 and 11/0 beads, No 12–13 for 15/0 beads and delicas. Sew beads with 1 strand of floss, fine beading thread or transparent thread; the needle is flexible, so do not force it and keep going if it bends slightly. On cross stitch beads sit over a half cross in one direction; in embroidery they form flower centres and trims. Threading with a threader spares the eyes.