Today we’re telling you everything you need to know about the different types of needles! Between sewing machine needles, cross stitch needles, and hand sewing needles, we know things can get a little confusing and tricky, but Fat Quarter Shop is here to help.

We thought we’d start with the history of the needle and then get into the different types of needles, including some of what we use!

Image of Ancient needles from China
“Bone needles from Xiaogushan, Liaoning Province, China, about 30,000–23,000 years old”
Image showing modern needles for comparison to the ancient ones
Today’s needles are finely honed and come in a wide range of options.

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