From best-selling author and expert hand embroiderer Laura Wasilowski comes this visual guide to 13 types of needles, from tapestry to quilting and more. You’ll learn about the wide variety of hand-sewing needles that are available and how to choose the right needle (and thread!) for the task at hand. Detailed photographs make it easy to see needle characteristics, from eye size to point type to length.

Durable, pocket-sized reference card

Close-up images of needles for leather work, crewel, darning, doll-making, and more specialties

Bonus information on choosing thread