Check the listing for details. Tulip Hand Sewing Needles - Tulip Chenille Needles - Sizes 18. Condition: New. Listed at 9.95 USD. TULIP CHENILLE NEEDLES - Sizes 18 - 6 Needles 1.24mm x 48.5mm (0.048" x 1.90") Great for sashiko, wool applique and other hand embroidery projects. 6 needles come in a handy small corked carrying tube.The needles have a very sharp tip designed for easy, snag-free piercing. You'll love how smoothly the needles go through the fabric. The needles are polished lengthwise to minimize the contact surface with the cloth and ensure smooth fabric piercing. It's recommended to wipe down the needles after use and place back in the storage case to maintain good performance. Known for their high-quality sewing needles, the Tulip Co. of Hiroshima, Japan, has been making sewing needles since 1948. Made of nickel-plated steel under strict guidelines with cutting edge technology.