John James Chenille Needles-Size 18-24. Chenille sewing needles are large eye needles and are identical to a Tapestry or a Cross Stitch Needle in length and in diameter. The Chenille point is sharp, rather than round and blunt and is used in the art of crewel embroidery and ribbon embroidery. The finer sizes of 18 to 26 are also used in ribbon embroidery and embroidering with Perlé threads. Features: Hand  Sewing Needles – Size 18-24, assorted Pack contains  6 Sewing Needles. Not sure which size to buy or use? The general rule is the bigger the number the finer and shorter the needle John James has a great reputation for producing high-quality needles