Betweens Needles

Shop Betweens Needles For Quick, Effortless Hand Quilting.

Quilting by hand can be a time-consuming process; don’t let the wrong needle slow you down! Betweens needles are designed to help quilters work quickly and efficiently. Designed to glide through fabric layers, their short shaft allows you to make lots of short, even stitches quickly by “loading” multiple stitches onto the needle before pulling it through. Many betweens needles also feature a small eye to allow the needle to slip through fabric layers more easily; however, large-eye betweens needles are also available for easier threading. Choose from various sizes of quilting betweens needles for different fabric weights. Like most hand needles, betweens needle sizes are reversed: the larger the needle size is, the shorter and finer the needle is. Shop all betweens needles for hand quilting here to find your new favorite needle for hand quilting projects.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beading Needles

What is the best needle for hand quilting?

The best needle for hand quilting is a betweens needle, a style of hand sewing needle specifically designed for quilting. They’re slightly shorter than standard sharps needles to allow the quilter to make short, even stitches more quickly. 

What size needle do you use for hand quilting?

Choose a quilting needle size according to your fabric weight, using a thinner needle for lightweight fabrics and a thicker one for heavier materials. For hand quilting needle sizes, a higher number represents a thinner needle, so higher needle sizes like 8-10 are generally best for lightweight materials. Sizes 4-8 would be better for light-medium to medium-heavy fabrics, and sizes 1-3 are better for heavier materials.