Tulip Milliners - Straw Neelde - Size Big Eye # 10 - 0.46mm x 40.5mm (0.018" width x 1.59" length). The needles are smooth, thin and about 1 1/2" long. These needles have a very sharp tip to pierce smoothly through the fabric and make a great alternative to short applique needles.. The needles come in a small corked carrying tube with 6 needles. **** These high quality needles have a sharp tip to pierce smoothly through the fabric. *** Needles are polished lengthwise in streaks to minimize the contact surface with the cloth! Recommended to wipe down the needle after use and place it back in storing case to maintain good performance. *** Well-known for their high quality sewing needles, The Tulip company of Hiroshima, Japan has been making sewing needles since 1948. Made of nickel plated steel under strict guidelines with cutting edge technology, the needles are polished lengthwise to ensure smooth fabric piercing. Milled to a perfect sharp, smooth tip, you'll love how smooth and slick these needles feel.