John James Embroidery hand sewing needles, Size 8. Embroidery sewing needles are sometimes referred to as Crewel Needles. Embroidery needles are the same as a Sharp sewing needle because they have a sharp point. However, they have a long, extra large eye, which makes which makes threading the needle so much easier when using multiple strands of stranded cotton embroidery thread. 16 needles per package.