quilting needle

noun

A specialized sewing needle designed for quilting, consisting of a short length, fine diameter, a sharp or slightly rounded tapered point, and a small round eye to enable even stitches.

Meanings

nounquilting needle (plural quilting needles)

plural quilting needles

  1. businessA specialized sewing needle designed for quilting, consisting of a short length, fine diameter, a sharp or slightly rounded tapered point, and a small round eye to enable even stitches.
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