John James Chanille Needles Size 24. Chenille sewing needles are large eye needles and are identical to a Tapestry or a Cross Stitch Needle in length and in diameter. However, the Chenille point is sharp, rather than round and blunt and is used in the art of crewel embroidery and ribbon embroidery Please remember the higher the number the finer the sewing needle. 6 Needle per package.