The elliptical shape of the eye of the Clover Sashiko eye needles and its "gilding" ensure easy threading of the needle. The needle tips are sharp and nickel-plated to facilitate sewing. The needles are especially suitable for sashiko quilting, but also for ordinary hand quilting, mending and embroidery. The package contains pairs of needles of four different sizes, i.e. a total of eight needles.