10 Wallets of 16 Heritage Embroidery Hand Sew Needles. Each wallet contains 16 needles of sizes 5 to 10 Whitecroft Heritage Premium is a range of quality products for the discerning user. Embroidery needles have a long eye which makes threading the needle easier when using multiple strands of thread.  Because of their large eye, these needles are also suitable for general sewing. They are ideal for people who have difficulty seeing or threading the eye of a needle.