EUROPEAN QUALITY: Packed and inspected in England using needles made in China to European quality and specification. SPECIFICATIONS: Made of steel, the #12 measures 29.5mm in length and 0.41mm in diameter. They come on a blister card with 4 needles. SHORTS: They are similar to English beading needles, only shorter, making them the perfect length for beading edges and tight areas. BEADING: The #12 needles are perfect for use with 8/0, 11/0 and 15/0 seeds beads. They work will for off-loom stitches as well as loom work. ALL PURPOSE: This needle is great for general hand sewing. Use it for mending, embroidery and applique.