This listing is for 3 packages of needles, 16 needles per package. The Size 7 Embroidery Needle is a great needle for general embroidery, or for sewing buttons on a quilt using embroidery thread. John James Crewel/Embroidery needles have a longer eye which makes them ideal for threading stranded cotton. These wonderful needles are double copper-plus-nickel plated to prevent tarnishing. 16 in a package. Finest Quality English Needles.