Quilting Needles - Betweens Size 9 Short and with a slightly rounded eye, they are ideal for patchworks or tight fabrics. The between needles are ideal for quilting, a technique associated with patchwork.; They will make padding work easier for you, amongst other things . The needle does not have to be long, as the technique is not the same as with a standard stitch: the needle is pushed horizontally into the fabric with very little space between the stitches. They are generally used on 100% patchwork cotton, but can be used on all fabrics by adapting the needle number. They are usually used with a quilting yarn (more resistant than a traditional yarn).; A BOHIN needle means unequalled perfection. Made in France in;the Bohin factory, ;from nickel-plated steel,;Bohin;needles go through 27 manufacturing stages, which guarantees an incomparable slide and an irreproachable tip.The numbering corresponds to the size of each needle, No. 3 being the longest and thickest one, and No. 12 the shortest and thinnest one of the series.