Sue's exclusive needle, the Short Darner size 11, the ultimate balance between strength and flexibility. Made in Japan, the exceptional quality of these needles is incomparable. With a gold, slightly longer eye, threading these needles is a breeze. Double polished for superior performance, along with their extremely sharp point, needle-turn appliqué of cottons, silks, velvets, linen and other specialty fabrics becomes effortless. Size 11; longer eye 4/Tube Use with Efina 60wt. Cotton thread