The John James - finest quality sewing needles. Ballpoint Bead Embroidery Needle. Ballpoint bead embroidery needles have a rounded ‘tapestry’ point for embellishing cross stitch or tapestry work without splitting fibres. Short Beading needles have the same diameters of a regular beading sewing needle but are shorter in length and are specially created for beading in mind. This makes the art of attaching beads and embellishing fabrics and garments with additional embroidery so much quicker and allows the sewing needle to pass through the very finest of beads, bugle beads and sequins and then into the fabric with ease. Size 10 in 6 needle pack.