Meaning
A slim metal sewing needle with thread passed through its eye, shown at an angle. It focuses on the tool for stitching rather than the material, unlike the spool 🧵.
It is used for sewing, mending, cross-stitch and tailoring: “Cross-stitch project 🪡 halfway there!” Tailors and alteration shops use it to advertise their work. It can also hint at sharp, precise effort or a little sting, and it pairs naturally with 🧵.