I tie quilts for my church all the time and the ones that I "LOVE" are called Chenille needles. they have a big eye but they have a sharp point unlike tapestry needles.

Those needles would be good for tying comforters. I don't tie quilts, just comforters.

No they are different. I have the needles to compare.

Those needles are awesome..You can buy them at Wall-Mart...That is where I got mine years ago...

mermaid has it right; the needles that Apryl is using in the vid are specially curved on the end (specific to left- or right-handed use), and are not usual & customary upholstery/quilting needles. I have googled all forms of "Gaven's needle" and Apryl (whatsherface) to no avail.
If they are not available for sale, perhaps a regular curved needle could actually be bent successfully.

I did receive an email from Apryl so she is /was real for one time. LOL

I've seen them at JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby.

joanns has them that is where i brought my several years ago

To curve needles yourself see this blog http://badgerandchirp.blogspot.com/2...1-needles.html
Looks like you need to put several bends in it rather than the long single curve others are posting about. Good luck.

I have one that I've used for years. But I bought it when I was upholstering things and that's where I bought it from. Might try upholstering items. Just a thought.