Abstract: An embroidery needle comprising a hollow handle member within which is received a spring biased push-rod operating member. A push-button is carried at one end of the rod and a clasp is threaded to the other end. The clasp includes expandable spring fingers which close on each other to form a clutch or vise grip on the end of a needle carried thereby. The needle supports one or more boot gauge members for gauging the height of an embroidery loop to be formed. An axial passageway extends through the entire assembly to allow the embroidery thread to be passed therethrough to the eye of the needle.