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Thread That Needle! Cross-stitch patterns and supplies
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items Cross-stitch patterns and projects that I'm obsessed with, along with my favourite tools!
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Patterns!!
Needle-Minders
Supplies
Kits
Patterns!!
Did you know you can get a pattern for just about anything you can think of? It's pretty incredible. I won't show you ALL of them, but I'll list my faves. :)
This modern geometric style pattern bundle is such a good deal. They're all birds, and all so well done! Love this seller and the patterns!
9 Birds Cross Stitch PDF Patterns Bundle
This shop is selling a bundle of ALL of their counted cross stitch patterns!! Some really great ones in here. There's a 'tea rex' (my personal favourite), Christmas ones, ribbon awareness, etc., you name it, there's probably a pattern here for you.
Whole Shop Bundle of Counted Cross Stitch Patterns, 2750+ Charts!!
I LOVE this style of cross stitch - the sampler style is just so cute, and so simple at the same time. I've purchased a few!
"American sampler", cross stitch chart
I love this seller - they've got really cute, large, bold patterns, that are great for beginner to advanced skill! I bought a bunch of these comic-book style ones to make and hang in the basement for my kids. So fun!
POW! Word Bubble Cross Stitch Pattern
Make sure you take a look at the amount of colours that are used for this one - it's a lot!! But it's so cute, how can you not. I won't be starting this project for a while, but I couldn't resist!
Cross Stitch Highland Cow Pattern
I stitched this treble clef pattern and have it framed above my piano! I made the inner 'cross' looking piece a different colour.
Treble Clef Cross Stitch Pattern
Calling all board game lovers! Or, more specifically, Ticket To Ride lovers... This one was really fun to stitch! I finished this one and framed it as a gift for a board game enthusiast in my family. It's proudly displayed by their large collection o...
Ticket To Ride Cross Stitch Digital PDF Pattern
Such a classic. I stitched this one for my kids, it's hanging in the basement now, right by all the video game stuff. What's really neat about this pattern, is you can take any of the individual elements and make a mini project out of it. This is how...
Super Mario Sampler
This is my favourite project to create as a gift for a new baby. You can make the 'child' a different colour depending on gender, or leave it all one colour.
1 Samuel 1:27 Bible Verse Cross Stitch Pattern
Needle-Minders
These small pieces of joy deserve their own section. If you don't know what a needle minder is, it's a magnetic craft tool that you can magnetize to your project, so that your needle doesn't get lost - because we all know that's happened WAY too many...
Kermit drinking tea? As a tea lover, you know this was an immediate yes. So cute!
Kermit needle minder
A perfect find for a book-lover who's also a crafter!
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice magnetic needle minder
As a chronically ill girly, and someone who's coping mechanism is sometimes this kind of humour….how could I not get these.
Take Your Meds Funny Cheeky Magnetic Needleminder
Hahaha cheeeeeeky…..must have.
Smart People....needle minder
OBSESSED with this one!!
Gold bee needle minder
This one is Etsy's pick right now, and it is CUTE!
THE HEART VOYAGER
As a fan of The Office, I had to order one for myself and one for a friend. This is my favourite needle minder that I own so far!
Enamel Needleminder - The Office
Supplies
Not a whole lot of items available when it comes to cross-stitch supplies, but here are the things I love using!
Do you also snack when you craft? It's a problem over here. But I can protect my cross stitch project now, with these grime guards! Snack to your hearts content, and toss the grime guard in the wash. Easy peasy
Custom - Choose Your Fabric Grime Guard
These are great needles for cross stitching. Nice and sharp, and the opening at the top is a little wider, for easy threading.
Needles, size 24 for Cross-stitch. Pack of 10
These are INCREDIBLE!! Sometimes using a hoop is really cumbersome, and it really creases the fabric - but that won't happen with these magnetic frames! Check out the video on the listing, it shows how tightly it fits together, and the fabric isn't g...
Magnetic Embroidery Frame
14-count aida cloth is the most widely used, and works well for most projects. Pro tip: Make sure your cloth is a good size larger than your pattern, so you don't run into trouble.
Loops & Threads™ Aida Cloth Cross Stitch Fabric, 15" x 18"
Choose your set of pre-labelled floss bobbins and let it change your life. I promise.
Pre-Labeled DMC Embroidery Floss Bobbin Sets
DMC Embroidery Floss is the only brand I use for my projects. You can order directly from the DMC website, or they're also available at Michaels
All Thread - embroidery floss - DMC
These plastic snap-together frames for cross stitch are a really great tool to have. They don't crease your aida cloth nearly as much as a hoop does, and often these frames are large enough that you don't need to keep re-adjusting the fabric so that ...
27.9 * 27.9cm Square Plastic Frame
Kits
Sometimes it's just nice to be able to buy one item that includes everything you need to complete a project - some of the kits these days even come with scissors!
Do you have kids who are interested in cross-stitch? Or maybe you're a beginner looking for something quick and easy to start out with, before really diving into a larger project. This is a great kit - comes with everything you need!
Kits for Kids Cross Stitch
How cute is this kit! Comes with everything you need to make these adorable, and simple, sunflower bookmarks.
5 Pieces of Sunflower Book Mark Cross Stitch Kit