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Beginner Hand Embroidery Toolkit 🧵🪡

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Everything I’d recommend for starting hand embroidery 💫
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🧵Essential Tools

The basics…what you need to start stitching asap!
 
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A colorful set of plastic embroidery hoops perfect for hand embroidery. Keeps the fabric taught as you stitch.
Similane 6 Pieces Embroidery Hoops, Plastic Circle Cross Stitch Hoop Ring 3.4 inch to 10.2 inch (Multicolor) for Embroidery and Cross Stitch
 
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Wooden hoops are great because you can display your work in them after you’re done!
18 Pack: Wooden Embroidery Hoop by Loops & Threads™ | Michaels
 
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They come in a variety of sizes. You may need a certain size depending on the fabric and thread. Remember: The higher the number on the needle, the smaller the eye and thinner the needle. (5 is a good size to start with)
DMC® Embroidery Needles - Michaels
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Cheap embroidery scissors…good for making precise cuts! ✂️
Loops & Threads™ Embroidery Scissors - Michaels

🪡Thread and Fabric

The materials you’ll actually stitch with…beginner-approved.
 
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Great price! I love having a lot of different options to choose from.
Embroidery Floss Value Pack by Loops & Threads™, 105ct.
 
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Perfect canvas for whatever project you’re working on! Can also be used for cross stitch 😉
DMC® Charles Craft® Needlework Fabric

✍️Marking and Pattern Tools

Helpful tools for transferring designs onto fabric and staying on track.
 
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If you prefer drawing out your design rather than sticking and stitching!
Loops & Threads™ Marking Pencils
 
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Print your design, stick it to your fabric, stitch and then soak in water to remove the adhesive. Super easy and turns out more put together than free-handing a design!
Stick N Stitch Self Adhesive Wash Away Stabilizer Twelve Sheets of 8-1/2 x 11
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📕Learning and Reference

Guides that help you learn stitches and build confidence as you go.
 
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Helpful, easy to follow book! Shows you different stitches you may want to incorporate in your work!
Hand Embroidery Stitches At-A-Glance Guide
 
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Great for beginners, love using this book as a reference!
DMC EMBROIDERY STITCH GUIDE

🧺 Helpful Extras

Nice to have items that make stitching more comfortable.
 
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Makes threading embroidery floss quick and hassle-free. A life saver!
DMC® Needle Threader
 
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Protects your fingers from long stitching sessions.
Loops & Threads™ Thimbles
 
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A few simple designs to get you started!
Bees and Florals Wash Away Stickers Pack