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Best embroidery and cross stitch supplies
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items This is a selection of what I consider the best embroidery and cross-stitch supplies currently available. From threads, hoops, organisers and some kits as well, I hope you find something you like.
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Threads
Accessories
Kits
Threads
There are so many beautiful threads available. A selection of my favourites
If you want to know that your threads are environmentally friendly, then these are the threads for you. They are wool so great for crewel embroidery or any other embroidery really.
Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Organic Wool Thread
This is a great thread bundle with some stunning colour combinations. It includes a variety of DMC Mouliné and Tapestry Wool skeins.
Danielle Clough, Eat Your Pinks and Greens
This is a bundle of more than 120 threads, in the Mouline range. These threads are perfect for cross stitch and embroidery projects and the range of colours is inspiring
Mouliné Spécial Thread Assortment "Hygge"
This set of Spring Flowers embroidery floss skeins is so pretty. Perfect for embroidering flowers and Spring scenes
Premium Cotton Embroidery Floss Set in 10 Spring Flowers Colors - Six Strand Thread
This is the best metallic machine embroidery thread. It doesn't tangle or split and comes in a great range of colours and textures
Silver Dust color Madeira FS Metallic machine embroidery thread.
Sometimes a variegated thread is the perfect thing for your project and these DMC 6 thread flosses are the best. They have gentle colour transitions that work really well in embroidery and cross stitch projects
Bundle of variegated threads in great colours
Accessories
The best quality accessories and fabric for your embroidery and cross-stitch needs.
These hoops come in a great range of colours and are very good quality. If you are making embroidery hoop art, why not choose a hoop that blends in with the embroidery. These hoops give you the option to do that.
Premium Beechwood Hand-Stained Embroidery Hoops; Sizes 3"-9", 4x6" or 5x8" Oval; Multiple Colors Available; High-Quality Hardwood
A needle holder is always useful when you are sewing. These are so fun. You can get them personalised with your own pet portrait which makes them a great gift too.
Custom Pet Needle Minder Personalized Dog Cat Needle Holder
These classic embroidery scissors are the best. Clean lines, very good at cutting and they look good too.
Hardanger Scissors
So important to keep your threads organised when you are stitching. This one is so beautiful with a classic design. One of my favourites
Animal Wooden Thread Organiser: Embroidery Floss Bobbin Storage
This box is great for storing all you need for your stitching project. You can store everything inside and then it has a great way to hold your threads on the lid when you are working. Really unique design
Plywood Needlework Box, Thread Storage and Embroidery Organizer
Another great floss organizer for your projects. Very stylish and easy to use. Helps you keep everything organized while you are working
Wooden Bobbin Minder: Embroidery Floss Organizer with Needle Minder
If you are making something to display, these are great frames. They make every project look special. The company Modern Hoopla is one of my favourite and they have a great range of accessories for all your stitching projects.
Square Embroidery Frame: Display your stitching with pride
I love stitching on linen and I think this is the best around. It looks wonderful when stitched on and because it is even-weave, your stitches are always regular and consistent
Linen
Aida is the best fabric for cross-stitch. Available in different thread counts and colours, it makes a great base to work on.
Aida embroidery fabric
Kits
A small selection of some of the best kits that are out there.
If you are looking for a beautiful kit that is not too difficult to do, then this is the one for you. It's visually stunning but has full step-by-step guide and all you need to make this great poppy design. Would recommend
Poppies Easy Embroidery Kit
This cross-stitch kit is stunning. It's based on a painting by Bosschaert who was a Dutch, still life painter and art dealer. All instructions and materials are included in the kit so you just need some time and patience to complete
A Still Life of Flowers - The National Gallery
If you are new to embroidery, this is a great kit. It shows you how to stitch the main embroidery stitches that are frequently used with full instructions on how to stitch them. The finished designs are so pretty and would make a great addition to an...
Beginner Embroidery Kit Set of 3
Such a pretty embroidery kit. It has some cute animals and insects, flowers and birds and is stunning once it is finished.
Round & Round the Woodland hand embroidery kit