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Cross stitch connoisseur basics
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Shelley Ferguson (Sunshine Shelley)
Essentials for your cross stitch and craft needs.
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Aida cloth helps you stitch properly, and you can get different sizes and cut them to your needed size too.
Aida - Aïda - DMC
All the variety of colours you need.
All Thread - Embroidery Thread - DMC
Needles of all different sizes for cross stitch, or embroidery too.
DMC® Embroidery Needles - Michaels
Fabric marking pens for sewing or cross stitch, makes it easy to know where you're starting from or going along with the pattern.
Fabric Marking Pens For Sewing
You can use stitch counters for crochet, sewing, cross stitch or embroidery. They're good for knowing where you left off as well.
Stitch Counter
Get cross stitch patterns and kits, great for beginners.
Patterns - Cross Stitch - DMC
It's always handy to have a ruler with any crafts you do.
Rulers & Measuring Tools for Sewing and Quilting | MadamSew
It's always good to have a pin cushion to put your needles in.
Tomato Pin Cushion by Loops & Threads™ | Michaels
We all makes mistakes, so it's good to have a seam ripper.
Seam Rippers in Sewing & Cutting Tools - Walmart.com
A good lamp or overhead light is essential for any kind of crafting.
Lighting - The Home Depot
Get a frame to hold your cloth or canvas.
Craft Hoop Frames - Etsy
Some craft scissors are great, or just buy some small ones to use specifically for crafts.
Craft Shears - Cutting Tools for Arts
You can get a wooden storage box or plastic box, there's lots to choose from.
Wooden Boxes & Crates | For Storage & Home Decor - Michaels
Using a needle threader makes it easier to get the thread on the needle.
Top 5 Needle Threaders Recommended by Experts in 2025
A magnifying glass is helpful for seeing the small things for details in your crafts.
Amazon.com: Small Magnifying Glass
