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My Cross-Stitch Must-Haves as an Aesthetic Cross Stitcher
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items While needlepoint is all the rage - the price can add up quickly. Here enters Cross stitching. Cross Stitching is an easy, repetitive stitching method that is SOOO easy to build on. It gives the same feeling with budget friendly supplies. I have crea...
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These are my favorite hoops to hoop projects. I personally have purple, pink, blue, orange and brown. Each time I use one I fall even more in love!
Nurge Beige 3 Pcs Plastic Square Embroidery Hoops
This website has the BEST designs - they are modern, cute, and easy to follow. I love that they start with beginner level and then can get more and more advanced.
Cross Stitch Patterns
Once you find the brand of needle you like, you can get them anywhere. To start, I would recommend a pack of multuiples with a gold eyehole.
Tapestry Needle - Amazon.com
These are my favorite needles, I use these with each project.
JOHN JAMES BULK (25) TAPESTRY NEEDLES SIZE 20-JJBULK ...
These are a tie for second with my favorite needles. I would recommend these to be on par with the John James!
Bohin Tapestry needles round tip Size 28 - Threads4u
Again - something you need to get SEVERAL pairs. I promise they go missing quick and you need them to keep your project moving.
Embroidery Scissors - Amazon.com
This is the beginner pattern that I started with when I jumped back in. It is easy to work with and you can work off a paper copy (you print) or your digital device.
Cross Stitch Pattern - Beginner
Advanced Cross Stitch Pattern - This one can be done all as one, or done individually as a series! Isn't it pretty?
Birthday Botanicals - Cross Stitch Pattern
Etsy also has some AMAZING cross stitch patterns. Just check to make sure they have been sewn out before you attempt. Some are made digitally and not ever sewn before posting.
Potter Wizard Movie art, gallery wall, pdf printable cross stitch pattern
Aida Fabric is the first step in cross stitching - I would start with a 14 Aida. The golden rule is that the higher the Aida count (more holes per inch), the smaller the needle size.
Cross Stitch Fabric
This is an advanced fabric for cross stitch - I absolutely LOVE it but it is different because you have to create your own holes and count thread!
32 Count Evenweave - Lindy Stitches
The last thing that is a must have is floss! :) The good thing is that these are cheaper that Needlepoint floss, but man - I need a way to store it!
Embroidery Floss - DMC
Would be nice to have!
This is a good neutral Needleminder to have in your collection!
All Needle Minders - Snuggly Monkey
This needleminder is PERFECT for Halloween season next year!
Needle Minder - Cauldron
I absolutely buying a new Needleminder with some of my projects. Caterpillar Cross Stitch has an amazing selection on their website and Amazon. The cauldron is in my cart for a quick purchase!
Cross Stitch Needle Minder
This is absolutely gorgeous - Needleminders are amazing to collect. I would HIGHLY recommend it.
Teacup Magnetic Needle Minder - Clever Poppy
Now here me out…. I use this around my cross stitch fabric to keep it from fraying. I absolutely love it!
Painters Tape
These are the BEST bags to utilize for your projects. They make it easy to keep thread, hoop, needle and pattern in one spot.
Project Bag - Amazon.com
I didn't think I needed a needle threader, until I had one and it made the project go by SO much quicker. I would recommend getting a pack of multiples - sometimes they bend/break and having extras is a blessing!
TOOVREN Needle Threader Tool - Amazon
This is also a new item that I didn't know that I needed until I began to use it. I am constantly drinking my drink, eating my snack, etc and My hands may not be the cleanest, but I want my project to be. :)
Grime Guard - Etsy
This is a new addition to my Cross stitch bag. It has been a GAME CHANGER for me! I can see better which means I can sew better. :)
Clip-on Reading Light - Amazon.com