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items needlepoint, reupholstery, thrifting, and beyond - this list will ensure you have the affordable, necessary products to excel in crafting
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needlepoint necessities
reupholstery
needlepoint necessities
an absolute need if you finish your own needlepoint projects - i have used these for bag charms and ornaments and they work SO much better than other clips or pins. completely worth the extra couple dollars! i also love that they are fun and colorful...
Multipurpose Sewing Clips
this is such a cheat code if you like to design your own needlepoint canvases like I do… Zweigart is definitely the brand you want, and 10, 13, 14, and 18 mesh is available on Amazon. These canvases are even large enough to make your own Christmas st...
Zweigart Canvas
i use this for better visualization while needlepointing - it is compact and clips right onto stretcher bars. it is rechargeable and charges quickly, and the battery seems to last days. great product for a great price.
Rechargeable Light
if you design your own canvases, you will need a pen to mark the center of the canvas and to measure. I use these because they do not bleed, you can paint over them, and the ink does not stain the fibers when you needlepoint.
Micron Pens
perfect affordable laying tool for getting the perfect stitch and making your work as neat as possible.
LACIS LAYING TOOL
i love to tape around my canvases (that i make at home myself) so that the edges do not fray while i am stitching. if you purchase canvases for a local needlepoint store, they should already be taped, but i keep this handy just in case.
Painters Tape
when i first started needlepointing, i did not use stretcher bars because i thought they were a waste of money, but i was incredibly wrong. these prevent your piece of art from stretching or warping. When your product is finished, you will be thankfu...
Stretcher Bars
you need these to attach your needlepoint canvase to your stretcher bars - just a basic need that can be reused.
Thumb Tacks
you of course have to have some tapestry needles (not sewing needles!) to needlepoint, and I have found that DMC work perfectly. They come in a variety of sizes depending on what size mesh you are stitching, and I suggest purchasing an entire set of ...
DMC 1767-20 Tapestry Hand Needles, 6-Pack, Size 20
if you create your own canvas designs, you will need paintbrushes, and a lot of them! this allows you to change colors quickly, and the brushes will unfortunately eventually wear out with use. I purchased this pack and have been able to reuse the bru...
Tiny Detail Paint Brushes
these are fabulous for sorting your needlepoint projects by kit - keep everything you need for each canvas separated in one of these pouches, and it makes it easy to grab & go when you're in a hurry but need a fun activity!
Zip Pouches | Water-Resistant & Durable
this is such a cute and classic bag for storing needlepoint projects! You can get it monogrammed or embroidered on their website as well. I use medium, but large would work well too!
Boat and Tote®, Open-Top
i try to keep needlepointing as affordable as possible, and this floss helps that happen! This is my go-to thread material that I use on projects, and I actually love how smooth and shiny it looks. Definitely save your money and purchase DMC!
DMC Floss
if you want to finish your own needlepoint projects at home, you will definitely need acid-free cardstock to line your ornament/bag charm, etc. Amazon has great basics.
Acid Free Cardstock
reupholstery
These are the tried-and-true absolute best scissors for any kind of fabric-cutting. You will use these all the time - they are so sharp and easy to use. I love them for cutting fabrics while reupholstering furniture or sewing.
Fiskars Scissors
make simple reupholstery projects even easier with a staple gun! this is perfect for beginner projects and super efficient. I have used this to redo an ottoman cube and make a huge bulletin board for all of our important family events!
Staple Gun
these always help me make sure I am cutting the proper measurements on fabric
Fabric Pencils
this is so nostalgic for me - my mom and grandmother always used this to store needles and pins, and now I do too!
Tomato Pincushion
You definitely need some pins to help mark your sewing project and these are so pretty! They really add a nice touch while sewing.
Pearl Stick Pins