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All Things Needlepoint

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Huge list of everything you would need to start needlepointing, gift ideas for a stitcher in your life, needlepoint goodies, ways to stay organized and more!!
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Beginner Must Haves

Needlepoint tools and materials for a beginner stitcher! Not all of these are mandatory, but definitely helpful!

 
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Amazing beginner kit from KC Needlepoint. Included: one 13-mesh canvas, two skeins of Pepper Pot Silk thread, one needle, one project bag, scissors, and a beginner instruction sheet!
The Beginner Wine Pairing Kit
 
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Gorgeous beginner kit from Penny Linn! Included: one mini 18-mesh canvas, all-in-one thread bundle card, super snip scissors, needle threader, seam ripper, small project bag, and a beginner guide!
Tiny Sun Hat - All in One Kit
 
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Needleminder to attach to your project--a magnet that holds your needle for you in between stitches so you don't lose it!
Bow Needleminder
 
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The absolute best needles for stitching!! Size 20 for 13-mesh projects and size 22 or 18-mesh!
Tulip Tapestry Needles
 
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More tapestry needles for stitching--lower price point than the Tulip needles, but still great and does the job perfectly!
Bohin Tapestry Needles
 
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Stretcher bars are an amazing tool to have--helps keep your canvas taut to prevent warping. Note: if you have a square or round with the same dimensions on all four sides, you will need to purchase 2 of each size as they come in a set of 2.
Stretcher Bars
 
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These tacks are super easy to push into your stretcher bars to secure your canvas onto your bars. Comes with a tack remover!
Clover Brass Thumb Tack
 
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Amazing book filled with decorative stitches for all types of textures and learning!
Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory

Stocking Stuffers

Little goodies that every stitcher can never have too much of! Gifts that won't break the bank but will definitely be appreciated!

 
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A little magnetic ort bowl to put your needles, orts, or whatever you need while stitching and have it stay in place! With the bonus of this gorgeous pattern.
Blue Needlepoint Print Magnetic Ort Bowl
 
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You can never have too many tacks for stretcher bars as they tend to bend and wear over time!
Clover Brass Thumb Tack
 
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Nicer needles any stitcher would love to have! Again, you can never have too many and these tulip needles glide through the canvas like no other!
Tulip Tapestry Needles
 
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Gorgeous tin box with magnet inside to store your tools like scissors, needles, snag-nab-its, etc. Can even be used as an on-the-go ort holder!
Printed Tin Box with Magnet
 
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This tray keeps all your favorite tools — threads, needles, scissors, minders — neatly contained while you stitch at home or on the go. When you’re done, just unsnap the corners and stash it flat in your bag or tote
Large Snap Tray Antibes

Needlepoint Accessories

Some “for fun” accessories for yourself or a needlepointer in your life! It's always fun to have a cute accessory for your hobby.

 
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Beautiful snap trays to hold all of your needlepoint tools/orts while you stitch. When it's not in use, simply un-snap and it will lay flat!
Needlepoint Print Valet Tray
 
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Gorgeous tin box with magnet inside to store your tools like scissors, needles, snag-nab-its, etc. Can even be used as an on-the-go ort holder!
Printed Tin Box with Magnet
 
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These large project bags fit everything you need for your project, including your canvas! Adorable prints as well!
Large Printed Stitches Clear Zip Pouch
 
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For stitching in dim lighting or on the go, this neck lamp is light weight and has different lighting settings!
Lavender Neck Light & Standing Mini Lamp
 
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Another light option, this one can be clamped onto your canvas's stretcher bars and also comes with different light settings
Gritin 19 LED Rechargeable Book Light with Memory
 
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This tray keeps all your favorite tools — threads, needles, scissors, minders — neatly contained while you stitch at home or on the go. When you’re done, just unsnap the corners and stash it flat in your bag or tote
Large Snap Tray Antibes

Needlepoint Organization

Tips on how to stay organized as your stash grows! No skeins of thread flying around everywhere and bent canvases! 

 
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A project bag is amazing to store all of your tools and canvas for your project and keep it all organized! The most adorable prints as well!
Large Emma Stripe Clear Zip Pouch
 
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Perfect way to store/organize thread cards such as: Essentials, Silk Lame, Very Velvet, Splendor, etc. Also in clear acrylic so you can easily see all of your threads!
iDesign 4-Section Clear Stackable Tea Organizer
 
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Must have for organizing and storing skeins of threads. The box comes with smaller cases that fit tons of skeins and can be sorted by brand, color, type, etc!
novelinks Clear 4x6 Photo Organizer w/ Handle
 
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Perfect for storing loose threads or to keep skeins safe! Place a skein in a floss away bag and write the color on the space provided!
ACTION BAG FL100 Floss-A-Way Organizer 3x5
 
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Perfect for storing your canvases to prevent them from getting bent! Or for your lower case “f” stitched canvases.
LonlyEagle 6 Pcs Clear A4 File Storage Box
 
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Perfect box to store away all of your smaller finished ornaments, looks cute too!
Sugar Paper Essentials Paper File Box Flax: File Organizer & Storage Bin, Beige Paperboard, 13.625" x 10.125" x 3.375"

For Self Finishing

 
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Inside the frame fits a 4x4 image. Perfect for a small square needlepoint finish! Can either hand or sit.
Scalloped 4x4 Frame
 
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The cutest scalloped frame that fits a 4 in round finish!
Sagebrook Home Sagebrook Home Ivory Scalloped 4X4 Round Photo Frame, Polyresin & Wood | Perigold