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Needlepoint for beginners!! 🪡🧵
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I had no clue what I was doing when I started! So here is a beginners list! From made up Kits to a good ol' DIY (My preferred because I am cheap) This is the list I wanted when I first started!
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Already made up Beginner Kit
 
Getting Started without DIY Kit!
 
DIY Self - Finishing
 
DIY Paint your own Canvas
 
Canvases I LOVE
 
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Already made up Beginner Kit

 
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Already kitted and has everything you need to start!
NEEDLEPOINT STARTER KIT
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reputable brand! All you need for a first project!
Lycette Essentials Beginner Kit - Blue & White Woven Belt
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This is cute!
Beginner Bow Kit
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Getting Started without DIY Kit!

 
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These are the needles I first bought and they have been great so far! It has an assortment of sizes so it works for different mesh sizes!
Sewline Tulip Chenille Needles, Assorted, 6-Pack
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You will definitely want a needle threader and this has a bunch which is great because I have broken a few!
FIVEIZERO 24PCS Needle Threaders Kit
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Not a NEED but they can really help! Some people swear by them some never use them! I go back and forth using them and not!
ECOIOU 20 Needlepoint Stretcher Bars 5 Sizes
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These are great! I use them for everything! I sort out my threads and projects with these it makes it great!
Smarpau 20pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, 8 Sizes
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I am a beginner so I use DMC Thread and it works just fine! I usually kit my canvas by the color but buying a large pack could really work!
DMC Embroidery Floss 36 Colors Kit w/ Needles
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Popular color pack would be great!
DMC 117F25-PC36 Embroidery Floss Pack, 36
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I use this for my threads so they are easily accessible and I can hang them on my project bag
DMC Plastic Floss Bobbins, 28/Pkg
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Any little pair of scissors are a must!
DMC 6123/3 Embroidery Scissor 3-3/4"
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This could really help any mess ups or loose threads!
2 in 1 Auto Needle Threaders & Seam Ripper
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these are so great! They help any mess ups or threads that need pulled back through!
15pcs Snag Repair Needles for Knitwear
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DIY Self - Finishing

 
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Finishing clips!
Multipurpose Sewing Clips 30 Pcs - Assorted Colors
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Mat board to cut and put on the back of needlepoint canvas
Golden State Art 10-Pack 9x12 White Mats
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The cutest charms to add on your piece so you know when it was made!
120pcs 2026 Year Charms Zinc Alloy DIY
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Invisible thread to connect the needle point piece and fabric backing.
Gutermann Invisible Thread 274yd, Clear
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I adore!!
2x4 Rectangle Wicker Bag
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These are great for self finishing!
Scallop Acrylic Tray - 5" Square - Clear
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great for finishing!
Acrylic Trays
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Coaster set holder!
4X4" Acrylic Coaster Set
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DIY Paint your own Canvas

 
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I have been using these to paint my own canvas and they work great!
60 Colors Acrylic Paint Markers - Dual Tip Set
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I have been using this roll of 13mesh and have barely made a dent!
Zweigart Orange Line 13-Mesh Needlepoint Canvas 20x18
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You will need some tape to tape the edges so the canvas doesn't fray
COSIMIXO 6-Pack Colored Masking Tape 0.94in
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This is cute for book lovers~!
Romance Book Club
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Canvases I LOVE

 
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If you Know you Know
Cape Cod Chips
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This is a cute beginner canvas!
Stitches Pouch
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I love Arthur!
Aardvark Arthur Library Card
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Super cute!
Billy Bass Fish
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I love this! i carry all my things in an LL bean tote!
Checked Out Novels Boat Tote
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I love All things DOLLY
What Would Dolly Do?
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Super cute key fob!
Football Key Fob
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Great for a beginner!!
Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory In 50 Cards
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I use this ALL the time! It helps in all types of lighting! I use it in bed and while needlepointing on the couch
Glocusent 3-Color 6-Brightness Book Light
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This would be super helpful! I currently throw them in my WIP bag and hope for the best!
DMC 61403 Magnetic Needle Case
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this could be super helpful!
Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory
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I don't have a needle minder but I have been wanting one! It would be nice to keep track of my needle!
Quilted Bear Needle Minder - Bee Design
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Super cute needle minder
Cookie Tin Craft Supplies Needle Minder - Black
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Super Cute while working on projects!
Needlepoint Print Valet Tray
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This is SOO cute!
Maine Bean Boot Needleminder
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I want THIS!
Peppermint House Christmas Village Needleminder
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Adorable!
Needlepoint Shop Needleminder
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So many cute Tin options for your needles!
Printed Tin Box with Magnet
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Cutie Scissors!
Crane Embroidery Scissors (small)
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These are SOOO cute!
Mini Stitches Clear Zip Pouch
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These are so adorable!!!
Mini Tootsie Needle Minder
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