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Everything I would grab if I were starting needlepoint + essentials/upgrades for veterans
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I have loved getting into needlepoint the past two years after watching my mom stitch while I was growing up. Browse through my Amazon recs, fun canvases I'm loving right now, and some of my “not necessary but nice to have” finds!
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Amazon Recommendations

 
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I recently started stitching on stretcher bars and LOVE it! Here's a pack I love.
Huge Stretcher Bar Set
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My favorite little pack of scissors! They're small enough for your WIP bag, TSA-friendly (I've flown with them for work multiple times!), and they have a blade cover to protect you and your projects!
3 Pack Mini Scissors Set
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An adorable way to self finish a project!!
Scalloped Acrylic Tray with Magnetic Mat
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The Cadillac of needles! Not neccesary at all but these are the kind I use.
Tulip Tapestry Needles, Size-22, 6-Pack
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A super helpful needlepoint stitch guide!!! I've learned so many fun stitched from this.
Needlepoint: Modern Stitch Directory Cards
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For blocking out projects before finishing them! This pack is cheap and works great.
Boye Interlocking Needlepoint & Crochet Boards
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Did my cording by hand ONCE…this was a neccesary purchase IMO
Lacis IG05 Cord Maker & Fringe Twister II
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Invisible thread for finishing - this one is my fav!
Gutermann Invisible Thread 274yd, Clear
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Cheap but pretty and functional for organization! I use mine for threads, canvases, and other craft supplies.
Furnulem White Dresser with 5 Drawers
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Scroll bars for bigger projects! Great for stockings or larger, oddly shaped canvases.
Needlepoint Embroidery Tapestry Scroll Frame 12x21
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Batting for finishing projects! I like ordering this when I don't feel like running to Michael's.
Warm & Natural Cotton Batting-Craft Size 34"X45"
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Canvases I Love

 
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The cutest charm bag canvas. I finished mine for a boat n tote!
Mini Strawberry Needlepoint Canvas | Hand-Painted 13-Mesh
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Welcome Sign! Could be finished framed or into a door hang
Welcome - needlepoint canvas
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Sweet lil treat canvas, would be so cute framed in a kitchen!
A sweet little treat guest check - printed needlepoint canvas
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The MOST beautiful stocking canvas. I love that you can customize the name and font of this.
Hydrangea Garden Stocking Needlepoint DIY Kit
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Provencaaaaal dream! I've been wanting to stitch this one forever.
Provence Pique-nique Needlepoint Canvas
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Molly has the cutest New England, coastal themed canvases
Needlepoint Flag Cake
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For the outdoorsy people in your life - this would make a gorgeous pillow.
Needlepoint Rainbow Trout (Fish) Canvas - Hand painted, stitch painted, 18 mesh canvas
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Ina Garten canvas - LOVE! This is going viral on my TikTok right now.
Just that Easy!
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Martha Stewart canvas - DOUBLE LOVE!!! A green background would be gorgeous on this.
Martha
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For the VT girlies! This would make a cute ornament for the VT skier in your life.
VT License Plate
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New England Canvas - no notes here. I would do some color swaps!
New England
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Welcome! Another really fun addition to a tree or in a frame!
Welcome to Vermont
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Happy… happy hour! I love this vintage cocktail sign for a kitchen.
Cocktail O'Clock
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A GORGEOUS coaster kit. I love the colors and how chic it is.
Shell Coasters Kit
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Bears eat… BEETS! I would love to see this one done into a pillow.
Beets Mandala
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A meaningful canvas for the cooks in your life. I would love to receive this as a book cover!
Family Cookbook
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Such a steal at $15! I'm excited that Michael's is releasing more needlepoint kits.
$15 Michael's Canvas!!!! 5" x 5" Citrus Needlepoint Kit by Loops & Threads
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A steal for $7! A fantastic beginner canvas
$7.99 Michael's Canvas 3" x 3" Strawberry Needlepoint Kit by Loops & Threads
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For the cinnamon roll lovers in your life - a fun round for an ornament or a coaster!
Hand Painted Cinnamon Roll Needlepoint Canvas by MyPinkSugarLife
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This listing has a bunch of fun designs! I just stitched up the pink pearl.
Needlepoint Bag Charms
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I would die for my KitchenAid… Such a gorg ornament and would be an easy color swap
Hand Painted Mixer Canvas by MyPinkSugarLife
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Cocktail Coasters!! So cute for a housewarming gift
Cocktail Hour Needlepoint Coaster Ornament DIY Kit
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Misc. "Nice to Have"

 
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My favorite project bags, and at. 2 for $3 in different sizes, it's a great deal. I hope Target keeps them forever!
Paper Size Zip Pouches Water-Resistant and Multi-Color Zipper 2pk – up&up™
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Such a fun book! This is a step up from the card collection.
500 Needlepoint Patterns - by Anais Herve (Paperback)
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A nice way to keep floss organized! I love that it comes with bobbins.
Embroidery Floss Organizer Kit By Loops & Threads
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For finishing easy projects into coasters, or displays. Still searching for a cheaper alternative!
Acrylic Coaster 4"
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A fun needleminder for the laughs. There are thousands out there but I love ones under $20 - I'm constantly losing them
Stitch & B*tch Club Needleminder
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A perfect lamp to clip onto stretcher bars for late-night stitching
enclize Rechargeable LED Book Light, Clip-On
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A cute gift for the needlepointers in your life :) fun for Christmas, birthdays, or other holidays!
Smells Like She's Doing Needlepoint Again Needlepoint Gift Funny Candle for Needlepointer Needlepointing Lover Birthday Christmas Gift Funny
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Ashley has the cutest WIP bags on her Etsy! She has tons of different patterns and cute sayings.
Needlepoint Project Bag - WIP - Work in progress - NDLPT Pool Bag - Storage - Zip up - WIP - Travel
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A beautiful self-finishing clutch - love this! Lots of different canvases would fit this and look gorgeous.
The Classic Clutch
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A very chic self-finish. I have been dying to get my hands on this bag! Praying Target releases a dupe someday.
Leather Handle Self Finishing Bag
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