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Cross Stitching Essentials
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My cross stitch essentials: the patterns, hoops, needle minders, and tools I reach for every single time. Total game-changers.
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Hoops
 
Must haves
 
Favorite patterns

Needle minders

 
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These are my favorite needle minders! Cute and functional.
Rainbow Cat Magnetic Needle Minder: Cross Stitch Sewing Gift
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High quality, cute and seasonal
Christmas Wooden Magnetic Needle Minder: Cross Stitch Embroidery
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Too cute. Great quality.
Wooden Halloween Cats - Needle Minders - Pins - Fridge Magnets - Cat Lover Gifts
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Hoops

 
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One of my most frequently used hoops.
Nurge Blue Small No:2 Plastic Embroidery Hoop
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As soon as you fall in love with your first Nurge, you'll want every available size.
Nurge Lilac 4 Pcs Plastic Square Embroidery Hoops
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Though I most often reach for my Nurge hoops, I love how customizable the Q Snaps are.
Q-Snap Needlework Frame Bundle 11x11,8x8,6x6
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Must haves

 
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I got this for Christmas this year and it's one of my favorite gifts I've ever received. Total game changer.
Nurge Adjustable Embroidery Hoop Stand, Wood
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Thread Magic is a must have, especially if you work with metallic thread.
Sewing Quilting Notions - Thread Magic
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I use these to sort my ongoing projects. They're perfect.
EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes & Colors
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If there's one tool that's changed my cross stitching for the better, it's Markup R-XP. It's so easy to track my stitches, especially when it comes to more complicated projects.
Markup R-XP
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I can only speak for MacStitch, but this is the best cross stitch designing software I've used. If you want to create your own designs, it's worth every penny.
MacStitch/WinStitch
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Favorite patterns

Some of my favorite patterns, including a few designed by yours truly.

 
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My year-long temperature cross stitch project. Love the pattern, but I used a different color palette.
Cat Temperature Chart, Cross stitch
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I think this one speaks for itself.
This Too Shall Pass But Like Holy F*ck - Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF ONLY
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A Christmas present for my mom!
Winter Woodland Owl – Cozy Cross Stitch Pattern PDF – Digital Download
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Excellent pattern from a designer with a lot of great collages.
Mini Cat Garden Cross Stitch Pattern, Kitty Embroidery (PDF Chart)
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Entirely obsessed with this cat alphabet.
Cat alphabet cross stitch font, Cross stitch letters, Backstitch alphabet
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I still need to stitch this one, but it's so dang cute.
Sorry, I Can't Go I'm An Indoor Cat Introvert Cross Stitch Pattern - Cat Lovers Club - Cute Cat Gifts - Cat Cross Stitch - Introverts Unite
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A gift for a friend. Great pattern. Easy to follow.
Mini Cross Stitch Pattern. Bee Happy, Love, Valentine (PDF Download)
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I still need to stitch this one, but I love this designer's illustrations.
Purple Heart Sweater Cat Cross Stitch Pattern (PDF Pattern)
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A seasonal favorite from one of my favorite Etsy shops.
Christmas Wreath Cat Cross Stitch Pattern: Holiday Craft, Decoration
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Designed by yours truly.
Men Will Let You Down, The Eras Tour Never Will – Taylor Swift Quote – Eras Tour – Instant PDF Download – Cross Stitch Pattern
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Designed by yours truly. Seasonal with a little sparkle.
In My Heart is a Christmas Tree Farm – Taylor Swift Holiday Lyric – Eras Tour – Instant PDF Download – Modern Mini Cross Stitch Pattern
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Designed by yours truly.
Tis the Damn Season – Taylor Swift evermore Inspired – Eras Tour Christmas Trees – Instant PDF Download – Mini Modern Cross Stitch Pattern
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Designed by yours truly. I think this one speaks for itself.
A Lot of Female Rage Going On at the Moment Cross Stitch Pattern – Feminist PDF Pattern – Concert Shirt Style, Anti-Patriarchy Design
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Designed by yours truly.
I Will Not Yield to Disrespectful Men – Sassy Feminist Digital Cross Stitch Pattern – Instant PDF Download – 2 Versions
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My pride and joy. Designed by yours truly. A lot of blood, sweat and *literal* tears went into this pattern.
Eras Tour Cross Stitch Pattern – Surprise Songs Tracker – Taylor Swift Acoustic Set – Instant PDF Download
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Designed by yours truly.
Your Energy is Expensive Cross Stitch Pattern – Taylor Swift Quote – Instant PDF Download – Mini Modern Cross Stitch Pattern
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Designed by yours truly. One of my favorite Taylor lyrics.
To Live for the Hope of It All Cross Stitch Pattern – Taylor Swift folklore August Lyric – Instant PDF Download – Mini Modern Cross Stitch
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