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Needlepoint Must-Haves

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Whether you’re starting your needlepoint journey or are looking for some new tools, here are some things I love!
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canvases

 
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A fun canvas that’s fairly beginner friendly!
Drinking Buddies - Pug
 
Spicy Margarita

needleminders

 
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Needleminders will help make sure you don’t lose your needle while working on a project. This one is one of my favorites, but there are tons of different ones available at different LNS’, online and more.
Espresso Martini Needle Minder
 
Golden Hour Needleminder
 
Antique Shop Enamel Needle Minder

tools/organization

 
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This book is an awesome resource for those who are new to needlepoint or for those looking to try out some new stitches on their products. There are step-by-step guides to over 100 different stitches.
Needlepoint: Modern Stitch Directory - 100+ Stitches
 
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Similar to the stitch directory book, these cards contain step-by-step guides to 50 different needlepoint stitches.
Next-Level Needlepoint Card Deck: 50 Stitches & Techniques
 
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If your project gets super warped, you’ll want to use these block mats to help straighten it out before finishing!
Mr. Pen Interlocking Blocking Mats 12x12 4pk
 
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Along with the mats, you’ll need these combs to help block your projects before finishing.
20pcs Knit Blocking Pins Kit for Crochet
 
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These clips are perfect for self-finishing your project!
Otylzto Sewing Clips 100 Pcs with Box
 
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These mini scissors are the perfect size to attach to a keychain or tuck away in a project bag. Plus they have a cover, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally nicking yourself when grabbing for them.
Mini Scissors 5 Pack with Covers, Sharp Detail
 
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I purchased this pack of stretcher bars myself, and it’s a great deal with you need a variety of sizes for different projects. It comes with the tacks, a small hammer and tack removers as well!
28 Pcs Wood Canvas Stretcher Bars Kit 6-20 Inch
 
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If you have DMC or another brand of thread that doesn’t come packaged on cards, winding them onto bobbins and storing them in a box like this will help keep them all organized.
Embroidery Floss Organizer with 24 Compartments & 40 Bobbins
 
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If you’d rather not wind all of your thread onto bobbins, you can also store them in a binder using these zipper pages.
StoreSMART Zipper Binder Page for 5 Skeins - 10-Pack
 
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If you do have threads that are pre-wound onto cards, these rings come in handy for keeping all of the threads for one project together.
DMC Metal Rings 2.5", 2/Pkg
 
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Such a useful tool for stitching if you want to get comfortable while working on your project, but don’t want to have to worry about having enough light.
Glocusent 3-Color 6-Brightness Rechargeable Book Light
 
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I love using simple project bags like these to keep my canvases and threads organized.
Tamaki 6 Pack Waterproof Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags
 
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Great to have on hand for when you need to frog some thread on your project.
2PCS Seam Rippers Sharp Thread Remover
 
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Great for those who have trouble threading their needles.
BEADNOVA 5pcs Plastic Flower Needle Threader