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Needlepoint must-haves
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Some of my MUST HAVE needlepoint items!! Trust me- these are some of the basics you need as a novice or seasoned needlepointer!
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Needlepoint necessities
 
Needlepoint finishing
 
Making your own canvases
 
Hand painted canvases

Needlepoint necessities

all the basics you need for needlepointing!

 
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Great needles for working with 18 mesh canvases
Gold Tapestry Hand Needles-Size 20 3/Pkg
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An absolute must do you don’t warp the canvas while stitching
Frank A. Edmunds Mini Stretcher Bar Set
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TSA approved and get the job done
Mini Folding Scissors Gold Stainless Steel
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A must-have to go with your stretcher bars
Clover NP100H 7/16'' Needlecraft Thumb Tacks
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Gotta have all of the options when It comes to stretcher bars
Edmunds Regular Stretcher Bars 8x3/4-Inch
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My absolute favorite scissors
BIHRTC 4.5Inch Sharp Tip Embroidery Scissors
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Save your eyes!!!!
LUXJET Neck Reading Light - 6 Brightness, 360° Flexible, 80H Rechargeable
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Adorable! Small but strong! Stay put but hold the needle well
Bee Needle Minders Set of 2 Magnetic Nannies
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This is a needlpointing must have- especially when working with small, detailed pieces
10X Magnifying Glass with Light & Stand, 5 Color Modes, 24" Flexible Gooseneck
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another great standup light with magnifyer.  Works great!
LIGHT IT! Fulcrum 20072-401 MultiFlex LED Lamp
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This book is great for breaking down various stitches.  I still reference this book all the time!
Needlepoint: Modern Stitch Directory - 100+ Stitches
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These are great for storing all of your threads and fibers and helping to keep them organized
FL100 Floss-A-Way Organizer-3"X5" 100/Pkg
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Needlepoint finishing

All the items needed to finish you needlepoint designs (since this can get SUPER) pricy

 
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make perfect circle for you round ornament finishing
NT Cutter Heavy-Duty Circle Cutter C-2500P
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Who knew we would need this tool after high school? Well for finishing your round ornaments or items, this is super helpful!
Mr. Pen Professional Metal Geometry Compass
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These frames have been perfect for some of my finished pieces.  They come in a variety of sizes and are very reasonable.  My pieces look so cute displayed in these frames.
upsimples 6x6 Black Wall Hanging Frame
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The tool you will need for making your own cording
Lacis IG05 Cord Maker & Fringe Twister II, Black, 12 Pack
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This tool is awesome! Will pull any snags back through
Dritz 618 Snag Nab-It Tool, 2-1/2-Inch 2 Pack
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Even with stretcher bars, canvases can get super warped!  Using these blockers will help get everything straightened out.
LAMXD Knit Blocking Pins Kit - 125 Pcs Set
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use these with the blocking pins- great for getting canvases flatened out
Boye Interlocking Needlepoint Blocking Boards 4 Pc
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Amazing scissors for trimming down your canvases as you finish your project
Fiskars RazorEdge 6" Micro-Tip Scissors
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I have finished a couple of pieces and made them into inserts for this purse. They are super cute
WJCD Clear Acrylic Crossbody Purse - Stadium Approved
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Super sturdy boards for creating your “cookies” for your needlpoint ornaments/pieces.  You get a decent amount to complete mutiple projects
Mat Board Center 10-Pack 8x10 White/Black
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Great for wrapping your canvas around the mat board and holding it into place.
Multipurpose Sewing Clips 30 Pcs - Assorted Colors
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you get a ton of product in this package!  Great for finishing your needlepoing pieces
Pellon WZ-45 Natural Wrap-N-Zap Cotton Batting 45x36
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This clear thread is great for sewing your cookies together and even for doing beading on your needlepoint projects.
Singer Clear Invisible Nylon Sewing Thread 135yd
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Making your own canvases

Buying hand painted needlepoint canvases can get VERY pricy! Painting your own canvases is fun but VERY tedious! Here are some tools to help with the process.

 
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These are great for painting your own canvases.  Lots of great colors for doing basic patterns
TBC 24 Colors Dual Tip Acrylic Paint Markers
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Great canvas for if you want to try painting and creating your own needlepoint creations
Needlepoint Blank Canvas Twist Interlock 18 Mesh 17.5x20 in
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This is the first pattern I painted and stitched. It came out super cute and was simple to follow
Valentine's Martini Needlepoint Chart: Pink Hearts Cross Stitch (Digital Download)
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I recently painted and finished stitching this pattern. It came out so cute. I ended up beading the sprinkles on the cookies which looked awesome. This will get finished into an ornament for a needlepoint display tree
Valentine's Sugar Cookies Needlepoint Chart: Pink Hearts DIY Canvas (Digital Download)
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This is one that I think I need to make for America's 250th birthday- absolutely adorable commemorative piece.
USA 250th Birthday Cake Digital Needlepoint Chart
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Hand painted canvases

 
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I think I may need to purchase this one! What a cute design that could be finished into a pillow or framed and displayed
Can I Bring My Dog- Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas- 4x6 Frame Insert Finishing Kit
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