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Cross-stitching Supplies and Patterns - Your new fall hobby 😉
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items Cross-Stitching is one of those hobbies that is so great for any season but especially fall where you can cozy up in a chair or on your front porch with a mug of tea listening to a podcast or audio book. Its very easy to learn if you haven't done bef...
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Supplies
Some supplies to get you started!
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No longer are we in the stone ages with embroidery hoops (even though they are super cute). Q snap frames are the way to go. They hold your fabric and you are easily able to adjust tension with the way the fabric is snapped into place. They come in a...
Q-Snap Needlework Frame, 8" X 8"
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Your weapon of choice. You need embroidery needles to complete this hobby. There are all types of different brand but pretty much any will do.
DMC 1765-3/9 Embroidery Hand Needles, 15-Pack
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These are not entirely necessary when you are just starting out, but when you have done a lot of projects using many different colors of floss, these are very helpful with keeping things organized. I write the color number on the bobbin so I know whi...
Embroidery Floss Bobbins 128 Pcs Organizer
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Also not entirely necessary, but an Organizer is really nice to have once you start getting your embroidery floss collection going. I use one similar to this and organize the dmc floss by number so they are easy to find for projects.
Embroidery Floss Organizer
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You can always thread your needle by hand which is how I started out. However, sometimes the floss frays and it can get very frustrating. Thats when you want to pull out one of these. You don't need anything fancy, these simple needle threaders work ...
Embroidery Needle Threader Tool 5pcs Plastic
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When you're first starting out, you'll want to start with a more structured fabric called aida which easily allows you to place your needle in the correct hole. Starting with a pack of white is the most versatile and 14-count is the most common (howe...
6 PCS Cross Stitch Aida Fabric 14 Count
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Once you get comfortable stitching on aida, you may want to transition to even weave linen. This is a fabric that has a certain amount of threads per inch so that you count the threads to make crosses (usually 2x2). Its not as uniform as the aida and...
28 Count White Evenweave Cross Stitch Fabric
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Most patterns specify their colors using DMC color codes. When buying embroidery floss, you want to make sure you are buying DMC branded floss specifically even if from a third party site. I prefer to buy my floss based on the patterns I get but if y...
DMC Embroidery Popular Colors Floss Pack
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A needle minder is a great accessory to have once you get going. Its an enamel pin with a magnet that keeps your needle in place so you don't lose it!
The Quilted Bear Sheep Needle Minder Magnet
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This is the go to embroidery floss. Most kits will specify their colors by the DMC numbers. Floss is pretty cheap but if you have a kit with a lot of colors the price can increase!
DMC® 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
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Sometimes even with lamps, it can be hard to see your stitches if you're in a low light room. This is the neck light I use and its a god send for not straining your eyes. Its flexible so you can get the light in the perfect spot and its not heavy at ...
Glocusent Book Light, 3-Color, 6-Brightness
PDF Patterns
Cross stitch patterns that are digital! Usually much cheaper to buy. You just then have to get your own dmc floss and fabric which can easily be obtained at a local craft store such as Michael's
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Stitched modern has a series of little cities that are geometric and very cute. They're perfect for beginners.
Pretty Little Washington D.C. Cross Stitch Pattern
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This etsy seller has very cute building front patterns that I love the look of. She has different options you can look through on her store
French Façade Cross Stitch Pattern | Parisian Boulangerie Cross Stitch Chart | Advanced Cross Stitch Pretty, Modern & Aesthetic
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This is a very cute fall pattern that beginners could easily do! This one has been on my to do for awhile!
Pumpkin Shop Cross Stitch Pattern
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This is a very cute autumn cafe storefront pattern for fall! Looks like it'd be a pretty quick project
Autumn Cafe Pattern
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If you love stardew valley, you'll like this pattern. Fall scene inspired by the cozy game !
Cross Stitch Pattern - Autumn in the Valley - Instant Digital PDF Download
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A very small, cute mushroom house stitch. Perfect for beginners. You could probably finish this in one sitting.
Mushroom cross stitch pattern
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Cute fall village scenes. Two for one so you get more bang for your buck
Autumn Cross Stitch Pattern, cross stitch pattern pdf
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This is one of the cutest patterns I've seen in a bit.
The Herbalist Cross Stitch Pattern PDF
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Cute little ghost bear pattern. Perfect for Halloween! Would be super quick to stitch up.
Ghost Bear Flower Basket Cross Stitch Pattern Digital PDF
Cross-Stitch Kits
Cross stitch kits come with the pattern, floss, and fabric! These usually help you get started without having to worry about getting the supplies yourself. They are a tad more expensive though.
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Dimensions is the OG cross stitch kits company. Usually, their patterns, though pretty, are difficult, but this is a very cute one that beginners would easily be able to do!
Dimensions Nighttime Camping Cross Stitch Kit
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Such a cute little Kit! I actually stayed in Mountmartre when I went to Paris. I love the colors in this one. Be aware this one appears to have line work! Usually kits will instruct how to complete these stitches though.
DMC® Montmartre Counted Cross Stitch Kit
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Fall house cross stitch kit. Another kit that doesn't seem like it would take too long!
Alisa September House Cross Stitch Kit
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This is such a cute little fall kit. Especially for cat lovers!
Best Toy - Cross Stitch Kit
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Very cute Halloween cross-stitch kit. It doesn't look like it would be too difficult for a beginner
LetiStitch Boo To You Counted Cross Stitch Kit
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This is actually a cross stich kit where you are stitching on wood with pre-made holes! It makes a cute decor piece you could put on an end table or bookshelf
Mushroom Cross-stitch kit on wood