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Cross Stitch
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Sophie McCaffrey
My favorite cross stitch supplies that I keep reaching for
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basics
Plastic bobbins are great for organizing embroidery floss and writing the DMC number and symbol on them
RAINFLOW 150PCS Plastic Embroidery Floss Bobbins
14 count Aida is my favorite to use and I would recommend it for beginners
Cross Stitch Aida Fabric 14 Count 59x39 Inch
A round tip needle helps you find the holes better without splitting your threads
DMC® Tapestry Needles, Size: 24
I started with plastic embroidery hoops since it was sturdy and easy to move around for larger projects
Hoop-La 8" Embroidery Hoop
this pack of DMC embroidery floss is great to get you started with cross stitching
DMC Embroidery Floss Special Pack - 16 Skeins
a tiny pair of scissors is perfect to get close to your canvas when cutting loose ends after sewing
3.6in Sharp Embroidery Scissors with Leather Sheath
Michaels has sales pretty often so you can get the exact colors of embroidery floss for your next project a little more affordable
DMC® 6 Strand Embroidery Floss, Pink
patterns
I love the patterns that Sarah makes and I think they are perfect for anyone who wants to cross stitch
ColorfullySarahShop
DMC has so many cute free patterns to stitch
Free Cross-Stitch Patterns to Download & Stitch Today
extras
This is a great alternative to a traditional embroidery hoop
Frame, 6 by 6-Inch (SF6)
I have multiple of these containers and I love that the dividers aren’t removable
Floss Organizer by Loops & Threads
I use masking tape to protect the edges of my Aida from fraying
Scotch General Purpose Masking Tape, Tan, 0.70in x 60yd
A smaller storage container is perfect for putting my bobbins and other supplies I need for each individual project
2 Pcs 9-Grid Clear Organizer Box with Dividers
Drawing a grid on my Aida makes projects a lot easier
Mr. Pen Washable Fabric Markers, 5 Pack Blue
Needle minders help keep your needles safe in one place when you aren’t working on your project
The Quilted Bear Magnetic Needle Minder, Butterfly
Zipper pouches are great for keeping all your supplies in a project together, or use all small one just for all of your embroidery floss
EOOUT 14pcs Waterproof Mesh Zipper Pouches
These pens have heat erasable link that is great for drawing on grid lines on your fabric
Pilot 3pk FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens Fine Point 0.7mm Black Ink
