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grandma hobby essentials checklist 👵🧶
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items these are the supplies i currently have in my stash for all of my creative hobbies
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embroidery/cross stitch
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knitting
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diamond painting
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colouring
embroidery/cross stitch
these are actually products i have bought from etsy so you can trust these sellers!
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18ct fabric is great for smaller more intricate cross stitch designs. the most common count is 16 (at least i find). this seller sells different counts as well
18ct Aida Fabric by ZWEIGART - Available in 18" x 21" or 36" x 42"/ Fabric to Cross Stitch Fabric/ AIDA 18 count
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i prefer ordering from this seller rather than the dmc website since they usually have all colours in stock and the overall cost of the floss + shipping is cheaper for me
DMC Embroidery Floss - Pick your Color and Quantity
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i know a lot of people stitch while in a hoop, but i prefer these snaps since the larger edges are more comfortable to wrap your hands around. moreover i prefer these snaps because they are easily adjustable to fix the tightness and placement of your...
Q-Snap Plastic Needlework Frame 6"/8"/11"/17", Q Snap Frame for Embroidery, Cross Stitch Snap Frame
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a must have for not only protecting your fabric from skin oils but for tucking the excess fabric of your project into to keep a tidy workspace
Grime Guard for Q-Snap 6x6/ 8x8/ 11x11/ 11x17/ 17x17 / Q-Snap Cover/ Cross Stitch Fabric Protector/ Protector for Q-Snap
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these are so cute for organizing your floss collection. it has an easy holder for the dmc colour code as well so you dont lose track
PIPSQUEAKS acrylic thread drops | floss drops | organiser drop for cross stitch, embroidery and tapestry threads
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needle minders are great for attaching to your projects. theyre magnetic so your needle will stick right to it and wont get lost
Vintage Style Floral Needle Minders
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i like this big pack of needles since theres so many different sizes and its inevitable ill lose one eventually
Hekisn 30pcs Premium Hand Sewing Needles
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there are so many different shapes and sizes for your pieces, but i love the look of these wooden grain frames
Round Wood Grain Embroidery Hoop: Retro Cross Stitch Frame
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these scissors are great for cutting thread and small enough to carry with you on the go
Vintage Small Scissors
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cross stitch kits are great when first starting out since you wont need to worry about the thread, the cloth, or the pattern. it will all be in one kit ready for you to use
Kitchen Garden - Modern Cross Stitch Kit - DIY cross stitch kit
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this is the pattern im currently working on! i love this shops patterns so it was hard to pick just one for now. this is a digital pattern by the way (like most patterns for sale)
Slumber Party Stitch-Along COMPLETED - Mystery Motif Set Cute SAL PDF Digital Pattern
knitting
knitting supplies for the essentials and for the extras!
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this is definitely not a need, but it does make knitting smoother since your ball of yarn wont get tangled up
Wooden Yarn Bowl
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this set of needles is great since it provides you with the most common sizes for knitting. it also allows you to convert your needles into circular knitting needles so you dont have to waste your money buying completely separate ones for what might ...
Knit Picks Options Rainbow Wood Circular Needles
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stitch markers! super important if youre someone like me or always skips or adds one too many a stitch because i always lose count
NEON RAINBOW Bulb Pin Stitch Markers / Progress Keepers for Knitting / Crochet - Set of 40 Colourful Bulb Pins
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cute needle toppers to ensure your stitches dont slide off when youre not actively working on your project. theres many different sizes and designs online for all needles
Mug & Oreo Knitting Needle Stoppers: Stitch Savers, Fits 7-8mm Needles
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yarn for various different crafts, but a great basic yarn for knitting
New Zealand Wool Yarn Cone: 500g Aran Weight for Knitting, Crochet, Tufting
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i actually got this exact yarn cake for my first ever knitting project (a scarf)
Caron Big Cakes Yarn
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just like the cross stitch kit, knitting kits are great for beginners who don’t know where to start. they provide all the materials and a pattern or tutorial video
Scarf knitting kit
diamond painting
diamond painting extras for a better crafting experience
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i got one of these kits for my birthday and it was so much fun. its a great mindless activity to turn your mind off
5D DIY Full Drill Square Round Diamond Painting Kit Fantasy
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wax for your diamond painting pen ++ it smells so good
Handmade Diamond painting wax in a variety of fragrances
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cute tray to organize your diamonds in neat rows for easy and fast placement. it also has a cover for when you need to store them and not have them go everywhere
Diamondpainting Ribbon Tray
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diamond painting pen for singular placement (for details) and for large diamond placement (for backgrounds)
Stainless Steel Threaded Diamond Painting Pen Tips
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great for rolling up your painting for storage or for just freeing up space on the table when working on it
Roll-up Tok
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perfect for sealing your diamond paintings and ensuring you dont lose any diamonds when theyre on display
LANBEIDE Diamond Painting Sealer 200ML 2 Packs
colouring
colouring essentials for relaxation
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im obsessed with these bobbie goods colouring books. the designs are so cute and you're supporting an artist!
Day to Night Coloring Book
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another cute colouring book on amazon
Cozy Friends: Cute Animal Coloring Book
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i actually found this in a store in the UK and i knew i had to snatch it up right away
Sylvanian Families Cosy Adventures Colouring Book
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i have this set and the quality of the pencils are so good. they colour soo smoothly and the opacity is great
Faber-Castell 111260 Colour Pencils, Pack of 60
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same great quality as the original set but the pastel colours of these drew me in and i love them so much
Faber-Castell Sparkle Pastel Colouring Pencils 12
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these are popular but for a good reason! they colour nicely and blend easily
Ohuhu Honolulu 96 Pastel Colors Alcohol Art Markers - Sweetness & Blossoming (Canada Domestic Shipping)
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this is the giant marker set that comes with its own carrying case. you'll definitely be getting every colour you need with this one
Ohuhu 216-Color Double Tipped Alcohol Markers
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these gelly roll pens are also a cult classic. theyre great for adding fine detail highlights
Sakura Gelly Roll Gel Pens - White Ink, 6 Pack
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great tutorial book for teaching you how to create patterns
How to Draw Patterns: Easy Step-by-Step Guide