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My Favorite Cross Stitch Supplies & Tools

Here you will find all my favorite bits and bobbles that you might need during your cross stitch experience; everything you need to cross stitch from floss to scissors, and more. There is no right or wrong when it comes to your cross stitch supplies ~ use what you’re comfortable with and what makes you happy with your stitching. While these are the things that I use and enjoy having, you may find yourself favoring different items or different brands of a similar thing.

Cross Stitch Needles

All of my needles are currently John James brand. Up until I switched to these, my needles were always breaking, bending, and tarnishing. I usually keep sizes 24, 26, and 28 on hand.

Needle Threaders Make Life Easier

Fabrics for Cross Stitching

These are my three favorite evenweaves for cross stitch:

  • Wichelt Imports Jobelan Fabric
  • Zweigart Jubilee Fabric
  • Zweigart Lugana Fabric

I also really like hand-dyed fabrics! Actually, most of my stash is hand-dyed fabric.
Right now, my favorites come from:

  • Ship’s Manor
  • Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie

Embroidery Hoops, Qsnaps, and Scroll Frames

I know some stitchers prefer just one of these things, but I use a variety of all of them, depending on the project size, the fabric I’m using, and my mood that day.

Cross Stitch Stands

Having a stand hold your work allows you to stitch with both hands and helps avoid hand cramping.

Embroidery Scissors and Other Tools

You can never have enough pretty scissors 🙂

Counting Pins to Help Find and Keep Your Place

If you’ve never used counting pins in your cross stitch before, we have some great tips and instructions here on the blog.

Good Lighting Makes a Huge Difference

While a lamp isn’t necessarily part of your cross stitch supplies, it’s definitely a huge helper to have in your work space so you can avoid eye strain and see your fabric clearly.

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Free Guide to Evenweaves

Download this free guide about how to cross stitch on evenweaves and linens

If you haven't taken the plunge from aida fabric to evenweave fabric, now is the time to do so.

Expand your project options and enjoy something new.

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Actually stitched a little every day this year so Actually stitched a little every day this year so far. Mill.Hill Ocean Quartet Turtle 🐢,

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New project start for the new year.On Mill Hill Ma New project start for the new year.On
Mill Hill Marine Life Quartet Turtle 🐢
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The annual stitchalong list is up on the website t The annual stitchalong list is up on the website this week at StitchingtheNightAway.com ~ I hope you find something fun to stitch in the new year. Enjoy and happy stitching 🙂 

#stitchalong #sal #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #sal #stitchingthenightaway
The annual list of stitchalongs has been posted at The annual list of stitchalongs has been posted at Stitching the Night Away if you're looking for a new #crossstitch project ❤️

https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/big-list-of-cross-stitch-sals-2022/

If you know about one that I've missed, please do share a link in the comments on the blog and point us in the right direction.
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