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The Right Tools for the Job

December 4, 2013 by Connie Barwick 3 Comments

usetoolsWhat are your favorite tools as a needleworker? Since cross-stitch is my main deal, I have a few things I can’t do without, including petite cross stitch needles, sharp embroidery scissors, tweezers, and a bin for my thread ends aka orts. Recently over at Eileen’s Machine Embroidery Blog there was a great post about all the tools necessary for certain jobs she does as a crafter. Some I had never thought about. Head over to read about them. But first, share with us in the comments what your necessary tools are for your favorite needlecrafts.

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Comments

  1. wendy says

    December 5, 2013 at 8:42 am

    Thread Heaven, suitable needles for the job – I love the gold ones by JJames for cross stitch, my QSnap frames and my seam ripper!

  2. Kinley Rose says

    January 2, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Things I cannot stitch without. are embroidery scissors (preferably 4″), pin cushion , megnifying glasses (I use simple reading glasses). Not counting the needles themselves, as long as I have the 3 aforementioned items, I’m ready to stitch!

  3. Mare says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    One thing that I use which wasn’t mentioned is big ziplock bag or a clear project bag. as a cross stitcher I always have a bunch of projects going and I find it easier to put each project with its chart, floss, needle, scissor, measuring tape, etc all to gether in one baggie

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