(Part 2) Best cross-stitch supplies according to redditors
We found 217 Reddit comments discussing the best cross-stitch supplies. We ranked the 144 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Super duper French knot Caribbean!
Also, can you tell I'm Canadian? 😂
This is a Joy Sunday cross stitch kit (though the kit just came with grey, I'm planning to fill out in colour like a risk board, with lines for trips we've taken!)
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XJQCHXP/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_3p_dp_1
This is a kit from amazon sold by eGoodn, called “little mouse and dandelion”
Mouse and Dandelion Link
The kit is Firefox by Moohue. Ordered from China off of Amazon (US).
The final verdict: One of the best patterns I've ever done. I used 14-count oatmeal cotton fabric instead of the vinyl Aida that came with the kit. I wound up running out of 8 or 9 colors by the time I was done, but the chart was all in DMC so no biggie. I initially did the gold curlicues between the feathers as regular backstitching, but I didn't like how it looked so I frogged and re-did it as couching. A world of difference.
I haven't decided how to mat/frame it yet.
Joy Sunday 11CT Stamped Cross Stitch Kits Cross-Stitch Pattern The Girl Sat On The Dragon DMC Fabric DIY Hand Needlework kit 27''x18'' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MG9MXPL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Fpd4DbBSGT01D
Link to the kit I used
https://www.amazon.com/Prettyia-Pre-Printed-Stamped-Embroideery-Supplies/dp/B07MLXC2CT/ref=mp_s_a_1_128?keywords=prettyia+cross+stitch&qid=1564420142&s=gateway&sr=8-128
It was actually pre stamped, but the cloth it came with was so bad, I thought I would use the opportunity to convert to 20ct Aida.
Pattern link on Amazon
Kit from Amazon here. Got the frame from a thrift store for 2 dollars, but had to get a mat custom cut at the frame store because my dad's mat cutter broke while cutting me one. I redid all the backing and hanging hardware myself though! It's so hard to frame odd size items on a budget so finally finishing that part made my day.
Pattern
Dimensions 3892 To Have And To Hold Wedding Record Counted Cross Stitch Kit-12 Round 14 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HWHTDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Dr7zCbJX84BE9
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Potter-Counted-Stitch-Egyptian-Cotton/dp/B07FYM844P
Ahh you poor thing. 😔 I sense the feeling of being trapped, it's suffocating.
Have you tried needle point?
You don't have to be creative as you follow a pattern that's already established. You can find really cute ones that target something you really like.
Get better soon. (hugz)
Example of a beginner needlepoint, it comes with the pattern printed on the mesh you just find the color and put it in. Kinda like a paint by number but with a needle and yarn...
https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Printed-Cross-Stitching-Patterns-Embroidery-Needlepoint/dp/B07JGVD2D6/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?keywords=Needlepoint&qid=1569760459&sr=8-10-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTk5OTjI0VlQwSE4zJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU2OTQwMkxWTEYxS1hKRzBERyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjk3MzM3MUxUTVo4Skg4UTZROCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
I have mixed feelings. No longer snowed in, but that means I have to go in to work. lol. I do like my job for the most part, but HATE the commute (1 hr+ each way). But I was super dooper stoked to leave the house finally (it was 9 days I was stuck).
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Anything coffee related on my list would definitely pick me up! THIS is my favorite, though
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I know the stamped version is on Amazon. I'm sure there's a counted version too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073WC677R/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A13Z0MYYYNDU34&psc=1&th=1
I would get a small kit to start with. I grabbed one from Dimensions. Dimensions Learn-A-Craft Sweet Pineapple Counted Cross Stitch Kit for Beginners, 6'' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072RRPHWJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2vKsDb9NPN36G to be exact.
It has everything you need and instructions on how to start. And then just dig in. I think a lot of it comes from just doing and finding what works best for you. And remember... No matter how big the project, cross stitch is just a bunch of X's. Though I do recommend a highlighter to help you mark off what you've completed.
I find it very soothing honestly. Almost like meditation with the rhythm of the needle.
the kit
Alright I uploaded some pictures on Imgur to get you started!
Album is here
Quick tip: I'm using a middle size cloth, there are different sizes to buy on the store , you can have small sizes which itself will affect the size of your cross stitch. The smaller they are, the smaller size you'll get. The brown lines you see by the top is a guideline for the stitching: each line is 10 squares, on some patterns you find there's going to be a square, the square will almost always be 10 squares big.
You'll usually find cross stitching everywhere on Pinterest which to me has been great! If I for example end up on a site for the alphabet in cross stitching I found that there are so many different and beautiful letters you can stitch as well, so I added an example of the K I'm going to stitch underneath. There are also a lot of different edges which can be simple, or complex, just remember to use the 10 square system for the patterns to see how big of a size it'll be for your bag!
When you get cross stitching yarn, you'll notice that they are very thick while mine is not. That's because I split the yarn into having 3 strands when I stitch (they usually come in 6 strands so it's just split in half) while the outline I have on this key is just one whole piece of the yarn.
The process of stitching can be very long if you plan on stitching a cross every time so I have a little video that I would recommend you to watch once you get used to the stitching, it'll really come in handy for bigger pieces like this : youtube
As you may notice, the color I'm using is different to the key on the pattern, but that's also what makes mine feel a little more unique than going fully for the pattern itself. I inherited a lot from my grandma when it comes to colors and needles, but I'll advice that if you get the tiny squares, get a smaller needle BUT not too small because it depends on how you are going to deal with the thread, the more strands of thread the bigger hole you need for the needle and usually the smaller ones would only allow you to fit 2 strands.
I DO recommend you check amazon or any kind of site that sells the threads in a rainbow set (something like this )because you do need to use a lot of different colors when it comes to stitching, and there are some sellers that will sell you a frame as well in the price (I'd say about 10-15 dollars which might sound a lot but usually you get ALOT of colored thread to that price.
Now here comes the creative tips that some people would love or hate:
You don't have to be "traditional" when it comes to these kinds of hobbies, especially if you're aiming to satisfy a gamer for example.
There are so many different designs in the gaming section to do!
Pixel art! You can take any pixel art you find and create it depending if you have he colors. You can make pokemon for example. The pokemon index on the web is one of the things you can look for and make all of them. Then there are final fantasy summons and bosses
If none of that inspires you, there are character creators on the net to make your own pixel character as well.
I'd also recommend cross stitching softwares that can turn images into cross stitching where they usually tells you the colors you need and the size you need.
I highly recommend checking the cross stitch community on Reddit as well.
I hope this inspired you.
like [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Janlynn-Christmas-Stitch-Poinsettia-Stocking/dp/B072SG8HSB) ? or [this one] (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/35/5e/23/355e23a0ad3c77f7c65863ff3d0fbce7.jpg)
Bought on Amazon:
5D Diamond Painting Square Round... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LFC4VLW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Celestial Sleigh
What about a cross stitch fox
Edit: fixed the formatting 😂