Suggested Online Shopping Sites
For Hand Embroidery Tools & Supplies (in the U.S.)
DMC 6 Strands Embroidery Floss:
They both sell it for $0.60 per skein in the United State.
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LoveCraft:
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/dmc-6-strand-embroidery-floss?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=2d2b0206
Hand Embroidery Starter Kit that worth to get:
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200 pieces of embroidery floss with DMC code (this is not DMC embroidery floss) and tools & supplies.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/31hj8Ac -
262 pieces of embroidery floss with DMC code (this is not DMC embroidery floss) and tools & supplies.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2T7bDHm
Hand Embroidery Needle:
Medium Weight Yarn for Embroidery:
The ideal size of the yarn is (#4 Worsted) Medium Weight Yarn. I suggest you get the 100% acrylic yarn. It could bring out a better fluffy effect.
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Tapestry Needle Size 16
The needle for medium weight yarn.
Lovecraft:
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/stylecraft-special-aran?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=2d2b0206 -
Mira Yarn
A very decent price with a variety of colors. Do not worry about the quality if you’re not going to use it for crochet.
Amazon:
40 Assorted Colors: https://amzn.to/3jatvfh
60 Assorted Colors: https://amzn.to/34bwLmm -
Caron X Pantone Yarn
Available on Amazon, Michael’s and LoveCraft but not many options left.
Yarnspiration: https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-x-pantone-yarn/291101.html
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dBnHtQ
(I found out the company that selling this product at Amazon is Yarnspiration.)
LoveCraft: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/caron-x-pantone?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=2d2b0206 -
DMC Tapestry Wool
This is a little pricey, but it comes in a variety of colors. You can check the color at DMC official website and buy it at 123Stitch (cheaper).
123Stitch: https://www.123stitch.com/DMC_Tapestry_Wool.html -
Stylecraft Special Aran Yarn
LoveCraft: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/stylecraft-special-aran?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=2d2b0206
Fabrics:
You can embroider on any fabrics as long as it is not too stretchy.
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Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Fabric
Very good quality and neat even weave (plain weave) cotton fabric with a variety of colors.
Click on the link and search "Kona Cotton Fabric".
Fabric.com: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100150471-10283474 -
Kaufman Essex Linen Blend Natural
Very good quality and neat even weave (plain weave) linen. You are able to print the embroidery pattern on it (I have already tried it before.)
Click on the link and search "Essex Linen Blend".
Fabric.com: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100150471-10283474 -
Soft Felt
Pear Creek Cottage: https://www.etsy.com/listing/575404932
(Cheaper price and good review. This Etsy store is located at Santa Curz, California.)
Hoop:
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Bamboo Hoop
= Good Quality =
LoveCraft: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/frank-a-edmunds-beechwood-embroidery-hoop-set-3-pkg-4in-6in-8in?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=2d2b0206
= Cheaper Price with Standard Quality =
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lSFSy6 -
Fancy Frame Hoop
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3m5jCRX
Scissors:
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Fabric Scissors:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3j649il -
Fancy Small Scissors
Amazon: https://amzn.to/37i2dRG