I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

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A good pair of sharp embroidery scissors will last you ... than basketweave but more than half cross. This is the stitch that most beginners will start with when learning needlepoint.

Embroidery floss comes in different colours and but I would recommend you go with a contrasting colour because it would make the stitches stand out and make them more of a decorative feature.

Who it’s for: Beginner cross-stitchers and up. What’s included: The kit includes white 14-count Aida cross-stitch fabric, a wooden embroidery hoop, a needle, full skeins of the required ...

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