Standard Stitching Supplies

Gadgets

Baldy View EGA January 2018

We all have a favorite stitching spot, our stitching “nest” where we settle down to enjoy our current project with our favorite stitching tools near at hand.  But what should we bring to a meeting or a workshop? What would be helpful at a seminar? Are there any extra tools we should keep in our nest?

Nest Tools:  These can change based on our current project, so here are some suggestions that you can rotate in or out of your favorite spot as needed. Most of this should fit in a basket or box. Check some of the wooden scissor/tool blocks that are on the market, or invest in a nice wooden box. Consider a jewelry box. You can also have separate baskets for different stitching, like one for counted linen work and another for canvas work.

Scissors for thread	Scissors for metallics
Tweezers	Extendable Magnet
Measuring tool	Needle threader
Thread catcher	Sponge
Thread for basting	Highlighter
Pencil	Soft Touch Thread Pic from Clover
Needles	Laying tool
Small Magnifier	Thimble
Bead Sticky Board	Judy’s Boo Boo Stick or small brush
Good lighting-you may need 2 lamps	Magnification
Floor or Lap Stand	Back Support
Foot Rest	Chart Holder
Ort Port	Needle pullers or grabbers
Needle minder

Meeting Tools:  Pack a bag and bring this with you to every meeting.

Scissors	Needles
Small hoop	Portable Magnification
Name Tag	Pencil
Ort Port

Workshop Tools: For those bigger all-day events. If you’re going to a seminar with different classes, remember to bring appropriate tools for each class. Also, if you’re spending the night in a hotel, consider bringing better lighting for your room (some people bring brighter bulbs for the hotel lamps or a plug-in lamp). Stitching around the hotel is also popular, so pack everything in a bag that you can carry around with you. And don’t forget to leave room for you new projects in your suitcase.

Scissors for thread	Scissors for metallic
Tweezers	Extendable Magnet
Measuring tool	Needle threader
Thread catcher	Sponge
Thread for basting	Highlighter
Pencil	Laying tool
Portable Magnification	Battery operated or rechargeable light
Extra batteries or powerbank for light	Clamps, frameweights, or stand
Chart Holder and magnets	Small Hammer
Tacks for attaching canvas to frame	Bag for your project.
Ort Port	Project-safe lotion
Needle minder	Scissors for paper
Doodle cloth in a big count	Cell phone for pictures
Extension cord for hotel room lamp	Folding lamp for hotel room
Ziploc XL bags with handles

Extra Tools for Home:  You may not want these right by your stitching nest, so keep these together in a box you can easily find.

Transfer Pen	Fray check
Variety of needles (keep these together)	Paper tape or hair tape
Artists tape	Bees wax
Jump Drive for online charts	Jar of brass tacks
Tack tools	Hemostat (locking scissors)
Hard pencil (4H)	White artist’s eraser
Knitting needle tip protectors for scissor tips	Cording maker

If you like a technique that needs special tools, make up a box just for that. A special box for your gold work supplies or beading supplies mean that everything is in one place. Use tins or plastic boxes but LABEL IT CLEARLY ON THE OUTSIDE SO YOU CAN EASILY IDENTIFY IT.