What to Bring to Class
  • items requested by the teacher
  • basics (things you can't stitch without) - the list may be different for each person
    • a variety of sizes/types of needles
    • scissors
    • laying tool
    • stitching stand or clamp or frame weight (to free both hands for stitching)
    • stretcher bars, acid-free tape, rust-proof tacks
    • pencil and paper (lined and gridded) for taking notes
Optional Items
  • name tag
  • lamp (with extension cord)
  • magnifying lens or glasses
  • canvas marker or pencil (to trace pattern to canvas)
  • damp sponge in a plastic case (for unkinking threads)
  • tweezers
  • seam ripper (with tip cover)
  • dololly (for weaving short thread ends)
  • hemostat (locking tweezers)
  • hand lotion (non-greasy)
  • needle threaders
  • ruler or tape measure
  • magnetic needle safe
  • magnetic wand (to find that lost needle!)
  • straight pins
  • basting thread
  • pair of magnets to park needles
  • bee's wax
  • awl
  • thimble
  • boo-boo stick (for removing cut threads)
  • fraycheck
  • magnifying sheet
  • scrap canvas to practice stitches
  • colored pencils
  • small zipper bags for threads
  • ort container
  • jacket or sweater
  • seat cushion
  • a tote bag to carry it all!

Bibliography

http://www.needlepoint.org/FAQ/stitching.php