For these different forms of embroidering, you’ll need:

An embroidery hoop: This element will help you hold the fabric taught and secure, avoiding it from slipping while you’re working. It may be of any material of your choice, whether it be wooden, bamboo, or even plastic. Its size will depend on the surface you are working on and the dimensions of the embroidery.
Embroidery fabrics: You may embroider on a specific type of item such as a tablecloth, curtains, or clothing. You may also choose to embroider a piece of fabric so that you can later add this pattern to another item. In this case, you should choose natural fabrics, such as cotton and linen. If you want to embroider another type of fabric, make sure that it’s easy to pierce as well as resistant. Otherwise, it could tear due to the tension of the floss.
Colored thread or wool: You can pick the kind that is specifically used for embroidering (like those that you see in the picture) or yarn, ribbon, lace, or rattail cord, among others. Choose the option most suitable for your project as well as something resistant and easy to work with.
Needles: Unlike the normal ones, embroidery needles have bigger eyelets to make threading thicker floss easier. They come in different sizes. The best option will be the kind that allows you to embroider with the floss of your choice while leaving no visible hole around it.
Scissors
Thimble (optional): If you’re not used to sewing or handling needles or you wish to protect your fingers, you can use a thimble for safety.
Colored beads or gems (optional)
Glue (optional): It can be textile, universal, or even silicone (either hot or cold).

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