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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't done it for 20 years (I have a project I started sophomore year of college in a box somewhere) so I may not get everything exact but here's a list. Like PP said you can start with a kit so make it easier and less expensive to try. Start with something small.

an embroidery hoop

Aida cloth (it's woven into squares and comes in various sizes. The numbers tell you the number of squares/stitches per inch). It's helpful to put masking tape over the edges to keep it from fraying. 
 
Embroidery floss. DNC was the major brand, not sure if that's still the case. The colors all have numbers and patterns will list the colors you need.

Needle, and if you're over 40, a needle threader.

A pattern. It's helpful to have highlighters to mark what you've already done. Usually the pattern will tell you what count cloth is recommended and the size the project will be. I'm guessing these days you can probably find them to download online. My mom probably has hundreds in storage somewhere. 
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