I'm really enjoying being able to sit and stitch again--now that all of my things are in one place, I can finally work on some of the projects that I've had on my idea list forever. I have always felt that the hoop in a project can help to really show off your work if you play it up a bit. This is how to finish and embroidery hoop with bias tape--it's super easy and you can make pretty hoops in batches so that there's always one ready for your next project. What you'll need: ... Read More
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Statue of Liberty Embroidery Hoop
My first visit to New York City was for a school trip during my senior year of high school. We did all of the standard school trip stops, including visiting the Statue of Liberty. I absolutely fell in love--so much so that I returned for university the next year. My school was downtown and I spent many an evening wandering down to Battery Park and just watching the Statue of Liberty stand proud. If I were able to visit NYC tomorrow just for a day, I would go say hi to Lady Liberty. I ... Read More
Embroidery Hoop Earring Holder
I don't currently have a lot of earrings (most of them are sitting in storage on another continent!), but I've been having trouble keeping track of the few pairs I have around. I didn't want to buy a jewelry box because I just don't have that much jewelry and it would take up precious room, but I needed a way to keep my earrings in an easy place. I made this quick Embroidery Hoop Earring Holder that I can hang next to my desk, only takes up a few inches of wall space, and is pretty to look ... Read More
Scrap Fabric Embroidery Hoop Pincushion
I've been pretty proud of how well I've been using up every last bit of my craft supplies. There was a time that I would go to my craft room and be completely overwhelmed just by the sheer amount of things I had in there. It was hard to concentrate on a project because there was just so much stuff. Downsizing isn't everything and I struggle with not having easy access to what I want, but I am loving the challenge of coming up with ways to use up my scraps. This fun Scrap Fabric Embroidery Hoop ... Read More