26+ Unique Things To Do With Embroidery Hoops
Looking for uses for embroidery hoops you have left over? These unexpected embroidery hoop craft ideas might be just what you need!
If you're not embroidering or sewing, what do you do with embroidery hoops? Well, if you've never given it much thought, then let this collection of 26+ Unique Things To Do With Embroidery Hoops inspire you to think outside the box.
These incredible ideas will show you how to repurpose embroidery hoops into wall art, storage, and ornaments, plus more unexpected projects, tutorials, patterns, and ideas.
While you can embroider most things, embroidery hoops aren't only for sewing and this page proves it!
Although crafts with embroidery hoops don't have to involve sewing, most of these projects will. There are a handful of no-sew ideas as well. Either way, all of these embroidery hoop ideas are unique, fun, and incredible stashbusters.
If you're on the hunt for an original embroidery hoop wall hanging for every day or for specific holidays, ways to improve your home organization, festive and memorable ornaments, or fun projects that you have never seen, then this is going to be your new favorite page.
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Embroidery Hoop Wall Decor Ideas
Decorating with embroidery hoops is a great way to use inexpensive materials to create one-of-a-kind art pieces for your home. Not to mention a perfect use for scraps and other sewing items you have already. Make a DIY clock, holiday decor, vintage art, or specific room pieces that will stand out from the crowd. Take a look and see for yourself.
If you've never used an embroidery hoop, then you'll want to read this quick tutorial that shows you how to use most types.
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Embroidery Hoop Storage Ideas
You might not expect a wooden circle to be useful when it comes to storage and organization. It's time to rethink that. Just take a look at the Embroidery Hoop Organizer, Upcycled Denim Hanging Baskets, or any of the other unique sewing patterns and projects below.
Find more organizers using embroidery hoops and more in this collection that focuses on hanging storage solutions.
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Creative Embroidery Hoop Art DIYs and Ideas
While you'll find a few pieces of wall art, there is so much more you can make using embroidery hoops. For the coolest embroidery hoop craft ideas, take a look below. You'll find creative makes using embroidery hoops as the base design (but not used in the finished piece).
You can also use embroidery hoops of different sizes to make the smallest necklace to the largest canopy for your child or grandchild's room. There are purses with hoop handles, travel maps, pillows, and even a dinner roll holder to name a few.
DIY Embroidery Hoop Ornaments
DIY ornaments are popular for crafters but these are even more special. Using an embroidery hoop to make an ornament allows you to sew up something using the hoop. Though, unlike many sewing projects using hoops, you won't remove it. Instead, just add a ribbon or other hanger! When it comes to the best uses for embroidery hoops, ornaments are at the top of the list.
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Krista Childers is the Senior Content Editor for AllFreeSewing. She has a passion for creative writing and trying every craft at least once. Find more of her work here:Krista Childers
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