Embroidery floss crafts projects ideas

As you use embroidery floss for a project, you'll find you're left with small bits of leftover floss. These leftover bits of floss are often referred to as Old Ratty Threads (or ORTs, for short), and newer stitchers often ask what they're "supposed" to be doing with them. As is always the case in hand embroidery, there aren't any "rules" for what to do with these leftover bits of floss. In this post, I share a few ideas for what you might do with them!

This Quick and Easy Tutorial will show you how to Make Tassel Embroidery Floss Bookmarks for your Bible, Journal or Planner

We’ve rounded up 30 projects that let you get crafty with embroidery floss and get your makin’ on!

Looking for something fun and creative to do? Check out our collection of embroidery floss crafts for adults that are perfect for any skill level. Perfect for a night in or a group activity, these fun-filled crafts will have you hooked. Welcome to the world of embroidery floss crafts for adults! Embroidery floss is an […]

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Do you have a loom? Have you tried weaving? If you've been wanting to jump on this fiber trend but feel like buying a loom is a bit daunting, did you know it's super easy to make a DIY loom... and that DIY looms actually work great?! Here's how to make a sweet little mini DIY loom (that actually works) in less than five minutes! All you need is a scrap of cardboard (the flap of a box works great) and you're good to go. First, cut your cardboard to size. We used a piece about 4" x 6". You can…

Here are twenty things to make with scrap yarn, fabric, and floss. These projects are great for anytime of the year, and for all skill levels!

Variegated embroidery floss is so much fun to work with, and there’s so much variety out there these days! Variegated embroidery floss is dyed with a repeating pattern of colors through the floss. There can be just one color with a few different shades, or there may be several colors. Variegated floss can add a lot of texture, variety and a POP! of color to your projects.

I've got a fun, easy project for you today, making mini tassels from embroidery floss! These little guys are so cute and versatile, you can use them to decorate pillows or bags, make necklaces or keychains, or tie them onto your sewing scissors (or anywhere else!) They are quick and easy, you'll want to make some in every color of the rainbow. All you need: 1 skein of embroidery floss (makes 2 tassels) Scissors Needle Leave the paper wrappings in place on your skein. First pull out and cut…

Ideas for how to organize embroidery floss and a video on how DMC floss is made.

Embroidery floss is one of those supplies that seems to sneak up on you. I did for me. I'd buy a couple of skeins for a project here, then a half-dozen for another project there. I'll tell myself that I'd wind them onto the little cardboard bobbins, and organize them into binders or boxes, but more

Looking for something fun and creative to do? Check out our collection of embroidery floss crafts for adults that are perfect for any skill level. Perfect for a night in or a group activity, these fun-filled crafts will have you hooked. Welcome to the world of embroidery floss crafts for adults! Embroidery floss is an […]

I’ve never been the best at tying knots. I never learned any cool scout knots or sailor’s knots or even fishing knots. That’s why, when I saw these earrings, at first, I was scared. But

How to organize and inventory your embroidery floss

In this video you can see the beautiful flower making idea by using hand embroidery threads.Hope you like this idea.Please like share and subscribe if you li...

Happy Tutorial Tuesday! how’s your summer going? I hope it’s full of fun craft activities! Today’s tutorial is a fun bracelet made with embroidery floss and ball chain! You Need: …

What are embroidery thread bits called? Do they have a special name? What do you do with them? Do you try to save them for another project? Throw them away? After I had been embroidering for a few years, I started hearing the term orts. I wasn't really sure what it was being referred to or if I was missing something in translation. Turns out orts are thread bits!

How to Crochet with Embroidery Floss: Crochet Tips for Beginners! In this crochet tutorial, learn how to crochet with embroidery floss for those more delicate parts of your crochet projects!

The best ways to store and organized embroidery floss and thread so it's easy to find and won't get tangles. Binders, boxes, rings, and more.