I love this needle minder tutorial, thank you so much. I have been looking for something different and you've given me a marvellous project to do. Such cute needle minders!
Good tutorial. I like the background music too :). For needle minders, I strongly suggest using the "rare earth magnets" from amazon...The type of "brown/dark magnets" used in this video, will leave marks on your fabrics...but they can be used for refrigerator magnets or multi-purpose. The rare earth magnets are ultra strong and teter on being downright dangerous. The REMs not safe for babies, children and even questionable for adults when you buy them in bulk via mail like I do Most importantly, REMs are SHINY silver and will not damage stitching fabrics. Every time I've ordered them, they tear right through the packages/ boxes that they are shipped in. They will also pinch the heck out of your fingers (I've got a few 'under the skin' cherry bruises this way! OUCH.)
Great tutorial. One thing that may help you is to cut a window in your template. The cardboard or paper you were using to cut the outer edge of your fabric. Just leave 1/4 " or 1/2" edge all the way around and cut out the center so you can place the template where you want on the fabric and you will see where you want the patten centered
Duh. Lol that is sooo obvious wish I had thought about that lol. I am gonna save a container that my sandwhich meat comes in to cut upmit is that acetate stuff.
Great tutorial! I saw needle minders about a month ago while looking for a cross stitch pattern on line and wondered with they were. I researched them and then wondered how I could make one. I may try using some crackled glass stones that my daughter and I nail polished designed. I don't know how it'll work, but I may give it a try along with your button needle minders. Great Christmas stocking stuffer idea!!! Thanks for sharing.
Stitching Mae I went shopping today at my local Joann's store and bought a pack of Darcie "stronger magnets" . Hopefully the'll work. Fingers crossed. lol Tonight is my 1st night of a 4 night work stretch, so I won't attempt doing them until I get a day off. I'll let you know if it's a hit or a bust! lol
I just deleted my message... after reading farther down the thread I saw where you attempted this. Thanks so much for your quick response. I will try clear nail polish!!
This is such a cute idea! I'm trying really hard not to buy anything stitching related and all I really need for this is the button maker and magnets and hey...those things technically aren't stitching related haha!
I agree they are a stitching necessity lol. They are so easy to make. Just make sure you get all the magnet dust off of the magnets befire putting them on the fabric!
I've used E6000 glue for ages. I am a decorative painter and use acrylic paint. usually with most glues you have to sand down a bare spot on the wood for gluing. Not with E6000. I think it will hold most anything.
Walmart.com has them hobby lobby also has a website. I guess it depends on how , well your michaels srocks quilting notions, it is usually with the quilting notions joann has them too.
Hiya Mae! Iam a begginer Sticher and was looking for a free online pattern that uses DMC floss and thats good for begginer! Thanks So much! Happy Stichin'!
A lot of patterns have the conversion charts. If you google free patterns you shoukd be able to find a lot of patterns. I would be afraid to post any links I woukd be afraid I woukd find a non legal site, lol. DMC websitr has some patterns, some of the cross stitch magazine sites have free patterns.
Stitching Mae Just wanted to update ya, I made some needle minders and it was so easy but so much fun too. My daughter in law fell in love with them and being a new stitcher is very interested in collecting her "toys" for stitching so I made her one and have promised to make a few more for her. Thanks again for the tutorial!
I will show this on my next update...if I can remember. I am going to have to start writing things down so that I remember what I need to say LoL. They did leave some powder but I thought it was due to being a new magnet...now I am wondering if it is transfer marks...hmm I wonder if clear nail polish would stop this like it does a nickel allergy??
Yes ma'am. I guess I should have shown it on the fabric. One magnet goes on the bqck and the button one goes on the front. When younare snipping threads messing with chart or pulling floss you place your needle on the button magnet so thst your needle "minds" and doesnt get lost or to re"mind" you where your needle is lol
Thank you so much, I am now dying to make some for my mother & i . My mother always seems to be losing or misplacing her needles so I think I am going to be making then as chrixtmas gifts for. One more thing do you think hot glue would work as the gluing agent for something like this?
TyTy Engelman I think it would as long as the piece is not too thick. I am not thay familiar with the clay, but I know people have maed them oht of plastic buttons etc..
The group I belong too is dedicated to the AAN fanpage, there are a few others as well...it is a group of people who are stitching and post pictures and updates kind of like we do on here...So in ways I guess we are a stitch a long group. Some groups work on a particular pattern...theme etc.
I will try it is a closed group so they have to approve you, do you stitch AAN designs? If not there may be some better groups out there I will pm you the address to the cross stitch forum I am part of okay?
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Thank you for answering my question but I did go look at my local Walmart and I found everything there so thank you very much I love your videos
Thank you, I have been seeing these a lot on my Facebook groups and had actually never heard of them. Can't wait to make some!
+Carrie Martin glad I could help I have since been putting clear polish on the black magnets to help prevent tranger marks. Thanks for watching.
Took something that seemed complicated and made it simple. Nice tutorial and love your choice of fabric.
Awemthanks! They are a lot of fun to make, I think I am gonna make one for my work badge!!
I love this needle minder tutorial, thank you so much.
I have been looking for something different and you've given me a marvellous project to do.
Such cute needle minders!
So glad it helped!!! They are fun and easy!!
Good tutorial. I like the background music too :). For needle minders, I strongly suggest using the "rare earth magnets" from amazon...The type of "brown/dark magnets" used in this video, will leave marks on your fabrics...but they can be used for refrigerator magnets or multi-purpose. The rare earth magnets are ultra strong and teter on being downright dangerous. The REMs not safe for babies, children and even questionable for adults when you buy them in bulk via mail like I do Most importantly, REMs are SHINY silver and will not damage stitching fabrics. Every time I've ordered them, they tear right through the packages/ boxes that they are shipped in. They will also pinch the heck out of your fingers (I've got a few 'under the skin' cherry bruises this way! OUCH.)
Great tutorial. One thing that may help you is to cut a window in your template. The cardboard or paper you were using to cut the outer edge of your fabric. Just leave 1/4 " or 1/2" edge all the way around and cut out the center so you can place the template where you want on the fabric and you will see where you want the patten centered
Duh. Lol that is sooo obvious wish I had thought about that lol. I am gonna save a container that my sandwhich meat comes in to cut upmit is that acetate stuff.
Thank you sooooo much I am going to my supplies tomorrow lol...can't wait I needed one...
Anna Delapaz youare welcome!!
I just bought some vintage enamel Christmas pins to make some needle minders.
Yay! You can glue the magnents to them! I now suggest the rare earth magnents, these can leave behind some transfer dust.
Very neat idea. I craft a lot and even though the E6000 glue does smell bad, it has a super strong hold. TYFS
Oh boy does that stuff stink!!
Thank you,will be making a few of these..love the video
Glad you like them! I just can't get used to using them lol, I forget they are on my fabric!
Lol! I was wondering about thst myself.lol
Love this idea! I am going to have to give it a try.
It is super easy!
Great tutorial! I saw needle minders about a month ago while looking for a cross stitch pattern on line and wondered with they were. I researched them and then wondered how I could make one. I may try using some crackled glass stones that my daughter and I nail polished designed. I don't know how it'll work, but I may give it a try along with your button needle minders. Great Christmas stocking stuffer idea!!! Thanks for sharing.
You just may need a stronger magnet. But that is a neat idea let me know how they work!,
Stitching Mae I went shopping today at my local Joann's store and bought a pack of Darcie "stronger magnets" . Hopefully the'll work. Fingers crossed. lol Tonight is my 1st night of a 4 night work stretch, so I won't attempt doing them until I get a day off. I'll let you know if it's a hit or a bust! lol
Cute, cute, cute! I love these!
Thanks!!!
Thank you f or the tutorial. Very informative and I will use it to make my own needle minders.
+Claret Delgado You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
I just deleted my message... after reading farther down the thread I saw where you attempted this. Thanks so much for your quick response. I will try clear nail polish!!
No problem
I need to add in a caption some how!!
+Stitching Mae Thanks so much!!!!
P.S. Love your videos.
This is such a cute idea! I'm trying really hard not to buy anything stitching related and all I really need for this is the button maker and magnets and hey...those things technically aren't stitching related haha!
I agree they are a stitching necessity lol. They are so easy to make. Just make sure you get all the magnet dust off of the magnets befire putting them on the fabric!
I've used E6000 glue for ages. I am a decorative painter and use acrylic paint. usually with most glues you have to sand down a bare spot on the wood for gluing. Not with E6000. I think it will hold most anything.
Deborah Lynch And stinks to high heaven!!
Stitching Mae yeah...but it works!!!!! :-)
Great tutorial. We don't have a hobby lobby here I wonder if Micheals has those kits?
Walmart.com has them hobby lobby also has a website. I guess it depends on how , well your michaels srocks quilting notions, it is usually with the quilting notions joann has them too.
Hiya Mae! Iam a begginer Sticher and was looking for a free online pattern that uses DMC floss and thats good for begginer! Thanks So much! Happy Stichin'!
A lot of patterns have the conversion charts. If you google free patterns you shoukd be able to find a lot of patterns. I would be afraid to post any links I woukd be afraid I woukd find a non legal site, lol. DMC websitr has some patterns, some of the cross stitch magazine sites have free patterns.
Thanks :)
cut a center in your pattern then you can see what you are centering. Great video. Thanks.
Duh, gah this is why I stink at sewing patterns too...besides measuring....and cutting....and sewing evenly.
Great tutorial! The perfect lil extra item I need to make for my exchange partner. : )
Good idea I may make a few for mynstashmas partner this year too!!
Stitching Mae Just wanted to update ya, I made some needle minders and it was so easy but so much fun too. My daughter in law fell in love with them and being a new stitcher is very interested in collecting her "toys" for stitching so I made her one and have promised to make a few more for her. Thanks again for the tutorial!
Can we see these in use? I'm very interested in how they are working out for you. Do the magnets leave any transfer marks on the fabric?
I will show this on my next update...if I can remember. I am going to have to start writing things down so that I remember what I need to say LoL. They did leave some powder but I thought it was due to being a new magnet...now I am wondering if it is transfer marks...hmm I wonder if clear nail polish would stop this like it does a nickel allergy??
The music in the background was lovely. Wondering what the name of that CD was, cause I heard songs I think I know. :)
Crafty Kara It is a Fisher Price CD, it is piano lullabies of popular music.
Where did you get all of your stuff at I tried to look it up on hobby lobby but I guess I wasn't for sure what I was supposed to be looking for
+Trina Portnerh I dont remember the magnets came from hobby lobby the fabric and buttons inthink from joanns anotnsure abiut the glue
Is a needle minder used on th fabric so that ypu can keep track of your needle when you are switching?
Yes ma'am. I guess I should have shown it on the fabric. One magnet goes on the bqck and the button one goes on the front. When younare snipping threads messing with chart or pulling floss you place your needle on the button magnet so thst your needle "minds" and doesnt get lost or to re"mind" you where your needle is lol
Thank you so much, I am now dying to make some for my mother & i . My mother always seems to be losing or misplacing her needles so I think I am going to be making then as chrixtmas gifts for. One more thing do you think hot glue would work as the gluing agent for something like this?
For the needle minders if I used Polymer clay do you think Itd still work?
TyTy Engelman I think it would as long as the piece is not too thick. I am not thay familiar with the clay, but I know people have maed them oht of plastic buttons etc..
great tutorial...never heard of a needle minder before. But of course I'm so far out of the loop it isn't funny. Thanks Gail
Lol they are neat items to have I just have to get used to using one now;)
Stitching Mae could you please tell me what a stitch long group is i would like to find one
The group I belong too is dedicated to the AAN fanpage, there are a few others as well...it is a group of people who are stitching and post pictures and updates kind of like we do on here...So in ways I guess we are a stitch a long group. Some groups work on a particular pattern...theme etc.
can i have to website please
I will try it is a closed group so they have to approve you, do you stitch AAN designs? If not there may be some better groups out there I will pm you the address to the cross stitch forum I am part of okay?
ok