10 Trendy & Creative Uses For Embroidery Hoops

Today we are taking a peek at various cool projects that have one thing in common, they all use embroidery hoops! If embroidering is not your jam don't worry, none of these projects require you to embroider a thing! I'm excited to share 10 trendy and unique projects that use embroidery hoops. 

Embroidery hoops are inexpensive, can be purchased in bulk quantities, and come in a variety of sizes. I usually get my embroidery hoops on Amazon. 

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10 Trendy Uses For Embroidery Hoops

1 - DECORATIVE WOOD ORBS

Wood orbs are a simple home decor item that is very trendy right now. Wood embroidery hoops are stained or painted, fit together in an orb shape, and secured with glue so they don't shift out of place. Plastic hoops could work however they can't be painted or stained. These embroidery hoop orbs look lovely displayed on a shelf, mantle, or side table in your home. 

Find a tutorial on how to easily make your own at The Creek Line House. 

2 - CIRCULAR SHELF

Stack and glue a few large wooden embroidery hoops together then mount the hoops on a wall. Add a small potted plant or decorative trinket to display on your new circular-shaped shelf. 

If you want to make your own shelf you can find the tutorial at Beyond The Picket Fence.

3 - SUNCATCHER

Secure light colorful fabric between the hoops and then hang the hoop in a sunlit window. These colorful embroidery hoop suncatchers will brighten any dull space, especially during the drab days of winter!

Find the full tutorial on how to make your own suncatcher at Sadie Seasongoods

4 - WREATH

Because embroidery hoops are quite solid they make a great base for a wreath. A little floral wire, some faux springs of greenery and flowers, and an embroidery hoop are all you need to create a lovely wreath. The great thing about using an embroidery hoop for a wreath base is that the hoop's bare wood looks great if you leave a section uncovered by greenery. 

Isn't this wreath just lovely? To make your own just like this one find the tutorial at The Dreamery Events.

5 - YARN-WRAPPED EMBROIDERY HOOP WALL HANGING 

Need to fill a space on a bare wall? These yarn-wrapped hoops are easy to make, budget-friendly, and can be customized to fit your room's color scheme.

 

Want to make your own yarn-wrapped embroidery hoop wall hanging? Find the full tutorial right here on MommySuburbia!

 

6 - HOOP & RIBBON PICTURE FRAME  

I love this unique way an embroidery hoop is used as a display for individual pictures. This would be lovely hanging on a wall in your living room or used as a photo display at a party, wedding, or even a graduation celebration. If you want to really go big in size substitute a hula hoop for the embroidery hoop.

Style Me Pretty has the full tutorial on their blog so you can make your own photo hoop!

7 - MOBILE  

Decorating a nursery or little child's room can get expensive quickly! This easy DIY mobile uses simple, affordable supplies but results in a cute and colorful mobile you and your child will enjoy for years to come. 

Martha Stewart provides a complete step-by-step tutorial for this colorful mobile.

8 - CUSTOM CORK BOARD

Add a little extra style to a plain corkboard by affixing it to an embroidery hoop. Your new corkboard will look updated and finished with the wood embroidery hoop as the edging. A little hot glue and an embroidery hoop make this craft so simple!

Check out this simple tutorial from Purely Katie to make an embroidery hoop cork board.

9 - EMBROIDERY HOOP FIBER ART  

Gather your favorite colors of embroidery floss and get ready to make something beautiful. Instead of actually embroidering with the floss you are just going to hot glue floss to the back edge of an embroidery hoop and wrap it around the hoop frame several times. Add different colors, change directions, and use your imagination to create a beautiful piece of fiber art. 

10 - WALL ORGANIZER 

This is a unique way to combine functional storage with your wall decor! Select two contrasting pieces of fabric about an inch larger than the circumference of the embroidery hoop. Place the small section of the embroidery hoop down first then layer the two fabrics on top of each other with the right sides facing each other. Next, fold the top fabric in half (it should be showing the right side of the fabric now) to create the pocket. Slide the larger embroidery hoop over the fabric and the bottom hoop and tighten it closed. Slip notes, pictures, or pencils into your new wall organizer. 

Polka Dot Chair provides a full tutorial on how to make these useful hoop wall organizers. 

Embroidery hoops are so versatile and fun to craft with! I hope you give some of these trendy ideas a try. Leave me a comment or picture of what you made with your embroidery hoop!