Project Ideas: Embroidery Hoops.

Currently all of our Wood Embroidery Hoops are 30% off (as part of our Spring Fever Sale Ad)! 

Today I wanted to share a couple of new project ideas we have created using embroidery hoops. You can find links to supplies lists and detailed instructions for each of the projects below by clicking on the project names. 

You can also find even more inspiration on our Embroidery Hoop Pinterest Board where we have pulled together additional project ideas.

Baseball Embroidery Hoop

Elephant Embroidery Hoop

Felt Flower Embroidery Hoop

Girls Room Embroidery Hoop

Organizer Embroidery Hoop

Crafts Direct Tour: Embroidery Items.

Last week I had a request from a follower to share some of the Embroidery Supplies we carry. So today I'm posting a quick virtual tour of our Embroidery items - which you can find in aisles 30&31. 

Watch for another tour this week of our Yarn Aisles! (And if you have any other items you would like to see please, as always, let me know!)

New in Fabrics.

Hi Everyone!

Today I wanted to share a few of the fun new items we now have available in our Fabrics Department. We actually have so many new items - that if you haven't been in for a while you will definitely want to come in and check them out - but I will also share a few of the things that we are really excited about.

You can find lots of new patterns and kits in aisles 23 and 25 of the store.

Here are some of our favorites:

We just got a bunch of new Christmas items in - I know Christmas in May seems a bit crazy, but if you want the best selection (plus plenty of time to work on your projects) you will want to check them out soon. We have these new Christmas pillow kits:

And also some felt ornament kits:

As well as lot additional embroidery and stitchery kits (stockings, ornaments, wall hangings etc.).


We have a bunch of new cuddle fleece patterns:

In aisle 23 you will also find some new baby embroidery kits - including bibs, wall hangings and blankets:

We have a few styles available of these new bright, fun embroidery kits from Dimensions as well:

The new "Dolly Mamas" embroidery kits are very cute (and very funny!):

Rag quilts continue to be a popular item in our Fabrics Department and to accommodate the demand we have some new patterns for those types of quilts too:

We have some new doll clothes patterns:

Some really fun felt patterns for card table playhouses and puppet theaters:

We have also seen a big increase in patterns of items that correspond with the entire "Go Green" movement- including bike basket and laundry room patterns:

And finally, even though they aren't new items I also wanted to share these Project Kits that are available from our Fabric Deparmtnet. I'm not sure a lot of people know that we carry these kits - but it makes creating a project so much easier when the measuring and cutting have already been done for you. (Please note however that the fabric included in the kits may not  be available for seperate purchase and the kits are sold with the already cut for the kit.)

Celebration Transfers for Embroidery.

Today I want to share a wonderful new book from our Fabrics Department - Celebration Transfer for Embroidery. We are all very excited about this book...and I'm sure you will be too!

From the gorgeous cover, to the detailed stitch instructions, to the crazy amount of amazing patterns, and tips on everything from washing fabric and transferring patterns this book has it all.

There are SO MANY patterns - and they cover a great range - from holiday and seasonal designs to birthday parties, baby items, and owls. There is something for everyone - and the best part is that you can transfer them onto anything you wish for yourself or to create wonderful handmade gifts.

Below you will find a few peeks at the patterns included in the book - and you can find the book in store in aisle 24.

25 Days of Christmas: Day 12

Day 12: Embroidered Dishtowels - Embroidery just isn't for your Grandma anymore. Sublime offers transfers that are far from traditional. In the samples shown we used the Sublime Winter Land transfer packet. We picked a few of the designs and embroidered them onto colored dishtowels, sure to add a punch of color to any kitchen.

Winter Land Towels!

It is never to early to start thinking about Christmas, especially here at Crafts Direct. We got in a cute new iron-on embroidery pattern from Sublime Stitching. Pictured are a few samples Leah whipped out this past weekend. I think they are adorable. They would make an affordable hand made gift for some one on your list this Christmas.

Tea Towels

If you have been checking our blog from the very beginning you may remember when I talked about giving your flour sack towels an update. (If not check out the January Archives!) Today I have a project for you that was done for the store to give you an idea of what you can do to spice up a traditional craft. We used the everyday white flour sack towel but we cut it down in size to create 4 fancy tea towels. We cut the flour sack towel in 4 even sections and then hemmed our ragged edges. The embroidery was done using one of our Savvy Stitches embroidery kits which we had mentioned before. These kits are great because the patterns are very modern, they can be used several times, and if you aren't an embroidery pro no worries, they come with directions and everything you need to get started. The edges are what gives this tea towel a unique look. We used rick rack, ribbon, and a ruffled trim. Each was sewn on one at a time. Rick rack can get a little tricky so make sure you get it wide enough to fit your stitches down the middle. Hopefully this will just get the ball rolling for you and you can make it your own. The best part that I have found of embroidery is that it is probably the most inexpensive craft out there so you can splurge on the accessories!
Tiff