38+ Creative Embroidery Hoop Crafts
It’s time to get crafty and make fun embroidery hoop crafts. You’ll be amazed at what you can create with this versatile craft supply!
Embroidery hoops were originally designed, of course, for embroidery and cross stitch projects. But there are so many other creative different ways to use them!
You can make wall hangers, wreaths, and so many other things. The embroidery hoop has a long history as an essential sewing tool, but its versatility makes it perfect for all kinds of embroidery hoop crafts.
For those who enjoy doing DIY projects, embroidery hoops can add a whole new dimension to your projects. I rounded up my favorite creative embroidery hoop crafts and décor ideas to inspire you to try something new!
Embroidery Hoop Crafts
Fringe Chandelier
This chandelier would be the perfect addition to your home. If you have some extra wooden embroidery hoops in your craft supplies, upcycle them as a frame for a chandelier like this!
Faux Succulent Planter
Add some greenery will warm up any space. Here’s a gorgeous embroidery hoop succulent hanging planter that uses faux succulents and makes your house look stunning.
To do this project, you will need 3 embroidery hoops, faux succulents, a small piece of foam, a battery-operated candle, and a hot glue gun to secure it.
Hanging Planter
Here’s another twist on the hanging planter made with embroidery hoops! This is a great way to create vertical gardening space in your home.
To make a simple hanging planter, use two large hoops and one smaller hoops. I love this one because you can use a real plant in it if you want!
Simple Hanging Bowl Planter
Here’s one more hanging embroidery hooop planter to inspire you. This one is super simple and I love that it uses a ceramic bowl for the actual planter! The simplistic style of this one goes with any décor.
Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins
Embroidery hoops can also be used to display seasonal decorations or craft projects – like pumpkins! This is such a fun Fall craft idea.
All you need is embroidery hoops, acrylic paint, a hot glue gun, felt for the leaves, and a stem. She uses some adorable little finials for the stems, but you could also use wine corks, twigs, or a dowel.
Embroidery Hoop Wall Decor with Scrapbook Paper
There are many ways to use embroidery hoops, even if you don’t have a sewing project in mind. In this quick tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a simple embroidery hoop to make wall decor using scrapbook paper.
This would be such a cute way to decorate a craft room!
Stenciled Hoop Art for the Wall
Here’s another twist on the wall decor, but this time with stenciled fabric! It can be an excellent gift for anyone or you can hang it on your wall.
Doily Embroidery Hoop Decor
We’ve seen fabric and paper put into embroidery hoops, so why not doilies? Both vintage doilies and embroidery hoops are pretty easy to find on the shelves of any thrift store. I love the boho look of this one!
Hanging Flower Chandelier
This chandelier made from flowers is a perfect addition to any dining room, hallway, or other bright spot needing some sprucing up. This would also be a very cute idea for decorating a wedding, birthday party, or baby shower!
You can create a fun DIY hanging flower chandelier by following this easy step-by-step tutorial. The project is made using a simple embroidery hoop and flowers!
Cork Board
Make your own cork board with an embroidery hoop, fabric scraps, and a roll of cork. You can also paint the hoop to match your fabric better. This is such cute idea for the office, craft room, or a kid’s bedroom.
The tutorial also walks you through how to make those cute thumbtacks with fabric!
Paper Mobile
Create a fun DIY hanging paper mobile by following this easy step-by-step guide. You can use your favorite patterned paper to match the home décor or party theme.
Embroidery Hoop Cake Stand
This cute little embroidery hoop cake stand can be created using only an embroidery hoop, foam board, and your favorite fabric. Put it on top of a mason jar when you’re done!
If you’re decorating a whole dessert table, you could make these using different sizes of embroidery hoops and put them on mason jars of different heights for more variety!
Hoop Orb Decor
Learn how to make high-end embroidery hoop orbs like this one. These wooden embroidery hoop orbs are great DIY beginner-friendly projects with only basic supplies from the Dollar Store.
Mini Wreath Garland
If you’re still looking for a few pretty ideas for decking the halls for the Christmas season, this DIY embroidery hoop craft ideas for you.
This sweet little garland made with tiny embroidery mini hoops is the cutest thing ever. Simply add a bit of rosemary to each mini hoop to make it look like a wreath.
Snowman Doilies with Embroidery Hoops
These snowman embroidery hoop decorations will be a staple of your holiday decorating theme! Are they just the cutest? They would look great displayed on a shelf or mantelpiece.
Embroidery Hoop Wall Pocket
This embroidery hoop organizer is a simple way to organize small useful items cleverly. No sewing machine and skills are required for this project. These could be made from old clothes, tablecloths, and other materials.
Wreaths
One of the best ways to use embroidery hoops for crafts is to create a wreath. Here are some of my favorite wreaths made from embroidery hoops.
Simple Embroidery Hoop Wreath wrapped with Ribbon
An embroidery hoop makes a nice frame for a wreath. This craft tutorial will teach you how to make an embroidery hoop wreath with supplies from your local craft store in just a few minutes.
Faux Flower Hoop Wreath
This wreath, made from a hoop and faux flowers, is a great way to hang on the mirror over your fireplace during Spring. I just love this embroidery hoop wreath featuring flowers like peonies, cherry blossoms, and eucalyptus.
Floral Wreath
This embroidery hoop wreath is the perfect DIY craft for modern farmhouse elegance. With three easy steps, you’ll have your new favorite wreath in no time.
Valentine’s Day Wreath with Conversation Hearts
A conversation heart wreath is a fun, easy craft that will bring back wonderful childhood memories. This fun and easy wreath is the perfect Valentine’s Day decoration!
“Love” Wreath for Valentine’s Day
This embroidery hoop wreath is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and it’s made with an embroidered cutout of the word “love,” peonies, roses, and eucalyptus.
Welcome Wreath
This embroidery hoop wreath is a cute craft that can be made in minutes and will be a great idea to add farmhouse flair to your decor. It is a simple DIY project you can proudly show off and use to welcome guests into your home.
Twine Wrapped Hoop with Fabric and Ribbon
You can make a lovely embroidery hoop wreath by decorating it with lace, scrap fabric, and ribbon scraps. This is just one of the many creative ways you can use a large embroidery hoop.
Fall Hoop Wreath
This gorgeous autumn embroidery hoop wreath is the perfect way to bring a bit of fall indoors (or on your front door if you want to hang it there)! Make this fall wreath in less than 20 minutes and use your favorite fall florals!
Felt Flower Wreath
This simple felt flower craft is a fun project! She used a mini embroidery hoop because she was adding it to a fairy garden, but you can use this same concept for whatever size hoop you want for your frame.
Those felt flowers are so cool, right? She walks you through the entire process of making them!
Christmas Wreath with Plaid Fabric
Embroidery hoops are widely used to make wreaths, but this Christmas wreath is one of my favorite embroidery hoop ideas. This cozy Christmas wreath is made from plaid fabric, white letters, evergreens, pinecones, and bows.
Simple Christmas Wreath
Use your leftover fabric in the middle of an embroidery hoop to make your own wreath. I love this one with Christmas-themed fabric. Paint the hoop to match and add a simple bow and voila. Instant Christmas wreath!
Gnome Wreath
This DIY embroidery hoop gnome wreath is a clever upcycle of Dollar Tree Santa gnomes. Start by adding buffalo check fabric to the middle of the embroidery hoop and then decorate it with florals, and ribbon and add the mini gnome!
This cute wreath would be a fun addition to your holiday farmhouse decor.
Simple Christmas Wreath with Greenery
Here’s another festive Christmas wreath to add an affordable touch of rustic elegance to any space. This DIY project is surprisingly easy; it just takes some vintage embroidery hoops, greenery stems, wood scraps, and white card stock! Then you can add the finishing touches to the ribbon.
Display it indoors or outdoors to make your space feel welcoming during the holiday season.
Ornaments
Another very popular way to use mini embroidery hoops is to make ornaments for the Christmas tree. Here are some of my favorite ideas!
Fabric Scrap Hoop Ornaments
You’ll love making these pretty and simple embroidered hoop ornaments using gorgeous fabric scraps! Feel free to customize them by using whatever type of fabric would work best for your Christmas decorations.
Bottle Brush Tree Ornament
This guide shows you how to make a pretty bottle brush tree hoop ornament with 4 inch embroidery hoops. I love that she painted the hoops to look like copper using metallic paint!
Christmas Sheet Music Ornaments
Mini embroidery hoops are a fun, creative way to make ornaments! I love these ones with sheet music inside. But you can use any printable designs, family photos, or almost any other Christmas-related images.
The mini 3-inch size hoops are easy to work with, making them the perfect size for Christmas ornaments.
Wreath Ornament
Make a small embroidery hoop look just like a mini wreath with this next project. She adds embroidered fabric to the inside and then adds a cute mini garland to the outside to make it look like a wreath. This would make a great gift for anyone.
Plaid Fabric Ornament
You can use old plaid shirts and embroidery hoops to make Christmas ornaments like these. This easy DIY project will make your Christmas tree look festive. I am just loving these creative projects!
Photo Ornament
Ready to make a family photo ornament? This guide will walk you through creating beautiful, personalized family photo hoop ornaments.
I love the modern look of the embroidery on the photo to add the year! What a unique way to customize this cute ornament.
Noel Ornament
During the Christmas season, crafting is one of my favorite hobbies. Do you agree? Make this Christmas ornament using a Noel SVG file, scrapbook paper, and a small wooden hoop. This is one of the cutest embroidery hoop crafts on the list!
Finger Painting Ornament
This guide will show you how to make adorable Christmas ornaments that toddlers can help create.
Let your little one’s finger paint all over the canvas after covering it with an ironed-down freezer paper stencil. Remove the stencil and voila! A gorgeous Christmas ornament that your kids will be proud of!
Santa Ornament
This Santa ornament is a fun project to make with your kids as the holiday season approaches.
You can make this cute ornament with a few simple materials, like mini embroidery hoops with wood inserts, acrylic paint or paint pens, Mod Podge, and an ornament hook.
Embroidery hoops can make decorative and functional items such as wall art, wreaths, organizers, signs, or other projects. So, whether you’re looking for a new hobby or want to spruce up your space, give one of these embroidery hoop crafts a try!
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