Needle Craft: Fun and Colorful Projects for the Whole Family
Needle craft can encourage creativity and imagination in your family. Whether you are seeking an everyday project, or a project for an occasional rainy day, these colorful activities can provide hours of fun. So grab your family and friends and let the creativity begin!
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** Please note that project ages listed are only recommendations. Use discretion as an adult when determining a safe and appropriate project for your child.
Sewing Projects (Age 5+)
Colorful fabric can be transformed into the most delightful handmade projects. Using a combination of sewing machine and hand stitching, children, teens, and adults can make these adorable pillows. Make them large enough to place on a bed, or small enough to use as decor on a shelf.
Other items can be made as well, such as:
- stuffed animals
- gift tags
- key chains
- bookmarks
- coasters
- dish towels
- so much more!
Pattern Inspiration:
Scrappy Fabric Bookmark by Polkadot Chair
Felt Forest Friends Keychain by Repeat Crafter Me
Tic Tac Toe Drawstring Bag by Sum of Their Stories
Stuffed Monkey Pattern by Sewenir
Softie Pillow Sewing Pattern by Radiant Home Studio
Supply List
- Cotton Fabric Squares, solid
- Cotton Fabric Squares, print
- Basic Sewing Machine
- Sewing Thread, multi-color
- Hand Sewing Needles
- Bulk Buttons, multi-color
- Sewing Scissors
Embroidery Needle Craft (Age 7+)
Embroidery, with its hoops and colorful floss, is a fun and creative project for ages 6+. Patterns might include animals, flowers, letters, shapes, and more. Levels of difficulty range from beginning to advanced.
Sampler kits, like the Etspil kit pictured below, are a fun way to learn a variety of stitches.
Embroidery makes a fun mom-and-me or grandma-and-me project. So grab a kit, or a hoop and some floss, and begin stitching your design!
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Embroidered Shoes Needle Craft (Age 14+)
Those with embroidery experience may want to make a pair of embroidered shoes.
Use your imagination to create a pattern, or trace a pattern onto the shoes using transfer paper. Then grab a thimble and start stitching away! The results are bound to be impressive.
Stitch your name, flowers, hearts, stars…the ideas are endless.
Supply List
- Shoes: White Canvas Sneakers
- Embroidery Kit: Contains floss, needles, thimble, scissors, and more
- Transfer Paper: For transferring images onto the shoes
- Pattern Transfers: For easy pattern transfers
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Needle Felting (Age 6+)
Needle felting uses needles to manipulate wool and fibers into colorful creations. This project is fun for all those who can safely use needles.
Needle felting kits contain all you need to get started. Design patterns might include animals, food, plants, monsters, home decor, and more.
Check out the selection below for inspiration on how to begin your needle felting project:
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Cross Stitch Needle Craft(Ages 7+)
Cross stitching is a simple craft that entails stitching an “X” in canvas.
Younger children may use canvas with larger squares, making the process much easier. This is a wonderful activity for strengthening fine motor skills.
Older children and adults can use canvas with smaller squares.
Finished projects can be hung on the wall, made into pillows or other home decor items, or given away as gifts.
Projects range from beginner to advanced.
Browse the projects below to find one that catches your eye:
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Punch Needling (Age 14+)
Use the punch needle technique to create a variety of colorful, handmade items. This post shows just how versatile punch needling can be. Items include coasters, rugs, clothing, wall hangings, pillows, cushions, slippers, and more.
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