Embroidery hoop crafts offer a charming and creative way to bring art into your home. These 21 DIY embroidery hoop crafts range from decorative wall hangings to functional items, all using the simple yet versatile embroidery hoop.
Whether you’re new to crafting or an experienced maker, exploring embroidery hoop crafts can add a personalized touch to your space or gifts. I remember the first time I transformed a plain embroidery hoop into a colorful dreamcatcher—it sparked a love for hoop crafts that continues to inspire me.
Floral Embroidery Hoop Wall Art
Create a vibrant floral embroidery hoop wall art to brighten any room. Using embroidery floss and fabric, you can stitch delicate flowers, leaves, and vines that add a natural touch to your decor.
This project offers flexibility in colors and designs, allowing you to match your personal style or seasonal themes. The hoop frames the fabric beautifully, turning your stitching into a ready-to-hang artwork.
Steps:
- Choose a fabric that fits your hoop size.
- Sketch a floral design lightly on the fabric.
- Select embroidery floss in colors you like.
- Stitch flowers and leaves using basic embroidery stitches.
- Secure the fabric tightly in the hoop.
- Trim excess fabric and hang your art.
Boho Dreamcatcher with Embroidery Hoop
Transform an embroidery hoop into a boho-inspired dreamcatcher by weaving yarn, adding feathers, and embellishing with beads. This craft blends traditional dreamcatcher elements with the structure of an embroidery hoop, resulting in a unique wall hanging.
It’s a relaxing project that yields a charming piece to enhance bedroom or living room vibes.
Steps:
- Wrap the embroidery hoop with yarn or twine.
- Create a web pattern inside the hoop using yarn.
- Attach feathers and beads to strings hanging from the hoop.
- Secure all ends with knots.
- Add a loop for hanging.
Mini Succulent Planter Holder
Use embroidery hoops to craft a minimalist succulent planter holder. By suspending a small planter inside the hoop with macramé or wire, you create an eye-catching floating plant display.
This craft is perfect for bringing greenery into small spaces and adding a modern touch to your decor.
Steps:
- Select a small planter that fits inside the hoop.
- Attach macramé cords or thin wire to the hoop.
- Secure the planter inside the hoop with the cords or wire.
- Hang the hoop planter near a window with good light.
Seasonal Wreaths Using Embroidery Hoops
Create seasonal wreaths by decorating embroidery hoops with faux greenery, flowers, ribbons, and seasonal accents. These wreaths are lightweight and customizable, perfect for adorning doors or walls during holidays or changing seasons.
You can swap out decorations easily, making it a reusable home accessory.
Steps:
- Choose an embroidery hoop size as your base.
- Attach faux greenery and flowers around the hoop using hot glue or floral wire.
- Add seasonal decorations like small ornaments or ribbons.
- Include a hanging loop made from twine or ribbon.
Geometric Thread Art on Fabric
Explore modern design by stitching geometric patterns onto fabric held by an embroidery hoop. Using straight lines and shapes like triangles or diamonds, this craft creates a sleek, contemporary piece perfect for minimalist decor.
It’s a great way to practice precision stitching and add abstract art to your walls.
Steps:
- Select a solid or lightly patterned fabric.
- Draw geometric shapes with a pencil or washable marker.
- Use embroidery thread to stitch along the shapes’ outlines.
- Ensure stitches are even and taut.
- Place fabric tightly in the hoop and trim excess.
Personalized Name Hoop for Kids’ Rooms
Make a personalized embroidery hoop featuring a child’s name surrounded by cute motifs like stars, hearts, or animals. This craft is a sweet gift or decoration for kids’ bedrooms or nurseries.
It combines hand embroidery with creativity to celebrate the child’s identity in a decorative way.
Steps:
- Choose a soft fabric suitable for embroidery.
- Sketch the child’s name and surrounding designs.
- Use colorful threads to stitch the name and motifs.
- Secure the fabric in the hoop and trim edges.
- Add a ribbon for hanging.
Fabric Collage Hoop Art with Mixed Textures
Combine various fabric scraps inside an embroidery hoop to create a textured collage. Layer materials like lace, burlap, and cotton, and secure with glue or stitches.
This craft is perfect for repurposing fabric remnants and making unique, tactile wall hangings.
Steps:
- Select an embroidery hoop and fabric scraps of different textures.
- Cut and arrange fabric pieces in a visually pleasing collage.
- Attach pieces using fabric glue or hand stitching.
- Place the finished collage tightly in the hoop.
- Trim any excess fabric.
Mandala Stitching Hoop Decoration
Create a stunning mandala design with embroidery floss on fabric inside an embroidery hoop. Mandalas are symmetrical and repetitive, making them calming to stitch and beautiful to display.
This project tests your patience and attention to detail while producing a decorative piece.
Steps:
- Draw a mandala pattern lightly on fabric.
- Choose a harmonious color palette of embroidery floss.
- Stitch the mandala using repetitive patterns and stitches.
- Secure fabric in the hoop once stitching is complete.
- Trim excess fabric neatly.
Hand-Painted Embroidery Hoop Art
Skip stitching and instead paint directly onto fabric stretched in an embroidery hoop. Use fabric paints or acrylics to create patterns, quotes, or abstract art.
This allows for fast customization and expressive designs, perfect for those who enjoy painting over sewing.
Steps:
- Stretch plain fabric tightly in the embroidery hoop.
- Sketch your design with pencil if desired.
- Use fabric or acrylic paint to fill your design.
- Allow paint to dry completely.
- Add a hanging loop to the hoop.
Mini Hoop Photo Frames
Convert small embroidery hoops into adorable photo frames. Stretch fabric inside the hoop and attach small photos on top with glue or mini clothespins.
This craft offers a playful way to display memories on walls or shelves, mixing fabric texture with photography.
Steps:
- Select small embroidery hoops.
- Stretch fabric tightly inside each hoop.
- Attach photos to fabric using glue or clothespins.
- Add decorative elements like ribbons if desired.
- Hang or display on flat surfaces.
Nature-Inspired Hoop with Pressed Flowers
Create a delicate display of pressed flowers inside an embroidery hoop. Layer pressed blooms between fabric or transparent material and frame with the hoop.
This craft preserves natural beauty and brings a touch of the outdoors inside your home.
Steps:
- Collect and press flowers ahead of time.
- Place pressed flowers on a sheer or light fabric.
- Stretch the fabric with flowers inside the embroidery hoop.
- Secure the fabric and trim excess.
- Hang gently to avoid crushing flowers.
Crochet Hoop Wall Hanging
Combine crochet with embroidery hoops to make textured wall hangings. Crochet a circular or freeform piece that fits within the hoop, then attach it securely.
This craft blends yarn arts, producing cozy and stylish home accents.
Steps:
- Crochet a piece sized to fit your hoop.
- Place the crochet piece inside the embroidery hoop.
- Tighten the hoop to hold the crochet firmly.
- Trim or tuck any excess yarn.
- Attach a hanger for display.
Embroidered Quote Hoop Display
Stitch your favorite inspirational quote or phrase inside an embroidery hoop for a meaningful decoration. Use elegant fonts and simple embellishments to make the words stand out.
This craft personalizes your space and encourages positivity.
Steps:
- Write or print your quote in a suitable font size.
- Transfer the quote outline onto fabric.
- Use embroidery floss to stitch the letters.
- Add minimal decorations if desired.
- Place fabric in the embroidery hoop tightly.
Lace Hoop Window Decoration
Frame delicate lace inside an embroidery hoop to create a charming window decoration that catches light beautifully. The hoop highlights the lace pattern, adding vintage elegance to your windows or walls.
Steps:
- Choose a piece of lace fabric larger than the hoop.
- Stretch the lace tightly in the embroidery hoop.
- Trim excess lace around the edges.
- Attach a ribbon or string for hanging.
- Hang in a sunny window.
Animal Silhouette Hoop Art
Craft a striking animal silhouette by stitching or appliqué inside an embroidery hoop. Choose your favorite animal shape and use dark thread or fabric to create contrast against a light background.
This bold design fits well in modern or rustic decor.
Steps:
- Select or draw an animal silhouette.
- Transfer the shape onto fabric.
- Fill the shape with embroidery stitches or attach fabric cutouts.
- Secure fabric in the hoop tightly.
- Trim edges and hang.
Holiday-Themed Embroidery Hoop Ornaments
Make festive ornaments by decorating small embroidery hoops with seasonal motifs like snowflakes, pumpkins, or stars. Embroider or glue decorations and add a ribbon loop for hanging on your tree or around the house.
Steps:
- Choose small embroidery hoops for ornaments.
- Select holiday-themed designs.
- Embroider or glue decorations onto fabric in hoops.
- Attach ribbons for hanging.
- Hang on tree or around home.
Abstract Thread Painting on Hoop
Use embroidery thread to create abstract, freeform designs on fabric in an embroidery hoop. Layer colorful stitches in different directions to mimic brushstrokes.
This technique produces vibrant, artistic pieces without strict patterns.
Steps:
- Stretch plain fabric in the hoop.
- Select colorful embroidery threads.
- Stitch loose, overlapping lines and shapes.
- Build layers to add depth and interest.
- Finish by tightening the fabric and trimming.
Embroidered Mandala with Metallic Threads
Add sparkle to your mandala embroidery hoops by incorporating metallic threads. The shimmer highlights patterns and creates a luxurious effect, perfect for eye-catching wall art or gifts.
Steps:
- Draw a mandala pattern on fabric.
- Select metallic and regular embroidery threads.
- Use metallic thread for accent stitches.
- Complete stitching with regular thread.
- Place fabric in hoop and trim excess.
Bohemian Tassel Embroidery Hoop Decor
Enhance your hoop with bohemian tassels made from yarn or thread attached around the bottom rim. Combine simple embroidery designs with hanging tassels for a relaxed, artsy look suitable for any room.
Steps:
- Stitch a simple design on fabric in the hoop.
- Make tassels from yarn or thread.
- Attach tassels evenly around the bottom of the hoop.
- Secure all elements and add a hanging loop.
Patchwork Hoop Art Using Fabric Scraps
Create a patchwork design inside an embroidery hoop by sewing or gluing fabric scraps together. This colorful, textured art piece is a creative way to use leftover fabric and brighten walls with handmade charm.
Steps:
- Collect assorted fabric scraps.
- Cut scraps into shapes and arrange a patchwork design.
- Sew or glue scraps onto a base fabric.
- Stretch the assembled patchwork fabric in the hoop.
- Trim edges and display.
3D Embroidery Hoop with Felt Flowers
Add dimension to your hoop art by creating felt flowers and attaching them on top of embroidered fabric. The tactile flowers create a 3D effect, making your hoop craft stand out as a centerpiece or gift.
Steps:
- Embroider a simple background on fabric.
- Cut felt into flower shapes and assemble with glue or stitching.
- Attach felt flowers to the fabric inside the hoop.
- Secure fabric in hoop and trim edges.
- Add a hanger for display.