Projects you can turn your embroideries into! Help to finish projects on 'Finish it Friday'!

[@camillechauveau1033]

What I realy like to make with random pieces of embroidery are pockets (patch pockets). It's usually fairly quick to do, they're practical as well as decorative, and you can proudly bring your work with you either on a bag or a garment. And we all know clothing nowadays tend to lack pockets...

[@forsythia33]

I love finish-it Fridays!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Great, more to come!

[@ABQConnieSue]

Here in central Iowa, Slow Stitching is new fangled thing. I’m constantly being asked what I was going to do with it so I decided to compile a list of items that can be made from slow stitching. it’s a long list. Many of the ideas came from you. Thank you so much for getting me started. I hope I haven’t duplicated too many. 1. Bags/pouches Drawstring Grocery Book Bag Trifold pouch Needle book Yarn/knitting Bike or walker Wallet/coin purse Purse with fittings/clasps 2. Rug Mugs 3. Headbands 4. Mini Quilts 5. Wall Hanging 6. Bowl 7. Bunting 8. Eye glasses case 9. Key chain 10. Greeting Cards 11. Scrolls/sewing rolls 12. Fabric Books 13. Journal Covers/Book cover/Composition Covers 14. Bookmarks Corner bookmark 15. Jean Jacket decoration 16. Face Cleaners (round) 17. Cleaning rags 18. Christmas Tree Decorations 19. Plant Wraps 20. Pin cushion 21. Scented Pouches (Hearts) (sashay) 22. Cat toys with catnip in them 23. Table toppers 24. Placemats 25. Watch bands 26. Wrist bands/bracelets 27. Broaches 28. Gift tags/luggage tags 29. Napkin 30. Napkin Holder 31. Tablecloth 32. Box 33. Picture 34. Picture frame 35. Pillow Covers 36. Sewing machine cover 37. Baskets 38. Thread Catcher 39. Scissor Keeper 40. Rotary Cutter Keeper 41. Quilt block holder 42. iPad or iPhone holder (great for reading in bed) 43. Lanyard 44. Plastic grocery sack holder 45. Chair seat cushion 46. Apron 47. Pot holders 48. Quilting organizer 49. Colored pencil organizer 50. Sleep mask 51. Cup holder/wrap 52. Appliance covers 53. Cord wraps 54. Tic/Tac/Toe game 55. Bucket hat or hat decorations 56. Sewing station mat 57. Needle catcher

[@ldc3999]

Could you add Twiddlemuffs to your list? More and more elderly people are suffering with alzheimers and these muffs are known to bring comfort.

[@ABQConnieSue]

@ Excellent idea. Yes, I will definitely added them to my list.

[@kayherstedt6618]

Thank you for the great ideas, especially the little hoops and bags! Sometimes it's just hard to figure out simple uses after finishing the embroidery. I'm so glad you have lots of other videos we can watch again for inspiration. ❤

[@yakumorisuke9403]

I've had to set aside all my unfinished projects in order to focus on making Christmas gifts - but I am noting down challenges for January!

[@ruthbrown5439]

That’s a good idea. Will try to join you in Jan.

[@robinaanstey3734]

Thank you Sarah for being so generous with your time and talent. Cheers from sunny FL :)

[@elizabethlampi7667]

I have a wing back chair that I’ve gathered fabric to make repair… your first finish in Friday motivated me to get it done. With new cover my two chairs match and look amazing. Repairs hand stitched with running stitch and blanket stitch. I also had two slow stitch vessels to finish … today I’m putting finishing touches on the last one. Feels wonderful. Thanks for some needed motivation. 💖

[@lms2185]

Sarah’s video on mounting embroidery pieces is a MASTERCLASS…. It has helped me (many times) to properly finish my work… if you have a piece close to your heart I’d highly recommend this video as it will do your work justice… Thank you Sarah! Lx

[@GuardImagination]

I'll check it out😊!

[@susanjeffries2615]

All l the beautiful things that you have made and are showing in this video have made me want to watch it again !!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You can watch it as many times as you like Susan!😁👍x

[@susanjeffries2615]

Thank you, but l must get some sleep sometime lol

[@craftygrandma56]

Your books are absolutely gorgeous!!! and very inspirational!! I have been working on some Christmas ornament embroidery that I found in my stash from the 80's. I was pregnant with my son and remember buying them and due to pregnancy complications I never got around to doing them. They were on sale when I bought them for $1.44!!!! The embroidery thread was all there plus the print along with a frame!!! Talk about a great deal!!! LOL!! I haven't decided whether to turn it into a small book or ornaments!! My grandsons (my son's two boys) were over (aged 3&4) and they loved to touch/running their little fingers over them so perhaps a book it will be.

[@Debdebberdebbest]

Thank you so much for the inspiration, Sarah! After watching your first Finish It Friday video, I raided my stash, then found and finished a lovely kit that I purchased in York nearly 30 years ago. It is now framed where I can see it each day. Next up is a finished piece of hardanger, also from decades ago. I think it may make a lovely book cover as you’ve demonstrated here. 😊

[@kathrynnielsen8367]

When I saw the embroidered napkins I automatically thought of bread-basket liners. I do have a few of them already but I thought it was an idea to share. I have a shoe-box half full of embroideries to be made into things so I'll pick something to do this week. Thanks

[@WendyBarrington-ed3yr]

I finished altered and framed work and sold some of it at a local craft sale. Covered my costs and now onto some new ideas.

[@AndreaAndres-wl9rf]

Hi Sarah. The sun is shining. This is certainly what I need.

[@rebekahdavey5510]

Hi Sarah, fab video! Another idea is bookmarks. I've made a few as gifts 😊

[@melanierawlings35]

Some of those little bags would be fun gifts to add to a doll outfit or gift for little girls who have miniature toys. SO cool!

[@BernardDauphinais]

Wonderful ideas. I have a couple smaller (4x6) needlepoints (as we call them in the US) I stitched almost 10 years ago! I will turn one of them into a book cover for a note book, and the other one into the top of a small cardboard box.

[@delphine997]

I have some of those mini display easels on various shelves. I mount random small embroideries onto mount board and then display them on the easels. Every so often I have a change around about what's on display and what's in the drawer.

[@KitD2365]

You inspired me to turn a piece of cross stitch from 2021 that's been sitting in a drawer into an eyeglass case. Now I get to enjoy it every single day!

[@busybeenature9092]

Nice video with a lot of different ideas. I also make many different kinds of art and craft work. I keep them all in an organised way. But for my own collection. I use to gift my work to those who love to have them or willingly ask for them. I love it. Thanks 🙏

[@LekhaDookie]

Your 'how to professionally mount your embroideries' video was my introduction to your channel. I've watched it many, many times. ❤

[@RadhaSrinivasan-yv3gt]

Please please make a calendar with the names of the months!! They are so pretty!!

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Your temperature chart is beautiful, love the beads in it. Thanks for another great video, Sarah :)

[@judithgrace8359]

I love the monthly book the best of all your gorgeous work.

[@jacquelinewhittaker4651]

Your embroidery is so varied in colour palette and stitches. Beautiful.. Way beyond my skill set ....but I shall have fun trying to vary my embroidery.

[@Rosemary-go9wj]

Wow! So many great ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished temperature embroidery.

[@ruthpollington9343]

I’m thinking of making some cushion covers with old embroideries.

[@judyallhands3361]

I've made several birthday cards for special people and put a embroidery piece on the front of a blank card. Thank you for the idea because it has had a very position feedback.

[@margaretemardegansantana5477]

Lindos projetos Sarah!!!

[@inkydinkydoodle]

Hello Sarah! Recently, I have been thrifting cotton shower curtains to convert to aprons. I have taken some of my "practice" embroidery and added them to the front of the aprons. I just finished a panda on an apron for my daughter. 🐼 I am cooking up an idea of creating a themed quilt, "The Story of Us." I'm planning small motifs that are reminders of 36 years together as a married couple and family. So far, I've come up with mountains (our honeymoon), coffee (my husband's favorite), tea (my favorite) and dachshund dog (we have had them for pets for years and years). I'm trying to imagine how I want to take these small motifs, incorporate one to a small quilt block, then scatter each tiny block throughout the pattern, ultimately, creating my very first quilt. It's ambitious and I don't really have a timeline as of yet. But I am enjoying the dreaming and planning for it. 🥰 All the best! and Greetings from St. Louis, Missouri, USA! ~Kelly

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Very great ideas Sarah. Really enjoyed this video.

[@heden1460]

I bought a sampler with all kinds of different stitches in it. There were five I've not done before, and it was fun to do. I need to finish it on the back so I think I'll do that.

[@JOLENE2008]

awesome🥰 so many glorious ideas?🥰

[@lindarae3113]

So many good idea!.. should be something to inspire everyone to do in that vidio. I know you gave me several ideas to use for little gifts for some of my freinds x family. So thanku...

[@ruthedwards9217]

Attaching stitch piece to a canvas . I found burlap stretched frames that make a lovely back drop for stitch work.

[@jeanmurdock2926]

Enjoy your video very much. Learned a lot. Thanks fora the video.

[@JP-mv2dy]

Love all your work. Thank you for the ideas.

[@agnessmith780]

What a great idea show. You have beautiful pieces.

[@shahlaspeck3607]

Great ideas!! Thank you so much ❣️

[@caroldavies1139]

I'm going to find a couple of small items and finish them. By next week.

[@joanietritschler9862]

I just finished a cute little bear sampler and made it into a cat nip pillow for my cat She loves it I-fluff it up after she rested on it repurposed a piece of Jean fabric for the back she loves it.

[@loveyrogers3181]

INSPIRED!!!

[@victoriajankowski1197]

If you're looking for a slow stitch type project that ends up being 'useful' while still being no-stress my I suggest scrap washcloths (think Sashiko style but not as exacting) and visible mending on night cloths, you just fold over old dish towels and add at least enough stitches to stabilize the layers then have fun, or visible mending, stain covering or just decorating cleaning/play cloths (work a couple sizes up on thrifted clothing for children so you're not racing growth spurts!) I like this to try small bits of different techniques that look interesting but not enough to do a whole proper project. edit - the washcloths are more inline was traditional Zokin than Sashiko

[@WightNanna]

Hi, Sarah

[@judymarkel8029]

I went on a retreat in 2000. We got a Halloween boot to embroider. I have been looking at it. So your challenge is accepted. I will finish it. It may take a few weeks. It was a big project. Then I will make it into a wall hanging. Do you think I will get it done in time e for Halloween?

[@paulaheath803]

What is a flex frame

[@denisenorris1318]

Where do you find the time 😮

[@inforestsweheal]

How come the video you mention at the beginning of your video where you say it's up in the right hand corner... it's not there. Is it my settings?

[@bobn19uk]

if your watching on an ipad ,check ...more under the video description it should be there

[@Erdnussbuttertoast]

you're calling me out this personally? I have pretty much never finished off any of my works that were for me! the only ones I really finish off are the ones that are gifts for friends LOL

[@SilverPennyArtisans]

I don’t even start projects for me….always for other people

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Can you give us suggestions for those that want to make a quilt with embroidered blocks done by hand?

[@Maipenrai2024]

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[@phylliswilliamstn]

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[@kirstencook1439]

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