Autumn is when most of the things around us wind down a little bit. The days become shorter and we tend to spend more time indoors. This doesn’t mean that things slow down completely, but it does mean that we need to think of more ways to keep ourselves and our kids entertained whilst inside. This is why enjoying this time working on some crafts together can help make things more bearable and a lot of fun. If you are looking for some inspiration we are sharing with you why embroidery is a great hobby to have.
Embroider something
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric using a needle to apply thread or yarn. The fun thing about embroidery is that you can embroider just about anything, turning this into an array of projects with many possibilities.
Embroidery can be done by hand or using an embroidery machine, though the latter is not necessary and most of us will opt for the former. You don’t need to have the experience to embroider and this is perfect for beginners, so if you want to take up a new hobby or just try something new embroidery is definitely something to try.
To get started with embroidery you will need a few supplies, but the essentials are quite straightforward;
- Needles,
- Thread,
- Hoops and frames.
Of course, there are specific types of needles, thread, and so on so find out specifically what you need for each project you will be doing.
Once you gather your basics though, the fun part is choosing your embroidery design. There are many embroidery designs for you to choose from and this is where we get into the seasonal aspect of things so whether you want Christmas, Halloween or Fall designs you will be covered.
Make Christmas Decor
You can either be a family that goes overboard with Christmas in a maximalist way, or you can be a family that prefers to keep things subtle and minimalist. Either way, if you celebrate Christmas, you can’t escape from having at least a bit of decoration in the home.
If the kids’ duvet cover has seen better days, you can use embroidery to make them beautiful and festive. Sometimes those duvet covers aren’t in tip-top shape, but they still have some life left in them. This is why turning them from something that is used every day to something that is only used during Christmas can give them a longer life cycle.
You can add an embroidery design on anything from,
- Throw pillows,
- Tablecloths,
- Duvet covers,
- Blankets,
- Sheets,
- Towels,
- Kitchen towels,
- And many more!
Make Christmas Gifts
Making personalised Christmas gifts is also a lovely project to undertake. If you have run out of conventional gift ideas then putting your love on fabric is a great option. If you decide to do this then you will no doubt have many different types of options available to you.
You can choose from making Christmas themed gifts that will be special enough to become Christmas family heirlooms. Or you can choose to make gifts that your loved ones can use throughout the year.
Here are some ideas for homemade Christmas gifts that are practical;
- Decorate a tote bag with a travel related theme,
- Make baby blankets,
- Customise tea towels,
- Monogram towels,
- The possibilities are endless!
Your friends and family will love getting a personalised gift and you will enjoy being cosy indoors this autumn and winter with your new hobby.
