I love it when my interests overlap. Needlepoint is having a moment, and since I've been revisiting some old needlepoint canvases I've had tucked away, I learned that all sorts of new needlepoint accessories exist, including a new-to-me gadget, a magnetic needle minder.
This one, shaped like a teacup with those famous British "Rich Tea" biscuits on the side, is one I found on Amazon. (The link is here.)
A tiny magnet is on the back of the card, and you use it to attach your needle minder to your needlepoint canvas.
It looks like this when in use, and then you don't have to continuously poke holes in your canvas when "storing" your needle away. Some stitching gadgets are a waste of time and money, but this one? I'm impressed. Are you a lapsed needlepointer like I was?
I’ve never done needlepoint, but I have some cross stitch projects I want to do and other types of embroidery, so I think I need one of these little tea cups.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful needlework you do!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Like riding a bike, it's coming back to me!
DeleteCute! I've never tried needlepoint. I have tried cross stitch and embroidery. Your needlepoint is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ginger! I'm planning to do some more cross-stitch too. Search "Patriotic Samplers" on Etsy and you'll see why. (And maybe tell me which chart to get. I'm loving them all!)
DeleteThat magnetic needle-minder is extremely cute! I am lapsed needlpointer, but it's really been decades since I did any needlepoint. But I do still do some other needlework, so I definitely need one of those needle-minders. If I drop some hints to my sisters, hopefullly I will find one in my Christmas stocking this year!
ReplyDeleteNow's the time. Start early -- ha!
DeleteI love those needle minders. They work great and it's fun to find them in so many different designs. I have never tried needlepoint; I am more into cross stitch and embroidery. Love your tea cup design.
ReplyDeleteThat is just too perfect. I now have one sitting in my Amazon cart…thank you!
ReplyDeleteYay!
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