What to do with embroidery floss

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We’ve rounded up 30 projects that let you get crafty with embroidery floss and get your makin’ on!

Do you have a loom? Have you tried weaving? If you've been wanting to jump on this fiber trend but feel like buying a loom is a bit daunting, did you know it's super easy to make a DIY loom... and that DIY looms actually work great?! Here's how to make a sweet little mini DIY loom (that actually works) in less than five minutes! All you need is a scrap of cardboard (the flap of a box works great) and you're good to go. First, cut your cardboard to size. We used a piece about 4" x 6". You can…

Looking for something fun and creative to do? Check out our collection of embroidery floss crafts for adults that are perfect for any skill level. Perfect for a night in or a group activity, these fun-filled crafts will have you hooked. Welcome to the world of embroidery floss crafts for adults! Embroidery floss is an […]

Variegated embroidery floss is so much fun to work with, and there’s so much variety out there these days! Variegated embroidery floss is dyed with a repeating pattern of colors through the floss. There can be just one color with a few different shades, or there may be several colors. Variegated floss can add a lot of texture, variety and a POP! of color to your projects.

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What are embroidery thread bits called? Do they have a special name? What do you do with them? Do you try to save them for another project? Throw them away? After I had been embroidering for a few years, I started hearing the term orts. I wasn't really sure what it was being referred to or if I was missing something in translation. Turns out orts are thread bits!

Most embroidery floss skeins, like those produced by DMC, are called pull skeins. They are designed so that when one end is pulled (slowly and carefully), the floss will come come out of the skein without getting tangled. Sounds great, right? The problem is, if you pull the wrong end, instead of being knot free, your skein will end up a big 'ole tangled mess. Here's how to pull floss from a skein the right way. Notice that on a skein of DMC floss there are two labels: a smaller one at the…

Create this easy pom pom from embroidery floss in your favorite team colors to add spirit to everyday objects.