We have been watching a lot of baseball around the house lately. Benjamin’s favorite phrase these days is, “Go Rangers!”
This little baseball embroidery hoop is a great DIY craft for a little boy’s room or nursery. It is also a great beginning embroidery project.
What I used:
3 inch wooden embroidery hoop
White embroidery fabric (any white fabric would work)
Red thread
Fabric Pencil
First, I looked at this picture of an actual baseball to get an idea of what the stitching really looks like. I never realized that the arrows on each side go in opposite directions.
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Next, I lightly sketched where the outline of the red stitching onto the white fabric, already in the hoop. I started stitching. I like the childlike hand-stitched look, so I was not too careful about making each stitch the exact same size.
I wanted the stitching to wrap inside of the hoop, so I took the fabric out, stitched past the edges, and then put it back into the frame. You could also paint the wooden hoop, but I like the natural wood look. Erase the visible pencil marks.
{Why are baseballs and teddy bears so cute together?}
Love this idea. So simple but so cute, especially for a little boys' room. I may be trying this one for my boy bedroom (except we're Phillies fans here ;))Rachel
This is absolutely adorable! I would have never thought of it, but it is such a great idea! Its perfect for an embroidery hoop. Thanks so much for sharing!
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What a cute idea! We love baseball (and of course the Rangers), I'm sure I'll use this. Thank you for sharing!
What a cute and simple idea! Maybe I can use this this if I ever have a little boy 😉
What a DARLING idea!! 🙂
Saw this on Pinterest then again at Tatertots and Jello. Such a cute idea. I have a cousin that is nuts about baseball, and I think he would enjoy having something like this in his room. It looks simple enough that I could whip it up easily. Thanks for sharing this great idea!
This is so adorable. I would love one for my little mans room. Good job. Thank you so much sharing and for linking up to our party Show and Share this week! Come on back this Wednesday to link up your current projects.
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Very cute! Embroidery hoops are so versatile! Thanks for stopping by my blog (and sorry it took me so long to jump on back!)