"Give *one* a try", she says... I've managed for 30yrs without a needle minder - never heard of them - but I think you've just introduced me to my new obsession. If I can't get my hands on a hedgehog or duck anytime soon, there's going to be trouble! 😂🦔🦆
@catkinandlillie
Жыл бұрын
They definitely weren't around when I started stitching and I discovered them when I returned to stitching about 5 years ago...and fell in love 😂 Have fun with your new obsession 😜
@tammygant4216
3 ай бұрын
I will add this. I use needle minders for a couple different things. When I stitch, I use one of those metal pattern holders, and I have a couple of needle minders along the top and/or sides to hold loaded needles, scissors and the needle threader. And I was stitching in the airport yesterday, I accidentally figured out that I could attache the needle minders to my small stitching kit and recreate that set up on the fly.
@catkinandlillie
3 ай бұрын
That's some really neat ideas...I love that you are using needle minders for your scissors too! I've accidentally attached my scissors to my needle minder on a number of occasions but not thought to do it deliberately...that's a clever idea 😄
@CristinaCarolan
2 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I saw some laser cut wooden ones on a sewing website and I didn't understand how it worked. I feel like I will make my own!
@catkinandlillie
23 сағат бұрын
I'm so gad this helped you see what needle minders are all about and yes, you can definitely make your own! I've never tried but fancy giving it a go some time 😄
@thoughtsofawindowgirl2112
Жыл бұрын
Useful and beautiful.
@flowerlass
Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video! Thank you! I have a few needleminders. Some of them can be quite expensive if you add shipping. I love the ones from the UK, so I can't let one needleminder travel across the pond alone. While I am paying shipping, I might as well order a few! ; )
@catkinandlillie
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video 😄 I've so far only bought needleminders from the UK to avoid shipping costs but it's only a matter of time before I get tempted by some from elsewhere 😂 In which case I like your strategy of making sure to buy a few at the same time!
@joydillow2041
Жыл бұрын
Love my needle minders. Have about 10 at the moment. As you say they are great little gifts for stitch friends. The really strong magnets even hold small scissors. Thank you again. Fun watch as always.❤
@catkinandlillie
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, I've heard some stitchers put their scissors on them too; I've only done that by accident 😂 Sounds like you have a nice collection there 😃
@elizabethmurray4821
Жыл бұрын
Love my needle nannies, and thank you for warning about the possibility of staining your project. Found this out the hard way by leaving a needle nanny on my work for too long or it not being a good quality one. Great video
@catkinandlillie
Жыл бұрын
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear you had a needle minder stain your project 😞 They definitely vary in quality. Glad you enjoyed the video 😄
@tammygant4216
3 ай бұрын
my original comment disappeared somehow. The short version is 1) I somehow discovered these almost as soon as I started stitching about 3 years ago and 2) I just barely stopped myself from buying them by the dozen on Etsy and 3) they are almost as addictive to make as to buy! :D
@catkinandlillie
3 ай бұрын
Oh, I saw and replied to another comment you made but it was different to this one. I absolutely agree that once you discover them it's impossible not to build a collection of them 😂 I've not tried making my own though.
@OliviaAlexandra27
Жыл бұрын
My grandmother put her needle in the arm rest of her chair and during a football game my dad slammed his hand down on said arm rest and put the needle in his hand. Needed an ER visit to remove it!! Ekkkk! 😩
@catkinandlillie
Жыл бұрын
Oh no 😱 That sounds horrendous! Definitely a good argument for using needle minders 😂
@janetrothwell4448
Жыл бұрын
Love needle minders❤ I've had to go through a couple of ones with weak magnets 🧲 but am now using ones from a British company which are really strong. I never used one when I was cross stitching 30 years ago but have recently returned to cross stitching and minders make it so much easier.
@catkinandlillie
Жыл бұрын
They definitely vary in how good the magnet is, and it's so nice when you find a good place to buy them from. They definitely weren't a thing when I started stitching as a kid; that would be around 30 years ago too!
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