I have seen this idea several places. Can't do hand stitch anymore so will use my hoops for organization..Thanks for looking.

Love this recycling idea! It would also be a good gift to make for anyone who scrapbooks. They could store scissors and pens in this.

How clever! Now if I can just remember this when I finish all my other projects,

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by tlp22 23 Mar 2015

thanks...capture the link below and print out a photo there.

Nice Idea!!

Great idea, Thank you for sharing. Happy Stitching Brenda Lea

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Wonderful idea that I will be doing as soon as I finish my granddaughters "lab coat" that she will wear when she doctors up all of her babies. Embroidering all of her favorite animals all over it and of course the Dr. Kailey name over the pocket. Your idea is so practical and useful, thanks so much. Hugs and blessings from TN.

I did some similar ones as gifts for a couple of friends who have just started sewing. Now I think I need to make one for myself! :)

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by tlp22 23 Mar 2015

thank you! It always starts out that way doesn't it. I have seen these before but something just spurred me on to make this. Hope to find some hoops on the cheap. I like the older ones made of wood.

Thanks for sharing this idea with us.... I love it!

Thanks for the idea....I have a few hoops which will soon be coverted into this.

A novel idea for bits & bobs ~hugs~

Won't that look cute in your sewing room. Great idea.

Great idea...Love it!!!Well done

Such a great ideal for all those hoops! Well done

That looks very pretty. I've got one hoop like that, an 8"circular one that I use for free hand machine embroidery. My dealer has one wall decorated with dozens of them that have embroidery designs in them - makes you want to buy every new CD they offer

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by pldc 23 Mar 2015

a very good marketing tool!

by tlp22 23 Mar 2015

thanks so much. I would rather organize than advertize.

Looks fabulous and I'm so sorry you can't enjoy hand sewing anymore. Do you have Arthur? Love Chris

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by tlp22 23 Mar 2015

p.m.'d you thanks!

I love it.

Thanks everyone. I did pull it a bit too tight before gluing the fabric on the back side. Next time i will fill the pockets first then glue. All the different fabrics and texture. What a beautiful addition to a sewing room wall. Decoration and organization. Well, let's say more organization. I clean it and then mess it up. LOL!

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by Leaha 23 Mar 2015

Oh you mean that's now what a body is suppose to do????? LOL

by tlp22 23 Mar 2015

What ever works for you. I can't stand it. so I have to clean it. Then I think wow now I can find everything so easily lets sew...And another cycle begins. It is getting closer to another family Holiday so soon I will be in clean mode again in here....

This is a great idea for up cycling. I just wish I could find some of the old timey metal hoops. I like them better than the wood or plastic hoops.

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by graceandham 23 Mar 2015

Estate sales.

by kathymourie 23 Mar 2015

I have the metal hoop that I used when my Mom taught to hand embroidery. Love you idea.
Kathy
VA

And just think, I just bagged up all sizes of these hoops, about 20 of them and gave to Goodwill. Looks like I should have hung on to them a while longer. I like what you have done/Lillian

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by tlp22 22 Mar 2015

I know how you feel. I gave a bunch away also. but that's ok.Yard sales ....

excellent job hugs

great idea , I too have a number of hoops like this, not knowing what to do with them, was going to give them away..... not any more, ! thanks for the idea, and for sharing

What a clever idea! I have several hoop that would be perfect for such a project as this. Thanks for sharing.