Needle Minder Magnets DIY! {How to Make Your Own in 5 Minutes}

Keep your needle handy when you’re sewing, cross stitching and embroidering with DIY Needle Minder Magnets! They’re SO quick and easy to make!

Did you know it’s actually ridiculously easy to make your own needle minders? Whether you’re a Sewer, Quilter, Cross Stitcher, or Embroiderer… these Needle Minder Magnets are such a game changer!

Seriously, once I started using them, I couldn’t believe I had ever lived without them!

So what exactly is a needle minder? Well, it’s just a simple way to keep your needle handy while you work! Thanks to super strong magnets, you can transform old buttons, pretty enamel pins, or even necklace charms into lovely little needle keepers! No more lost or dropped needles, and no need to hold them in your mouth anymore! 🙂

So what are you waiting for? It only takes a few minutes to make your very own needle minder magnets! Here’s what you’ll need to make yours…

Needle Minder Magnets

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What is a Needle Minder used for?

If you love any type of sewing craft, you will really love your needle minder! Needle minders are perfect for the following types of crafts and projects…

• Cross Stitch
• Hand Embroidery
• Hemming
• Sewing
• Quilting

Can You Turn an Enamel Pin into a Needle Minder?

Yes, you sure can! Enamel pins are such a fun and flashy way to keep your needles in place when sewing! Simply snip off the sharp point of the pin and follow the easy step-by-step instructions below…

What Kind of Magnets are Used for Needle Minders?

For the best needle minder magnet strength you’ll want to use neodymium magnets. Not only are they extremely strong and slim, but they have a nice smooth and slick finish and aren’t prone to leaving a residue like other magnets can.

Magnetic Needle Minder DIY – Supplies Needed:

• Button, Enamel Pin, or Lightweight Necklace Charm
• 2 Small Neodymium Magnets
• E6000 Glue

How to Make a Needle Minder:

1. First, if using a charm or a pin, you’ll want to snip off anything extra like the sharp back of your pin or holder ring of your necklace charm using strong hand snips {designed to cut through metal}.
2. Then, take one Neodymium magnet and glue it to the back of your button, pin, or necklace charm using E6000 glue. Allow it to dry completely overnight.
3. The next day, test your magnet to make sure it’s securely affixed. If it needs more glue, you can add it now. Or if it feels secure, then you can begin using your needle minder! See… I told you this was EASY!

How to Use Needle Minder:

Place your needle minder on top of your fabric, and place a second magnet below it on the back side of the fabric. The magnets will click together to hold your needle minder in place while you work. Then, whenever you need to take a break to swap out threads, or pause your project, simply store your needle on top of your magnetic needle minder. You’ll never lose your needle again! How nice is that?!?

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