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:
- 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}.
- 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.
- 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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So have you made your own Needle Minder Magnets yet?
Leave a comment and share…
CoCo says
This is so cool, Heidi, and would make a fabulous gift idea too! I’ve never used one before but I totally should. I know they would be so helpful! Hugs, CoCo
Heidi says
Yes… you will love using them, CoCo! And you’re right – they really do make the cutest little gifts, too!
Lisa says
Absolutely love this idea, Heidi, so quick and so easy – they’d make idea little gifts as well, so easy to personalise 🙂
Heidi says
That’s so true, Lisa… these really would make such sweet little gifts! 🙂
Her Digital Coffee says
We do a bit of sewing in our family, especially my mom, and we lose our needles every single time! This is such a great idea and I’ll be sharing this with everyone! Thank you for the tips Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you liked this simple little sewing hack! 🙂
Val says
This is such a great idea! I would love to try needle crafts someday if time every allows. E6000 is amazing. I use it in jewelry making since it connects all types of surfaces!
Heidi says
It really is such an amazing adhesive, Val… it’s SO strong!!
Carol says
A needle minder is so handy for handwork of all kinds. It’s also so easy it makes me think – why didn’t I think of that? Pinned and tweeted.
Heidi says
Thank you so much, Carol! And you’re right… they really do come in so handy!
Kathrine Eldridge says
What a cute project! I need to learn how to sew! My husband is the one that knows how.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Heidi says
Thanks, Kathrine… and that’s so nice your hubby knows how to sew! It really is a great skill!
luna says
très bonne idée!!
bonne journée
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup, Luna. 🙂 Bonne journée
delphine says
J’aime beaucoup toutes ces idĂ©es de crĂ©ation
Merci beaucoup
Heidi says
Avec plaisir, Delphine.
Lovely says
This is a brilliant idea! I’m not losing my needle again.
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Heidi says
It really is such a helpful little accessory! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Fantastic idea! Dropping those needles on the floor and then trying to find them is like trying to find a needle in a haystack and yours are super cute.
Heidi says
Haha… I know, right? They’re SO hard to even find once they’re down on the ground!
Veronica Lee says
What a marvelous tip!
I am forever looking for my needle when I am sewing!
Heidi says
So was I, Veronica… these magnetic needle minders have been such a game changer! 🙂