I decided to make cards for my emboridery thread remnants. At first I just went onto PS and made the cards using some clipart that I had around. Then, I decided to sketch some up of my own. I printed the designs onto an old manila file folder, cut them out and they were ready to go.
You are welcome to download the cards for yourself. Choose either the ornate set or the whimsical set or both!
Whimsical Set of Embroidery Cards
Ornate Set of embroidery Cards
Here’s how I went about prepping the cards. I like having a bunch ready to go in my embroidery thread basket so that I can grab one when I need it.
First, trim each frame. I used a paper cutter, scissors and corner rounding punch.
Then, cut notches on the side of cards where you wrap the thread around. I punched half-circles on the sides of some of mine.
Then just wrap your thread around like so. Cut a slit on the side to slide your thread end into and punch a hole in the top if you are going to place them on a binder ring.
Store on binder rings or in compartmented containers. I just throw mine in a basket.
January 7th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
What a fantastic idea! Thanks for inspiring me!
January 7th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Great idea, I am going to make a set for my MIL who cross stitches! She’ll love them.
January 7th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Thanks! Nice Celtic knots Sid!
January 8th, 2008 at 12:33 am
So beautiful, thanks! Elisa from Venice (Italy)
January 8th, 2008 at 5:05 am
I saw your project ton Craftzine and popped over. Your embroidery thread cards are fabulous–thank you so much for sharing them!
January 8th, 2008 at 10:24 am
These are just awesome! Thanks for sharing them:)
January 8th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Like June, I came from Craftzine. Your cards are beautiful AND practical: Perfect!
And thanks for sharing!
January 8th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
What a great idea!
January 9th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I can’t stop making these! Thanks to your terrific idea, I am already making customized sets of them for my stitching friend’s birthdays this year. I so appreciate you sharing this concept.
Cheers!
January 9th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Hi there: I was directed to your thread cards from the blog, “Things I’ve made.” That is a great idea! Perfect for gift giving and swapping with other embroiderers. Thanks for taking the time to share the file.
Michele - http://calicodaisy.blogspot.com/
January 13th, 2008 at 8:33 am
What a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for sharing.
January 18th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Thanks for this. I was planning something similar and now I don’t need to. Do you mind if I link to you?
January 26th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I like this one too. Thanks!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:04 pm
This is brilliant, I am downloading both sets and really appreciate the tutorial and the artwork! Thank you so much!
February 8th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
I love these. Thanks for sharing. I am going to link to you on my webpage.
February 16th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
This is so adorable, I’m beside myself. Truly takes something drab and makes it noteworthy!
April 28th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Oh, how cute these are!!! Thx for sharing : )
May 8th, 2008 at 9:16 am
These are lovely!!! Thank you for sharing. I love it!
June 1st, 2008 at 10:43 am
These are great, they’ll be very useful - thanks very much for being so generous.
August 5th, 2008 at 2:42 am
Many thanks for these great cards, they will be so usful for little gifts and for me!
August 5th, 2008 at 10:25 am
And they’re recyclable - unlike little plastic scratchy breakable things from big-box “craft stores”!!
Came to your blog from link to these cards on ‘In A Minute Ago’
August 6th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Thank for the imprimable.
August 7th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Thanks so much I bought some a long time ago and they were so plain. I do have some old folders so will give it a try.
September 6th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Wonderful! Thank you so much!
September 6th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Thank you so much !
September 9th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Wow, this is great! Why didn’t I think of that. I can’t wait to make mine for future projects.
October 3rd, 2008 at 7:02 am
A great idea !
I’ll use it for my friends !
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:55 am
greetings from london. many thanks for so freely sharing your talents. i’ve been avoiding tidying up my studio until i came across this project. such a fantastic idea. your tutorial is very clear and the photos really help. thank you again for sharing!
December 11th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Wow! what a wonderful idea. I can’t wait to make these and get all the threads in order. Thank you for sharing.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:31 am
Great idea! I ended up buying some pre-made from a craft store. This is so much more fun!
April 6th, 2009 at 3:09 am
Trop belle ces étiquettes merciiiiiiiiiii
September 1st, 2009 at 12:23 am
Oh very nice and good idea, but I’ve so many threads …
November 11th, 2009 at 1:41 am
Thank you!! They’re really nice!!
November 13th, 2009 at 4:06 am
Pretty!! Thanks for the download!
November 15th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Oh my goodness…thank you thank you thank you! These are so great — and I would have NEVER thought of something like this on my own!!
I clicked over here through Sew Mama Sew and the Handmade Holidays. THANK YOU for sharing this!!!
January 14th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
What a lovely idea/gift for us! Thank you!