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.
What a fantastic idea! Thanks for inspiring me!
Great idea, I am going to make a set for my MIL who cross stitches! She’ll love them.
Thanks! Nice Celtic knots Sid!
So beautiful, thanks! Elisa from Venice (Italy)
I saw your project ton Craftzine and popped over. Your embroidery thread cards are fabulous–thank you so much for sharing them!
These are just awesome! Thanks for sharing them:)
Like June, I came from Craftzine. Your cards are beautiful AND practical: Perfect!
And thanks for sharing!
What a great idea!
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!
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/
What a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for this. I was planning something similar and now I don’t need to. Do you mind if I link to you?
I like this one too. Thanks!!!
This is brilliant, I am downloading both sets and really appreciate the tutorial and the artwork! Thank you so much!
I love these. Thanks for sharing. I am going to link to you on my webpage.
This is so adorable, I’m beside myself. Truly takes something drab and makes it noteworthy!
Oh, how cute these are!!! Thx for sharing : )
These are lovely!!! Thank you for sharing. I love it!
These are great, they’ll be very useful – thanks very much for being so generous.
Many thanks for these great cards, they will be so usful for little gifts and for me!
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’
Thank for the imprimable.
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.
Wonderful! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much !
Wow, this is great! Why didn’t I think of that. I can’t wait to make mine for future projects.
A great idea !
I’ll use it for my friends !
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!
Wow! what a wonderful idea. I can’t wait to make these and get all the threads in order. Thank you for sharing.
Great idea! I ended up buying some pre-made from a craft store. This is so much more fun!
Trop belle ces étiquettes merciiiiiiiiiii
Oh very nice and good idea, but I’ve so many threads …
Thank you!! They’re really nice!!
Pretty!! Thanks for the download!
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!!!
What a lovely idea/gift for us! Thank you!
These are so cute! I posted a link on my blog and was wondering if you minded if I snagged a small image to post along with.
Thanks!
How wonderful. Thank you ever so much for sharing your fabulous idea. I am off to make some for myself and a friend I need an exchange gift to give.