Needle Art Tools & Accessories

Take your yarn and needle art skills to the next level by using nifty tools and accessories.

Handy Sewing Notions

Start your needlework journey with an embroidery kit that has all of the notions you need to begin your new favorite hobby. A needle threader is a useful tool that makes threading yarn or thread through the eye of a needle easier. Use it to quickly get your needle ready, so you can spend more time on the parts of the craft that you love.

Snip off loose threads with a pair of embroidery scissors. These purpose-built scissors are ideal for cutting threads close to fabric. Their compact size also makes them useful for hard-to-reach places, like the corners of clothing.

Keep your crafting area organized with accessories like a yarn bowl and pin cushion. Yarn bowls help keep your yarn untangled as you work. Pin cushions provide a safe place to put pins and needles.

Make sewing and cross-stitching small details easier by using a magnifier with light. This handy tool will help with needlework precision and eyestrain. If your crafting space already has enough light, a pair of magnifying glasses is a good choice.

Charming Sewing Accessories

Present your work proudly by displaying your name on a sew-in label. Use ones made of faux leather to add a rustic touch and a high-quality feel to your handmade pieces. Show off your love of needle arts by wearing fashion accessories inspired by the craft.

Cute keychains, like a snail or turtle with a yarn-ball shell, are perfect for adding a personal touch to keys, purses, and backpacks. They’re also good for starting conversations with fellow enthusiasts!

Find the tools and accessories you need when you shop crafting supplies from Hobby Lobby.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to thread a needle for embroidery?

Prepare the thread by cutting it at an angle and pinching the tip as flat as possible. Bring the eye of the needle to the end of the thread and slide it over. Pull the thread through the eye to your desired length.

What size needle to use for embroidery?

The needle size you need depends on the weight of the fabric and the thickness of the thread you plan to use. Generally, heavier fabrics and thicker threads will require larger needles, while lighter fabrics and thinner threads will need finer needles.