Description
Say goodbye to lost needles and rogue pricks in the finger; these wooden needle minders are here to save the day (and your sanity).
Made from smooth 3mm birch laserply, each one is engraved with a sweet little stitching motif and shaped into one of four charming designs: a heart, flower, star, or circle. They’re approx. 4cm wide – just the right size to do the job without getting in the way of your work.
On the back, you’ll find two strong neodymium magnets – one attached directly to the wooden shape, and the other fixed to a backing circle. Pop your fabric between the two and your needle will sit safe and sound right on top, like magic. No more stabbing your leg or rummaging through the sofa cushions!
These minders are not just for embroidery and cross stitch; they’re also incredibly handy for crochet and knitting projects, especially when you’re sewing in those pesky ends. Keep your needle secure and within reach, no matter what your crafting passion is.
What you’ll get:
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One wooden needle minder (your choice of 4 shapes)
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Made from 3mm birch laserply
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Approx. 4cm wide
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Two strong neodymium magnets to keep everything secure
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Packaged in a kraft gift box with tissue paper – cute enough for gifting!
A note on wood:
As with all natural materials, each one has its own unique grain and colour tone — so no two minders will be exactly the same. That’s part of their charm!
Safety note:
Neodymium magnets are strong and should be kept away from electronic devices and magnetic storage media, as they can interfere with or damage them. Additionally, individuals with pacemakers should avoid close contact with strong magnets, as they can affect the functioning of these devices. Always handle with care and keep out of reach of children.
Perfect for embroidery, cross stitch, hand sewing, crochet, knitting, or just keeping your needle safe while you pop the kettle on. Treat yourself… your stitching deserves it!
Take a look at my mirrored acrylic needle minders – click HERE!
Crochet Workshops
Fancy meeting new people?! Join me for a crochet workshop in my gorgeous Crochet Cabin. Click here to see all the crochet workshops on at the moment.
See more pictures of my crochet kits and my ‘how to’ videos by visiting my Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest pages.
Crochet Rules!
All my patterns, including those which form part of crochet kits, are copyrighted and must not be copied, lent or otherwise distributed without the prior permission of the copyright owner (Nicola Coleman) nor must it be used to make goods for sale for profit – in a nutshell, this means that all kits and patterns are for personal use only.
Want to make it extra special?
I can gift wrap your order and even pop in a personalised message from you. Just click here to add gift wrap to your basket and I’ll take care of the rest.
All gift items are not toys and are designed for adult use. Please keep them out of reach of children and pets. Some products may contain small parts, sharp edges, or breakable materials (such as wood or ceramic) which could cause injury if damaged or misused. Inspect regularly and dispose of any broken parts responsibly.
Crochet tools are not toys and are intended for adult use. They may have sharp points, blades, or small parts. Always handle with care and keep out of reach of children and pets.
Hello there, it’s Nicola here and I’m The Secret Crocheter! I know what you’re thinking already: ‘it’s not much of a secret is it?!’ Well, no – you’re absolutely bang on there. But I can explain, I promise!
So, the thing is, I used to be a primary school teacher, and to cut a long story short, I fell out of love with teaching children and fell in love with teaching adults how to crochet instead. Nothing wrong with that, I hear you say…nope, nothing at all, apart from I was doing a bit of both at the same time (and I didn’t want my headteacher to know), so I had to teach crochet in secret…and so The Secret Crocheter was born!
I’ve always been able to crochet, ever since my mum taught me when I was around 8 years old, but I didn’t truly understand its importance in my life until I started to struggle with anxiety in my 30s. In the midst of panicking and sweating over something quite irrational, I discovered that crochet released a calmness in me that I couldn’t find anywhere else. I suppose the effects are similar to mindfulness, in that all I was focussing on was the here and now of crocheting. And of course, this was followed very quickly by a deep joy when I’d created something that I could either wear, use or give as a gift. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that crochet sort of healed me, and I soon wanted to share this skill with others.
One thing led to another and before I knew it, Mr SC had built me The Crochet Cabin, which is where I spend my days teaching wannabe crocheters how to crochet, hosting crochet workshops and designing my own crochet patterns and kits. If I’m totally honest with you, The Crochet Cabin is my own creative classroom; it’s full of bright and colourful crocheted bunting for all seasons, warm and cosy hats and scarves, and practical baskets and fashionable bags – perfect for storing all that yarn you’ve collected and accompanying your new outfit. I’m lucky enough to have a lovely teaching space in the cabin that takes the form of a table and seating, which feels like we are all gathering around the kitchen table, communing with our woolly projects, surrounded by the birds and trees in my garden. And it’s all this that I’d love to share with you.
So, here’s a proper secret coming up: since I resigned from my teaching job in 2018, I’ve been trying to shake off the feeling of ‘being a teacher’. But no matter how hard I’ve tried, the love of teaching and learning just won’t budge; I just love teaching – it’s that simple!
And the thing is, I’m not too shabby at it either, which means I can teach you how to crochet a whole host of modern and trendy makes, and instil a confidence in you that you didn’t know existed. You’ll be the talk of the town once your friends and family start seeing all your handmade creations appearing around your home and garden!
And another little secret – your love of learning something new becomes addictive, and once you start, you can’t stop!
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Gillian (verified owner) –
Thanks Nicola for this very pretty and amazing little piece of kit especially for a serial ‘needle loser’ !! Arrived in a cute little box too. I bought two, one as a gift and she loves it too😍