Easy to create with just a few supplies these embroidery hoop orbs make great statement pieces! No tools needed. Stain them any color your like.
There’s nothing new under the sun. A wise king named Solomon penned these words years ago. And he was absolutely right. Just when we think we’ve come up with something new – a quick Google search will tell us differently. Such is the case with these embroidery hoop orbs!
I’ve long-loved the industrial look of wood or metal orbs. We have one out on the patio coffee table that’s made of metal. But even one picked up at Target can come with a price tag that is a little steep for such a simple piece.
Wooden embroidery hoops on the other hand are rather inexpensive. And these embroidery hoop orbs are quite easy to make.
Make your own embroidery hoop orbs
Supplies
- 2 embroidery hoops
(per orb)
- lint free rag
- Minwax Dark Walnut Stain
Instructions
Video Tutorial
Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Disassemble each embroidery hoop.
2. Using an old rag (or a foam brush) stain all surfaces of each embroidery hoop piece. Let dry.
3. Slide pieces together to form an orb as shown below. Tighten hoop screws as needed.
4. Find a place to display and enjoy!
Do you have any wooden embroidery hoops kicking around? How about some wood stain? You know where I’m going with this…why not make your own embroidery hoop orbs?
xo,
Shannon
Johanna B Bennetts says
January 3, 2018 at 1:07 pmThis is super cool! Now I need to figure out how to make it into a chandelier.
Shannon Acheson says
January 8, 2018 at 12:54 pmOoh! What a great idea. Let us know how it turns out!
lisa says
January 5, 2018 at 9:34 amThese are stunning, and even though I’m not crafty, I think I can make them. I love the simplicity of such a beautiful decoration. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Shannon Acheson says
January 8, 2018 at 12:56 pmThey are definitely an easy project to do!
Linda Nelson says
January 5, 2018 at 9:45 pmCame out beautiful, love the stain you used. Cute table, too.
Shannon Acheson says
January 8, 2018 at 12:58 pmThank you, Linda!
Charlene Asay says
January 5, 2018 at 10:42 pmWhat a fantastic idea. Love it!
Shannon Acheson says
January 8, 2018 at 12:58 pmGlad you like it, Charlene.
Debrashoppeno5 says
January 8, 2018 at 6:03 pmI love these and made a set over the weekend. 🙂
Judy says
January 9, 2018 at 6:49 pmWhat a super cute project. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that starts at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Shannon Acheson says
January 10, 2018 at 10:49 amThank you!
Melanie says
January 9, 2018 at 8:54 pmWhat a great idea!
Shannon Acheson says
January 10, 2018 at 10:49 amGlad you like it!
Karren Haller says
January 11, 2018 at 1:32 pmI love these orbs and would be perfect for lots of rooms. Your post has been featured on #omhgff and shared and tagged on Instagram and Pinned on Pinterest today. Please stop by and share again this week!
Have a lovely weekend!
Rita says
January 21, 2018 at 8:29 amHi, Shannon, I’m not a blogger, but always looking for great ideas! I have several wine barrel hoops and was wondering if you think it would be possible to do the same idea with??
Shannon Acheson says
January 23, 2018 at 10:30 amOh I’m sure you could! Those would be fun! If you try it, come back and tell us how it turned out!
Jennifer Bechtel says
February 12, 2018 at 5:40 pmDid you use all the same size of embroidery hoops?
Shannon Acheson says
October 11, 2018 at 12:18 pmYup!
Gloria says
May 31, 2019 at 11:30 amBeautiful and creative project. The orbs you used are 2 sets of diferent sizes
Gloria
Shannon Acheson says
May 31, 2019 at 12:49 pmThank you. And no, to make each orb, I used two of the same size embroidery hoops. 🙂
Angie Jerrell says
June 11, 2019 at 12:05 pmI recd link from Sadie Seasongoods – oh I just love this!!! I am doing this project! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Shannon Acheson says
June 19, 2019 at 9:59 amHave fun with it, Angie!