Needleminders

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So, a needle minder is a handy tool to have while working on your   cross-stitch piece. They are available in a wide range of styles, colors and prices, and can be very collectible as well. I myself own couple of them; this one is on my wish list next.

The minders are attached by “sandwiching” the fabric between the decorative top magnet and the plain backing magnet. Main purpose of the needle minder is to hold your pre-threaded (that’s a real time saver!!) or any extra embroidery needles securely in a place while you stitch. But an awesome add on is that the magnet itself won’t pierce or puncture your embroidery fabric. However, before you attach it to your fabric just wash the magnet and test it that it doesn’t leave any marks (it never happened to me before, but better safe than sorry).
Using a needle minder allows you to pre-thread several needles and “park” them, which keeps them handy and ready for use while working on your cross-stitch piece. They can also keep your needle safe if you need to stop working on it and set it aside for few moments, as the magnets will hold the needles in place.

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Just make sure to remove the needles and the needle minder from the fabric before putting it away when you’re done for the day as they might come off while stored in a bag and you might loose your needles.

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Needle minders can be used while working on any type of needlework, including all types of embroidery, needlepoint or cross-stitch. They’re also known as Needle Keepers, as they’re keeping your needle safe.