13 Creative ways to use small cross stitch pieces

If you have scraps of aida that you can’t bear to bin or tiny motifs you’ve stitched but don’t know what to do with. Then this is the post for you! Here are 13 creative ways to use small cross stitch pieces

Greeting Cards

Use your cross stitch creations to embellish handmade greeting cards. Use the patch method or insert into an aperture card

Coasters

Protect your surfaces in style by transforming your cross stitch into coasters. Attach your stitched piece to a cork or felt backing for a functional and decorative addition to your home.

Bookmarks

Small cross stitch pieces can be turned into book marks in a variety of ways. Stitching on aida band, using strips of fabric and ribbon, corner bookmarks and plastic canvas.

Handmade cross-stitch bookmark with a colorful rainbow design, finished with green ribbon tassels, placed on top of a floral-themed book cover. Scissors, a measuring tape, and blue crafting paper are arranged nearby as part of the crafting setup. — dinosaur bookmark

Sachets or Lavender Bags

Fill your cross stitch pieces with dried lavender or potpourri and sew them into sachets. Not only do they add a delightful scent to your drawers or closet, but they also showcase your stitching prowess.

Keychains or Bag Charms

Add a touch of fun to your keys or bags by turning your cross stitch into a keychain or bag charm. Attach a small clasp or ring to your stitched piece back with felt and you’ll have a cute accessory that shows of your cross stitching.

Jewellery Embellishments

Turn your cross stitch into unique jewellery pieces. Attach your design to a pendant, brooch, or earrings for a one-of-a-kind accessory that reflects your crafting skills. Find the free alphabet chart here

Gift Tags

Make your gifts extra special by using cross stitch pieces as unique and personal gift tags. Stitch a small design and attach it to a gift with card mount for a thoughtful finishing touch.

Magnets

Personalise your refrigerator or magnetic board by turning your cross stitch into magnets. Simply attach a small magnet to the back of your piece, and you’ll have functional and decorative magnets.

Pin drums

Small scraps of stitching can easily be utilised to make functional and fun pin drums.

cross stitch pin drum displayed with a thimble and a bobbin of floss

Pin cushions

Every sewing room needs at least one pin cushion. Choose your favourite designs to keep near you when you are stitching.

cross stitch pincushion with a cosy bear embroidered on it, in front of a sewing machine

ornaments

There are a wide variety of miniature embroidery hoops available in a range of shapes and colours. Perfect for displaying your tiniest stitches as ornaments.