New Year’s resolutions are difficult to keep, and it’s most likely because our resolutions typically include doing things we don’t always delight in– like consuming much healthier, working out more, or saving money. As we head into 2023, we have actually been on the lookout for New Year’s resolutions that will add something favorable to our everyday regimens– and fortunately there’s a crafty activity anybody can pick up.
In late 2021, Sophie from The Stir-Crazy Crafter shared a video of what she calls her embroidery journal, and we’re not the only ones obsessed with the results. Her viral TikTok video (which has more than 218,000 likes and almost 10,000 shares) walks readers through a year-long task: A large embroidery task with a small sewed style for every day of the year.
She likewise suggests getting a choice of embroidery floss, scissors, embroidery needles, a ruler, and a jar to save your leftover floss.
Here are all the supplies you’ll need for your embroidery journal, if you do not currently have them:
12-Inch embroidery hoop100% Cotton fabricWater-soluble penPaper journalEmbroidery flossSewing scissorsEmbroidery needlesRulerSmall jar
While you’re waiting to begin your 2023 embroidery journal, have a look through posts under #embroideryjournal on Instagram to see what other individuals have made this year. There make certain to be numerous motivating jobs published at the end of the year, and we can’t wait to see them.