How to Display Your Finished Embroidery Project

Who this tutorial is for:

This tutorial is for stitchers who have finished a project and are unsure what to do next. If you love hand embroidery and want a few ideas for showing off your work, this guide will help.

Option 1: Display it in a hoop

Popular & easy: choose a hoop color and material that complements the decor where your work will be showcased.

Why it works:

• Clean and modern
• Affordable
• Easy to hang or gift

Simple options:

• Loop a cute 3" - 4" ribbon through the top of the hoop and include a lightweight removable wall hook (like a Command Hook)

Fancier options: 

• Companies like Modern Hoopla sell embroidery frames in a variety of fun shapes and finishes. Your finished hoop will slide into a special cut-out on the back of the frame. TIP: Be 100% certain of your finished hoop size before ordering a frame, and keep in mind that some edges of your work may be covered by the frame.

Option 2: Group multiple hoops together

Perfect for:

• Small designs
• Series patterns
• Gallery walls

Tips:

• Stick to one hoop color
• Vary sizes slightly
• Keep spacing even

Option 3: Freestanding displays

This makes embroidery feel flexible, not permanent.

Best for:

• Seasonal rotation
• Small spaces
• Casual styling

Google some form of "decorative plate stand holder" or "display stand easel picture frame" and choose from a variety of options in the $2-$5 price range.

Fancier option: 

Modern Hoopla also sells something called "hoop props" shaped like an oversized guitar pick to hold your embroidery upright on a stand.

Option 4: Gifting your embroidery

Handmade gifts feel more special when they look intentional. I date and sign the back of my work, and I like to include display hardware with my hoops.

Option 5: Embroidery hoop ornaments

A 3-inch embroidery hoop design is the perfect size for a handmade Christmas tree ornament. Consider gifting a finished tiny hoop by looping holiday ribbon through the hardware to double as an ornament hanger.

Want display ideas you can reference later?

If you want a printable guide with simple embroidery display ideas, you can download it here.

Printable: Embroidery Display Ideas Guide
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Patterns designed for easy display

Hooplethreads patterns are sized for a 6-inch hoop display and small spaces, making them easy to finish and show off.

• Simple nautical embroidery design
• Modern beginner embroidery pattern

What to read next

If you are gifting or hanging your embroidery, finishing the back cleanly makes all the difference.

How to Finish the Back of an Embroidery Hoop for Gifting

Final thought

Finished embroidery deserves to be enjoyed. Display does not have to be permanent or perfect to be meaningful.