# Embroidered Clock DIYs Fall For DIY's Charming Project is Inspired by High-End Home Accessories By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-clock References: [fallfordiy](http://fallfordiy.com/blog/2016/07/19/make-a-diy-embroidered-basket-clock/) Made using an inexpensive IKEA basket, Fall for DIY's embroidered clock project is a budget-friendly alternative to similar, high-end accessories. In addition to an IKEA basket, the project is also made with a needle and embroidery floss duo and a minimalist clock mechanism -- both sourced from Amazon. After showing craft lovers how to create a central square of embroidery -- acting as this wall clock's focal point and as the backdrop of its moving clock mechanism -- this DIY tutorial also features a step-by-step guideline to the clock's number tabs which are also embroidered in black thread. The finished product is an elegant embroidered clock which rivals high-end artisanal goods and is ideal for those seeking wall art that is impactful and budget-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Budget-friendly DIY Home Decor:** The trend in DIY home decor is shifting towards budget-friendly projects like the embroidered clock DIY. - **Embroidery as a Decorative Element:** Embroidery is becoming a popular decorative element in home accessories and DIY projects as seen in this embroidered clock project. - **Sourcing Materials From Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces like Amazon are becoming go-to sources for affordable and accessible crafting materials for DIY projects like the embroidered clock. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry could innovate by focusing on incorporating embroidery as a design element in their products. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry has an opportunity to cater to the rising trend of embroidery as a decorative element in home accessories by creating and selling embroidery kits and patterns. - **E-commerce:** There is room for e-commerce companies to tap into the increasing demand for affordable crafting materials by creating and streamlining online marketplaces for sourcing DIY supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Astronomy Embroidery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-map-11-hoop-kit.md) - [Interactive Horology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perse-fantme.md) - [Welded Stainless Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock.md)