Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the quilter, thread sketcher, or freestyle machine embroiderer in your life?
Whether they’re a seasoned professional or just starting their creative stitching journey, choosing something practical, inspiring, and fun means your gift will be valued and treasured.
From stocking-stuffers to splurge-worthy tools, this list highlights the top gifts quilters and freestyle machine embroiderers actually love.
In my carefully selected list, you’ll find essentials like thread, scissors, and fabric, as well as fabric paint and organisers that make sewing and quilting even more enjoyable. These gifts aren’t just useful; they’ll delight and inspire creativity all year long.
Top 10 Gifts for Quilters and Freestyle Machine Embroiders
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Budget-Friendly Gifts
Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter or Replacement Blades
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A sharp rotary cutter like this Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter is indispensable for precision cutting. Look for trusted brands like Fiskars, Olfa, or Clover.
Packs of replacement blades are always useful, too.
Sewline Fabric Glue Bundle
This Sewline Fabric Glue Pen lets you hold fabric pieces temporarily — especially useful for appliqué, art quilting, or tricky seams, without using pins. This bundle gets you started with the pen and refills (6-pack refills are also available separately).
Cute Traditional Pin Cushion
It’s always handy to have several pin cushions — keep them in your quilting bag for travelling, your hand stitching supplies, or even the dressmaking cabinet.
These cute Japanese-style pin cushions make the ideal tiny gift when you want something thoughtful, useful, and inexpensive!
Mid-Range Gifts
Pretty Embroidery Scissors
Small, sharp, and beautifully designed — every quilter needs a pair of these cute Gingher Stork Embroidery Scissors. They make perfect stocking stuffers and add a little elegance to any sewing kit.
New Brothread Polyester Machine Embroidery Thread Set – 80 spools
A rainbow of good quality thread is every thread painter’s dream. Many different brands are available (e.g. Gütermann, Isacord, Fujix King Star, Superior Threads, and more).
If you’re helping someone new to freestyle machine embroidery or thread sketching, they can get their thread collection hitting the ground running with this New Brothread Polyester Machine Embroidery Thread Set of 80 spools.
If you’d like a smaller starter gift pack, this Gütermann machine embroidery gift pack of 20 multi-coloured spools might be just the ticket!
Hobbs Heirloom Premium Cotton Batting
Every quilt needs batting, and this Hobbs Heirloom Premium Cotton Batting is ideal for many types of projects, from light-weight quilts to art quilts.
Batting is available in cotton, poly/cotton, wool, bamboo, and more.
Large Sewing Organiser / Storage Bag
Help your favourite quilter or crafter keep their creative space tidy and inspiring. Use this excellent sewing organiser / storage bag at home, or carry everything you need to classes.
Splurge-Worthy Gifts
Self-Healing Cutting Mat
Every quilter needs a sturdy, self-healing cutting mat — and even with the best of care, they can wear out over time. A fresh one makes cutting smoother, cleaner and far less frustrating!
Available in a wide range of sizes, this 24″ x 36″ Olfa Self-Healing Cutting Mat is the ideal size for most purposes. Smaller and larger sizes are also available, from a range of brand manufacturers.
Quality Fat Quarter Quilting Fabric Bundle
You can never go wrong when you give a quilter some fabric! And a quality quilt begins with quality fabric, such as this colour-coordinated Classics Royal Plus Fat Quarter Bundle by Kaffe Fasset. Using quality fabric means you’ll never be disappointed with the finished quilt.
Derwent Inktense Watercolor Pencil Set of 36
I doubt if there is an art quilter on the planet who hasn’t discovered the delights of using Derwent Inktense Pencils in their work.
Of course, when used a lot, they do wear down, so why not gift a new set to your quilting friend?
Available in pack of 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, and 100 pencils. Inktense Blocks are also available.
Wrap Up
Whether you’re shopping for a someone just starting out or someone experienced, these gifts are practical, inspiring, and sure to delight. Regardless of your budget, there are thoughtful gifts available for everyone.
And if you’re a quilter or thread sketcher? Why not treat yourself — because you know exactly what you’ll use and love the most!
More Inspiration
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