Updated on Jan. 06, 2025
Shopping for your creative friend with a passion for sewing? These are the best gifts for quilters and sewists. They're sure to be a hit—and we bet they haven't seen a few of these picks before!
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Selected by a lifelong crafter, these gifts for quilters and sewists will make a lasting impression. Whether they’re making their own clothes, stitching a quilt or flaunting their favorite pastime, we have ideas for every person at every price point.
These gifts for crafters are perfect for the holidays, birthdays or just because. Find everything from practical tools to custom labels—and a whole bunch of fun stuff in between. All you have to do is click “add to cart!”
Even if your favorite quilter has almost every gadget and gizmo, there’s always something they could use more of: fabric! A monthly fabric subscription is one of the best gifts for quilters. This club sends six half yards of beautiful, color-coordinated fabrics every one, three or six months.
These aren’t your grandma’s quilts! Urban Quilting provides 10 quilt designs (each with three size options) for decorating a modern home. This tome includes plenty of information to help you get started, including detailed instructions, diagrams and ways to modernize your projects. Speaking of books, have you seen our gifts for book lovers?
Going on a fabric run? Your favorite sewist will appreciate this themed sewing wallet. The cool green hue and embellished details let everyone know her craft of choice. Talk about a genius Secret Santa gift idea!
The best sewing accessories are the cutest sewing accessories. And this spool-shaped sewing station takes the cake. Available in three colors, the stoneware caddy has room for bobbins, scissors and other odds ‘n ends. Plus, a pincushion on top keeps sharp objects in their place. This is a great gift for sewists who tackle small mending projects without lugging out a massive sewing case. Pick one up as a Christmas gift for your sister.
One of the best gifts for quilters out there is something they’d love, but would never purchase on their own. Enter custom labels. These fabric labels and tags are customizable and can be stitched onto any projects big or small. Seamstresses will love to stitch a label into the seams of their designs and a quilt can be called complete with one of these sewn onto a corner.
A good iron is a seamstress’s best friend. And if that iron has a retractable cord to keep the sewing cupboard organized, like this steam iron, well, that’s a best friend for life. We love its durable stainless steel construction and over 350 steam holes smooth even the wrinkliest fabric.
Let your favorite sewist claim their space! This custom, powder-coated steel sewing room sign is available in five sizes and is personalized with your name of choice.
Beginner and experienced sewists alike will love Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses by Gretchen Hirsch. This book is full of vintage-inspired dresses (patterns included!) that are simple enough to make in a single day and gorgeous enough that you’ll want to wear them all the time.
You can’t have a cutting mat without a good rotary cutter! The sharp blade (don’t worry—there’s a safety setting when it’s not in use) zips right through fabric with ease.
When it comes to marking patterns, there are lots of options out there, but we bet you haven’t considered erasable pens before. These utensils are classic ballpoint-style pens but with an awesome feature: They erase with heat! Just iron over your marks or wave your steamer over any lines, and the ink disappears. The best part: You can find them right in the office supplies aisle at any big box store—no rushing to the fabric shop for these!
It’s every seamstress’s dream to have a dress form situated in the corner of their sewing room. Dress forms make it easy to work on apparel without the back and forth of trying the clothing on yourself every few steps. This dress form is a great option because it’s adjustable. You can easily fit clothes to yourself and others, even if you aren’t the same size.
The tool all sewists hate using is definitely the seam ripper. While it does mean that things go wrong, at least you can poke fun of yourself with this sewing sticker. Adhere it to your computer, water bottle or even your machine.
Yes, every sewist and quilter has pins aplenty, but occasionally, they need to refresh their stash. Treat your favorite quilter to a brand-new set of pins. We love these flower pins because they’re flat and don’t melt under the iron.
Let’s be real: Pinning patterns is a pain! With a good set or two of pattern weights, though, pinning that tissue can be a thing of the past. These pattern weights will hold patterns and templates in place while you cut without all the fuss of pins. We recommend grabbing a few sets for big projects.
Shopping for a young sewist? This mini animals kit is a great introduction to the craft. Little hands have everything they need—filling, felt, embroidery floss, patterns and needles—to create an array of cute animal friends. For more ideas, check out these craft kits for kids.
Don’t use your large sewing scissors to cut tiny threads. Instead, snag a pair of snips made just for thread. These tiny scissors are just the thing to keep near your machine.
Enjoy a quilting weekend away with your friends? Or just like to take your sewing machine on the go? You need a rolling sewing machine case. This piece of luggage keeps your machine safe and has plenty of extra compartments for thread, scissors and other notions.
Every die-hard quilter or sewer needs a home base to create their favorite pieces, and this wool pressing mat can take anything a beginner or professional can dish out. Made with 100% New Zealand wool, this mat is 1/2-inch thick to protect a desk or tabletop and adds a cozy touch to a workspace. Plus, it comes with a silicone iron rest.
If you’re looking to gift a beginner, they might be working on a pillowcase, tote bag, pincushion, fabric coaster or something similar. These projects are simple and make smart options to dip their toe in.
Every quilter has their preferred tools, but a thoughtful gift could be decorative or unique sewing pins and needles. These tools are essential for marking fabric before trimming or sewing, and colorful pins add personality to a quilter’s workspace while being functional.
Basic tools for quilting and sewing include a sewing machine, fabric shears, rulers or measuring tape, a rotary cutter, a seam ripper, machine needles, thread and an iron. These essentials help ensure precision and ease in creating quilting projects for beginners or seasoned quilters alike.
Quilts can be made from various materials depending on the intended use and the desired look. While many prefer to make these cozy covers out of blankets, denim and pillow sheets, they can also be made with old clothes, curtains, tablecloths or coats. But the golden rule with quilting is that the material must be cotton or a cotton blend, or it can stretch or warp.
