5 Holiday Gift Ideas for Sewers and Quilters

The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to start figuring out what gifts to get for all the special people in your life. We know it can be stressful to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list. So this holiday gift guide can help you find a great gift for anyone who loves sewing or quilting.

1.Rotary Cutter and Mat

A rotary cutter and cutting mat make life so much easier for a sewer or quilter! Cutting out quilt blocks or sewing patterns with regular scissors is time consuming and hard on the hands. It requires pinning the pattern pieces to the fabric and cutting around each one.

With a rotary cutter, the sewer can simply weigh down their pattern pieces with pattern weights to keep them from moving and run the rotary cutter around all the edges —so much faster and easier, and with way less pinning! Plus, blades can be changed out when it gets dull making this a useful gift for years to come.

If your loved one has a small sewing space, a smaller cutting mat could be a great option such as a 12 x 18 inch, 12 x 24 inch or 18 x 24 inch size. Quilters can usually get away with cutting mats that are at least 24 inches across because they can accommodate a standard quilting cotton with a width of 45 inches when folded in half.

However, these smaller cutting mats won’t have enough space to cut out any large pattern pieces, so a larger sized cutting mat (over 36 inches wide) will be more versatile for garment sewing. Check out this wide rotary cutters and mats.

2.Small Sewing Tools

Small sewing tools are also a great gift for a sewer or quilter. This an especially good option if you need something at a lower price point since you can find a variety of sewing tools at all different prices.

Any sewer would love to receive a good pair of heavy-duty, stainless-steel scissors. Quality really does matter when it comes to fabric scissors!

A nice set of quilting rulers would be another great gift option, especially if the person you are buying for is new to sewing or quilting. Clear quilting rulers with a grid make cutting and marking fabric a lot easier. Shop an extensive list of quilting rulers for the budding sewer or quilter in your life.

3.Sewing Chair

A sewing chair is an essential item for every sewer no matter what level of experience. There are several options available including chairs on rollers, adjustable height and even storage! Sewing chairs are not only the perfect accessory for a craft room, but they can also save your sewer back strain. Shop a wide variety of sewing chairs in several different designs at Premier Stitching.

4.Fabric

Every sewer and quilter loves fabric! And it’s something that they will always need more of.

High-quality quilting cottons are a great gift for a quilter. Even better, you could get them fat quarters in several different coordinating prints. You can find a great selection of quilting cottons at your local craft store, or if shopping online is your jam, check out Missouri Star Quilt Co.

If you’re shopping for an avid garment sewer, try to find them a fabric (or two) that you feel fits their personal style. You’ll want to make sure to get them at least two yards of a single type of fabric if you can, because most garment patterns require at least that much fabric. Mood Fabrics has a huge selection of garment fabrics — you’ll be able to find something to fit any style, from casual athleisure to high-end glam.

5.Sewing or Quilting Machine

If you want to go all out for the sewer or quilter in your life, get them a sewing machine!

For a beginner who doesn’t yet have their own machine, you can find some great options. The Janome line of quilting machines are some of the best whether you are just getting started or an expert quilter.

Now if your quilter or sewer is ready for a sewing machine upgrade, you can get them a high-end machine with all the bells and whistles. Juki is at the top of their game for producing quality machines. For a garment sewer, for instance, the Juki Haruka TL18QVP Portable Quilting and Sewing Machine offers the best of both quilting and sewing in one machine and can be taken on the go!

With this extensive holiday gift guide, you are sure to find the perfect gift for that sewer or quilter in your life. Looking for more inspiration? Explore Premier Stitching for the best selection of high-quality sewing products at the lowest prices!