21 gift ideas for quilters 2025

Looking for stocking filler ideas for a quilter in the family? We’ve got you covered. It’s a tough life but someone had to research the very best gifts for quilt fans – naturally, we stepped up to the challenge.

Read on to get shopping inspiration for birthday gifts and craft room treats for the quilt-lover in your life. We’ve got everything from sewing space staples to pin badges and stitchy stocking fillers.

Wrap them up prettily with our suminagashi gift wrap , finish with a handmade card and voila! You’re everyone’s favourite human.

21 of the best gifts for quilters

1. Quilting merch!

All quilters love a bit of merch. What can we say, we’re proud of what we make! Amazon has a range of really cute and funny products all of which would make great gifts for quilters.

This tshirt is the perfect present for proud quilters. Amazon also sells a range of quilt-themed storage pouches, notebooks, keychains and more.

All these pieces are really affordable and suitable for both quilters and sewists.

2. Tilda Windy Days fabric

Inspired by hazy autumn days, Tilda’s new Windy Days fabric collection is a quaint fabric family of beautiful prints in blues, corals, reds, pinks, neutrals, teals and yellows.

The stunning floral designs across the collection are loosely inspired by Indian block prints and all members have names aptly associated with the wind.

Also available sweet selection of coordinating buttons!

3. SEAMS Hand cream

• Buy it now SEAMS Hand cream on Etsy

We think it’s fair to say that, after a year of constant hand sanitiser usage, our hands are in need of a little TLC, especially when we’re using them every day to sew and quilt.

We adore SEAMS Beauty’s collection of goodies that are all oh-so giftable! From couturier’s hand cream to silky nail oil, SEAMS Beauty really have it all.

Treat the quilter in your life to luxury gift sets containing their three top-selling products as well as some useful extras.

For more ideas, check out our roundup of the best craft subscription boxes!

4. Subscribe to a quilt magazine

Everyone needs a little extra cheer in our lives after a tough few months this year, so why not treat someone to a little dose of quilty goodness through their letterbox each month? You can save over 45% on a gift subscription and send 13 issues for just £44.99 with this offer from Love Patchwork & Quilting and Today’s Quilter magazines. Both include a bonus supplement or tool with every issue!

• Subscribe to Love Patchwork & Quilting (for modern quilt inspiration)
• Subscribe to Today’s Quilter for traditional quilting projects

5. Chocolate sewing kit

• Buy it now (£14, choconchoc.co.uk)

Know a fellow quilter with a secret sweet tooth? Us too! That’s why we think these chocolate sewing kits are the ultimate gift for the sweet sewist in your life.

Plus, wouldn’t it just make the loveliest secret Santa gift?

6. Pattern bundle

• Buy it now from Etsy

What do you buy a quilter? Patterns of course! Patterns provide endless inspiration and make great gifts. Today’s Quilter and Love Patchwork & Quilting sell a fab pattern bundle over on their Etsy. This is perfect if you aren’t sure what kind of quilt pattern your friends would like. Plus it’s super affordable!

7. A sewing machine

If you really want to treat the quilter in your life then go big! A good sewing machine is a staple in every quilter’s life and an upgrade is always appreciated.

There’s plenty of different machines on the market but the Brother Innov-is VQ2 is a great option for experienced quilters.

Before you purchase a machine read our best long arm quilting machines and our best sewing machines for quilting round-up.

8. Fabric subscription box

• Buy it now from Etsy (from £22)

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that quilters love acquiring new fabrics for their stash to save for future projects.

So, why not make a stitchy friend’s dreams come true with a fabulous fabric subscription box delivered to their door each month! It would also make a wonderful gift to yourself too.

9. Plan your new year of quilt projects

Every quilter needs a notebook to jot down their next big plans. We’ve rounded up the best notebooks and planners so you can jot down all your present and future quilt projects.

Choose between eco-friendly designs, personalised versions and stylish cover prints.

10. Personalised quilting bag

• Buy it now (£12 Cotton bag, £16.80 Canvas bag)

Treat someone you love to something they’ll love! Alice Palace’s beautifully illustrated and personalised tote bag is the perfect stocking filler for a fellow quilting friend.

11. Gingham Foundry fabric

• Buy it now from Etsy

Elegant florals and classic gingham patterns come together in beautiful harmony in Riley Blake’s new collection, Gingham Foundry.

Designed by My Mind’s Eye, the collection boasts a variety of complimentary designs in calming yellows, greys, creams and blues.

This colour palette is bound to look stunning in any quilt. Your crafty pals will love sewing with these bold floral, sweet polka dots and dainty vines print fabrics.

12. DIY project pouches

• Buy it now from Etsy

Handmade gifts which are also practical are the best kind of present. Use Love Patchwork & Quilting’s free pattern to sew the quilter in your life these useful project pouches.

They will keep WIPs, pattern sheets, clips, and more nice and neat, saving them from becoming muddled with other projects.

Since you have the pattern for life once you purchase you could whip a few up for yourself!

13. Kaffe Fassett’s Diamond Quilt Jigsaw Puzzle

Colour, Kaffe and quilts, all wrapped up in one creative puzzle? Yes please! This 1000-piece Diamond Quilt jigsaw is sure to provide hours of fun and is the perfect gift for quilters.

14. More Best-Ever Iron-On Quilt Labels

You’ll never be short of labels again Casey Dukes’ latest book. It includes 100 labels in different designs from a range of styles including contemporary, traditional and vintage.

There’s something for every type of quilt and every type of quilter in this book!

15. Adventures in Improv Quilts

Find the joy in improv quilts with Cindy Grisdela’s new book. This book shows you how to master three different improv styles, perfect for keen quilters!

Make sure you check out our round-up of the best quilting books which all make great gifts for quilters.

16. Jelly Roll Baskets & Bags

Put all those Jelly Rolls in your stash to good use with the 11 wonderful designs in Carolyn S. Vagts’ new book.

The book includes everything from carriers to baskets, lunch bags to purses and much more!

17. Charming Jelly Roll Quilts

We all love a Jelly Roll quilt, don’t we – they’re just so satisfying! Quilting pals will love Scott A. Flanagan’s new book.

It features eight stunning quilts, each including a matching mini version!

18. Patchwork project pouch

If you’re looking for a gift idea for your quilty pal that you can whip up at home in an evening or two?

Use your sewing stash, to whip up this fun pouch tutorial by Jo Carter. She shows you how to sew a stylish travel pouch, step by step.

19. Brush up their skills with a class

• Buy now from Skill Share

When it comes to quilting there’s always more to learn. This is why we love gifting online courses like those on SkillShare.

There’s some brilliant classes such as Free Motion Quilting 101, Fusible Applique and a Quilted Jacket tutorial.

Buy your loved one a gift card to SkillShare and watch them thrive!

20. Gift quilted clothing

• Buy now from Wolf & Badger (£193)

No one appreciates handmade clothing more than crafters and we know your loved one will love this stunning quilted jacket.

Handmade, quilted and from an independent business – it’s the perfect gift for quilters! Just look at that texture and colour.

If this piece isn’t quite your pal’s style, then make sure you browse through Wolf & Badger because their site is full of unique, hand-crafted garments.

21. A quilt!

• Buy now from Graham & Greene

We couldn’t write a guide about gifts for quilters without including a quilt!

It doesn’t matter if you’re not the crafty type, there’s plenty of incredible quilts on the market which make super special Christmas gifts.

These floral quilts are made in India and sewn from sustainable materials. They’ll make a beautiful addition to any home and will be appreciated by the quilter in your life.

Give the gift of handmade this year

Quilt-themed gifts are simply the best, especially when they’re handmade. Gifting one of these presents, shows you’ve listened and taken an interest in your loved one’s passion.

Each one of these gifts celebrates the wonderful world of craft and shows you care. All that’s left to do is choose the one which suits your pal best!

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