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Best Christmas Gifts For People who Sew (or want to learn to sew)
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items A holiday roundup of some of my favorite sewing gadgets, quilting tools, books, and fabric. There is sure to be something on this list that will make a fabric lover smile.
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General Sewing Gifts
Stocking Stuffers
Quilting Gifts
General Sewing Gifts
Need a gift for someone who loves to sew? This list has you covered. I have been sewing since 1985 and have lots of experience with tools, gadgets and sewing equipment.
A good pair of fabric scissors is worth their weight in gold for someone who sews but many sewists do not own a good pair. Surprise them with a fabulous pair from this renowned scissor maker.
Sewing Scissors & Shears - Joann Fabrics
This book is my go-to reference book when I need to refresh on a technique. It is comprehensive and well written.
Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing
I purchased this book just for the ruffle bag but love all of the projects in it. Can't wait to sew them all.
It Takes Two!: Patterns for 2 Fat Quarters
I am partial to magnetic pin cushions. It is easier for me to toss my pins on their as I am pulling them out and easy to pick up off the floor with this handy magnetic tool.
Grabbit Magnetic Sewing Pincushion, 50 Pins, Red
Bobbin organizers keep a sewing area neat and I prefer these circular ones as they keep the bobbins tightly wound and snug inside minimizing loose threads and mess.
BobbinSaver Bobbin Organizer - Holds 20+ - Blue
My top pick for a beginner sewing machine for all ages. Janome is my favorite sewing machine brand for their no nonsense, durable, easy to use sewing machines.
Janome Blue Couture Easy-to-Use Sewing Machine
Who doesn't love Barbie? And this fabric would make the cutest pillowcases, girls dresses, aprons and more.
Barbie Tossed Logo Cotton Fabric
Stocking Stuffers
These little gadgets will bring a smile to the sewist in your life!
These marking pens come in various colors, are refillable, precise and my go-to marking tools when sewing.
Clover 4710 Pen Style Chaco Liner Blue
I love this seam ripper. The top is special and can be used to get rid of those pesky thread ends you have ripped.
Dritz 665 Seam-Fix Seam Ripper, Large
A Retractable seam ripper is handy to have around and this one has two seam rippers in one tool!
Taylor Seville Magic Retractable Seam Ripper
I actually don't think I could sew clothes without this gadget. Perfect for hemming, alterations and more.
Dritz Sliding Marker Sewing Gauge, Nickel/Black
This guide is perfect for helping you decide which size needle is perfect for your sewing project.
SCHMETZ ABC Pocket Guide - Sewing Needle Guide
I do not always like a thimble. I feel like they get in my way, but these leather needles form to my hand and are much more comfortable.
Dritz 3066 Leather Thimble, One Size, White
Quilting Gifts
Quilt related items perfect for that person who is always piecing fabric together.
I do not know how I lived without these scissors so long. I just recently purchased a pair and they are a game changer for cutting little pieces for applique.
Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Scissors, 6-Inch
Who knew glue basting was a thing? I do now, and I love it.
Roxanne Glue-Baste-It Temp Basting Glue, 1.5oz
I love this magazine and have made a couple of quilts from back issues.
Subscriptions | AllPeopleQuilt.com
This is a beautiful fabric collection that we saw at the International Quilt Festival and fell in love with.
Tildas World: Hibernation
I have the baby version and love it so much. This die cutter system is fabulous.
Buy Go Fabric Cutter Dies Online