15 Gift Ideas for Quilters & Sewers

MUST-HAVE QUILTING AND SEWING TOOLS

Here is our list of tools that every quilter and sewer should have. Any of these items would make great gifts for the holidays.

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1. KAMSnaps Starter Pack - KAM snaps are made of a strong, durable plastic resin that can be used to snap together a variety of projects; such as baby items, clothing, craft projects, purses, totes, towel toppers, etc.

2. BladeSaver Thread Cutter - Want an easy way to cut chain-pieced fabric? This BladeSaver Thread Cutter is able to make quick work of cutting apart chain-stitched projects.  This product is designed to hold one of your old rotary blades so you get more use out of them.

3. Sewing Clips - Sewing clips are popular among quilters. They use them instead of pins to hold quilt binding and other fabric crafts together. Every sewing room should have these.

4. 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Measuring Sewing Tool - A multi-functional sliding gauge for easy marking. When sewing, this handy tool can be used to marking button holes; seam allowance gauge; hem gauge; circle compass; T gauge.

5. Dritz Quick Turn - A Dritz Quick Turn Tool is a must-have tool in any sewing room. This tool turns long tubes quickly and easily.

6. OttLite Slimline Task Lamp - The OttLite 13-watt SlimLine Task Lamp is the perfect lamp for a desk, craft table, sewing machine table or home office. A great addition to any sewing room.

7. Sewing Scrap Caddy - The Sewing Scrap Caddy by Everything Mary is a must-have accessory for sewing, quilting and crafting space. It is what is needed to hold all the scraps while working on the next masterpiece.

8. Thread Stand - A thread stand is a great addition to a sewing room.  Use this single-thread stand to hold larger spools and cones; saving money.

9. Quilters Travel Case - This professional case, designed for the traveling quilter, comfortably fits unfinished quilt blocks up to 12-1/2-inch plus many notions and the reinforced frame provides stability. An ideal gift for quilters who travel to quilting retreats and classes.

10. Accuquilt Go! Fabric Cutting Machine - The Accuquilt Go! fabric cutting machine is fast, accurate, and easy to use.  It is 90% faster than rotary cutting and allows for cutting up to 6 layers at once. It cuts complex shapes with ease.  There are four different Accuquilt fabric cutting machine options.

11. Trim-Lock Quilt Block Trimmer - The Trim-Lock tool makes trimming quilt blocks fast and easy.  It's the best tool for trimming half-square triangles, on-point or fussy cut blocks.  It's a super tool any quilter will love. 

12. Ormigrid Portable Cutting and Pressing station - Omnigrid Fold-Away Portable Cutting and Pressing Station has a gridded cutting mat on one side and a non-stick ironing surface on the other. It can be used on any work surface making it convenient for trimming, foundation piecing and cutting around templates.

13. Quilter's Slidelock Rulers - The Quilters Slidelock is a non-slip quilting ruler for rotary cutting. It holds the fabric securely, protects fingers, and most importantly, is easy to use.

14. Stackable Storage Container - The Bins & Things storage container is a lightweight clear plastic storage container which allows you to conveniently keep your sewing and crafting supplies like thread spools, bobbins, beads, scrapbooking supplies, nail art supplies, small hardware, arts and crafts accessories & more!

15. Rotating Cutting Mat - The Calibre Art rotating cutting mat features an expertly designed rotating mechanism that makes rotation very smooth with a non-slip bottom base and the cutting surface spins with ease. The self-healing nature of the mat’s surface compound enables the resealing of surface cuts and a long-lasting smooth surface.