What’s a good homemade gift for a quilter?

7 comments

1. Chirp

   March 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

   What a nice idea – she’ll love it!
   A sewing ‘chatelaine’ is very handy for any quilter – one link below is for a version they call a ‘neck ribbon caddy’, the other a ‘pincushion/scissors holder’.
   http://www.sewing.org/html/neckribboncaddy.html
   http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/flower-pin-cushion-scissor-holder/index.html
   The caddy from this site is useful for all sewers.
   http://www.sewing.org/html/sewing_room_accessories.html
   Most quilters can always use an extra pincushion – there are free patterns all over the net. Scissors cases and rotary cutter cases are handy, and easy to make from a potholder (fold it in half and sew one end and the long side, leaving the other end open – it should look like an eyeglasses case), but measure her cutter or scissors to be sure they’ll fit.
   Good luck.

    
2. Dawn B

   March 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

   There are lots of cute ideas out there for making pin cushions. Make one from a vintage tea cup, do a cupcake, etc.

   A couple of sites:
   http://www.everythingsewing.net/teacuppincushion.htm
   http://www.marthastewart.com/article/teacup-pincushions
   http://www.scribd.com/doc/2087389/Make-Do-Pincushions

    
3. bluebonnets1952

   March 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

   Can you embroider? Try making a small wall hanging with the family members names and birth dates or anniversaries each in a little heart. Kind of like a family tree of love.

    
4. Jilibean♥

   March 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

   I love the pin cushion idea that the first person put. Too cute! Look at yard sales and thrift stores for a cute vintage teacup.

    
5. Margie C

   March 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

   A needle holder from a small bottle (old pill bottle, etc.) covered in velvet or embroidery…or even covered with glued on beads.
   I received a little roll out caddy…had place for pins, needles, thread , scissors, tape measure, etc. I’ll include a few links to get you started…oh, my favorite gift was when someone sent me a thread catcher! It is a little cloth bag with a wire in the brim to hold it open. It’s held to the table by a 4×4" tile that is padded and covered in cloth…makes a pin cushion for beside the machine… love it!
   http://www.kquilts-studio.com/pincushionthread_catcher_tutori.htm

   Note: the above link (also given below) uses sand to make the pincushion to hold the bag in place. the one I made used a 4 x4" ceramic tile (like those used on a countertop/backsplash). it was inserted into the pincushion pouch (called a bag in this version)…and stuffed with poly batting & a piece of foam. Sand would have been nice, as it sharpens the pins & needles.

   You can also adapt by using a placemat and attaching the bag to that..the placemat goes under the machine…and the machine holds the bag for thread scraps in place.

   Hope this helps!
   Marge
   margecam52@valornet.com

   Pin cushions are easy & always in demand by sewers & quilters.

    
6. Nancy C

   March 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

   How about a gift card/certificate from a local quilt shop in addition to the already-mentioned homemade items! Any quilter would LOVE that!

    
7. Unity

   March 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

   I would visit http://www.incanworldgifts.com

   They have great unique handmade gifts at great prices and you help Artisans by purchasing them.
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