If you know someone who’s a quilter, you might want to get them a quilting-related gift, but that can be tricky. Some hobbies have very specific types of equipment, and you probably don’t want to buy something the person won’t be able to use.
I’m a quilter, and these are some gifts that would be good for anyone who makes quilts, because they’re all-purpose and can be used no matter what kind of sewing machine the person has, or what their skill level is.
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A useful tote bag.
Lein Weber Studio makes cute tote bags with pockets that would be very handy for a quilter 
to use as a project bag. The designs change because they’re made by hand, so check in to see what’s available.
Quilter’s clips.
These clips are so much easier to use for a lot of sewing tasks than pins are. When I got some of these I used them for this project and was really pleased with them. This is a useful gift that any quilter would be able to find a use for. You can get them on Amazon here: Quilter’s Clips(affiliate link)
Good scissors.
A good pair of Fiskars scissors is always useful, no matter how many you already have. Any quilter would appreciate a gift of scissors even though you might think it’s a basic thing. Useful gifts are always the best ones! Get these on Amazon (affiliate link)
Unique fabric.
Carrie, owner of More Love Mama, suggests FABRIC, which is obvious to me since I’m a fabric hoarder. You can see the different patterns that she offers here in her shop on Etsy: More Love Mama
Sewing theme decor.
Anne, owner of French Vintage Prints, suggested a little room decor in the form of fashion and craft prints. Check out her selection here: French Vintage Prints
For an article about where to buy indie designer fabric online, click here.
Rotary cutters.
Quilters use rotary cutters to cut strips of fabric for piecing. It makes it a lot faster to cut things out, so these are always useful. I tend to misplace mine, so having multiple rotary cutters is a good idea. You can get these on Amazon here. (affiliate link)
Vintage fabrics.
Cindy, owner of The Scrapologist, suggests some vintage fabrics, which can be used for quilting or as unique embellishments for clothing or home decor projects. See her shop here: The Scrapologist
To see the full Artisan Shopping Directory sections, including signups for discounts, click here.
Quilting design cards.
Kelley, owner of Quilting and Beyond, has some patterns and quilt builder tools that will help you design a personalized pattern. See those items here: Quilting and Beyond
Cutting mats.
Having a large cutting mat is a basic piece of quilting equipment, but they get beat up over time. A gift of a new cutting mat would be appreciated by anyone who does quilting or sewing. You can see them here on Amazon. (affiliate link)
Sewing ornaments.
Nancy, owner of Palmetto Engraving, suggests a personalized ornament. It can also be ordered without the personalization, take a look here: Palmetto Engraving
Fun fabric prints.
Carrie also owns Kat And Lou Fabric, which specializes in fun prints for kids (chosen by her daughters.) You can see that fabric here: Kat And Lou
To see gifts for people who like to crochet, click here.
Free motion quilting paddles.
These Martelli quilting paddles made my free motion quilting SO MUCH BETTER. I don’t know why these work so well for me, but I think it’s because I don’t put the pressure on the fabric as much when I’m using them. If you know someone who does a lot of free motion quilting, or who has trouble with doing it, these would probably help! See them here on Amazon. (affiliate link)
More fabric!
More fabric can be found at Destashable Me, owned by Jacquie. Check those designs out here: Destashable Me
(#ad)And even more fabric! Because you can’t have enough.
Lisa of Spangler Stitchin’ Station also has fabric in her shop. You can see that here: Stitchin’ Station
Quilting applique kits.
Amy, owner of Country Charm USA, has fabric, quilt books, and these cute applique sets in her shop. You can see them all here: Country Charm USA
Sewing shirts.
Vickie owns Sew Many Quilty Things and sells gifts for people who sew things of all varieties. You can check out her shop here: Sew Many Quilty Things