Do you know someone who can't put the embroidery kit down? A total thread head? Let them know you're thinking of them with one of our unique embroidery gift ideas to top up their collection.
Choosing a gift with the recipient's hobby in mind is a thoughtful way to let them know you are thinking of them. It shows you are taking note of their interests, and it's a great place to start if someone is a bit tricky to buy for!
Embroidery gifts are great for any special occasion, especially for birthdays and Christmas. With a variety of big and small gifts available, you'll find something to suit the recipient and your budget.
From a cake-themed needle minder to gorgeous hand embroidery kits, you'll find the perfect gift for family and friends who love to stitch.
Our selection of stitch kits, embroidery supplies and embroidery ideas cost between £5 and £60, so you can surprise a loved one with an embroidery gift without having to blow the budget.
16 gorgeous gifts for embroiders 2024
Edited 13/11/24 to ensure pricing and product availability is up to date
1. Floral tote bag embroidery kit
Best practical embroidery gift
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Stitch a beautifully detailed bouquet onto sunshine-yellow fabric to create a beautiful tote bag. This lovely kit would make a fabulous gift for both beginner and seasoned stitchers.
The kit contains everything you need to finish this project, you'll find an embroidery hoop, threads, embroidery needles and a threader. There's also an instruction booklet to help beginners start stitching with ease.
This lovely kit is both cost-effective and special! Once it's stitched, a tote bag can be used every day for shopping, school and work. This is one of those embroidery gifts that just keeps on giving!
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2. Teatime treats needle minder
Best stocking stuffer
This cake-themed needle minder is so sweet and is our top choice for embroidery gift ideas! It measures less than 1.5 inches and is sculpted using polymer clay.
These tiny treats are so realistic it's hard to believe they aren't actually edible. The needle minder comes in two parts. It can be attached to your fabric, and the needle can be rested on the top where the magnet inside will keep it securely in place.
If you want more needle minder inspiration, we have a whole countdown of our favourites here: best needle minders.
3. Storage bag
Best for gifting to messy loved ones!
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Every embroiderer needs some storage for their kit, otherwise it'll get messy, and there's nothing worse than untangling a ball of embroidery floss.
This gorgeous tote bag is just that. It contains multiple compartments, plus a beginner embroidery set, making it suitable for both those who have a kit already and want to top up their stash and those who are completely brand new!
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4. Embroidered pendant necklace kit
Best two in one gift
With the look and size of an old-fashioned cameo, this DIY embroidered necklace kit comes in a choice of six different designs for you to stitch. All six designs are based on flowers with our favourite being a sweet pair of mushrooms!
It's the perfect embroidery gift for your loved one to assemble and then wear.
The kit comes with the thread, fabrics and mount you need, as well as a plastic embroidery hoop and a chain to go with your embroidered cameo.
Special gifts for sewists
Whether it's sewing-themed artwork, handmade storage or even a mug for their tea, discover lovely sewing gifts in our round-up.
5. Lightbox for embroidery
Best technical embroidery gift
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Using a lightbox to transfer embroidery onto fabric is our favourite method! It is quick, simple and effective. That's what makes a light box such a special present for any keen embroidered.
A lightbox is used to trace any embroidery design onto fabric really easily. There are lots of brands and models out there, but this one from AGPTEK is highly praised.
A4 in size with an adjustable brightness level, it's great for all types of embroidery projects. If your recipient is a general crafter, a lightbox is a useful tool for other activities such as drawing and tracing.
Check out our lightbox tutorial here on Gathered.
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6. Hand Embroidery: Let's learn 50 Hand Embroidery Stitches - Udemy course
Best embroidery gift for learning
Give the gift of knowledge with this highly rated embroidery course on Udemy. You'll learn 50 hand embroidery stitches with helpful tips and tricks along the way.
The course is great for busy folks too as you can take it at your own pace.
7. Embroidery hoop stand
Best for upgrading your embroidery
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We are all used to being hands-free when talking on our phones, right? So why do we keep holding our embroidery hoops when we are crafting?
Using an embroidery hoop stand lets you have hands both under and above your work. This makes it much faster to pass your stitches back and forth through the fabric – plus it helps to make each embroidery session a bit more mindful and committed as you set yourself up to stitch!
Look for a stand that has an adjustable clamp that will work with hoops of different sizes – like this one from Nurge.
Read our full Nurge Embroidery Table Stand review here on Gathered.
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8. Subscription to Love Embroidery magazine
Best gift that keeps on giving!
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Give a gift that lasts all year and save on an annual subscription to Love Embroidery magazine!
This year we're bringing you more projects and inspiration than ever before, plus exclusive designs from the world's best designers, monthly stitch-alongs, new expert tutors, in-depth guides for how to finish hoops and more.
9. Personalised name embroidery kit
Best personalized gift
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We could fill this list with gorgeous embroidery kits that we love, but this one really stands out for the crowd because it is personalised!
The personalised design is pre-printed onto the fabric and the threads needed to work the design are also included in the kit. If you'd prefer to use your own threads and hoop you can choose this option too.
So cute and a brilliant embroidery gift idea for all levels of stitcher!
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10. Embroidered Clothing
Best for creative pals
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As lovers of embroidery, we know your loved one will appreciate wearing embroidery! This cool jumper by Solesmith can be completely customised.
Simply send them a photo you want to be embroidered (you can have up to seven people) and they'll make the magic happen.
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Fun gifts for crocheters
Are you looking for crochet gifts for a special someone? Discover plenty of crafty inspiration with Gathered.
11. Embroidery stencil book
Best for creativity
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One for those looking for new patterns and stencils to stitch, this book is perfect. All the designs are based on a floral garden and are absolutely beautiful.
It contains over 100 embroidery designs all of which are full-size patterns on single-sided pages, meaning you to trace the patterns straight away. The pattern instructions are at the back of the book.
If this isn't quite the right embroidery gift for you then check our countdown of the best embroidery books available.
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12. Decorated embroidery hoops
Best for jazzing up embroidery projects!
It's good practice to cover your embroidery hoops to stop them from marking the fabric, but this embroidery gift idea makes a virtue out of that by pre-covering embroidery hoops with beautiful printed fabrics!
We love these vibrant patterns, and there are loads of different designs on offer, so you can find the embroidery gift that your friend will love.
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Looking for more inspirational projects? Head over to the Gathered shop where you can find a huge range of beautiful patterns by all your favourite yarn and needlework designers.
13. Needle threaders
Best mini embroidery gift
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Simple yet a must-have, needle threaders help with the most basic of tasks but they make a stitcher's life so much easier. There's nothing worse than fussing around trying to thread a needle. A low-cost and thoughtful stocking stuffer.
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14. Pretty embroidery scissors
Best upgrading their tools
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We adore the classic stork embroidery scissors - they are timeless and lovely. But what if you want some bird-themed snippers that are a bit more modern?
These elegant embroidery scissors are a gorgeous ombre pink and have lovely carvings embossed into the metal. They also come with a sweet pink spotty cover for the scissor tips.
If you want more scissor inspiration, we've created a round-up of our favourite embroidery scissors available.
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Surprise someone special with these embroidery gift ideas
Giving a gift tailored to the recipient's interests is the best way to make somebody feel special. When somebody loves to embroider, there is a whole host of gifts you can give.
From small needle minders to full embroidery kits. You can choose the gift that will suit your budget and the occasion.
Why not make your own embroidery gifts?
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