45 of The Best Gifts for the Sewers in Your Life

best gifts for sewers

Do you have someone in your life who loves sewing, but you’re not quite sure what to buy them for a gift?

Or maybe you want to get into sewing but don’t know what to ask for for your birthday or Christmas? 

This guide will show you 45 of the best gift ideas for sewers, including some super fun, unusual sewing gifts.

This sewing gift guide will have appropriate gifts for every skill level and sewing interest. 

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20 Lori Holt Quilt Kits, Patterns, Fabrics, And Products You’ll Love

Lori Holt Quilt Kits

When researching modern quilting online, some names continually pop up. You’ll see names like Jenny Doan, Nancy Zieman, and Lori Holt, to name a few. 

Today, we’re going to put out focus on Lori Holt.

We’ll look at her backstory and how she became such a well-known name in the quilting community. 

I will then show you some gorgeous products she has created.

Chances are, if you’ve ever been in a quilt shop, you’ve seen some Lori Holt merchandise.

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Be Kind To Your Fabrics With These 21 Fun And Clever Fabric Storage Ideas

fabric storage ideas

Many of us, as quilters, love to collect beautiful fabric. 

Yardage and precuts and scraps, oh my!

But how should you store all this fabric you’ve spent your hard-earned money on?

Sure, you could store it in a bin, hidden in a closet, but what fun is that? 

Plus, after time has passed, you’ll forget what fabric you have, which is less than ideal. 

Let’s dive into all kinds of fabric organization ideas that you can use for inspiration to create the fabric organizer of your dreams. 

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All About Basting Spray And 9 Of The Best Basting Spray Options For Quilting

Basting Spray for Quilting

So you’ve just finished a gorgeous quilt top and want to quilt it. 

You know you must make a quilt sandwich (quilt top, batting, and backing fabric), but how exactly will you do it?

There are many different ways to baste a quilt, but today, we will focus on the quickest way to baste a quilt. 

Spray-basting a quilt cuts your basting time in half and is a great way to adhere your quilt sandwich layers together without poking your fingers with pins.

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All You Need To Know About Quilting Hoops And 9 Hoops To Try

7 Best Quilting Hoops

When you want to hand stitch a quilt, a quilting hoop is an essential tool. 

It transforms what would be a cumbersome task into a creative pleasure where you can see the results emerge before your eyes. 

This simple device holds your quilt while you sew the layers together. 

Quilting hoops for hand quilting come in a variety of sizes.

You hold some in your lap while others come with stands. 

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The 7 Best Quilting Irons For 2023 [Updated]

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Are you searching for the best iron for your quilting projects?

If you love quilting and want to ensure a quality product, you need to invest in quality tools.

You want to create a quilt that is not only beautiful but also practical and useful for generations.

A quilt can be an heirloom treasure that deserves you having the proper equipment in your quilting set-up.

You may not focus on quilting irons as much as you might your sewing machine, fabrics, or batting — but this important piece of hardware shouldn’t be overlooked or purchased without some consideration and research.

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