ALT-1 Gift Ideas for Quilters
If you spend the time and effort (but not necessarily a lot of money) you will be able to find a fantastic gift for your quilting friends. The following are some ideas for items that would make good gifts for your friends who like to quilt.
Fabric - Quilters use fabric, and thus some nice material may make a good gift for your quilting friend. You will want to make sure you know the type of fabric they would want to use in a project since you do not want to buy something that will go to waste. Some stores, including some on the World Wide Web, sell a collection of quilt squares that are ready to be made into a quilt. Just remember to get something that matches your quilting friend. For instance, you might not want to buy a fabric that is difficult to work with for a beginner friend or something too simple for an experienced friend. You could also get your friend a gift certificate to a fabric store such as JoAnn's and let them choose the fabric themselves.
Quilt Rack - A quilt rack can be used to display the beautiful quilts your friend makes. They often come in wood but can come in other materials and are very attractive themselves. This can make a nice gift, however you do need to make sure that the person has the floor space for such a gift.
Sewing Machine - If your quilting friend is in need of a new or better machine then this can be a fabulous albeit pricey gift. Machines vary tremendously, ranging from under $100 to well into the thousands. Some have computer systems and a long arm to let you quilt a large area at once. Others are more standard machines. You will want to find out the features that your friend desires as well as if she has any brand preference, such as the iconic Singer machines.
Books on Quilting - You friend might enjoy a nice book on quilting. Some are practical, showing patterns and teaching how to make certain things. Other books simply showcase different quilts, which a quilter might find interesting.
Quilting kit - A quilting kit might be especially good for beginners, where they give you everything you need in order to quilt an item. These can be fun and instructional and might just be the perfect gift for your quilting friend. They range in price as well as level of difficulty.
