2017 Ultimate Holiday Stocking Stuffers Guide for Quilters - Shannon Fraser Designs (2024)

I LOVE stocking stuffers!

I think I prefer them to actual gifts!!

And our family is BIG on them. So big, in fact, I made each
family member their own unique BAG. That’s right, not a stocking, a full-on
bag! We’ve got that much loot that a stocking just doesn’t cut it!

These stocking bags were one of the first projects I tackled
when I started sewing. I even talked about them during my chat with Stephanie
on the Modern Sewciety Podcast😉
Can you say obsessed?!

So, I’m in a unique position to highlight some of the
ultimate stocking stuffers for quilters.

I know I shared my 2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Quilters the other week, but
stocking stuffers is where it’s AT. And have I got the list for you!

Settle in my friends. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy all the
quilty eye candy I’m about to share with you!!

I’ve divvied up the list by price point – under $5 all the way to under $50 – to help make shopping a little easier for you!

Tilda Adhesive Fabric Tape– It would be totally
unexpected but isn’t that the fun of stocking stuffers, after all?!

Moda Orange Peel Tin – Pretty tins are perfect for keeping all your sewing notions organized.

These Straw Needlesare my go-to for any type of hand sewing. Whether it be appliqué, EPPing or
binding.

Hera Markersare also always a good tool for any quilter to have on hand.

Kwik Klip– to make pin basting a little less painful 😉 Don’t forget a new set of curved safety pinswhile you’re at it!

Blue Painter’s Tape– to a non-quilter this will seem super strange, but I swear by this tape for
all my basting needs.

Heat Press Batting Together– I only recently heard about this tape, but it’s genius! There is not a
quilter out there that doesn’t have batting pieces laying around. Help them use
up every last piece with this nifty tape!

Needle Storage Tubes– these tubes are perfect for storing needles, especially while on the go.

Micron Pens are a great tool for creating quilting labels (here’sa DIY to help you get
started).

Essential Colour Wheel Companion– this will help
planning any quilt colourway super easy!

Bobbini Bobbin Holders– helps to keep your bobbins organized with the coordinating spool of thread!

Mini Bolt Boards – for keeping the fabric
stash nice and organized, so you can see what you have to play with!

For all my English Paper Piecing lovers, these next few
quilty goodies are going to be right up your alley:

Thread Gloss from Robot Mom Sews– If you
haven’t heard the news, the founders at Thread Heaven have decided to retire,
so our favourite thread conditioner has sadly been discontinued. Thankfully,
Robot Mom Sews has been working on her thread gloss for quite awhile now, and
it comes it ALL kinds of different scents (e.g. lavender, pink grapefruitand even holiday ones
like winter berry)!!
If that’s not enough, they’re also available in different shapes and sizes – my
favourite is the hexagon bee.

Needle Minders from Tink In Stitches (aka Cheri of Tinkerellen)
– Cheri offers some of the cutest fussy cut needle minders out there. If you’ve
ever lost or dropped a needle while working on a hand project, then you know
how awesome these cute little needle minders can be. She has an array of adorable
ones to choose from, including this pretty Les Fleurs by Rifle Paper & Co.
version!!

English Paper Piecing Templates – I’m not the only one whose
been bitten by the EPP (English Paper Piecing) bug – they’re everywhere at the
moment! And with good reason. These little templates are so fun to play with and
you can create such amazing crisp shapes. Tales of Cloth have a great
array of paper templates to choose from.

These “Girl Power” hexie templates by Tierney Barden are awesome for adding a little encouragement during the EPP journey.

Sewline Glue Pens– are awesome for English Paper Piecing enthusiasts. I’ve tried hand basting,
and these little glue pens make quick work of the basting process. Definitely
my go-to.

Creative Options Project Box– we ALL have several WIP (works in progress), these boxes would make keeping
them organized super handy, especially EPP projects.

For all my fellow big stitch hand quilting lovers, these
Clover needlesare
my fave. And they work perfectly with Perl Cotton Thread in size 8(check this post for a full list of pearl cotton thread resources). These balls of thread are not
only a joy to look at, but they add some amazing colour and texture to any
quilty project!

Numbered Pins– are a fun and practical way of keeping track of quilt rows!

Violet Craft Seam Roller– This would be
an ideal gift for any quilter who is into foundation paper piecing. You can
certainly get away with ironing your seams, but the heat and steam can distort
the seams and ruin your paper. This takes those worries out of the equation AND
it means taking their project to a sew-in day (where irons are at a premium) a
breeze.

Faith Essenburg’s gorgeous combination of ceramic and Liberty of London prints make for the
cutest pin cushions.
Keep an eye on her Instagram account for the next selection for sale.

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A quilter can never have too many thimbles! This one is my favourite. And this one is great for light hand sewing projects.

Flatter by Soak – why not make ironing and a little more
enjoyable with these lovely scented sprays? I love the Figue scent. But what I love even
more is how effective it is at helping me get stubborn wrinkles out – all
without starch and being environmentally friendly!

Machingers Quilting Gloves– these are particularly useful for free motion quilting, but even when I’m tackling
straight line quilting, I still wear these puppies. They make holding onto the quilt
a breeze.

Speaking of free motion quilting, the Supreme Slider is supposed to make
moving your quilt top that much easier. A definite for any domestic free motion
quilt lover.

Between the thread snippings and batting fluff, having a good stock of lint rollers on hand is a must. Here is my go-to.

Scissors are a quilter’s best friend. Having several pairs
is definitely a good idea – one for next to the sewing machine, one at the ironing
board, one in the travel kit – you get the idea 😉 These,
these and these are sure to do the
trick.

Clover Wonder Clips– these little clips are definitely wonderous, but since they don’t come cheap,
I’ve been using my stash of binder clips for
my binding. Quilters often want to spend their money on fabric, so these
would make for a fun and practical stocking stuffer!

Sewing Notions Bag – perfect for keeping all your essential tools organized! Especially practical
when attending sew-in days with your guild or workshops 😊

Pin cushions are a necessity for any quilter, so why not
jazz up the sewing room with a lovely work of art from My Bricole? Deedrie’s beautiful
wooden pin cushions have been on my wish list for awhile now.

This one is a little more pricey, but totally fun! Art
Gallery Fabrics just launched their new Color Master series. Every box is
unique and includes ½ yard cuts randomly selected prints from their fabric
collections. You know my love for coral so, naturally, I’m drawn to this
Coraline edition 😉

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Whew, that’s one long list! And to think I could have gone on!

I hope it comes in handy for your holiday stocking stuffer
shopping! Plus, all of these items are available online, so you can shop from
the comfort of your home without having to venture out in the cold snowy weather!!

Happy holiday shopping!

xo

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