Gifts for Crafters: Ideas They Will Actually Use
Buying for a crafter looks hard, because they seem to own everything already. It is actually easy once you know the rules. Here they are, followed by gift ideas for every kind of maker on your list.
Three rules for buying a crafter a gift
- Give a project, not a pile of supplies. Loose supplies need a plan. A complete kit is an afternoon ready to happen.
- Something new beats more of the same. Crafters love trying a craft they have not done before. A knitter does not need more yarn from you. She might love a first go at something else.
- Useful beats decorative. The best gifts get used up, worn out or hung on the wall.
A new craft to try: punch needle
Punch needle is embroidery made of loops. You push a hollow needle through the canvas and it leaves a loop behind. It is quick to learn and satisfying to do, which makes it a good gift for experienced crafters and complete beginners alike.
Our punch needle kits are gift-friendly for a simple reason: everything is in the box. The canvas is already stretched on a wooden frame with the design printed in numbered areas, and the needle, threader, threads, color guide and hangers are included. Nobody has to go shopping for the missing piece before they can start.
Gift ideas by person
For the complete beginner
Pick a design with big shapes and few colors. The easy starter kits are chosen for exactly this, and a smaller canvas keeps the first project friendly.
For the experienced crafter
Go bigger or more detailed. Kits marked Detailed have many small areas and colors, and the larger canvases, up to 24 × 32 in, give them plenty to get lost in.
For the pet person
There is a whole collection of cat and dog kits. Or go all in with a custom kit made from a photo of their own pet. Custom kits are made to order, so plan ahead for that one.
For the plant parent
Plant kits and flower kits: all of the greenery, none of the watering.
For the one who loves the holidays
A seasonal project is a gift and an activity in one. See the Christmas kits and the Halloween kits.
For two people who like making things together
Mini sets have four small canvases with matching designs. Split them, swap them, or race.
For the foodie
Fruit, cocktails and bakery treats, in thread: the food and drink kits.
More gifts crafters actually use
Want to add something on the side, or shopping for someone with a different craft? These are reliably welcome:
- Small, sharp scissors. Every crafter's good pair has gone missing.
- A project bag or basket to keep a work in progress together.
- A good lamp. Better light makes every craft nicer.
- Storage for threads, tools and all the small things.
- Time. An afternoon with no plans and a pot of tea is a real gift. Wrap it however you like.
Making it easy on yourself
Shipping is free on every order, and kits can be returned within 30 days of delivery if they are unused and unopened. For a birthday or a holiday, order with plenty of time to spare.
If the person you are buying for has never held a punch needle, you can send them is punch needle easy along with the gift. It is, and they will be fine.
