Great Gift Ideas for Quilters

Great Gift Ideas for Quilters<br /><br />If you have a special quilter on your list this holiday season, perhaps your mother, a favorite aunt or maybe even your brother, you might be stumped for some gift ideas. Most quilters dont need any more swatches of cloth lying around the house, so here are some suggestions for items a quilter would appreciate and, most importantly, use.<br /><br />Periodicals Books for QuiltersThere are a number of quilting magazines available to which your quilter might appreciate a subscription although you may have to do a little research to make sure she doesnt already have them!. Some popular ones are American Patchwork Quilting, Quilters Newsletter, and The Quilt Life. A number of books for quilters are available through Martingale Company. A popular book is The Farmers Wife , which comes with a CD of patterns. It is a collection of letters from the wives of farmers in the 1920s, along with a block for each wife. When put together, the blocks make a beautiful quilt.<br /><br />Tools for QuiltersA quilter can always use a large variety of tools such as rotary cutters, cutting mats, and basting spray. You may want to ask your quilter if there is a specific tool she is looking for, and the tool can usually be found at a local quilting shop or a craft store like Joann Fabrics or Michaels. Tools can also be found at the previously mentioned websites. If you know what kind of machine she quilts on, you can search specifically for that machine by name and find accessories that work with the machine.<br /><br />Hopefully these ideas will spark your creativity and help you find something that your quilter will truly love. She will also appreciate the interest you took in her favorite hobby and a truly personal gift, and you may find yourself with a beautiful hand made quilt in the future for your efforts!