(Updated December 2024) As I write this Christmas is approaching and I’ve been asked by my family what gifts I’d like. For the last few years there has always been an embroidery kit or two on the list and here are some of my favourites that would make great gifts for yourself or the keen crafter in your life.
They are listed in no particular order and I’ve tried to include quite a diverse selection and indicate where I’ve personally tried one of their kits. All the businesses included in this post are small female owned businesses.
Embellished Elephant
Well I couldn’t do a gift guide without suggesting some of my own kits.
I think this star kit would make a great present but you can browse my current collections here.
Craftpod
I was a subscriber when they did a quarterly craft box, but now they focus on individual kits. Their designs are so beautiful and reflect the changing seasons.
Becky Hogg
I love Becky Hogg’s metalwork embroidery kits. They are so beautiful and I love taking my time to finish these so I get them perfect.
This kingfisher is on my list this year.
Little Light Stitchery
Specialises in word based embroidery so if you want to practice stitching letters then this is a great choice. You can pick your fabric and customise your quote.
*I’ve not tried any kits from here (yet)
Kirsty Freeman Design
My favourite are the animal designs that are made up in a patchwork style of different stitches.
Oh Sew Bootiful
These kits are all pre-printed onto fabric meaning it is super simple to get started with stitching.
I’ve tried this one but there are plenty of beginner options perfect if you’ve never picked up a needle and thread before.
The Make Arcade
Alongside embroidery kits, they have cross stitch, felt sewing kits and more.
Cotton Clara
The wooden banner embroidery kits are favourites of mine but there is a growing selection of embroidery kits too, including a monthly hoop club.
Wimperis Embroidery
You can get kits as on-offs on on a bi-monthly subscription and get full skeins of floss, the design pre-printed onto fabric and full instructions for the stitches used.
Hawthorn Handmade
A bit like Oh Sew Bootiful, designs come pre-printed onto fabric and tend to be designed more for beginners as they mostly use line stitches.
I’ve tried the kit pictured and alongside the embroidery kits they also have some felt stitch kits too.
Kiriki Press
A Canadian business which has a few UK stockists. Offers beautiful embroidered dolls and stitch samplers.
I’ve stitched this cute cat and a bear.
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