The best stocking stuffers for crafters are small, useful things a stitcher will actually use: a floss set, good scissors, a hoop, a bookmark or a small pattern sheet. This list has six ideas from our shop, plus a few ways to combine them into one themed stocking.
Stocking gifts work best when they are flat, light and easy to wrap. Everything below is a supply or a small project, so nobody has to guess a size or a color scheme. For bigger gift ideas, see our embroidery kit gift ideas.
Stocking stuffers for crafters: 6 small gifts from the shop
1. A floss set
The Embroidery Floss Set comes in 50 or 200 colors. It is six-strand cotton floss, 8 m per skein, one skein per color. The floss works for embroidery, cross stitch and friendship bracelets, so it suits crafters who do more than one thing.
A floss set is a safe gift for someone who already stitches, because it is hard to have too many colors. If you are not sure how they store floss, our embroidery floss guide explains skeins, strands and how to keep them tidy.
2. Embroidery scissors
The Stork Embroidery Scissors are the classic small, sharp scissors for clean thread snips, at 9.4 cm (about 3.7 in). Because they are a sharp item, they ship to US addresses only. Good scissors are one of those tools stitchers like to have but rarely buy for themselves.
3. A beechwood hoop
The Beechwood Embroidery Hoop is a smooth hoop that holds fabric drum-tight. It also works as a frame for a finished piece, so it is useful at both ends of a project. Check the size options on the product page so the hoop matches the work the person does.
Not sure how a hoop is used? Our guide to using an embroidery hoop is a good link to pass along.
4. A bookmark for someone who reads
The Wildflower Embroidery Bookmark Kit is a small project with a listed time of about 3 hours per bookmark. It includes pre-printed fabric, floss, two needles, a ribbon for the tassel and glue. The hoop is optional and may not be in the pack.
If the person does not stitch, the Floral Monogram Corner Bookmark is a finished felt bookmark with the letter you choose, about 3.7 by 3.7 in. It is not a kit. Browse both in the embroidery bookmark kits category.
5. Stick-and-stitch patterns
The Stick-and-Stitch Embroidery Patterns are water-soluble. You stick the printed pattern on fabric, stitch through it, and rinse it away in warm water. The sheet is A4 (11.7 by 8.3 in), and it is aimed at tote bags, denim and tees.
This is a good stocking gift for a crafter who already has floss and a hoop and wants a new project. It also suits someone who likes to embroider on things they already own.
6. One small kit
If you want something the person can finish, choose a bookmark kit or a beginner-rated kit from the beginner embroidery kits category. A kit can go inside a stocking or sit beside it, depending on its size.
Match the stocking stuffer to the crafter
| Crafter | Good stocking stuffers | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Brand-new stitcher | Hoop, scissors, bookmark kit | Basic tools plus a small first project |
| Regular stitcher | Floss set, scissors | Colors and tools get used up and worn out |
| Reader who crafts | Bookmark kit or felt bookmark | Useful and easy to wrap |
| Likes to personalize things | Stick-and-stitch patterns, floss set | Works on bags, denim and tees |
| Punch needle crafter | Floss set for other projects, a punch needle kit nearby | Punch needle uses yarn, not floss, so add another craft |
If the person does punch needle, see our punch needle kits and the punch needle for beginners guide. A punch needle kit makes a good main gift to sit alongside the small items.
Three ways to build a themed stocking
- The starter stocking: hoop, scissors and a bookmark kit.
- The floss lover: a floss set and scissors.
- The reader: a bookmark kit and a felt monogram bookmark, so they get one to stitch and one to use.
You can also add a simple note that points to our embroidery supplies for beginners guide, which explains what a new stitcher needs and what can wait. Our embroidery supplies category has the full list of small items.
How to tell what a crafter already owns
The safest small gift depends on what the person has. Look at what they use when you see them craft, or ask a family member who knows their supplies.
- If they have a well-used hoop and a full floss box, choose new colors, sharper scissors or a new pattern sheet.
- If they only started recently, choose the basics first: a hoop, scissors and a small project to finish.
- If you cannot find out, choose a consumable such as floss, since a stitcher rarely has too many colors.
When in doubt, a bookmark or a pattern sheet is a low-risk pick. Neither one needs a size, and both give the person something new to try.
Simple ways to present small gifts
Small gifts can look thoughtful with very little effort. Tie a few skeins of floss together with ribbon, or slip a bookmark inside a paperback the person has been wanting to read.
Add a short handwritten note that says why you chose each item. If you are giving a kit, tuck in a card that points to the free beginner guide so the person knows where to start.
Bigger gifts to sit beside the stocking
If the stocking is part of a larger gift, pair it with something to stitch. The Stitch Sampler Embroidery Kit teaches over 30 stitches and includes a hoop, scissors, a threader and a seam ripper. The Embroidery Starter Set suits someone who wants to choose their own designs.
What to skip
Skip anything that needs a size, color or level you cannot check. A single skein of floss in a guessed color is a weaker gift than a full set. If you give scissors, wrap them carefully and mention that they are sharp.
If you are gifting to a beginner, avoid loading the stocking with tools before they know what they like. One kit and one or two tools are enough.
Ordering for the holidays
Shipping to US addresses takes about 2–4 business days to ship plus 8–15 business days in transit, so order early for the holidays.
Supplies list a shorter handling time of 1–3 business days, with delivery to the US usually taking 7–14 business days. We ship to US addresses only.
FAQ
What are good stocking stuffers for crafters?
Small, useful supplies: floss, scissors, a hoop, a bookmark or a pattern sheet. Choose items that do not depend on size or skill level.
What can I give someone who has never embroidered?
A hoop, small scissors and a bookmark kit is an easy starter combination. Add our free beginner guide link so they know where to begin.
Are the scissors safe to gift?
They are sharp, so wrap them carefully and tell the recipient. They ship to US addresses only because they are a sharp item.
Can I put a whole kit in a stocking?
Kits vary in size, so check the finished size and contents on the product page. A bookmark kit is the most compact kind of kit, and larger kits can go next to the stocking.