10+ Hand Embroidery Gift Ideas To Make

If you’re not sure what to get as a gift for a loved one, why not make something yourself! This post will give you some hand embroidery gift ideas that are thoughtful and unique. Handmade gifts are so much more sentimental and personable! In the age of online shopping and almost instant delivery, It really says something when you give a loved one something you put a lot of time and attention into. I love thinking of things to embroider for gifts, and this list has quite a few unique ideas I’m excited to share with you.

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For A Housewarming

Custom Home Portrait Pattern

Embroidering houses can seem like a pretty daunting task, but there are plenty of resources online to help you, including this custom house portrait by Saint Rogers Street! Send over a photo of your home, the size hoop you’re going to stitch it in, and the text you’d like included. Within a few days you’ll have a personalized pattern to work off of!

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Hand Stitched House Book

Another great resource is the Hand Stitched House book by The Monsters Lounge. This book is packed full of tips, tutorials, and techniques to embroider houses. You can get it as a PDF or grab a physical copy of the book.

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Wedding Or Anniversary

Floral Initial

Embroidered initial hoops are a very thoughtful gift that any newlywed would be thrilled to receive. Using a few basic stitches, you can embroider something elegant! Check out this tutorial to learn how to design and stitch your own or check out this beautiful floral garden pattern.

Embroidered Picture Frame

I see patterns for embroidered picture frames all over the place and I think they’re so fun! This particular pattern features a cherry blossom border. The pattern is for an 10 inch hoop that fits a 4 x 6 inch photo, perfect for storing memories of the big day.

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Baby Shower

Baby Name Hoop

This is an amazing option for a gift. The PDF pattern comes with step by step instructions which include showing you how to personalize the embroidery and add the name to the hoop.

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Welcome Little One Embroidery

This embroidery features a stork carrying a little bundle of joy with cursive letters that say “welcome little one”. The cutest little embroidery that can be hung in a nursery!

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General Gifts

Embroidered Brooch

If you have a loved one that loves wearing jewelry, an embroidered brooch would be an great gift idea. Check out the tutorial to learn how to design, stitch, and assemble it.

Embroidered Bandana

If the person you’re shopping for has a dog, why not embroider a bandana with the pet’s name on it! This simple, customizable idea takes under an hour to make.

Embroidered Book Corner

Someone that loves to read will also love a handmade book corner! This tutorial will walk you through how to create a fabric and felt book corner.

Embroidered Lavender Pillow

Is your friend or family member into self care? These sachets smell amazing, and they make a great gift. Hang them in a closet or in a bathroom. This tutorial will show you how to embroider and make the sachet. Another option is this DIY lavender pillow which is beautiful on it’s own, but an idea to make it even more interesting would be to embroider on the fabric before you assemble the pillow!

Embroidered Scrunchie

Scrunchies are a simple sewing project that you can customize with embroidery! Check out this embroidered scrunchie tutorial that walks you through how to design, plan, and stitch one yourself.

Personalized Felt Needle Book

Does the person you’re making for also do some sort of sewing or needlecrafts? This felt needle book is a super thoughtful and unique gift you could make!

Embroidered Photo Frame

Commemorate a moment with this DIY embroidered photo frame. This design comes with a free pattern and tutorial and fits 4 x 6 and polaroid photos!

Embroidery on a Knit Sweater

Embroidering a name or phrase on a chunky knit sweater is the ultimate cozy and thoughtful gift! The best part is that it doesn’t take much time to make, so if you’re in a pinch it’s an amazing option.

Embroidered Book Cover

Spruce up a vintage craft book you found at the craft store or customize a blank journal for a friend. An embroidered book cover is relatively easy to make and it would make such a thoughtful gift!

Embroidered Socks

Plain socks may be a bit of a boring gift, but what if you add a small personalization to them? This sock embroidery tutorial takes under an hour to make.

Lavender Sachet

I hope this gave you some great ideas…keep weaving love into every stitch!

Amanda

Amanda is a hand embroidery teacher and artist. With over 15 years of experience in the craft industry and embroidery, she owns and runs Crewel Ghoul, sharing accessible tutorials and patterns to help inspire fellow crafters to get creative. In addition to running this website, she teaches on Skillshare and Youtube.