Home & Garden

Nov 8, 2016

11 gifts every DIYer will love

By: Sarah Gunn

All just a click away, these creative ideas will make your shopping a cinch!

Plush Pattern

Great for last minute shoppers, this easy, illustrated polar bear pattern and instruction booklet downloads instantly after purchase. Use the handy shopping list to gather supplies you'll need to bring your polar bear to life.

Polar bear sewing pattern, $6, Little Softie Shop.

Just in Case

This stylish denim and leather case has a spot for favourite needles, circulars and everything else needed to knit or crochet.

Knitting needle case, $58, Jesabelle.

Sew Sweet

This kit has all the materials needed to make and sew a yummy donut felt pin cushion.

Donut sewing kit, $11, etsy.ca.

Count Me In

Each pouch in this crafty advent calendar contains a miniskein of hand-dyed merino yarn and a printed sentiment or tip.

Limited edition yarn advent calendar, $79, purlin-js.myshopify.com.

Sew on the Go

Thanks to caster wheels, a foam lining and adjustable side straps, this durable trolley will transport a sewing machine safely and smoothly.

Sew Easy ABS sewing machine trolley, $130, fabricville.com.

Book It

Perfect for the crafty gal on your list, HGTV star and designer Tiffany Pratt’s new book is packed with 45 creative and straightforward projects for home, wardrobe, beauty routine, travel style and more.

This Can Be Beautiful by Tiffany Pratt, $25, tonicliving.com.

Tag, You're it

Great for quickly creating tags for gifts and crafts, this tag maker punches heavier materials than standard punches.

Fiskars tag maker, $40, amazon.ca.

Weave a Yarn

Pair this Canadian-made magnetic bookmark with a crochet book and your shopping for your favourite crocheter is done!

Crochet yarn ball magnetic bookmark, $6, craftedvan.com.

Loom Love

A modern take on vintage-style projects, this book teaches the basics of weaving with useful information on basic stitches, tools needed and even how to make your own looms.

On the Loom: a Modern Weaver’s Guide, $30, indigo.ca.

Craft Kit

Compact enough to take on the go, this kit includes instructions to make scarves, hats, blankets and more.

Martha Stewart Crafts Lion Brand yarn knit and weave loom kit, $70, fabricville.com.

On Point

The seamstress on your list will love this pink enamel sewing machine pin!

Sewing machine pin, $16, cityofindustryshop.com

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