Embroidered Christmas Gift Items

If you're looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind Christmas gift for someone who loves handmade items, consider treating them to a festively embroidered piece. You can either make the present yourself using an embroidery pattern and some craft items or buy it pre-made from a local boutique or an online retailer.

If the gift recipient is a Christmas lover, you can give him or her a festive embroidered item for any special occasion, including a birthday, bridal shower, housewarming party or even an anniversary or graduation celebration. Your recipient will be reminded of your thoughtful gesture during each holiday season.

There are a wide array of Christmas-inspired embroidered items from which to choose, so keep your friend's or loved one's other interests or passions in mind when choosing the perfect piece. If you're creating the gift yourself or having it personally made, you can completely customize the look of it.

Here are some Christmas embroidery gift ideas to get you started:

Dish Towels

If the recipient has just moved into a new home or loves to cook or entertain in the kitchen, surprise them with a set of hand-embroidered dish towels that he or she can display throughout the season. Look for high-quality cotton towels that are also stain-resistant for long-lasting durability. 

Some embroidered design ideas include vibrant red and green poinsettias, Christmas trees, ornaments, bells, or even whimsical Santa Claus or snowmen patterns. A vintage truck hauling a Christmas tree, a decorated wreath, and reindeer are other design options.

You can round out the festive gift with additional kitchen supplies, such as red and green pot holders, a wooden spoon set, or mixing bowls for making holiday treats. 

Throw Pillows

A fast and easy way to add a festive touch to a living room or bedroom is with embroidered throw pillows. Treat the recipient to a handmade cover on its own or include the pillow as well. You can also surprise your recipient with matching embroidered pillowcases for their bed. Start with plain white cotton pillowcases and embroider your desired designs across the front or along the edges.

A few embroidered pillow patterns include snowflakes, holly berries, cardinals and Santa Claus with a reindeer-pulled sleigh. You can also include words and phrases such as "Joy," "Merry Christmas," "Home for the Holidays," and "Deck the Halls."

Coordinating gift options include warm throw blankets in winter-inspired red-and-green plaid designs or a small matching throw rug to place under a chair, nightstand, or table.