Christmas gifts for embroiderers

Odif 505 Spray & Fix

Fits someone who needs to position fabric over hooped backing when direct hooping is awkward. The spray helps position material; it does not replace stabilizer.

Skip it if their projects are easy to hoop directly or they do not need temporary adhesive.

Gingher double-curved embroidery scissors, 6 in

Curved blades can help someone trim jump stitches or appliqué close to the work and reach around an embroidery hoop.

Skip them if their current scissors already do the job.

New brothread Tear Away, 10 in × 12 in precut sheets

A sheet format for someone whose hooping method uses a full cut that fits these dimensions.

Skip it if their measured cut needs a different size or the project calls for lasting backing.

Sulky Soft & Sheer, 12 in × 11 yd

A lightweight cut-away format to consider for a garment or project that needs lasting support.

Skip it if their project does not need lasting backing or calls for a different weight.

New brothread No Show Mesh, 12 in × 50 yd

For someone working on light knits when lower visibility matters and the design can use a light mesh.

Skip it if the fabric or design needs more support than a light mesh provides.

HeatnBond Lite, 17 in × 5.25 yd

A fusible web for someone who makes appliqué and needs to join fabric pieces.

Skip it if they are looking for embroidery backing; this adhesive does not replace stabilizer.

Sulky Ultra Solvy, 12 in × 8 yd

For a project that calls for firm, water-soluble film, including a textured surface where topping may keep stitches visible.

Skip it if their projects do not call for water-soluble film. Choose backing separately for the fabric.

New brothread Cut Away, 12 in × 50 yd

A larger roll format for someone with projects that need lasting backing.

Skip it if the measured cut or project needs a different width or backing weight.

Tender Touch iron-on backing

A comfort layer placed over finished stitches; it is not a substitute for stabilizer under the fabric while stitching.