Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Why not choose to spend this day with your mum, making gorgeous crafty projects together. Instead of the usual box of chocolates and slippers as a gift this year, mix it up with a gift that your mum can use again and again – like a set of crochet hooks! Or go all out and make something yourself – and fill it with all the love that you have for your mum.

We’ll give you a list of crafty gift ideas and different projects that you can enjoy together.

Crafty Gifts

Magic Stitch Electric Scissors

Using manual scissors to cut out fabric and patterns can be such a strenuous task. Make your sewing journey even more of a dream with electric scissors!

There are a few different types of electric scissors to choose from, depending on what type of fabrics you work with most. But these Magic Stitch Electric Scissors aren’t only affordable, but they also work well with a variety of different fabrics and thickness.

These would make for a wonderful gift for a mum who loves to sew, but hates the long process of cutting out fabric.

Simply Sewing Magazine Subscription

A sewing magazine is a great gift for any keen sewer – why not go one step further with a subscription!

Complete with dressmaking patterns, the latest trends in homeware and great sewing gift ideas, a Simply Sewing Magazine Subscription is full of amazing projects that are sure to inspire some magnificent me-made garments.

Glass Mushroom Decorative Straight Pins

Are these not the cutest pins that you ever did see?

These handmade Glass Mushroom pins are absolutely adorable and would make any crafty soul a very happy bunny.

Or, if your mum is a bit of a collector when it comes to quirky sewing items then the would make a fantastic addition to her collection!

Fat Quarters

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Fat quarters are a great gift for any quilter or sewer – especially fat quarter bundles!

They can be used for a variety of projects, from patchwork quilts to simple sewing projects that can be made from JUST fat quarters!

They’re always handy to have in your fabric stash too.

Crafty Projects

Granny Square Blanket Pattern

Jessica, from Mama in a Stitch has a free online tutorial on her blog to create a beautifully unique granny square blanket.

You and your mum can decide on a colour palette and create a set amount of granny squares each before stitching them all together to make a collaborative blanket.

All while making fun, ever lasting memories at the same time!

Family Patchwork Quilt

Amanda, from Crazy Mom Quilts has an Easy as Pie Quilt tutorial that can be adapted into a family quilt!

Using sentimental clothing such as baby-grows and wedding dresses, allows you to create a quilt full of the best memories and stories that you have shared together throughout your lives.

It’s also a great way to reminisce on memories that may have been forgotten through sharing a passion for creating beautiful garments.

Watson Waffle Crochet Hat

Why not spend a few hours crocheting some matching hats? Kimberley from Lakeside Loops has a gorgeous crochet pattern for a Watson Waffle crochet hat AND it’s free! It also comes with a Youtube tutorial, incase you, or mum, are more visual learners.

Whether you choose to use the same colours or opposites, like warm and cold colour palettes, this would make for a cute pair of matching hats.

You’re never too old to match with your mum!