Christmas Gift Ideas from Vanessa Arbuthnott

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one isn’t always easy. You don’t want to gift them yet another kitchen gadget that’s destined for the back of a drawer, or a pamper set that’s forgotten by the new year. The best presents are the ones that get used and loved long after Christmas Day, and bring something a little different to their collection.

At Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics, we have a fantastic range of Christmas gift ideas at various price points for the home-lovers, travellers, and keen makers in your life – from stocking fillers under £20, to original paintings that can be hung and admired for years to come. Find our full Christmas gift guide below.

If your friend or family member takes great pride in their home and is forever filling it with new decor or soft furnishings, these handmade Christmas gifts will slot right into their interiors.

Anniversary tea towel - £12

For our 25th anniversary, we created a luxury tea towel that reimagines the chickens and eggs from our much-loved Hen Run and Feather & Egg designs. If your friend or family member has a busy farmhouse or cottage kitchen, our tea towel will look right at home there.

Ready made cushions - from £70

Available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colourways, and designs, our handmade cushions bring colour and comfort to your loved one’s home. Grab a single statement cushion, or mix and match a few to create a one-of-a-kind cushion collection.

Ready-made lampshades - from £90

Our handmade lampshades bring colour and pattern into any space, casting gentle pools of light on those long evenings. They’re available in a wide range of shapes and designs, and make for the perfect pairing on bedside tables or as a statement shade in your recipient’s living room.

Paintings by Rose Arbuthnott - from £120

Rose Arbuthnott (Vanessa’s daughter’s) original paintings share her mother’s love of colour and the natural world. They sit beautifully alongside our fabrics, helping to bring art and pattern together. They’re a lovely way to add a little colour and joy to your special someone’s home.

These Christmas gifts are ideal for the sewer or maker in your life. Whether they’re halfway through making a quilt or need a push to start something new, there’s plenty here to keep their hands busy.

Patchwork box - £25

Filled with off-cuts from across our collections, our patchwork boxes are always popular with makers. They offer endless possibilities for your loved one’s craft and upholstery projects, with every box supporting Cirencester Signpost (a local homeless charity close to Vanessa’s heart).

Home sewing book - £16.99

This practical sewing guide is jam-packed with inspiration and advice, and features 50 illustrated step-by-step projects for your recipient to try. It covers everything from making cushions to fashioning curtains, so they can fill their home with beautiful handmade pieces.

Gift vouchers - £10 to £100

If your friend or family member has had their eye on one of our fabrics, or they’re saving up for a made to measure piece, help them out with a gift voucher. Our gift vouchers are available in £10, £20, £50, and £100 denominations, and are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Got a friend or family member who’s always planning their next weekend away? These practical pieces are perfect for travelling, helping to bring a little joy on every journey.

Waterproof wash bags - £14 to £25

Our fabrics wash bags are ideal for everyday organisation, weekends away, or longer journeys further afield. They’re available in a selection of our bestselling designs and come in three different sizes, with a high-quality waterproof lining to keep your recipient’s belongings safe.

Tote bags - £32

Made from fabric remnants that are simply too beautiful to waste, our tote bags are sustainable, stylish, and practical. They’re also reversible and feature a different Vanessa Arbuthnott design on each side, so your loved one can switch up the look as they please.

Fabric-covered notebooks - £18 to £25

Covered in our most-loved fabrics, our notebooks are perfect for friends and family who love keeping a physical journal of their travels, or noting down their thoughts and ideas. They’re available in three sizes and can be blank or lined, with around 100 pages per book.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind stocking filler for your loved one? We have a range of smaller gifts that are perfect for stuffing into stockings, including:

• Note cards - £1.50 each

• Anniversary tea towel - £12

• Small wash bag - £14

• Home sewing book - £16.99

• Small notebook - £18

• Gift vouchers - £10 or £20

All our gifts are dispatched within five to seven working days, so order early for guaranteed Christmas delivery!