2026 Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade Gift Ideas with Machine Embroidery

Find handmade holiday gift ideas for 2026, from in-the-hoop ornaments and toys to embroidered bags, kitchen gifts, organizers, and projects for pets.

Welcome to our annual holiday guide where you’re bound to find a project for someone on your holiday list. We showcase some of the new designs that have been featured this year at Designs by JuJu and also some of the fun projects that were made on our blog. We hope you find the perfect one to make and share. If you need more ideas, check out the gift guides from 2024 and 2025.

Home Decor

People always love decor items for the home. Here are some of our favorite designs and projects!

*In The Hoop Sweet Santa Face Ornament Project*

*In The Hoop Sweet Mrs Claus Face Ornament Project*

*In The Hoop Elegant Poinsettia Stocking Project*

Monthly Mini Sampler Quilts In The Hoop Mega Bundle

Babies/Kids

The holidays are so much fun with young ones around. Here are some gifts and ideas for the littles in your life!

*In The Hoop Ultimate Pretend Play Purse Project*

*In The Hoop Pirate Adventure Bag Project*

*In The Hoop Woodland Fairy Baby Quilt Project*

*In The Hoop Sugar and Spice Birth Announcement Project*

*In The Hoop Snips and Snails Birth Announcement Project*

*In The Hoop Rag Doll Daisy Project by Oma's Place*

*In The Hoop Rag Doll Buddy Project by Oma's Place*

*DIY Travel Art Kit for Kids: Easy Embroidered Activity Bag for Creative Fun on the Go*

Organization

I am constantly trying to be more organized. I know I would love it if anyone would make these for me!

*In The Hoop Scalloped Envelope ID Holder Project*

*In The Hoop Quilted Smart Phone Case/Crossbody Bag Project by Oma's Place*

*In The Hoop Quilted Earbuds Case Project*

*In The Hoop Catch All Basket Project by Oma's Place*

*How to Make Four Easy Crazy Patch Zipper Bags with Machine Embroidery*

*DIY Passport Cover with Machine Embroidery*

*How to Make a DIY Car Trash Bag Organizer with Machine Embroidery*

*How to Make a Cord Wrap Organizer with Pocket (DIY Charging Cable Holder Tutorial)*

*DIY Embroidered 3-Ring Binder Zip Pouch for Sewing, School & Gifts*

*How to Make a Quilted Bulletin Board with Quilting Backdrops™*

*How to Make ITH Zipper Bags from Candy and Snack Bags*

Kitchen

This is another category that everyone seems to love getting gifts for. I think something new and cute for the kitchen helps brighten all the other things we do in there.

*In The Hoop Gingerbread Pot Holders Project*

*In The Hoop Whisking Christmas Joy Pocket Potholder Project by Oma's Place*

*How to Make an Embroidered Tea Set: Teapot Cozy, Mug Rug, Coaster & Tea Bag Holder*

Adults

Sometimes adults can be the hardest people to shop for! So here are a couple of ideas for things to make that show you care.

*How to Make a Quilted Tablet or Kindle Cover with Embroidery and Monogram Designs*

*In The Hoop Floral Casserole Carrier Project*

*DIY Embroidered Wine Bottle Carrier for Stylish Gifting*

*How to Make Reusable Paper Towels (Embroidered Unpaper Towels DIY Tutorial)*

Everyone

These gifts work for everyone: teachers, neighbors, kids, adults—you name it, they can use it!

*How to Create In-the-Hoop Vinyl Shaker Tags with Glitter: Fun Embroidery Gift & Luggage Tag Project*

*In The Hoop Gingerbread Jar Hugger Project by Oma's Place*

*Floral Eye Glasses Cases by Oma's Place*

*In The Hoop Coffee Time Tote Project by Oma's Place*

*In The Hoop Snowflake Tote Bag Project*

*Quilted Zip-Top Bag with Handle Tutorial: Sew a Fully Lined Organizer with Quilting Backdrops™ Designs*

*How to Make an Embroidered Can Cooler Wrap (Easy DIY Drink Holder for Summer & Gifts)*

*Star Spangled Stitches Project: Garden Tool Roll & Apron Set for Patriotic Gardening Style*

*How to Embroider Toilet Paper with Your Embroidery Machine (Plus a Reusable Toilet Paper Wrap!)*

Pets

We can’t forget our fur babies! They need to be spoiled too, so try some of these to get your pet in a festive spirit.

*Fur Baby Embroidery Projects: Personalized Bandanas, Toys, Placemats, Collars & Cozy Sweatshirts*

*In The Hoop Doggie Zip Bag Project by Oma's Place*

*In The Hoop Meowy Christmas Tags Project by Oma's Place*

*In The Hoop Christmas Ornaments for Dogs Project by Oma's Place*

*How to Sew an Embroidered Pet Bed Cover with Zipper and Boxed Edges*

Finishing Touches for Holiday Gifts

We hope this helps get you in the holiday spirit and gives you some ideas for those who are special in your life!

If you're looking for more ideas we've got you covered:

Looking for something they'll use every day? In-the-hoop bags and zipper pouches
Want practical projects for home or kitchen? Functional home & kitchen embroidery ideas
Need more baby gift ideas? In-the-hoop baby gifts & nursery projects
New to in-the-hoop projects? Start here: Quick In-the-Hoop Gift Ideas You Can Make Fast (Easy, Useful & Creative Projects)

Don’t forget to share what you make with us in the Designs by JuJu Embroidery Blessings Facebook Group, or use the hashtag #designsbyjuju anywhere on social media. We love to see what you create and we love to be inspired too!

Melanie Zitzman

Melanie has been sewing and crafting from a very young age. She loves to quilt, embroider, and paper craft and is always looking for her next project. She loves gnomes and they are overtaking her house! When she's not crafting she is a part time dental hygienist, a voracious reader, and volunteer hospital pianist.