It has long been the tradition for wedding presents to be an item for the home, but these days with so many couples living together before they are married it can be hard to the right present. If you don’t want to go down the gift vouchers path it can feel like there are few choices but a homemade item is always welcome and what could be more personal than a beautiful homemade quilt.

Creating a quilt is not only personal but it can be incredibly economical which is good news in the current climate, the government might have all the stats to prove that the recession is over but most people’s purse are not feeling heavier just yet. So you can use the fabric in your existing stash and then add to it with some new fat squares from the exquisite collections by companies such as Moda and Robert Kauffman to create a beautiful unique present.

The great thing about creating your own gift is you can go as traditional or as individual as you like, choosing materials that represent the newlyweds and their style. You can also pick new patterns that will to improve your quilting repertoire, companies such as Monkey Buttons and Cozy Quilt Designs have created some exciting designs ranging from simple classic patterns to crazy charm quilts that will require a confident quilter to create.

Remnants and scrap bags are a really usefull option if you are looking for an economical way to add some fresh new fabrics into your stash. The huge spectrum of colours and patterns in these bags mean that you can create a range of different looks and still have plenty left over to continue building up your collection. 

Adding to your stash is a fantastic way of saving money and inspiring you to create new and exciting quilts which will be greatly appreciated by the newlyweds in question.

To get you started and inspired sites like www.quilterscloth.co.uk have loads of fabrics and patterns that are easy to work from.