The Practical Quilter
The Practical Quilter is a new concept shopping experience for the New Zealand Quilter with the sole focus of offering the supplies and accessories needed to make amazing quilts, bags or other textile items.

At The Practical Quilter, we believe in transforming your quilting dreams into reality. We offer a comprehensive range of quilting products to cater to all your creative needs. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting your quliting journey, our carefully curated selection ensures you have the right tools to craft stunning quilts with ease and precision.
We proudly provide high quality patterns, rulers and templates from leading suppliers in the USA, Canada and Australia. Our pattern's designers inspire and challenge, offering you endless possiblities to explore new techniues and styles. Our precision rulers and templates are crafted to help you achieve accurate cuts and seamless designs, making your quilting process more enjoyable and efficient.
While we do not manufacture or design these products ourselves, we are passionate about supporting the quilting community by providing top quality products that make quilting accesssible and fun for everyone of all ages. As on online only store based in New Zealand, we bring the convenience of shopping right to your home, sourcing the best quilting products from around the world.
We regularly introduce new designers and products, so be sure to check our online store frequently to stay updated with the latest arrivals. If you don't see what you're looking for from our over 1,000 listings or are after something we don't currently stock, please message us - we're here to help. Explore our website to discover our extensive collection and find the prefect products to bring your quilting visions to life.
Happy Quilting from all of us at The Practical Quilter!
Welcome to the Christmas Shop at The Practical Quilter — your go-to spot for everything but the fabric to whip up festive magic! Whether you're crafting a quilt, a bag, or a one-of-a-kind gift, we've got the patterns, templates, and clever tools to help you bring your Christmas creations to life.
✨ Deck the halls (and the office, bach, or caravan!)
From sweet little ornaments to cheerful wall hangings, our Christmas patterns are bursting with ideas to decorate every nook and cranny. Whether you're going full-on festive or just adding a touch of holiday charm, there's something here to suit your style.
Gifts that say “I made this just for you”
Looking for something special for the whānau, your mates, or that lovely neighbour who always brings over homemade fudge? Our templates make it easy to stitch up heartfelt gifts that’ll be treasured for years. And if you're finishing a charity quilt to give away before Christmas — ka pai! We’ve got just the tools to help you get it done.
So grab a cuppa, have a browse, and let your creativity run wild. The elves at The Practical Quilter have done the hard yards so you can enjoy the fun bits. Happy making!
Explore the Christmas Shop now [https://the-practical-quilter.mystorbie.com/shop/christmas?mode=live]

Our latest shipment from the USA has landed, bringing a mix of seasonal fun, precision tools, and inspiring new designs.
Get ready for spooky stitching! We’ve stocked up on Halloween-themed fabrics and patterns, perfect for trick-or-treat bags, festive wall hangings, and playful quilts. For the first time, we’re offering buttons—ideal for adding a whimsical touch to your Halloween creations.
Whether you're new to foundation piecing or a seasoned pro, we’ve restocked popular templates and introduced new tools to support accuracy and ease. These additions are designed to help you piece with confidence and precision.
We’re excited to share new arrivals from some of our favourite designers:
You’ll find all these new arrivals and more in the What's New Shop—your go-to spot for the freshest finds. Don’t miss out on the latest inspiration.