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 produccts 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 overr 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!
Exciting news, quilters! Our latest arrivals are straight from Australia, bringing fresh inspiration and creative possibilities to your sewing table. We’re especially thrilled to welcome Pen + Paper Patterns to our lineup—this talented designer offers fresh, modern patterns that you’re sure to love.
If you’re looking to stitch up stylish wearable pieces, Melly and Me has a delightful range of new designs to explore. Tied with a Ribbon is back with more stunning applique patterns, perfect for adding unique touches to your quilts. And if you love English Paper Piecing, Lilabelle Lane Creations has brand-new kits that include both patterns and templates, alongside a restock of your old favorites.
Whether you're starting a new project or replenishing your go-to supplies, these Australian designs are sure to inspire. Browse the What's New Shop today and find your next must-make project!
Shipping Update – Keeping Costs Fair for Our Quilting Community
Since 2019, The Practical Quilter has been committed to keeping shipping costs fair and affordable. With NZ Post rates increasing, we’ll be making some adjustments from 1 July 2025. Our flat-rate shipping fee will change to $9.00, up from the current $8.00.
While this is a small increase, our shipping fees will remain lower than standard NZ Post rates. In addition, the minimum spend for free shipping will adjust from $100 to $110—the first change since we opened in January 2019.
What’s not changing?
Free shipping on patterns within New Zealand (see terms and conditions)
No rural delivery fee on parcels
We truly appreciate your support and understanding as we navigate these changes. Thank you for being part of The Practical Quilter community!
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.
