Under $25

Stocking stuffers for embroiderers include nickel-plated tapestry needles with rounded tips and a round case of thread conditioner that keeps floss from fraying and tangling. Beginner kits come ready to stitch, with pre-printed fabric, hoops, floss and scissors included. A spiral-bound journal logs each project's pattern, threads and fabric, and a plaid mesh bag holds a work in progress.