Personalised knitted throw blankets embroidered with names, Christmas gift guide

10 Personalised Christmas Gifts They'll Actually Keep (2026 Gift Guide)

The best Christmas gifts aren't the most expensive ones. They're the ones that feel chosen just for them. A name, a date or a little message embroidered onto something they'll use every day turns a present into a keepsake.

Here are ten personalised gifts our customers love giving: for her, for Mum, for the home, and for baby's very first Christmas.

Christmas order cut-off: please order by 4 December so your gift arrives in time. Every piece is personalised and embroidered to order, and shipping is free to Australia, the UK and the USA.

1. The Wide Corduroy Makeup Bag — for the one who has everything

Personalised Wide Corduroy Makeup Bag with custom name embroidery

Our best-loved gift this season. Soft, chunky corduroy with her name embroidered in a big, beautiful script turns an everyday essential into something she'll smile at every morning. Perfect for sisters, best friends and the hard-to-buy-for.

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2. The Quilted Floral Makeup Bag — a little everyday luxury

Personalised Quilted Floral Makeup Bag with custom name embroidery

Pretty quilted florals, her name in your choice of font and thread colour, and just the right size for her handbag or travel kit. A sweet stocking filler that feels far more thoughtful than it costs.

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3. The Embroidered Tote Bag — for her everyday adventures

Personalised Embroidered Tote Bag with custom name embroidery

Beach days, market runs, work and weekends away: a roomy tote with her name or monogram goes everywhere with her. Ideal for a summer Christmas in Australia.

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4. The Mama Sweatshirt — her little ones, always close

Personalised Mama Sweatshirt with custom name embroidery

Embroidered with her children's names, this cosy sweatshirt is the kind of gift that makes Mum tear up on Christmas morning. Choose from a rainbow of colours in sizes XS to 3XL.

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5. The Embroidered Scarf — warmth with a personal touch

Personalised Embroidered Scarf with custom name embroidery

Soft, elegant and finished with her name or initials. A beautiful choice for loved ones in the UK and US, or anyone heading somewhere cool for the holidays.

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6. The Corduroy Cushion Cover — for the couple or the new home

Personalised Corduroy Cushion Cover with custom name embroidery

“Mr & Mrs”, a family name, or “Merry Christmas, The Wilsons”: a plush corduroy cushion that makes a house feel like theirs. Lovely for newlyweds, first homes and generous hosts.

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7. The Knitted Throw Blanket — cosy nights, made personal

Personalised Knitted Throw Blanket with custom name embroidery

A soft moss-stitch throw with tassels on every corner and a name embroidered on one corner. Choose the 130 × 170 cm throw for the sofa, or the 80 × 110 cm size for a baby or a lap blanket.

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8. The Plush Baby Comforter — for baby's first Christmas

Personalised Plush Baby Comforter with custom name embroidery

A cuddly bunny, bear or koala comforter with baby's name embroidered on it. It's the first keepsake many little ones hold onto for years, and a gorgeous gift for new parents.

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9. The Knit Baby Blanket — wrapped in love

Personalised Knit Baby Blanket with custom name embroidery

Soft knit with baby's name embroidered for every photo, every pram walk and every nap. A heartfelt gift for a newborn, a christening or a family with a new arrival this year.

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10. The Corduroy Backpack — ready for the new school year

Personalised Corduroy Backpack with custom name embroidery

Their name or initials on a soft corduroy backpack: practical, adorable and impossible to mix up at daycare or school. A Christmas gift that keeps working all year.

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Tips for choosing the perfect personalised gift

  • Use the name they actually go by. A nickname or “Mum” can mean more than a full name.
  • Contrast is key. White and gold threads stand out on dark fabrics; rose pink, sage or navy look beautiful on light ones.
  • Fonts: flowing scripts (D1, D4) feel romantic, bold block letters (D13, D14) feel modern and playful, and a wreath monogram (D10) is timeless.
  • Not sure? Add a note at checkout and we'll send you a preview before we start embroidering.

Whoever you're shopping for this year, we'd love to help you give something that's truly theirs. Browse all personalised gifts →

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