Crewel to be kind
I've been lusting after some new stitchery books lately and hope my hubby notices them on my Amazon wish list. Are there any needle arts books you would recommend?
New Crewel The Motif Collection by Katherine Shaughnessy
Doodle Stitching Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners by Aimee Ray
Free crosstitch pattern
On this last day of June here's a wonderful freebie created by Junecraft for Kitschy Digitals. This Flower Totem Cross Stitch Pattern is a digital download with complete instructions for everything you'll need to stitch this design.
Flit and flutter butterfly jewelry collection
These ethereal butterfly jewelry pieces are made from silk and organza by Derya Aksoy and can be found in her Etsy shop Jewelera. These would be the perfect adornment for an outdoor wedding. Charming.
DIY iPhone cross stitch case kit
Are you crafty and techie? Blend the two with this cross stitch iPhone case kit from Purl Soho. As gadgets invade our lives ever more, it's nice to see some tactile, hand-created accessories that are truly personal.
Knight Hoodie "Armor"
For the man who has everything or at least fancies Renaissance Faires—the Grey Knight Armored Hoodie is perfect. Chadwick Dillon of SOFworks makes these to order through his etsy shop. The face plate is retractable so you can enjoy your grog.
Paper art - shoes
Can you believe these shoes are made of paper? Melinda is a budding shoe designer who lives in Budapest and Papershoes are one of her passions. You can find her work in her Esty shop called Kwandera.