One of my favorite parts of running the Monaluna shop is discovering all the cool products by makers and designers that we carry in the store, in addition to our fabrics. It’s like Christmas every time we get a box full of beautiful hand-poured candles, or gorgeous jewelry made by a designer in their studio. Here’s a list of some of our favorites, perfect for holiday gifts.
The Stocking Stuffers
Shopping for a minimalist? We have a beautiful array of modern, Scandinavian holiday ornaments, like the gorgeous Tiny House ornaments from Norwegian artist Laurie Poast, or lasercut, mid-century walnut and birch ornaments from Frederick Arndt and Light+Paper Studio.
Are you shopping for a sewist? Try some of the beautiful sewing tools from Merchant and Mills, like the Baby Bow Scissors, Pin Magnet, Tailors Wax or specialty pins like the Spanish Lace Pins, delicate, red-headed pins made in the oldest pin factory in Spain. The Rapid Repair Kit is also perfect for anyone who might want to make quick repairs on the go!
Is there a quilter on your list? The simple Post Card Patterns from Purple Pineapple Studio make great stocking stuffers, an easy and affordable way to give the gift of inspiration.
The Accessories
One of our most popular makers is Minneapolis jewelry designer Larissa Loden. She takes overstock materials and crafts them into wonderful, modern accessories that feel current and sometimes a bit whimsical, like her bee necklaces and earrings, and the very on-trend airplant necklace. We also have some gorgeous pieces from Swedish designers Sägen and Johanna N, and socially-minded Ethic Goods.
If jewelry’s not their thing, we also have hand-sewn infinity scarves in some of our most popular organic cotton prints, and yummy, all-natural candles in refreshing scents to accessorize the home.
The Craft Kits
Craft kits make wonderful gifts for beginners and seasoned creatives alike! On our trip to Germany last spring we found a great French company that makes the most adorable embroidery kits, with designs featuring llamas, kitties, cacti and woodland creatures. We’re in love! The designs are suitable for almost any level, and they come with everything you need to create a beautiful embroidered project. We also have darling ornament, jewelry and thread-keeper kits from Red Gate Stitchery, embroidered and felt stuffie kits from Kiriki Press and Threadfollower, and lots of great Sashiko kits and cloths.
The Books
It doesn’t matter how many I have, I’m always overjoyed to receive a sewing or craft book (or to buy one for myself, for that matter). Give the gift of beauty and inspiration that will last for years!
The Bundles
When in doubt, every sewist can use more fabric! We have select pre-cut fat quarter and 1/3 yard bundles available, or you can put together your own 1/2 yard or yard bundles by making selections from our full catalog.
Happy holidays to all!