Wool & Hoop
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 
There's something about summertime that sends me looking for a little handiwork. For some this may be a winter activity but for me - I love to have a little something to work on while I sit out back and let the kids run themselves silly.
I have really only done cross-stitch in the past but as soon as I saw the offerings at Wool & Hoop I knew that I needed to give crewel work a try. In the first place, I adore nearly anything I find done in crewel. (My husband has to literally tear me away from the rugs at Anthroplogie). But beyond that - Wool & Hoop offers these fantastic little starter kits that seem manageable for beginners. And all of the designs are fresh and modern, something not easy to come by in the handiwork arena. No "Precious Moments" here.
I think it may start with this sweet birthday wish one. I have until the end of August til Eva's birthday and this seems like the perfect motivation. Here are more of their adorable choices:
