The maker’s gift guide
Celebrate the creativity of the makers in your life, with gifts recommended by our community. From art and design to the culinary arts, these are gift that inspire hands-on crafting. Whether they’re into painting, woodworking, knitting, or experimenting in the kitchen, this guide is filled with items perfect for those who love to create. With high-quality tools, unique DIY kits, artisan supplies, and specialty cooking gear, these thoughtful picks fuel their passion and spark their next masterpiece.
Give a gift that empowers creativity, whether it’s on a canvas or on a plate!
For the craftivist
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Shannon Downey, Let’s Move the Needle
“Create change in the world with this inspiring guide to social activism. Shannon Downey is the founder of Badass Cross Stitch and Seriously Badass Women, and is an artist, activist, craftivist, community builder, and general instigator. Her work moves people from passive consumers of art into engaged creators and leverages craft-based art forms to bring people together, present opportunities to transition from makers to change makers, and inspire radical hope for what is possible.”
Bonus: Purchasing this book from July Society’s Bookshop.org directly supports July Society!
For the long-haired maker
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The Peach Fuzz, Yarn Crafts Knitting Needles Hair Claw
“No more using knitting needles as hair picks! I've got a hairclaw perfect for keeping your hair up while hard at work on your yarn ball crafts! The Peach Fuzz in San Francisco is owned by Elizabeth Hudy. "I'm a loudmouth illustrator trying to make agitprop for the shes, theys, and gays - and sharing everything I learn about running a business along the way. All the girl bossing without the gate keeping and gaslighting.”
$20 USD
This business is LGBTQIA-owned and donates 10% of sales to charities (incl. National Abortion Network, RAICES Texas).
For the Cute crafter
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Agora Makers Market, The Woobles Pastel Narwhal Crochet Kit
“Bjørn the Narwhal has done it again! With his latest round of tail-blazing new threads, our favorite narwhal has discovered a look that’s truly more fan-tusk-tic than ever! Our Easy Peasy Yarn™ and step-by-step videos will open up a whole new world of pastel-bilities when it comes to wooblin’—even taking into account some slightly trickier Beginner+ techniques. So let’s plunge in and confirm what we’ve narwhal-ways known: that with Bjørn by our side, we’re sure to have a whale of a time! Agora Makers Market is women-owned, LGBTQIA forward, and loads of fun!”
$30 USD
This business is women-owned and supports LGBTQIA+.
For the Culinary Creative
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The Spice Suite, Saucy, Spicy, Savory Gift Box
“The name says it all, really. This gift box packs a Saucy-Spicy-Savory punch!
This gift box contains: mango chipotle balsamic bbq sauce (spicy), chipotle jerk spice blend (spicy), we got TGIF @ home spice blend (savory)."
$45 USD
This business is Black and women-owned. Founder Angel Gregorio is also a part of Black+Forth, an organization offering community based education to black owned businesses and start ups.
for the hungry Maker
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Cherry Republic, Big Classic Gift Box
“Experience the best of the best with our Big Classic box, carefully curated, this box ensures everyone will find something they love. Whether treating yourself or surprising a loved one, this mix of sweet and savory takes you on a journey through Michigan's cherry best. Our Michigan-loving members will never stop talking about Cherry Republic. Cherry Republic donates to environmental, farming communities, and clean and renewable energy non-profit organizations.”
$100 USD
1% of all proceeds are given back to Michigan farmers, renewable energy initiatives and land preservation.
For the Latke Lover
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Stitch Twins, I Love You A Latke Cross Stitch
“Handmade "I Love You a Latke" Cross Stitch. Perfect for a Hanukkah gift for your Bubbe or Zeyde or your favorite Latke chef. Currently in an 8x8 frame but measures about 5x6.”
$44.95 USD with frame/$35.95 USD without frame
This business is women and July Society member-owned!