Benzie Design

This year we celebrate America's 250th anniversary. With festivities planned across the country, we wanted to add our own felt flare to the party! Felt Fireworks from Maker Team member Kristie of are the perfect decor for an epic celebration. Grab your red, white and blue felt and follow Kristie's lead for an explosion of fun and patriotism!

Find the free tutorial here: www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials/felt-fireworks

Learn more about the women behind the brand: meet Camille!

Camille has been the Content + Relationship Manager at Benzie for 6 years. Camille designs our mini cross stitch kits, her charming and imaginative projects are a mainstay of our blog, and she keeps our Maker Team humming along! Check out our stories today to learn more about Camille. She’s a delight!

Nothing is better than a scoop of ice cream on a summer day… except maybe a double scoop! 😉

“Double Scoop” is our new medley palette featuring wool blend, Bellwether, and metallic and glitter felt. It’s perfectly served with our printed Waffle Cone felt sheets too! You can find Double Scoop as a fun pom palette as well. 🍨🍨

What would you make with this delicious felt palette?

Sale ends T O N I G H T ! Use coupon code BELLWETHERSALE for 20% off all in-stock Bellwether cut sheets and yardage, Bellwether palettes, Medley palettes, ​and Thick Felt.

Sale details: Coupon code valid until 11:59pm Pacific Time, Thursday, June 11, while supplies last. Only valid on new orders placed at www.benziedesign.com. In-stock items only. Discount code must be applied at checkout; cannot be applied retroactively.

Summer foods of the fresh and felt variety are in season! New Maker Team member Kelli of wants to brighten up your kitchen with colorful Fruits + Veggies Magnets. This set makes a great gift for a gardener, home chef or nature lover. They'll also be a hit with little hands "helping" in the kitchen.

Find Kelli's free tutorial here: www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials/fruits-and-veggies-magnets

Wishing all our June babies a happy birthday month with a bouquet of felt roses! We have rose tutorials in all varieties on our website, including a Glittering Rose from new Maker Team member Colleen of . Go all in on the glitter or leave your blooms unadorned. Either way, there is something spectacular about a rose - especially one with no thorns!

Find all these free tutorials here: www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials

For our Summer Stitch Along we're making a Needlepoint Purse! This season's hottest bags are all about personality - weaving, beading, fringe. What could be more fashion-forward than a handstitched handbag? Fendi, who? This is a Benzie original.

We'll share an Instagram Live at 12:00 pm EDT every Thursday from June 25 - July 23 demonstrating the steps to stitch and construct your needlepoint purse. In addition to live videos, we'll update our blog weekly with photos and written steps so you can stitch at your own pace or join in at any point!

Grab your supplies here: www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials/needlepoint-purse-stitch-along