July 14, 2008
What a Stitch
Egg Press Pillow-Making Kits
When it comes to a thoughtful gift, nothing beats handmade. When it comes to your creative skills, the less said, the better.
With the latest Egg Press Let’s Stitch kits you can create adorable pillows that are not only meaningful, but also great looking additions to any child’s room. Kits come with two pieces of hand-screen-printed canvas. You provide filling, needle, and thread.
Patterns come in fun, ’40s-inspired prints like Magnus the monkey, Perry the snail, and Clauss the retro raccoon. The work is easy: cut, sew, stuff, and cuddle up. Finished dimensions are nine-by-eight inches — and you use the name tag to “sign” your masterwork for posterity.
Satisfying the itch to stitch?
It’s all sewn up.
Available at Blue Tree, 1283 Madison Avenue, between 91st and 92nd Streets (212-369-2583 or bluetreeny.com). To see styles, go to eggpress.com. 
SHOP
Estella’s Summer Sale
What: Save up to 50 percent on adorable European clothes by Bon Bon, Album di Famiglia, and Quincy.
Why: Tot couture.
When: Thru July 25.
Where: 493 Sixth Ave., b/t 12th & 13th Sts. (212-255-3553); online at estella-nyc.com.
SEE
ABC 123: Seeing NYC
What: Photographer Joanne Dugan, author of ABC NYC and 123 NYC, shares her city views.
Why: It’s an alphabet city.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Thurs., noon-6 p.m.; Wed., Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette St., b/t Broome & Grand Sts. (212-274-0986).
READ
Word for Word Kids: Sing-a-long Stories with Lou Gallo
What: Pack a picnic and hear Lou Gallo present classic books and live music.
Why: Word up.
When: Sat., noon-1 p.m.
Where: Bryant Park Reading Room, Sixth Ave., b/t 40th & 42nd Sts. (212-768-4242). Reading is on the 42nd St. side. Rain venue: The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, 20 W. 44th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves.
