Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a real love letter…to textiles that is. IKEA is now selling a few design related books, and the one I am particularly fond of is “SY- A love for Textiles” by Stina Holmberg, photographs by Marcus Lawett. As IKEA describes it “This is not a book to read. It’s a book to touch, to browse, to be inspired by and enthused about. Because textiles aren’t about sharp scissors and awkward sewing machines. They’re about creative desire. So stop reading and step inside our textile world.”

For any lover of Scandinavian graphic fabrics in general, this sweet book is a perfect gift. With wonderful DIY projects at the end of each chapter, with simple instructions that even the first-time sewer can tackle. Loaded with inspiration and theft-worthy ideas, this book is a steal at just $9.99!