Slowform Studio
Wanderer's Watercolor Set
178 people rated it 4.8 stars and honestly they're underselling it. Twelve handmade honey-based pans in a brass tin that fits a jacket pocket.
$42
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Gifts for the mom who loves making things under $60
Consider this the short list: 8 maker-made gifts between $26 and $56. If you only look at one, look at the Wanderer's Watercolor Set.
Slowform Studio
Chunky Wool Beanie Knitting Kit
156 people rated it 4.6 stars and honestly they're underselling it. Peruvian highland wool, bamboo needles, and a pattern written for absolute beginners.
$52
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Slowform Studio
Meadow Sampler Embroidery Kit
At $26 it reads like twice that. A pre-printed linen hoop, hand-dyed threads, and a stitch guide that assumes nothing.
$26
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Stillwater Tea House
Ceremonial Matcha Starter Set
Trust me on this one — ceremonial-grade matcha with a hand-carved bamboo whisk and stoneware bowl. Your mom will not see it coming.
$48
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Stillwater Tea House
Hearthside Teapot
143 people rated it 4.7 stars and honestly they're underselling it. A cast-iron style stoneware pot with a built-in strainer that pours without a single drip.
$56
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Loom & Ladle
Hand-Carved Serving Spoons, Pair
96 people rated it 4.7 stars and honestly they're underselling it. Carved from a single piece of cherry wood, no two pairs alike.
$26
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Copper Thistle Garden
Copper Plant Mister
165 people rated it 4.7 stars and honestly they're underselling it. A solid copper mister that ages to a soft patina on the plant shelf.
$27
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Marlow Candle Works
Library Smoke Candle
This is the "how did you know?" gift. Cedar, worn leather, and a whisper of pipe tobacco — a used bookstore in a jar.
$28
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