Inspired Cross-Stitch: 30 Patterns Plus Alphabets Gail Bussi. Stackpole, $22.95 trade paper (176p) ... There are plenty of flowers and hearts in this section, as well as a wise owl.

On Saturday, the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library hosted a stuffed felt owl craft workshop, put together and led by Stitch Fetish's Lalania Simone. It was a fun, easy project -- and, come on: Look ...