Weekend Kits Blog

Do you have a Magic Closet?

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Wed, 28 May 2014 17:47:00 +0000

I learned to keep a magic closet from my mother. She was a master at entertaining young minds and keeping small hands busy, especially on those days when the weather prevented us from going outside to play or when we were recuperating from an illness. Rainy days could easily have spelled trouble for a Mom with a house full of bored kids all looking for something new to do. Mom's Magic Closet was always stocked with boxes of crayons, colored paper, yarn, glue, scissors, buttons, fabric, thread, old magazines, and spiral notebooks along with any craft supplies she could get her hands on. She taught us to make rag rugs with strips of cloth, how to crochet, knit, and sew. We made colorful scrap books out of magazine clippings, post cards, greeting cards, and tags. I learned to create 3-D art by using bits of odds and ends, this and that, and glue and tape! The Magic Closet was reserved for special occasions only so that the things contained within were the most coveted in the house! I carried on the tradition of the magic closet when my kids were young, adding a few extra items to the basic craft supply stash like coloring books, art kits, and craft kits . Learning a new craft or enjoying an old one is the best way to chase away rain clouds and foster creativity! In this age of electronics, it might be fun to hold a once a week craft day with your children or grandchildren. It would be easy to do with a well stocked Magic Closet!

Here are some favorite Craft Kits for Kids that would be a great addition to anyone's Magic Closet:

Loop N Loom PotholderKit

The Loop N Loom Kit is a traditional weaving activity kit for kids to create colorful potholders, coasters, purses, and more! Kit includes one 7.5" x 7.5" loom, 180 loops in 9 colors, yarn, crochet hook, large needle & easy instructions. Enough loops to make 5 pot holders!

This is an easy craft kit for kids to learn to weave using a loom.
We also carry packages of extra loops! Kids of all ages can enjoy hours of creative play and make beautiful and useful gifts for friends and family!

The Fancy Friendship Bracelets Kit is a Klutz jewelry making kit for kids and teens.

Fancy Friendship Bracelet Kit by Klutz

Learn how to make charmed & beaded friendship bracelets! Kit includes a full-color instruction book, 5 colors of cord, over 200 assorted beads, and 6 charms. The 60-page bracelet making book includes detailed diagrams and super-simple instructions for making 10 different fancy friendship bracelets. Kids will have fun creating a variety of friendship bracelets to wear and share! Ages 8 & above.

The Stencil Art Kit from Klutz

Stencil Art Kit by Klutz

The Stencil Art Kit from Klutz is an easy art kit for kids to create endless amazing art.
Kit includes a full-color instruction book, 8-color pigment ink pad, 8 foam-tip dabbers, 1 black felt-tip pen, 4 stencil sheets with 72 different shapes, and a handy storage box. The 48-page book includes easy to understand instructions, tips & techniques, plus plenty of art inspiration. Kid-themed stencil shapes & cool background designs make it fun for kids to create their own colorful works of art right inside the book! Ages 8 & above.

Faber-Castell Complete Manga Drawing Kit

Do you have a budding artist who loves Manga? This learn-to-draw kit from Faber Castell will have them creating Manga Super Heros in no time! This complete drawing kit comes with a 28-Page illustrated manga instruction booklet, manga sketchpad, manga stencil, manga mannequin, black PITT artist brush pen, grey PITT artist brush pen, superfine black PITT artist pen, Faber-Castell graphite HB pencil, pencil sharpener, and eraser. All PITT artist pens are acid free, archival, and waterproof.
You'll have all the tools, supplies, and instruction you need to learn how to draw manga characters and backgrounds. Soon you'll be creating your own manga scenarios! Recommended for adults & teens. Faber-Castell is one of the world's leading manufacturers of quality art supplies.

Granny Squares Crochet Activity Kit

Another traditional craft with a modern twist that never goes out of style are Crochet Granny Squares!
The Granny Squares Crochet Activity Kit from ALEX includes easy-to-follow instructions to make learning to crochet fast and fun. Kids will make these colorful crocheted squares just like Grandma. Then, they'll learn how to bring them together to make cool, fashionable accessories. Learn to make scarfs, blankets, headbands and so much more and it's fast, easy, and fun! The convenient carrying case comes complete with crochet hook, plastic needle, colorful yarn, and easy instructions.

Let's keep the magic alive!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:48:00 +0000

April Showers Bring May Flowers
...and Baby Quilts!

It's raining today so it's a good day for working on crafts like these adorable baby quilts. They are fast and easy to make and are perfect for a beginning quilter.

Julie M. recently shared pictures of the Baby Quilts she completed with kits from Weekendkits.com. Thank you Julie! The quilts came out so well I couldn't wait to share your handiwork here on the blog!
Julie sent along the following comments with her photo:

"Hi Sarah,

I love your weekend kits! They were so much fun to make, and the moms-to-be loved receiving them. Here’s a picture of the ones I made. Not bad for a first-time quilter!

Sincerely,

Julie M"

and she followed up with the following comments when I asked if I could share her photo on this blog:

" I always enjoy seeing others' work, especially if I'm considering trying something new. These kits made it so easy for a beginner that now, I'm making quilted purses!

Sincerely,

Julie"

Julie thanks again for sharing your work! It is so inspiring to see what crafts you are working on and I am so pleased to hear that you found these baby kits easy to make. How exciting that these quilts gave you the confidence to continue quilting!

At weekendkits.com, we offer several styles of quilt kits to make Lap Quilts, Wall Quilts, Christmas Quilts, and Baby Quilt Kits for both beginner and more advanced quilters.

All our kits are carefully selected to provide you with the quality materials you need to create something you will be proud to share!

We have even put together a detailed Beginner How-To-Quilt Tutorial Series to teach you step-by-- step how to make one of these charming baby quilts!

I hope Julie has inspired you to try one of our quilt kits and to share pictures of the any of the kits you are making from Weekendkits.com. Please e-mail your photos and comments to me! I would love to share photos of your work here on the blog. Let's spread the Crafting Love around!

Keep Crafting!

Sarah

Spring Into a New Project!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:51:00 +0000

Spring has arrived in New England and I must say we are all happy to see the sun! I am always energized when spring arrives and it is my favorite time to start new projects!

Annie just finished this easy sew kit from our Weekendkits.com collection of Stuffed Animal Characters to Sew and was pleased to show us the results!

This adorable Happy Owl is just one of the wonderfully whimsical characters to sew from designer Mariska Vos-Bolman. Mariska resides in the Netherlands and creates her characters under the brand DIY Fluffies. We are pleased to be able to bring you her kits and patterns direct from her studio from across the sea! Mariska's sense of design, her choice of fabrics and well written instructions make these kits as much fun to make as the finished product is to enjoy!

This kit for the Happy Owl is rated a beginner kit. Annie says "I am a beginner when it comes to sewing. This kit was easy to make. The only challenging part was sewing on the small felt hearts and nose. I just went slow and took it stitch by stitch on my machine for this part and then the rest went very easily! Annie did a great job and is quite proud of her new creation! We would love to see pictures of what you create from our kits so please, send us photos!

We offer a wide selection of kits from DIY Fluffies including Yoki the Fat Dragon shown here in Green but also available in Pink, Purple, and soon to be released in Blue!

Cute Kitty would be an adorable friend for any cat lover!

Cut Penguins are easy to make and who could resist them! The pink girl comes with a flower for her hair and the soon to be released black little man has a companion fish! Watch for him to be released in the next week.

Purple Polka Dots show off this adorable stuffed Rhino. This kit is rated intermediate and will be a snap for those with just a bit of sewing experience.

I have just received a shipment of brand new characters from Markiska in the Netherlands so watch the website over the next few weeks to see them posted. I will also be adding the patterns for each of these characters. If you prefer to choose your own fabrics, you will now be able to purchase just the pattern for these adorable friends! Happy Spring and let's get sewing!
Sarah

Please Take Our Short Online Survey!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:33:00 +0000

I'm hoping you can take a minute out of your busy day to complete a short online survey for me. This quick survey has 10 questions that are designed to help me better understand which crafts you most enjoy and what kits you would like to see in the future.
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Your feedback is so important to me! I thank you in advance for taking the time to let me know how we can best serve you!

I have been busy this week adding more new products to WeekendKits.com. Be sure to stop by our What's New page to see all the new items.

Spring is coming...I promise! It has been a long hard winter in most parts of the country, especially here in the northeast, but I am beginning to see a few signs of spring this week. The snow banks are almost melted and the robins are returning. These beautiful Song Birds will help cheer them along! This hand embroidery iron-on pattern from Sublime Stitching, called Song Birds, will make it easy for you to add a touch of spring to your hand embroidery projects!

We carry a broad selection of modern and traditional hand embroidery patterns from Sublime Stitching.

If birds aren't your thing...how about some crazy space motifs! The designers at Sublime Stitching are widely known for their fun and offbeat modern designs. This iron-on embroidery pack called Spaced Out would look so cool in a youngster's room, on a bib, or on a T-Shirt. It's great to see hand embroidery making such a come back!

These patterns are reusable and you can normally get several imprints from one iron-on pattern.

When the transfer ink is used up on the pattern, it's easy to use one of our embroidery transfer pens to make the transfer useable again. We offer the DMC Embroidery Transfer Pen which allows you to trace the design directly from the pattern on to the fabric. The ink in this pen is water soluble so it will wash right out!

If you prefer the iron-on transfer method, we also offer the Sulky Iron-On Transfer Pen which allows you to trace over the lines on the paper pattern to create a fresh iron-on transfer!

I plan to embellish some guest towels with these cheerful song birds. Our sister website EmbroiderThis.com has a wide selection of blank items for embroidery, including these Classic Colored Border Guest Towels.

Embroidering with a simple outline stitch, like a back-stitch, will make it easy and quick to create a whole set!

I am working on compiling some new kits that will contain iron-on patterns, embroidery floss, and needles from Weekendkits.com along with blank linens for embroidery from EmbroiderThis.com. Watch for these new kits coming soon! Until then, you can order the individual products from Weekendkits.com and EmbroiderThis.com.

Happy Stitching and remember to Click Here to Take the Survey!

Hand Embroidery Basics Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 23:14:00 +0000

Tree Crewel Embroidery Kit

Spring is just around the corner and my thoughts are turning to the beautiful flowers and trees that will soon be blooming! This lovely Tree Crewel Embroidery Kit seemed like the perfect spring kit to help me illustrate some Hand Embroidery basics. If you have always wanted to do hand embroidery and had not one to show you the ropes, or if you are an experienced stitcher looking for a refresher course, you have come to the right place!

Using this beautiful wool embroidery kit I will take you from your first stitches to finishing the project. So lets get started!

The techniques and tips presented in this blog tutorial will apply not only to the featured Tree Hand Crewel Embroidery Kit, but can be applied to most of your hand embroidery projects as well!

At WeekendKits.com, we offer a wide variety of Hand Embroidery Kits in many different techniques such as Crewel Embroidery, Counted Cross Stitch Embroidery, Stamped Cross Stitch, Traditional Hand Embroidery using stranded thread known as floss, as well as Beaded Embroidery Kits. Click here to see our full selection of Hand Embroidery Kits for both adults and children of all skill levels. Pick one and join me in this easy and rewarding craft! We can stitch along together!

First, what’s in the package?

Each kit offered on WeekendKits.com will list the exact components provided in that particular kit. Needlework kits from Dimensions are among my favorites because all the products included are always top quality, the designs are absolutely stunning, and the directions are complete and easy to follow. In this kit they have even pre-sorted and pre-labeled all of the yarns for you. Talk about service and convenience!

The Dimensions Tree Crewel Embroidery Kit comes with all you see pictured here:

What is in this kit?

Pre-stamped fabric
Illustrated project directions
Illustrated instructions for each of the stitches
A quality hand embroidery needle
Pre-sorted and labeled 3-Ply Wool Yarns

What else do I need that is not in the kit?

For this project, you will also need an embroidery hoop and a pair of small sharp scissors. You may also find a needle threader quite convenient and desirable! A needle is included with your kit, but I recommend having a few extra needles on hand just in case. Luckily, you can find all these products readily available on Weekendkits.com!

The Fabric:

The base fabric for this project is a sturdy cotton even-weave fabric that has the tree trunk and the outline for the circles that form the “leaves” of the tree pre-stamped on the fabric. That means you don't have to worry about transferring the design to the fabric! The pre-stamped design saves you time and makes the placement of your stitches so easy. It gets you to the fun part, the stitching, faster! As you stitch, the yarn will cover the stamped lines so they will not be visible in the finished project.

Even-weave fabric is woven so the threads running up and down (warp thread) are evenly spaced with the threads running across (weft thread) the piece of fabric. The weave of this fabric is a bit open so small holes appear in the weave of the fabric giving you an easy “in” for your needle!

Crewel embroidery stitch placement is a bit looser in interpretation than other types of hand embroidery like counted cross stitch. You don’t need to go in the exact hole where the line in the design falls. A hole beside the line is fine. In crewel embroidery the objective is to cover the stamped design area with stitching and to use the stamped lines to help you form the proper shape for the design element. The pressure is off!

You will notice that the fabric the design is printed on is larger than the actual finished design of the project. This extra fabric allows you plenty of room to put the fabric in your hoop while keeping the stitching area away from the edge and makes it more comfortable for you to stitch. It also will allow you to obtain better fabric tension in the hoop. This extra fabric also provides you with a margin to neatly hem the edges on your finished project if you wish. Notice the dashed lines around the edge of the fabric marking a 1/2 inch seam allowance for your finished project. More on that later!

Preparing the Fabric for Stitching: Before beginning to stitch, I recommend ironing the fabric to remove the fold lines and to securing the outer edges of the fabric to prevent fraying while you are working on the piece. See below for details:

Iron on Medium with damp pressing cloth

Iron the Fabric: I used a medium heat iron without steam and a damp pressing cloth to iron this fabric. The pressing cloth helps iron out the fold marks without excessive heat. A pressing cloth can be any lightweight white or off-white fabric like muslin, quilter’s cotton or even a cotton handkerchief.

Spray the pressing cloth with water to dampen. Place the design fabric right side down on your ironing board, lay the damp press cloth over the top and press gently. The damp pressing cloth creates a very gentle steam that will take out the wrinkles without stressing the fabric or disturbing the stamped lines on the other side.

Note: Always read the instructions that come with your kit. Irons should not be used on some designs. Read the manufacturers recommendations before ironing to be sure you won’t scorch, smear, or remove the design lines with your iron!

Secure fabric edges with tape

Secure Fabric Edges to Prevent Fraying:

To prevent the fabric edges from fraying while you work, the directions in this kit recommend that you stitch the raw edges using a zig-zag stitch. I have found that covering the edges with tape, like masking or painter’s tape, is faster and easier than stitching! Use either method to secure the edges of the fabric before beginning this project.

Choosing a Hoop:

The fabric for this project should be placed in a hoop for stitching. This allows you to keep the tension of your stitches consistent, light, and even. A hoop is not included with this kit but we carry a range of hoop sizes at Weekendkits.com so you can order the hoop you need when you order a kit. Most hand embroidery projects benefit from hooping the work.

What size hoop should you choose for a project?

Which hoop size do I choose?

The hoop size should be proportional to the project size and complexity as well as to your experience and comfort level. A very small hoop works well for little projects without much detail, a large hoop works great for large open designs, while a medium hoop (size 6”-8”) works best for a medium sized design like this one. This size hoop will give you plenty of area to work while providing even tension on the entire work area, and allow you a comfortable grip on both the hoop and your work.

When you stitch, your non-dominant hand will be holding the hoop and assisting in the formation of the stitch, while your dominant hand performs the actual stitch. The wrong sized hoop for the project can result in an awkward or uncomfortable stitching experience, and hand fatigue. If you have ever found stitching uncomfortable in the past I'll bet you just had the wrong sized hoop for the project!

Placing the Fabric in the Hoop:

Loosen the thumb screw

Embroidery hoops most often have an inner solid ring, and an outer adjustable ring that is a bit larger than the inner ring. The outer ring adjustment is often made by use of a thumb screw. The outer ring can be adjusted to provide even tension on a variety of fabric as well as the thickness of your embroidery stitches as your piece progresses.

Press the outer hoop over the inner hoop

When hooping the fabric, work on a flat firm surface like a table. To load the fabric in the hoop (also known as hooping the fabric), place the smaller inner hoop on the table. Center the area you wish to embroider on the fabric over the top of this inner hoop. Loosen the thumb screw on the larger outer hoop ring. Gently press the outer ring down over the inner ring sandwiching the fabric in between. If you are having difficulty getting the outer ring over the inner ring, loosen the thumbscrew a bit more. The edges of the inner hoop should be flush with the edges of the outer hoop when the two are seated properly. Gently and evenly tug the fabric taut around the edges of the hoop until there is even tension on the fabric, then finger tighten the thumb screw.

Tug Gently for Even Tension

Use care when positioning the hoop over areas that have already been stitched. I find that placing the outer hoop over the areas that have already been stitched first, then rolling the rest of the hoop into place causes the least amount of stress to existing stitches. It is not necessary for the fabric to be drum tight. You want the fabric to have some “give” so you can move the needle in and out of the fabric more easily. Do not over-tighten the thumb screw, just tighten as much as you can comfortably do with your fingers.

The Yarns:

Crewel Embroidery is also known as Wool Embroidery because wool yarns are used to stitch the motifs on fabric. This kit includes beautiful 3-ply wool yarns that have been pre-sorted and labeled for your convenience.

3-Ply means that each length of yarn is actually made up of 3 individual plies, or strands that have been twisted together.

Embroidery stitches are made using a variable number of these individual strands. Some stitches use just one strand from the 3 ply bundle, others two, and sometimes all three strands will be used in a single stitch (although not in this kit!).

Three Ply Wool Yarn

The pattern chart will tell you how many strands of the 3 ply to use for each individual stitch in this design. The kit directions also recommend you cut the provided yarn lengths in half before stitching. This shorter length is less likely to tangle and is easier for a beginning stitcher to manage. A shorter length of yarn is less likely to tangle when separating the 3 ply yarn as well. To separate the strands in a length of yarn simply untwist the yarn a bit at one end and gently pull the strands apart. You will find that letting the length of yarn hang free and untwist as you pull makes separating the strands easier. Go slowly so the threads don’t tangle or form knots as you separate the strands. Coax the yarns apart with your fingers if needed. It is advisable to separate all three strands, then if two strands are required for your stitch, put them back together side by side, untwisted, for so the strands lay properly in the design and provide the best coverage of the design area.

Threading the Hand Embroidery Needle

Threading the Needle:

This kit comes with a large eye embroidery needle. A needle threader is the fastest and easiest way to thread the needle and we carry a great needle threader from DMC at Weekend Kits.com.

If you don’t have a needle threader, the following tips may help you thread the needle by hand.

Wool Yarns can be a bit tricky to thread through the eye of a needle since wetting the ends may cause them to “bloom” and fray rather than lay down!

I begin by trimming the ends of the yarn that will pass through the eye of the needle so they are even and have a good crisp edge, then pinch the threads firmly between my thumb and first finger so just the smallest amount of yarn end is peeking out. While keeping my fingers pinched, I press the eye of the needle against the ends and wiggle a bit. Pressing the eye of the needle into the yarn ends works much better than trying to push the squishy ends into the eye of the needle.

If I don’t get it in two tries, I re-trim the ends before trying again. Sometimes I have luck getting just one of the strands out of two through the eye. When this happens, I slide the thread that has gone through the needle down the eye out of the way and then proceed to work the remaining strand through the eye.

Finally the preparation work is done and it's time to stitch!

Catching Beginning Tail End

Beginning to Stitch:

Knotting the thread ends is not recommended when doing hand embroidery since the knot may form a bump on the back that can be seen from the front of the work or may create a shadow through from the back of the work to the front. The best method to secure the tail end of your embroidery thread is to leave a 3-4” tail of thread in back when you take your first stitch. Then tuck this tail into the backside of your next three or four stitches as you pull them tight to secure the tail end. Trim tail after thread end is secured.

Securing a thread end

Ending a Stitch: Use a similar technique when ending a stitch. Don’t knot the thread, simply pass the needle under three or four stitches on the back side of your work to secure the thread then trim the end.

How to Satin Stitch:

Satin Stitching

Satin stitching is one of the first stitches you will encounter with hand embroidery. This versatile stitch is a wonderful fill stitch for many sized areas. To help keep your stitches straight and even, start in the middle of the shape and work toward one edge. Once that side is filled, go back to the center and work in the opposite direction. Bring your needle up at one edge of the design area to be filled and go back into the fabric directly opposite where the thread came out on the other side of the area to be filled. Stitches should be kept parallel and spaced so the threads lie next to each other without overlapping or showing the fabric below.

You will quickly see that the width of the stitches used when satin stitching will be equal to the width of the thread(s) you are stitching with!

I hope I have inspired you to start stitching with a Crewel Embroidery Kit today!

The Trees Crewel Embroidery Kit from Dimensions combines traditional crewel embroidery techniques with modern design for a stunning finished piece. I will keep you updated on my stitching progress and provide more hand stitching tutorials soon!

6 New Kits Added to WeekendKits.com Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:37:00 +0000

You are going to love all the new kits coming soon to WeekendKits.com! I have been busy ordering up a storm and can't wait to get all the new items posted to the website!
Just today I put up 6 new items in a brand new category called Needle Felting Kits.

Needle Felting Kit Poppies

Needle Felting is a simple craft that produces extraordinary results! Needle Felting uses un-spun wool roving and a special barbed needle to create a wide variety of items.
Some kits come with a foam block or a piece of felt to provide a base for your felting action. Other kits come with a stencil or molded shape to assist you in obtaining a perfectly shaped finished product!

Wool Roving is a long narrow strip of 100% Wool fiber that has been smoothed out but not yet twisted into yarn. The wool roving used in these needle felting kits are dyed bright colors to suit the pattern. The special needles used for needle felting have sharp barbs on the lower end of the needle that when pushed and pulled out of the fibers cause the fibers to bind together or "felt". The agitation and friction of the barbs causes the wool fibers to mat together forming a tight bond.

Needle Felting Kit Penguin

The felting needle compacts the fibers and causes them to compress into a firm shape. The more you poke with the needle, the more compressed the fibers become so it's easy to shape the wool roving. If you don't like how a shape is coming, it's easy to add more wool, pull some off, or simply poke some more to make the shape what you want! It is a very forgiving craft and quite fun after a long hard day at the office!

You can create many items from this simple needle felting technique including 3 dimensional characters, shaped ornamental pieces, and flat pictorial scenes. 3-D pieces make great ornaments, key fobs, pins, or a small gift for a friend. The shaped ornamental pieces are terrific to hang as ornaments from a key chain, book bag, or in a sunny window. They brighten any room!

Birds on a Wire Needle Felting Kit

Flat pieces can be framed as a decorative picture or can be sewn (or felted) to another item such as a tote bag, hand bag, knitting bag, or garment. Let your imagination run free and see what you can do with your needle felted creation! Do use caution though because the needles are sharp!

Explore all 6 Needle Felting Kits that have been added to WeekendKits.com today including the Poppies Needle Felting Kit, Penguin Needle Felting Kit, Birds on a Wire Needle Felting Kit, Bluebird Needle Felting Kit, Flower Needle Felting Kit, and the (oh so adorable!) Owl Needle Felting Kit.

More Needle Felting Kits and more Brand New Kits in many other categories will be uploaded almost daily over the next few weeks so check back soon!

Beginner Knitting Kits!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 01:18:00 +0000

Have you ever wished you could learn to knit?

Well wish no more! At WeekendKits.com we offer beginner kits to help you take the first steps on your journey to knitting. It's just like riding a bike, and once you get the rhythm you can learn to create anything like scarfs, blankets, sweaters, hats, mittens, and more! Try one of our great Beginner Knitting or Crochet kits at WeekendKits.com and begin your journey today!

Learn to Knit kit at WeekendKits.com

A good place to start learning to knit is with this Lion Brand Learn to Knit Kit which includes everything a beginner needs to start knitting! This easy knitting kit will have you knitting with confidence in no time. It includes a beginner's pattern for both a a hat and scarf, 2 balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick machine washable wool blend yarn, 1 pair of size 15 knitting needles, and easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrated instructions.

You will find this and other kits to learn how to knit at WeekendKits.com

Learn to Crochet Kit at WeekendKits.com

If crochet is more your style, you will find many options in Learn to Crochet Kits at Weekendkits.com like this great kit from Lion Brand Yarns. The Purple Crochet Scarf Kit is an easy beginner crochet kit from Lion Brand. Kit includes 2 balls of 100% acrylic yarn, 1 size N13 crochet hook, beginner scarf pattern, and easy instructions. Finished size is approx. 6-1/2" x 52". Easy-to-follow, learn-to-crochet instructions & scarf pattern make this an ideal crochet kit for beginners! This is a fun crochet project to make a stylish scarf for yourself or to give as a gift.

You will find a wide selection of Knitting and Crochet Kits for Kids and Adults at WeekendKits.com

We also carry basic Knitting and Crochet Supplies including books, Instructional DVDs, Needles, Hooks, Yarn and more!

Weekend Kits is under New Ownership!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:55:00 +0000

We are so excited to announce that WeekendKits.com is now part of the Bobbin Inc. family! You may already know us as the owners of EmbroiderThis.com, Wholesale-linens.com, and GardenLane.com.

My husband Steve and I have been operating our craft web stores for over 10 years. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue offering fun and exciting craft kits for you to enjoy on your weekends off through WeekendKits.com! Our entire staff is committed to continuing the tradition of fine quality products and excellent service you have come to expect from WeekendKits.com.

Sarah Unpacking Inventory

Crafts have been part of my life since I was four years old, when my Mom taught me to hand-sew doll clothes. Since then, I have tried just about every craft, and have plans to try those I haven't yet had an opportunity to explore! I find crafting relaxing and rewarding. It keeps my mind and my hands engaged and there is nothing like being able to give a gift to a loved one that you have made with your own hands.

Yoki the Fat Dragon

One of our most exciting and unique products offered at WeekendKits.com are the easy sew Plush Animal Sewing Kits from DIY Fluffies. We import these kits direct from the designer in the Netherlands. These plush and felt critters are just so adorable and are very easy to make! We love the imaginative creatures you can create with these kits.

You will find Yoki the Green Fat Dragon pictured here along with many of his friends like the Green Monster , Plush Blue Whale, and Pink Love Elephant just to name a few! Look for our full selection of Plush Toy Sewing Kits on WeekendKits.com.

Sarah getting the inventory ready to ship

The business has physically moved across the country from Oregon to it's new home just outside of Boston Massachusetts. We have all been busy getting things set up and are now fully operational and ready to ship your order!

I have been ordering new items in just about every category so watch for updates on what's new coming soon!

If you haven't yet signed up for our e-mailed newsletter, you may want to do so now. We will be offering specials, coupons, and new product announcements soon and this newsletter is the best way to get the most current information. There is a convenient sign up box on the right hand side of this post. (We never share your information with anyone!)
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We want WeekendKits.com to be about YOU and what you love to do with your free time. Please let us know what we can do to make WeekendKits.com your choice for craft kits. We'd love to hear from you!

Sarah Kochanowski
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Bobbin Inc.
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Christmas Quilt Kits - Quilting for the Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 03:36:00 +0000

We've added a wonderful new collection of Christmas Quilt Kits to the store. Kits with coordinating holiday fabrics make it easy to create a quilted blanket for baby or decorative quilt for your home.

You'll find them in the Christmas Quilt Kits section of the store!

The Patchwork Angels - Baby Quilt Kit is a contemporary collection of Christmas themed fabrics for baby and children of all ages.

Kit includes fabrics for the pieced quilt top, fabric for the backing, and step-by-step instructions.

A variety of fabric types, including premium cotton, soft flannel, and textured plush give your finished baby quilt a soft & cuddly feel.

The Christmas Pups - Baby Quilt Kit is an adorable collection of holiday fabrics, featuring a variety of cute puppies in seasonal attire.

Simply pieced quilt patterns makes this an easy quilt kit for beginners. Experienced quilters will enjoy the convenience of a quick & easy weekend quilt project.

If you're new to quilting, be sure to see our Baby Quilt Kit Tutorial series for beginners.

The Jolly Santa - Christmas Quilt Kit includes 100% cotton fabrics for the quilt top, backing, and binding.

Step-by-step quilting instructions take you through the quilt making process. The finished quilt will be approx. 48" x 64", ideal for use as an accent quilt or lap quilt.

You'll need basic quilting supplies on hand to complete your quilt kit project, including –

Sewing Machine
Rotary Cutting Tools
Iron & Ironing Board
Coordinating Thread
Scissors
Quilting Pins
Basting Pins
Binding Clips
Batting

Visit the Christmas Quilt Kits to see our complete selection of Christmas quilt kits, including baby quilt kits, lap quilt kits, and wall quilt kits.

Weekend Kits offers a completely unique selection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. Stop by today and be ready to start quilting for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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Jewelry Making Kits for Beginners - Class in a Box!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 22:11:00 +0000

Just in time for holiday gift giving, you'll find a new selection of the popular Class in a Box! jewelry making kits in the store. These complete jewelry kits from Cousin are filled with everything a beginner needs to start making beautiful jewelry pieces at home.

You'll find them in the Jewelry Making Kits section!

Class in a Box! Jewelry Kit - Natural Collection

The Class in a Box! jewelry making kits include a full-color instruction book, bead mat, 3-in-1 jewelry tool, beads, and findings.

Each kit contains enough jewelry making supplies to make 2 necklaces, 2 bracelets, and 2 earring sets. The completed jewelry pieces for each kit are pictured on the front of the box.

Class in a Box! Jewelry Kit - Casual Collection

Step-by-step instructions, including clear photos and diagrams, make it easy to learn each new jewelry making technique. Each kit features unique jewelry designs and coordinated color palette.

The 3-in-1 jewelry tool combines 3 basic jewelry making tools into 1 set of easy-to-use pliers. This one tool serves as your round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and wire cutter. The soft bead mat keeps beads from rolling off the table while laying out your jewelry pieces.

Class in a Box! Jewelry Kit - Classic Collection

The Class in a Box! kits are an ideal jewelry making kit for beginners. They're an excellent gift giving idea for older teens & adults wanting to learn basic jewelry making techniques.

Visit the Jewelry Making Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete section of beginner jewelry making kits, including a variety of jewelry styles from classic to modern.

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. Our goal is to help making crafting convenient, easy, and fun for beginners & experienced crafters. Stop by today and be ready to make beautiful beaded jewelry on your next Weekend at Home. Thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits blog!

Easy Felt Crafts - Christmas Stockings & Ornaments!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:15:00 +0000

See our newest selection of Easy Felt Craft Kits for making your own felt Christmas Stockings & Ornaments. These easy felt kits from Dimensions have everything you need to get started crafting!

Holidays and crafting just seem to go together. Now is the perfect time to get started creating your handmade felt Christmas stockings & ornaments, before the busy holiday season begins.

You'll find them in the Christmas Craft Kits section of the store.

The Bright Ornaments Felt Christmas Stocking Kit includes die-cut felt, cotton thread, needle, and easy instructions.

The felt pieces are pre-cut into shapes, so no cutting is required! They're also pre-punched with small holes for easy hand stitching and embroidery.

Step-by-step instructions make it easy for beginners to create one of these colorful felt Christmas stockings for a loved one. They're also a quick & easy felt project for experienced crafters looking for a convenient kit with everything you need to get started.

The Bright Ornaments design has retro modern appeal, with three bright bows accenting three classic ornaments. The finished size is approx. 19 inches long.

The Catching Snowflakes Felt Christmas Stocking Kit die-cut felt, pre-sorted cotton thread, needle, and easy step-by-step instructions.

If you're new to working with felt, the Dimensions felt Christmas kits are an ideal option for you. Projects use easy hand sewing construction and simple applique embroidery techniques.

Stockings are a fun felt craft project for teaching older children and teens basic hand sewing skills while they're creating a lasting holiday keepsake.

Catching Snowflakes is a cheerful stocking design of a happy snowman looking up at falling snowflakes. The finished size is approx. 19 inches long.

The Holiday Trio Felt Christmas Ornaments Kit includes pre-cut felt pieces with holes for stitching, cotton thread, cording, stuffing, needle, and easy instructions.

Kit makes three felt ornaments, perfect for trimming the tree or decorating holiday gift packages.

Felt Christmas ornaments are a fun holiday craft project for the family to work on together. Create some holiday crafting memories!

Visit the Christmas Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of felt Christmas kits, including felt stocking kits, ornament kits, tree skirt kits, and more!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for the whole family! Craft kits for beginners and all skill levels. Stop by today and be ready to start crafting for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home.

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Jungle Themed Stamped Cross Stitch Kits for Baby!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 18:06:00 +0000

You won't want to miss our newest selection of Stamped Cross Stitch Kits for Baby from Dimensions – a charming baby quilt kit and coordinating baby bibs kit. Kits include all the materials you need to create a wonderful quilted blanket or pair of bibs for baby.

You'll find them in the Stamped Cross Stitch Kits section!

The Kimba stamped baby quilt design features a collection of jungle animals, including an elephant, zebra, alligator, lion, and giraffe.

Kimba Stamped Baby Quilt Kit

Kit includes a pre-finished quilted muslin baby blanket (cotton/poly), presorted cotton embroidery thread, needle and instructions. The cross stitch design is preprinted on the quilt in wash-away ink.

Soft shades of green, brown, and yellow look great against the muslin fabric. The Kimba embroidered baby quilt would be the perfect addition to any baby's nursery!

You'll need an embroidery hoop and pair of scissors to complete your stamped cross stitch projects. Using an embroidery hoop will help you maintain even & consistent stitches across the fabric.

The Kimba stamped baby bibs feature the zebra and the lion.

Kimba Stamped Baby Bibs Kit

Kit includes two pre-finished quilted muslin baby bibs (cotton/poly), presorted cotton embroidery thread, needle and instructions. The cross stitch designs are preprinted on the bibs in wash-away ink.

Stamped baby bibs are a great beginner embroidery project. The smaller size makes them easy to handle and quick to stitch! In stamped cross stitch embroidery, the X's are preprinted on the fabric, so no counting is required. You follow a design chart to known where to place the thread colors as you stitch.

Visit the Embroidery Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of hand embroidery kits, including stamped cross stitch kits, counted cross stitch kits, crewel kits, and more!

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. We believe learning a new craft should be easy, affordable & fun! Stop by today and be ready to start cross stitching on your next Weekend at Home.

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Felt Craft Projects - Whimsy Applique & Softie Kits

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:58:00 +0000

We've added a wonderful new collection of Felt Craft Projects to the store. Whimsy Kits from Heidi Boyd include the patterns, materials, and instructions you need to create adorable felt applique needleart and oh-so-cute felt softie toys. Perfect for handmade gift giving!

You'll find them in the Felt Craft Kits section of the store.

Felt Applique Kits - Whimsy Stitches

Felt Applique Kit - Hedgies

Whimsy felt applique kits include foundation fabric, felt pieces, 6-inch embroidery hoop, floss, full sized templates, colored placement diagram, illustrated stitch guide, and clear instructions.

The embroidery hoop serves two purposes. You'll use it to hold the foundation fabric while stitching and then to frame your finished needleart for easy wall display.

Adorable felt artwork to stitch and share with family & friends!

Felt Applique Kit - Gnomes

Whimsy Stitches use easy felt applique & embroidery stitches, an ideal choice for beginner crafters.

Experienced crafters will enjoy these creative embroidery kits too. Kits include all the materials you need to make an impressive needlework creation.

You'll need basic crafting supplies on hand to complete your felt applique projects, including embroidery & sewing needles, straight pins, and scissors.

Felt Softie Kits - Whimsy Kits

Felt Softies Kit - Bunnies

Whimsy felt softie kits include full sized templates, felt pieces, embroidery floss, polyester stuffing, and clear instructions.

Whimsy felt sewing kits make it easy & fun to make these darling little softie creations!

You'll need basic sewing supplies to complete your felt softie projects, including embroidery & sewing needles, sewing thread, straight pins, and scissors.

Felt Softies Kit - Foxes

You can use the templates over again to make additional softies with your own felt fabric pieces.

Sewing with felt is easy and fun. Ideal for beginners, felt kits are a great way for teens & adults to learn basic hand sewing skills.

Visit the Felt Craft Kits section to see our complete collection of felt project kits, including the new Whimsy felt kits, Christmas felt kits, felt doll kits & more!

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. You'll find a unique collection of kits from big name brands as well as independent craft designers. Stop by today and be ready to start creating with felt on your next Weekend at Home.

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Awesome Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:43:00 +0000

You'll find an awesome new selection of Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens in the store. Klutz craft kits include quality jewelry making instructions, lots of project inspiration, and plenty of supplies for making sparkly rings, pretty necklaces, and beautiful bracelets.

Kids love spending time being creative. These kits make it easy by bringing together everything they need to get started right away.

You'll find them in the Klutz Craft Kits section!

The Brilliant Bead Rings Kit includes a detailed project book, reclosable bead tray, and beading wire. The 58-page book includes clear step-by-step instructions for making beautiful beaded rings.

This kit includes a colorful assortment of beads, including seed beads, bugle beads, blossom beads, and jewel beads. Plenty of supplies for kids to make a variety of bead rings to wear & share!

The Dot Jewelry Kit is a super fun kit for kids to make pretty paper bracelets & necklaces. Kit includes a 56-page project book, pre-cut paper shapes, clear nylon cord, glue, sequins, custom dot tool, work surfaces, sliding cord holder, and dot-by-number templates.

This kit is filled with over 1600 pre-cut dots & other paper shapes. Kids will learn how to mix & match the paper patterns, colors, and shapes into a variety of creative jewelry pieces!

The Ribbon Bangles Kit makes it easy for kids to create beautiful wrapped bracelets at home. Kit includes a 52-page project book, 5 bracelet forms, 54 feet of ribbon in 9 colors, and glue.

The project book includes step-by-step instructions for transforming simple bracelets into colorful chic bangles. This is fun craft project for friends to get together and have a bracelet making party!

Visit the Klutz Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of awesome Klutz craft kits for kids & teens. With Klutz, you know you're getting the best craft kits for your kids.

Weekend Kits offers Creative Art & Craft Kits across a variety of craft & hobby categories, including quilting, sewing, jewelry making, embroidery, knitting & more! Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.

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Simple Quilts! Easy Quilt Kits for Beginners

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:55:00 +0000

I'm excited to show you our new selection of Simple Quilts - DIY Quilt Kits from Fabric Editions. Choose from five new quilt designs featuring simply pieced quilt patterns & beautiful fabric collections.

Create a decorative accent quilt, sofa throw, or quilted blanket for baby. You'll find them in the Quilt Kits section of the store!

DIY Quilt Kit - Honeydew Stripes

Simple Quilts are an ideal choice for beginners looking for an easy-to-piece quilt project.

They're also a convenient time-saving option for experienced quilters. Trendy cotton fabrics are professionally coordinated for an exciting designer look!

Simple Quilts - quilt kits include easy full-color instructions and 100% cotton fabrics for the quilt top, backing, and binding.

DIY Quilt Kit - Paisley Star

To ensure adequate yardage, it's important to not pre-wash the fabric pieces in your kit.

Step-by-step quilt instructions guide you through the quilt making process. It's always a best practice to read through all the instructions prior to starting your quilt project.

You'll need basic Quilting Supplies on hand, including rotary cutting tools, a sewing machine, scissors, iron & ironing board, quilting pins, basting pins, and matching thread.

DIY Quilt Kit - Azure Windows

You'll also need a piece of batting that is approx. 2 to 3 inches larger then the quilt top in each direction.

Completed quilt dimensions are provided in the product description for each quilt kit design.

If you're new to quilting, you may find our Quilt Kit Tutorial series helpful. Posts includes tips on rotary cutting, piecing, layering, basting, and binding your quilt.

Visit the Quilt Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of easy-to-make quilt kits, including lap quilts, baby quilts, wall quilts & more!

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. Stop by today and be ready to start quilting on your next Weekend at Home.

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Creative Felt Crafts - Get Started Crafting with Felt!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:27:00 +0000

Let's get started Creating & Crafting with Felt! Our newest selection of creative felt craft kits includes everything you need to make an adorable felt fashion doll or beautiful felt flower headband.

You'll find them in the Felt Craft Kits section of the store!

Felt Doll Kits

The Candi Girls felt doll kits are part of a new lineup of unique hand sewing kits from Classy Threads. Kits include pre-cut felt pieces for doll & dress, embroidery floss, notions for outfit, yarn for hair, stuffing, and detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Candi Felt Doll Kit

The felt pieces for the doll & dress are pre-cut and ready to sew. These fashionable dolls are a fun felt project for adults & teens with some hand sewing experience. Great for handmade gift giving!

You'll need a few basic sewing & crafting supplies on hand to complete your felt doll project, including a hand sewing needle, scissors, pins, disappearing marker, and fabric glue.

Finished dolls are approx. 10-1/2 inches tall. There are three Candi Girls felt doll kits available in the store – Candi, Esmie, and Amber. You'll have fun making & collecting these adorable dolls!

Felt Flower Kits

The new felt flower kits from Violette Field Threads make it easy to create a stunning felt flower headband for a special little girl in your life. Kits include full size pattern pieces, woolfelt material, elastic headband, and complete tutorial booklet.

Rosalind Felt Flower in Pink/Red

The 12-page tutorial booklet is filled with detailed instructions & helpful photos throughout, making it an easy felt sewing kit for beginners. It's a fun felt project for experienced crafters too!

The pattern pieces & tutorial can be used again to create additional felt flowers in a variety of color combinations. Perfect for creating a unique felt flower accessory to coordinate with any outfit.

There are three styles of felt flower kits in the store – the Rosalind flower headband in two color combinations (Pink/Red & Blue/Purple) and the Ava flower headband in Pink Ombre.

Visit the Felt Craft Kits section to see our complete selection of felt craft projects, including doll kits, flower kits, ornament kits & more!

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. Stop by today and be ready to start crafting with felt on your next Weekend at Home.

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Baby Cross Stitch Kits - Safari & Mermaid Themes

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:59:00 +0000

See our newest selection of Baby Cross Stitch Kits from the Bucilla Baby collection! Little Explorer & Mermaid Bay are coordinated baby ensembles, including crib covers, baby bibs, and birth records.

Little Explorer is a safari-themed collection, featuring a little explorer and adorable jungle animals. The Mermaid Bay collection highlights three cute little mermaids in an under-the-sea scene.

Crib Covers are a Stamped Cross Stitch Kit project. Kits include a pre-quilted, pre-finished baby quilt, cotton floss, a floss separator, embroidery needle, chart and instructions. All the materials you need to make a beautiful embroidered quilt for baby's nursery!

Little Explorer Crib Cover Kit & Mermaid Bay Crib Cover Kit

The cross stitch patterns are pre-stamped on the quilt fabric with a wash-away ink. It's important to not wash the fabric until after the project is completely stitched. When you are ready to wash the ink out, follow the care instructions included in your kit.

Baby Bibs, like crib covers, are a stamped cross stitch project. Kits include a pair of pre-quilted, pre-finished baby bibs, cotton floss, a floss separator, embroidery needle, chart and instructions. All the materials you need to make 2 embroidered bibs for baby!

Little Explorer Baby Bibs Kit & Mermaid Bay Baby Bibs Kit

If you're new to stamped cross stitch, baby bibs are an ideal starter project. The smaller size makes them easy to handle and quick to finish! Bucilla stamped cross stitch kits include easy instructions for beginners, including diagrams, design chart, and color key.

Birth Records are a Counted Cross Stitch Kit project. Kits include 14-count white Aida, floss, a floss separator, embroidery needle, chart and instructions. Everything you need to create a lasting keepsake of baby's birth, perfect for display in baby's nursery!

Little Explorer Birth Record Kit & Mermaid Bay Birth Record Kit

The cross stitch patterns are provided on a chart. Unlike stamped cross stitch, the pattern is not pre-printed on the fabric. Counted cross stitch placement is achieved by counting squares in the fabric according to the chart provided in the kit.

If you're new to counted cross stitch, the DMC website offers a helpful Cross Stitch Overview for beginners. You'll find great articles on getting ready to cross stitch, reading a cross stitch design, learning the stitches, and more.

Visit the Embroidery Kits section of the store to see our complete selection of embroidery kits, including stamped cross stitch kits, counted cross stitch kits, crewel embroidery kits, and more.

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. Stop by today and be ready to embroider a lasting keepsake for baby on your next Weekend at Home!

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Sew Cute Plush Animals with DIY Fluffies Kits!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:23:00 +0000

If you love sewing, you won't want to miss our new selection of plush animal sewing kits. They're creative Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns & Fabric Kits from DIY Fluffies. These ready to sew kits make it easy to sew your own plush animals & soft toys at home.

You'll find them in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store!

The Owl Plush Animal Sewing Kit is ideal for beginners. Simple pattern pieces & easy sewing construction makes it an ideal starter kit for learning how to sew stuffed animals.

This easy sewing kit includes all the cotton fabrics and felt pieces you need to sew one plush owl toy.

DIY Fluffies kits also include full size paper pattern pieces and a detailed sewing tutorial.

Your completed Owl Plush toy will be approx. 12" x 12". Reuse the pattern to make additional plush owls for family & friends.

The Rhino Plush Animal Sewing Kit is an intermediate level project recommended for experienced stuffed animal crafters.

Kit includes fabric & felt pieces, eyes, paper patterns, and detailed instructions. Your finished Rhino Plush toy will be approx. 16".

You'll need a few basic sewing supplies to complete your stuffed animal project, including scissors, pins, needle, and thread.

You'll also need a sewing machine & polyester fiberfill for stuffing.

Sewing your own plush toys is easy with ready to sew pattern & fabric kits that help you get started. These creative & unique plush animals are perfect for handmade gift giving!

Visit the Sewing Project Kits section of the store to see our complete selection of sewing projects with patterns & kits to make your own plush animals, soft toys, aprons, handbags & more.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for beginners and experienced crafters. Stop by today and be ready to start a sewing project on your next Weekend at Home!

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Felt Christmas Stockings - Handmade Holiday Fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:28:00 +0000

We're adding to our selection of Felt Christmas Stocking Kits with three new creative stocking designs from Bucilla. The common theme for Christmas 2012 is action-filled holiday fun, with the Snowman Games, Dropping In & Christmas Stars felt stocking kits.

Surprise a child this year with a beautiful handmade felt Christmas stockings – personalized just for them! You'll find these kits along with our complete collection in the Christmas Stocking Kits section.

Snowman Games Felt Stocking Kit

Bucilla Felt Stocking Kits include stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins & beads, needles, and step-by-step instructions.

You'll need some basic craft supplies on hand to complete your felt stocking project, including precision-cut scissors for cutting out the applique shapes and polyester fiberfill for adding dimension.

Dropping In Felt Stocking Kit

If you're new to making felt applique stockings, you may find this previous post helpful – Felt Christmas Stocking Kits - Handmade Keepsakes. It includes best practices, hints, and tips from my experiences making Bucilla felt stockings for my daughters.

Christmas Stars Felt Stocking Kit

Visit the Christmas Craft Kits section for details on our new felt stocking kits and to see our complete selection of creative holiday craft kits, including ornament kits, tree skirt kits, quilt kits & more!

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. Our goal is to help make crafting easy & fun for beginners & all skill levels. Stop by today and be ready to start crafting for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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Quilt Kits - Simple Quilting Patterns for Beginners

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:37:00 +0000

We have a new selection of easy to make quilt kits to share with you today. The Simple Quilts - DIY Quilt Kits from Fabric Editions feature modern fabrics & simple quilting patterns for beginners.

Coordinated designer fabrics and easy quilt construction make these creative quilt kits a convenient time-saving option for busy quilters.

You'll find them in the Lap Quilt Kits section of the store!

Paloma Quilt Kit

Simple Quilts do-it-yourself quilt kits include premium quality 100% cotton fabrics and step-by-step quilt making instructions.

Kit includes fabric pieces for the quilt top, backing, and binding – there are 6 half-yard fabric pieces for the quilt top and a 3 yard piece for the backing & binding.

This finished size of the quilt is perfect for use as a lap blanket, decorative throw, or accent quilt.

Deco Bird Quilt Kit

Here's a list of basic sewing & quilting supplies you'll need to complete your lap quilt project.

Sewing Machine
Iron & Board
Rotary Cutting Tools
Machine Quilting Thread
Quilting Pins
Basting Pins
Scissors

You'll also need a layer of batting that is approx. 2-3 inches larger than the quilt top in each direction.

Trendy Quilt Kit

Instructions take you step-by-step through the quilt making process, including steps for cutting the fabrics, sewing the top, layering the quilt, quilting, and binding.

Beginner quilters may find our Baby Quilt tutorial series helpful, where each of the steps are explained in further detail.

Simple Quilts quilt kits have simply pieced quilt patterns, perfect for beginners or for teaching older teens & adults how to quilt.

Quilting is a relaxing & rewarding hobby. It's a great way to relieve the stress of the work week while making something beautiful for your home. Visit the Quilt Kits section to see our complete selection of quilt kits, including lap quilts, baby quilts, wall quilts & more!

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids. Explore our unique collection of kits for beginners and all skill levels. Stop by today and be ready to start quilting on your next Weekend at Home.

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Express Yourself! Creative Art Kits for Beginners

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:41:00 +0000

Get ready to Express Yourself! with Creative Art Kits for beginners. Our newest selection makes it easy to explore a variety of art media, forms, and techniques. These introductory art kits include everything a beginner needs to get started, including quality art supplies, tools, and instruction.

You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

Create beautiful art collages with the Mixed Media & Collage Kit, a 40 piece art set from Faber-Castell.

Kit includes watercolor pencils, stamper's big brush pen, artist pen, metallic gelato stick, clear stamp, pencil sharpener, gesso, craft glue, assorted clipart & design papers, greyboard surfaces, foam brush, mesh, lace, and instructions.

Enough supplies to make 7 mixed media art collages plus more!

Learn mixed media techniques you can apply to a variety of creative projects, including card making, memory crafts, and DIY home decor. A fun art & craft gift giving idea for adults & older teens.

The Creative Journaling Kit from Faber-Castell includes illustration board pages, assorted clipart & design papers, watercolor pencils, a paintbrush, artist pens, graphite pencil, eraser, sharpener, gesso, craft glue, split ring clips, and illustrated instruction cards.

Create a lasting journal that combines your personal writing with visual art expression. Kit contents are nicely presented in a reusable art storage box. A creative art set for adults & teens age 15 & older.

Learn to draw & illustrate your own manga art with the Drawing Manga Kit from Walter Foster.

This beginner drawing kit includes a project book, drawing pencil, black marker, colored markers, burnisher, screentones, sharpener, eraser, and drawing paper.

The project book provides detailed illustrations and instructions for drawing popular manga characters.

Learn drawing techniques for shading, inking, coloring & more! A complete manga art set for teens & adults.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for all the details on these kits and to see our complete selection of creative art kits for beginners & aspiring artists of all ages.

Weekend Kits specializes in Art & Craft Kits across a variety of craft & hobby categories. Our goal is to offer a unique collection of DIY project kits that help make crafting convenient, easy & fun. Stop by today and be ready for your next creative Weekend at Home!

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Christmas Crafts – Handmade Felt Ornament Kits

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:04:00 +0000

We're starting to see all new Christmas Crafts arriving in the store. Bright colors & fun themes highlight this year's creative ornament collection. Here's a new selection of handmade Felt Christmas Ornament Kits you won't want to miss.

The Sweet Treat Felt Christmas Ornaments Kit from Dimensions includes precut felt pieces, presorted cotton thread, cording, stuffing, needle, and instructions. Everything you need to make three sweet treat themed felt ornaments!

This is a fun felt craft project for beginners & experienced crafters. The felt pieces are precut and prepunched with holes for easy assembly. Perfect for handmade Christmas crafting with kids!

The Simple Cheer Felt Christmas Ornaments Kit from Dimensions includes precut felt pieces, presorted thread, cording, stuffing, needle, and instructions. I really like the fanciful look & colors of these retro inspired felt ornaments. They remind me of something you might see in How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.

Handmade felt ornaments last throughout the years and bring back fun memories of holiday crafting. Use finished felt ornaments to trim a Christmas tree, embellish a wreath, or decorate gifts!

Starting your ornament craft projects now is a great way to get a head start on the busy holiday season.

The Christmas Stars Felt Ornaments Kit from Bucilla includes stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins & beads, needles, and instructions.

Bucilla felt kits usually require more precision cutting, detailed embroidery & embellishments.

While they do take more time to create, the end result is amazing! Your finished felt ornaments will be treasured holiday keepsakes.

You'll find all the details on these kits and see our complete selection in the Christmas Craft Kits section.

Visit Weekend Kits for a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for the holidays and everyday!

Stop by today and be ready to make handmade felt ornaments on your next Weekend at Home!

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Painting Kits for Beginners - Complete Art Sets

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:34:00 +0000

We're adding to our selection of Painting Kits for Beginners with complete art sets from Walter Foster. These new painting kits introduce aspiring artists to a variety of art media & techniques.

They're creative art kits with quality materials & comprehensive instructions for beginners – ideal art starter kits for teens & adults.

You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

The Acrylic Painting Kit includes a 32-page project book, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, mixing palette, and art paper.

It's a complete set of art materials & instructions for getting started. Everything a beginner needs to learn how to paint with acrylics!

The project book includes detailed illustrations & step-by-step lessons for a variety of painting projects.

The Watercolor Painting Kit includes a project book for beginners, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, mixing palette, sketching pencil, and art paper.

The instruction book includes watercolor painting basics, with helpful information on tools, materials, and color mixing.

You'll learn watercolor painting skills and apply them to the project lessons included in the book.

The Chinese Brush Painting Kit includes a project book, watercolor paints, Chinese paintbrushes, ink stick & stone, ceramic palette, and art paper.

Learn to create Chinese brush paintings, including animals, flowers, landscapes, and more.

Kit contents are nicely presented inside a hardcover case. An ideal art gift giving idea!

Visit the art kits section of the store for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of Beginner Painting Kits for adults, teens, and kids.

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for all ages & skill levels. You'll find a unique selection of DIY craft kits from well known brands as well as independent artists. Stop by today and be ready to create a work of art on your next weekend at home.

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Easy Card Making Kits for Everyday Occasions!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:54:00 +0000

We're adding to our selection of easy Card Making Kits with a variety of card kits for everyday greetings and special occasions. They're complete card making kits with everything you need to make creative card designs for family and friends.

Easy for beginners & fun for experienced paper crafters too. You'll find them in the Card Making Kits section of the store!

The Alora Card Kit is an everyday card making kit from Bo Bunny.

Kit includes die-cut cards, envelopes, assorted die-cut elements, adhesive chipboard elements, rub-on sheet, and card making instructions.

Cards can be customized for a variety of special occasions & events by using the rub-on sheet with 18 optional greetings.

Enough materials to make 8 beautiful handmade cards for everyday occasions!

The Birthday Boy Card Kit is a birthday card making kit from Ruby Rock-It. This is a fun card kit for kids to make handmade birthday cards for friends.

Kit includes coordinated cards, envelopes, envelope seals, buttons, die-cuts, and ribbons.

Assemble cards according to pre-designed layout samples or create your own card designs. Makes 4 unique birthday cards for kids.

The Pop Up Card Making Kit from Flower Soft features nostalgic childhood images by artist Mabel Lucie Attwell.

Learn how to make 3D pop up cards with this complete kit that includes everything you need!

Kit includes 6 envelopes, 6 outer card & 3D designs, 6 pop up insert designs, 3D foam adhesive pads and full color instructions.

Customize with plenty of optional sentiments, including thank you, happy birthday, thinking of you, and more.

Card making is an easy paper craft for beginners just getting started. You only need scissors and glue to start making you own handmade greeting cards at home.

Visit the Card Making Kits section for details on these kits and to see our growing selection of greeting card kits for everyday occasions.

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens & kids. Stop by today and be ready to make handmade greeting cards on your next Weekend at Home.

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DIY Sewing Kits - Sew a Designer Fabric Handbag!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah at Weekend Kits) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:57:00 +0000

Here's a new collection of DIY Sewing Kits that make it easy & fun to sew your own handbag using designer fabrics. They're from the My Mind's Eye collection of See Me Sew fabric panel sewing kits.

These ready to sew kits are a convenient option for busy crafters. Choose from 3 styles of handbags, including a messenger bag, ruffle bag, and tote bag. Each style offers a choice of colors too.

You'll find them in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store!

Blue Plaid Messenger Bag -
DIY Sewing Kit

See Me Sew Kits from My Mind's Eye include a 100% cotton fabric panel, embellishments, and step-by-step sewing instructions.

Designer fabric pattern pieces are preprinted on the fabric panel. Pattern labels are included on the panel to help you keep all of your fabric pieces organized as you sew.

You'll cut the pattern pieces from the panel and sew them together following the complete instructions printed on the inside of the box.

Blue Ruffle Handbag -
DIY Sewing Kit

The My Mind's Eye website provides helpful Sewing Kit videos, showing each step of the sewing process for all 3 handbag styles.

You'll need a sewing machine & basic sewing supplies to complete your handbag sewing project.

Recommended sewing supplies:

Sewing Machine
Iron & Ironing Board
Sewing Scissors
Sewing Pins
Hand Needle
Thread

Pink Finch Tote Bag -
DIY Sewing Kit

Fabric panel kits are a fun weekend sewing project for experienced crafters to make a quick & easy handbag using designer fabrics.

Simple pattern shapes and basic sewing construction make these creative ready to sew kits a great option for beginners too.

Visit the Sewing Project Kits section of the store for details and to see our complete selection of these fun & fabulous handbag sewing kits!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Creative Art & Craft Kits across a variety of crafting categories, including sewing, quilting, embroidery, and more.

Stop by today and be ready to sew a stylish designer handbag on your next Weekend at Home. Thanks for visiting!