Fabric Panel Projects - Handbag Sewing Kits

You'll find our newest collection of DIY craft kits in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store. Tote-n-Go Panel Projects from Fabric Editions make it easy to sew a modern & stylish handbag in less than 3 hours!

Handbag Sewing Kits

The Abbey Bag Sewing Kit is one of six new handbag sewing projects in the collection. Kit includes a 100% cotton fabric panel with pattern pieces and complete instructions.

No paper or tissue patterns required. The pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions are printed directly on the fabric panel. Simply cut out the pattern pieces and sew them together!

The Abbey Bag is the perfect everyday handbag. Pair up with fashion jeans and a sweater for a casual modern look. Great for shopping or lunching with friends. Finished size is 12" x 15".

The Larkin Bag Sewing Kit includes a 36" x 54" cotton fabric panel and complete instructions. This is one of the quilted handbag designs. After cutting out the pattern pieces, quilt the bag by following the printed design. Then, sew the pieces together!

The Larkin Bag is a colorful tote bag design. Ideal for toting books, magazines, or crafts. Or, use as an eco-friendly bag for grocery shopping or trips to the farmer's market. Finished size is 14" x 14".

You'll need basic sewing supplies on hand to complete the Tote-n-Go Panel Projects, including a sewing machine, iron, scissors, thread, and general sewing notions.

Some handbag styles require additional supplies, such as fusible fleece and/or heat-activated adhesive. Supply requirements are provided in the product description as well as on the product label.

Fabric panel sewing kits are a quick & easy afternoon sewing project for experienced sewing crafters. They're also an ideal sewing kit for beginners looking for an easy-to-sew starter project.

Sewing Resource

The Simplicity Classroom is an excellent sewing resource for beginners just learning to sew. You'll find helpful information on a variety of topics, including sewing basics, techniques, videos, free projects, and much more!

Stop by the Sewing Project Kits section to see the complete selection of Tote-no-Go handbag sewing kits. Sewing your own handbag has never been easier.

DIY craft kits make being creative easy & fun! Visit Weekend Kits today and be ready to start sewing on your next Weekend at Home!

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Jewelry Making Kits for Beginners

It's never been easier to get started making beautiful beaded jewelry at home! The Jewelry Class in a Box! Kits from Cousin are complete jewelry making kits for beginners. These creative jewelry kits include the tools, materials, and instructions you need to make coordinated jewelry pieces. You'll find them in the Jewelry Kits section of the store.

The Jewelry Class in a Box! - Perle Nouveau Kit includes everything a beginner needs to make a matching 3-piece set of jewelry.

Kit includes a 3-in-1 jewelry tool, bead design board, crystal & gold flower pendant, glass beads, metal beads, seed beads, accent beads, gold findings, jewelry wire, and an instruction brochure.

Coordinated jewelry set includes a gold & glass bracelet, gold flower earrings, and an 18-inch crystal & gold necklace!

The 3-in-1 jewelry tool was designed for beginners to accomplish the basic jewelry making techniques. It combines round tips for forming loops, a flat gripping surface, and a sharp cutting edge for trimming wire. The flat surface is also used for bending wire and flattening crimp beads.

The bead design board provides a convenient way to organize beads and findings while working on your jewelry design projects. Long channels make it easy to experiment with bead placement prior to stringing.

This is an ideal jewelry starter kit for beginners to learn to make their own jewelry. When you've completed your project, you'll have a coordinated jewelry set to wear again and again. The jewelry tool and design board can be used again for future jewelry projects.

The Jewelry Class in a Box! - Elegant Naturals Kit includes the 3-in-1 jewelry tool, flocked design board, and supplies to make a 3-piece jewelry set.

You'll have everything you need to make the 7" toggle bracelet, mother of pearl earrings, and 18" gemstone pendant necklace shown in the image at the left.

The generous assortment of beads includes an elegant floral pendant, real gemstone chips, real shells, and mother of pearl accessories. A 6-page color instruction brochure helps guide you through the jewelry making process.

All of the pieces in the Jewelry Class in a Box! Kits are professionally designed, taking the guesswork out of matching beads & findings for your first jewelry making project. Visit the Jewelry Kits section to see our complete selection of jewelry making kits for beginners.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of creative project kits across a variety of craft categories. Stop by today and be ready to learn something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Hand Embroidery Kits - Easy for Beginners!

It's easy to learn how to hand embroider with kits that include everything you need to get started! Hand embroidery is as popular today as ever, with wide-ranging styles from traditional to modern, there's something for everyone. You won't want to miss our newest selection of embroidery kits for beginners. You'll find them in the Embroidery Kits section of the store!

Embroidery Kit for Beginners

The La Petite Embroidery Kit from Sublime Stitching is a modern embroidery kit with the tools & supplies a beginner needs to start stitching! Kit includes a 4" embroidery hoop, embroidery needle, 4 colors of embroidery floss, silver embroidery scissors and more!

This kit also includes complete instructions with clear, easy to understand stitch diagrams. You'll learn basic hand embroidery stitches, including split stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, and chain stitch. You'll also choose your favorite pack of Sublime Stitching Embroidery Patterns from our selection of 21 themes.

There's an embroidery pattern pack for everyone! Choose from a variety of modern embroidery patterns, including Flower Power, Unicorn Believer, Camp Out, Krazy Kitchen, Sushi Bar (shown at the right), and many more!

Each pack includes one 8-1/2 x 11" sheet of iron-on embroidery patterns with application instructions. These embroidery patterns are easy to apply and can be used multiple times.

You'll need a foundation fabric or textile to embroider, such as a tea towel, apron, baby bib, or pillowcase. After transferring the pattern to your fabric, you simply stitch along the lines! This is a fun embroidery kit for beginners to learn how to to embroider.

Crewel Embroidery Kit

The Elegant Oriole Crewel Embroidery Kit is a mini hand embroidery kit from Dimensions. Kit includes wool yarn, embroidery floss, printed fabric, needle, and instructions.

The foundation fabric is an ivory cotton homespun material printed with the background design shown in the image. The finished size is 5" x 7". The smaller design makes this is an easy crewel embroidery project to start & finish!

You'll need some basic embroidery supplies to complete your crewel kit, including an embroidery hoop and a pair of scissors. Some optional, but very handy, supplies include a floss organizer and needle threader. You can find all of these supplies and more in the Embroidery Supplies section of the store.

Learn to Embroider Resource

If you're a beginner, be sure to visit Sublime Stitching's How to Embroider page for an intro to embroidery and total beginner instructions. It's an excellent resource for anyone just getting started in hand embroidery.

Visit the Embroidery Kits section to see our complete selection of hand embroidery kits for beginners and experienced stitchers. Professionally coordinated designs, materials, and instructions make kits the perfect choice for crafters with limited free time.

Explore creative project kits across a variety of craft categories. Stop by Weekend Kits today and be ready be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Baby Scrapbook Kits, Vintage Postcard Kits, & Creative Card Making Kit for Beginners!

You'll find a new selection of kits in the Scrapbook & Card Kits section of the store! Baby Scrapbook Kits from K&Company, Vintage Postcard Kits from Crafty Secrets, and a complete Card Making Kit for Beginners from Klutz!

Baby Scrapbook Kits

The Little House Baby Boy Scrapbook Kit is a 12" x 12" album kit from K&Co. This complete scrapbook kit includes all of the components you need to create a beautiful keepsake baby album.

The front cover of the album features a classic argyle pattern, small polka dots, and 2 window frame cut-outs for personalization.

10 top-loading page protectors are preloaded and ready for your completed scrapbook pages! The post-bound album makes it easy to add additional pages to your album.

This boxed scrapbook kit also contains the materials you need to create perfectly coordinated scrapbook pages, including designer papers and a generous assortment of embellishment stickers. The Little House Baby Girl Scrapbook Kit is also available in the store!

Vintage Postcard Kits

The Baby Girl Vintage Postcard Kit is a creative paper craft kit from Crafty Secrets. This vintage card making kit includes 1 custom Clear Art Stamp set, 6 large images, 12 smaller image embellishments, and 18 ivory chipboard pieces.

The stamp set includes 8 separate clear stamps (see image below). You'll need a clear stamp acrylic block and an ink pad to use these stamps. If you don't have these items, be sure to check back, we'll be carrying them very soon and you'll be able to easily add them to your order.

There are enough materials in this kit to make 6 vintage postcards or to create a variety of paper craft projects. Use to make decorative displays, ornaments, garlands, scrapbooks, and other creative keepsakes.

The Baby Boy Vintage Postcard Kit is also available in the store! The baby boy kit has it's own unique stamp set & images. Add a splash of color to your stamped images by using colorful dye inkpads or use colored marking pens to draw inside the stamped outlines. There really are no rules with these kits. The key is to use your imagination & have some fun!

There's also a Kitchen Mail Vintage Postcard Kit for you to create fun retro style mail art cards for family & friends. Or, use the materials to create a mini recipe scrapbook of your family's very best food dishes. Personalize with photos and other embellishments. Great for gift giving!

You'll need general paper craft supplies on hand to complete your scrapbook and card making projects. Basic Scrapbooking Supplies, including adhesives & scissors, are readily available online or at your local craft supply store. It's important to purchase photo & archival safe products, specifically formulated to preserve your memories throughout the years.

Card Making Kit for Beginners

The Handmade Cards Book & Kit from Klutz is a complete card making kit for beginners. The 57-page card making book includes clear instructions for making a variety of card & envelope projects.

The beautiful color photographs, shown throughout the book, will inspire your creativity!

This kit also includes the materials you need to make all of the projects in the book. Includes 22 sheets of paper, a measuring grid, folding tool, and reusable card templates.

If you've been wanting to learn how to make your own greeting cards, then this is the perfect kit for you. You'll have everything you need to get started with confidence! Simple designs for beautiful cards. Nicely packaged for gift giving.

Visit the Scrapbook & Card Kits section to see our complete selection of scrapbook & card making kits for beginners and experienced paper crafters. Pre-coordinated kits make it convenient, easy, and fun to get started on your next creative craft project.

Weekend Kits will be adding all new kits across every craft category in 2010. Explore our completely unique collection of creative project kits and be ready to start crafting on your next Weekend at Home!

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Get Started Crocheting with Beginner Crochet Kits

You'll find a new selection of beginner crochet kits in the Knit & Crochet Kits section of the store. Even if you've never picked up a crochet hook before, you can get started crocheting with one of these easy crochet kits for beginners!

Beginner Crochet Kits

The Fiesta Scarf Crochet Kit is a Simply Scarves beginner crochet kit from Lion Brand. This all-in-one crochet kit includes everything you need to make a scarf, including a ball of yarn, crochet hook, chunky yarn needle, and step-by-step beginner crochet instructions.

The yarn, from Lion Brand's Jiffy Thick & Quick line, is a super bulky weight 100% acrylic yarn that works up quickly. The Rocky Mountains yarn color features rich tones of of red, sunrise gold, orange, cerise and turquoise.

This is an easy crochet kit for beginners to learn to crochet a scarf. Your finished scarf will be approx. 5-1/2" wide by 39-1/2" long. The scarf pattern and crochet hook included in the kit can be used again to make additional scarves - all you need is more yarn!

The Beginner Crochet Book & Kit is a quality crochet kit from Klutz, a well known & trusted brand name. Kit includes a beginner crochet book, double knit weight yarn, lightweight yarn, button, crochet hook, yarn needle, and stitch markers. The yarn colors are lovely shades of periwinkle and teal.

The beginner crochet book included with this kit is amazing! There are 86 pages of clear instructions and detailed illustrations, showing basic crochet techniques. You'll also find step-by-step tutorials for completing 6 creative crochet projects. Beautiful color photographs are shown throughout the book.

The reviews for this crochet book have been stellar, with reviewers commenting unanimously about the quality of instruction in this book. An ideal crochet kit for all ages to learn how to crochet!

The Beginner Crochet Kit from Boye includes the popular "I Taught Myself to Crochet" softcover book, a variety of crochet hooks, yarn needles, stitch marker rings, and yarn bobbins. All you need is a ball of worsted weight practice yarn to get started crocheting!

The book provides simple instructions and clear diagrams for teaching yourself how to crochet. You'll be guided through 11 crochet lessons, including instructions for learning the chain stitch, slip stitch, 4 basic crochet stitches, finishing techniques, and more. Includes a special section for left-handed crocheters.

After completing the crochet lessons, you'll be ready to start your first crochet project. A variety of easy crochet patterns are included in the book, including projects to crochet a set of coasters, an easy crochet bag, scarf, poncho, camisole, blanket, cell phone case, and more!

Learn to Crochet Resource

The Lion Brand website offers an excellent Learn to Crochet tutorial for beginners. You'll find both written and video instructions to help you get started. The written instructions can be easily downloaded and printed to have as a ready reference while learning to crochet.

Crocheting is a creative and relaxing needle craft activity. Visit the Knit & Crochet Kits section to see our complete selection of crochet kits for beginners.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of creative project kits across a variety of craft categories. Visit today and be ready to learn a new skill on your next Weekend at Home!

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DIY Jewelry Kits - Make Beaded Jewelry at Home!

We have a new selection of jewelry making kits to share with you today. They're beaded jewelry kits from Cousin Corporation of America, a well known and trusted brand name within the jewelry craft industry. You'll find them in the Jewelry Kits section of the store!

Jewelry Design Kits

Impressions kits, from Cousin's Beyond Beautiful line of jewelry kits, feature creative jewelry design patterns and materials for making perfectly coordinated jewelry pieces at home.

The Sea Side Jewelry Making Kit is an Impressions jewelry design kit with all of the materials you need to make this beautiful shell-inspired necklace with matching bracelet.

Kit includes beads, beading wire, and findings to make 1 necklace and 1 bracelet. Basic techniques and instructions for creating the pictured jewelry pieces are provided.

It's never been easier to make your own beaded jewelry at home! Impressions jewelry kits are ideal for beginners and experienced jewelry crafters looking for creative DIY jewelry project ideas.

The Timeless Treasures Jewelry Kit is an Impressions jewelry design kit with all of the materials you need to make this elegant pearl & amber inspired necklace with matching bracelets and earrings.

Kit includes beads, beading wire, and findings to make 1 necklace, 2 bracelets, and 1 set of earrings. If you're new to jewelry making, you only need to learn some basic techniques to get started.

You'll also need the 3 basic jewelry making tools to complete the jewelry pieces in the Impressions jewelry kits - wire cutters, round nose pliers, and flat nose pliers.

The Jewelry Making Tool Kit & Carry Case from Cousin is a basic jewelry tool kit for beginners. Everything you need to get started, all in one convenient kit.

Set includes 6 jewelry making tools, including round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, long nose pliers, flush cutters, tweezers/scoop tool, and a bead reamer.

The zippered carrying case keeps your tools organized and ready to take along for crafting on the go!

Visit the Cousin website for creative jewelry project ideas and inspiration. Click on the Gallery link to find free jewelry projects with patterns and instructions that are easy to download & print.

Glass Bead Bracelet Kits

The Aquatic Retreat Bead Girl Jewelry Kit includes enough real glass beads and jewelry cord to make 6 bracelets. Beads can also be used to make necklaces and anklets.

Bead Girl jewelry kits include a variety of bead shapes, sizes, and colors, all designed to coordinate perfectly together. Beads are packaged in resealable bead bins for easy storage.

This is a fun bracelet making kit for kids and teens. Other glass bead collections include Tropical Bliss, Beachy Keen, Pink Paradise, Fairyland, and Flowers in Bloom.

Making jewelry is a fun group activity and kits make it easy to plan a beading party! See our complete selection of jewelry making kits in the Jewelry Kits section.

Learn a new craft in 2010! Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of creative project kits for beginners and experienced crafters. Stop by today and be ready to learn & create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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New Selection! Baby Quilt Kits & Wall Quilt Kits

Quilt Kits make it easy to get started quilting right away! Pre-coordinated fabrics take the guesswork out of material selection, with colors and patterns that match perfectly every time.

We've been adding to our selection of quilt kits, with comfy quilt kits for baby and decorative wall quilts for the home. You can see them all in the Quilt Kits section of the store!

Baby Quilt Kits

We have a new selection of Cuddly Quilt Kits from Fabric Editions. Plush fabrics, soft flannels, and quality cottons give these quilts a warm & cozy feel. Perfect for baby!

The Teddy Bear Baby Quilt Kit includes fabric for the quilt top and backing. Easy instructions provide step-by-step guidance for cutting the fabric pieces, assembling the blocks, and finishing the quilt. Finished baby quilt measures approx. 30" x 36".

Red, white & blue fabrics and old-time teddy bears add to the nostalgic, Americana appeal of this quilt. Works well for boys or girls.

It's important to note that the fabrics in this kit should not be pre-washed. Once your baby quilt is complete, it's OK to machine wash using cold water and a gentle wash cycle. After washing, lay flat to dry.

The Little Lamb Baby Quilt Kit features spring-themed fabrics with little lambs and baby chicks. This cheerful quilt design uses soft shades of pink, green, and yellow. Perfect for a sweet baby girl!

Cuddly quilt kits are an ideal quilt kit for beginners looking for an easy quilt project. They're also a convenient quilt kit for experienced quilters to make a quick & easy blanket for baby.

You'll need basic quilting supplies on hand to make your baby quilt. The following is a list of required supplies:

• Rotary cutter, cutting mat, and ruler for cutting fabric pieces.
• Sewing machine for stitching blocks and rows together.
• Scissors, seam ripper, straight pins, needle, and thread.
• Dry iron for pressing seams down and a press cloth for protecting plush & satin fabrics.

Wall Quilt Kits

We've also been adding to our selection of Wall Quilt Kits from Rachel's of Greenfield. Rachel's complete quilt kits make it easy to create a beautiful wall quilt for your home.

The Homespun Stars Wall Quilt Kit includes all of the premium cotton fabric needed for the quilt top, backing, and binding. Even the batting is included!

Complete patterns and step-by-step instructions for making the quilt are provided. Quilt designs are also included. Finished wall hanging is approx 22" x 22".

The rustic homespun fabrics used in this wall quilt will add country charm to your home decor. Also makes a nice housewarming gift for a friend.

The Wooly Sheep Wall Quilt Kit is a delightful quilt for a bedroom or any living area of the home. This applique quilt kit includes all of the fabrics needed to complete the quilt. Cotton fabrics are used for the quilt top and backing. Woolfelt is used for the applique.

Batting, buttons for eyes, complete patterns, illustrated instructions, and full size templates are all included. This is one of Rachel's smaller wall quilt designs, with the finished quilt measuring approx. 13" x 15".

Rachel's quilt kits offer affordable quality! See our complete selection in the Quilt Kits section.

Kits make it easy to create a warm quilted blanket for baby or a decorative wall quilt for your home. Visit Weekend Kits today and be ready to start quilting on your next Weekend at Home!

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