Monday, November 25, 2013

Christmas Quilt Kits - Quilting for the Holidays!

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!

Patchwork Angels Christmas Quilt Kit
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.

Christmas Pups Baby Quilt Kit
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.

Jolly Santa Christmas Quilt Kit
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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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Jewelry Making Kits for Beginners - Class in a Box!

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!

Friday, September 27, 2013

Easy Felt Crafts - Christmas Stockings & Ornaments!

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.

Bright Ornaments Felt Christmas Stocking Kit 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.


Catching Snowflakes Felt Christmas Stocking Kit 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.


Holiday Trio Felt Christmas Ornaments Kit 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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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Jungle Themed Stamped Cross Stitch Kits for Baby!

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
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
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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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Felt Craft Projects - Whimsy Applique & Softie Kits

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

Hedgies Felt Applique Kit
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!

Gnomes Felt Applique Kit
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

Cinnamon & Nutmeg Felt Softies Kit
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.

Frisky Foxes Felt Softies Kit
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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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Awesome Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens

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!

Klutz Brilliant Bead Ring Kit
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!

Klutz Dot Jewelry Kit
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!

Klutz Ribbon Bangles Kit
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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Friday, June 28, 2013

Simple Quilts! Easy Quilt Kits for Beginners

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!

Honeydew Stripes Quilt Kit
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.

Paisley Star Quilt Kit
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.

Azure Windows Quilt Kit
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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Monday, March 25, 2013

Creative Felt Crafts - Get Started Crafting with Felt!

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
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.

Amber Felt Doll KitEsmie Felt Doll Kit

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 Pink Felt Flower Kit
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.

Ava Pink Felt Flower KitRosalind Blue Felt Flower Kit

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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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Baby Cross Stitch Kits - Safari & Mermaid Themes

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

Little Explorer Crib Cover KitMermaid 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

Little Explorer Baby Bibs KitMermaid 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

Little Explorer Birth Record KitMermaid 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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