Sunday, December 28, 2008

New Beaded Cross Stitch Kits & Simple Quilt Kits

Buttons & Beads Cross Stitch Kits from Mill Hill add a creative touch to any home decor. These new coffee themed designs are ideal for a kitchen or dining area.


Mill Hill - Button & Beads Stitch Kit - Latte



Buttons & Beads kits include glass beads, ceramic button, perforated paper, floss, needles, and a chart with instructions. The final design size is 5" x 5".

These embroidery designs are shown with coordinating Mill Hill matte blue frame. Delight a cappuccino or latte lover in your life with one of these rich coffee designs!

See our complete selection in the Mill Hill Beaded Stitch Kits section!

Simple Quilts - Easy Quilt Kit - Traditional

The Simple Quilts collection of easy quilt kits features modern fabrics and simple quilt patterns to make a decorative throw or lap quilt.

This beginner quilt kit includes premium 100% cotton fabrics - enough to complete the quilt top, backing, and binding.

You'll find easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through your quilting project. The simple design of the quilt makes it an easy kit for beginners or a quick quilt project for experienced quilters.

Your finished quilt will measure 60" x 64". This is a convenient starter kit for learning how to quilt or for teaching children or adults to quilt.

When you're finished, you'll have a beautiful quilt for keeping warm. When it's not being used, throw it over a sofa or chair to add a designer touch to your home decor.

You'll find this and other Simple Quilts designs in the Quilt Kits section of the store.

Kits make learning a new craft simple and fun! Explore a variety of craft kit categories at Weekend Kits.

Wishing you a Happy New Years,

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Monday, December 15, 2008

Beginner Crochet Kits & Jewelry Kits at Weekend Kits!

There's still time to shop for holiday gifts at Weekend Kits!

Craft kits are perfect to have on hand for a relaxing weekend at home with family & friends. Cozy up to the fire with a beginner knitting kit, watch your favorite movie while embroidering a tea towel, or invite some friends over for a jewelry making party.

You'll find a variety of craft kits for all levels of crafters at Weekend Kits. Here are some new product arrivals you won't want to miss.

Knit & Crochet Kits

Learn to Crochet Kit & DVD - I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting!

This newly released beginner crochet kit from Leisure Arts includes a crochet hook, 60 yards of yarn, and a 100 minute instructional DVD with expert Melissa Leapman.

The DVD includes an auto-pause feature that makes it easy to set your own pace. An alphabetical index, reference library, and troubleshooting guide let you to customize your learning to meet your needs.

Learn to crochet with this kit that includes everything you need to get started with confidence! You'll find this kit in the Knit & Crochet Kits section of the store.

Jewelry Kits

Touch of Glass Bead Kits from Cousin include enough real glass beads to make 5 bracelets. These kits make great stocking stuffers for crafters!

Lavender Fields - Touch of Glass Beaded Jewelry Kit

Use the colorful glass beads in these collections to make perfectly coordinated bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Accent beads are included too!

This glass bead jewelry kit is also available in Fresh Mint and Timeless Teal color assortments.

If you're new to jewelry making, visit the Jewelry Kits section to see our complete selection of beginner kits, including jewelry making tools, supplies, and step-by-step instructions for making your own fashion jewelry at home.

Kid's Craft Kits

The Fashion Weaving Loom Kit from Alex won Dr. Toy's 100 Best Classic Toys award.

This complete kit includes a hardwood weaving loom, chunky rainbow yarn, fluffy yarn, weaving needle, loom comb, stitching needle, and illustrated instructions.

Kid's will learn to weave their own fashion accessories in no time!


The Fast Car Race Cars Kit is a paint & play activity kit from Creativity for Kids.

Kid's will paint 3 wood race cars and then customize them with stickers. When they're finished creating their cars, they can pull them back and watch them race!

You'll find these kits and many more in the Kid's Craft Kits section.

Explore a wide variety of craft kit categories at Weekend Kits and find a creative project kit for everyone on your list.

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Saturday, December 6, 2008

DIY Stuffed Toy Sewing Pattern & Fabric Kits

New Plush Toy Pattern & Fabric Kits!

DIY Fluffies Kits make it easy to create your own soft designer toys at home! You'll find these adorable stuffed toy sewing kits in the Easy Sew Kits section of the store.

These cute soft toys are so popular right now and it's easy to see why with such a fun variety of creative designs. We have 3 new DIY soft toy sewing kits to share with you today, including a green monster, plush chicken, and crazy cake!

Green Monster Plush Toy - Sewing Pattern & Fabric Kit

The Green Monster is an easy sewing project for you to make this furry monster toy.

No one will be able to resist picking up this lovable little guy! Your completed monster will be approx. 6-1/2 inches tall.

DIY Fluffies stuffed toy kits include the sewing pattern, all the fabrics for one soft toy, and detailed instructions.

Plush Chicken Stuffed Animal - Sewing Pattern & Fabric Kit

The Plush Chicken is an easy sew project for you to make this soft & huggable chicken toy.

He's just waiting to be picked up! Your completed chicken will be approx. 5 inches tall.

You'll need to have some basic sewing supplies on hand to complete your stuffed toy project, including a needle, thread, scissors, stuffing, and pins.

Crazy Cake Soft Toy - Sewing Pattern & Fabric Kit

The Crazy Cake will bring out smiles in everyone! This soft toy is an intermediate level sewing kit, ideal for experienced sewers. Your completed cake will be approx. 5 inches tall.

After you complete your first plush toy project, you can use the pattern again to make additional stuffed toys for family and friends. These adorable little toys make great gifts!

Visit the Easy Sew Kits section for details on these kits and to see our other stuffed toy sewing pattern and fabric kits. You can learn more about DIY Fluffies at the Fluffels website.

You'll have fun making your own unique soft toys at home and these creative kits make it so easy to get started.

Weekend Kits offers a wide variety of creative project kits. Our focus is to make doing crafts convenient, easy, and fun for everyone! Our selection of kits is always changing, so make sure to check back often to see the latest kits we have for you.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

New Kid's Jewelry Kits - Bracelets & Necklaces!

Just in time for holiday gift giving, you'll find new product arrivals in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store!

Kid's Jewelry Kits

Making beaded jewelry is easy with these Make-It, Take-It Jewelry Tote Kits from The Bead Shop. These kits include easy-to-follow, full color instruction books and all the supplies needed to make bracelets and necklaces that kids will want to wear!


The Boingy Bouncy Bracelets Kit makes 12 bouncy bracelets!

They're made by combining colorful jelly coils with glass beads on colored elastic cord. The result is a modern, new look for kid's jewelry.

These new kits come in a convenient take-along tote bag, making it easy to take them anywhere. The glass beads are organized in reusable zip pouches for easy storage.


The New World Necklace Kit makes 6 beaded necklaces with pendants!

There are over 850 colorful glass beads included in this kit. The 6 New World fimo pendants can be interchanged to create a new look every day.

These kits include a beading tray, making it easy for kids to design one-of-a-kind bracelets & necklaces to wear.


The Bead a Bunch of Bracelets Kit makes 24 beaded bracelets!

With over 2,000 glass beads, there are enough supplies for kids to invite their friends over for a jewelry making party.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for all the details on these jewelry kits and more.

Kids will gain confidence as they learn new skills and make something new & unique to share. Kits make it easy by bringing together everything they need to get started.

Explore a variety of craft categories at Weekend Kits and be ready to learn a new skill on your next Weekend at Home.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Make a Plush Chenille Rag Quilt for Baby!

New Baby Rag Quilt Kits!

We have new kits to share with you today. You'll find them in the Quilt Kits section of the store!

Blue & White Chenille Baby Quilt Kit

You can make an ultra soft rag quilt for baby using the plush textured chenille included in this quilt kit from Wimpole Street Creations.

Chenille fabric can vary greatly across manufacturers, so I think you'll be pleased with the high quality cotton chenille fabric included in this kit!

This baby rag quilt kit includes all the chenille fabric you need for the quilt top and step-by-step instructions for making a rag quilt. Additional fabric requirements are included with the instructions. You can choose your own cute baby themed fabrics to coordinate with the soft pastel colors of the chenille.

Rag quilts are comprised of 3 layers of material. The top layer of this quilt is made using the chenille included with the kit. Flannel fabric is used for the center layer, in place of traditional batting material. For the backing material, you can choose either tricot or cotton, depending on your preference.

Pink & White Chenille Baby Quilt Kit

The quilt pattern is a traditional rag quilt patchwork design made up of alternating color squares. It's a simple quilt design for beginners and makes a great weekend quilt project for experienced quilters!

With rag quilts, rather than hiding your seam allowances inside your quilt layers, seams are formed on the top side of the quilt. To finish your quilt, you snip along the exposed seam edges, creating a fringed effect. After a few washings, the fringe will fray and create a soft and ruffled appearance. Baby's new quilt will be ultra soft!

You'll need basic sewing and quilting supplies to complete your rag quilt project, including a sewing machine, matching thread, rotary cutting tools, and quilting pins. Spring-loaded scissors are recommended for snipping your quilt.

Visit the Quilt Kits section for additional details on these baby quilt kits and to see our complete selection of easy quilt kits.

Kits make it easy for beginners to learn a new craft. They're also convenient for busy crafters with little time to spare. Kits also make great gifts to give this holiday season. You'll find a creative project kit for everyone on your list at Weekend Kits!

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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Caron Latch Hook Kits - New Bart Simpson Kit!

We have new product arrivals to share with you. You'll find 3 new kits in the Latch Hook Kits section of the store. There's also a new kit in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section you won't want to miss!

Caron Latch Hook Kits


The Bubble Bath Bart Latch Hook Kit is a brand new latch hook design by Caron International. Complete illustrated instructions, pre-cut rug yarn, and color-coded canvas make this an easy latch hook kit for beginners.

Just add a latch hook tool and you'll be ready to start latch hooking! The finished rug size will be 20" x 27". You'll have fun making this latch hook featuring Bart Simpson in a bubble bath! It would look great as a decorative wall hanging.

Holiday Latch Hook Kits

The Snowman Latch Hook Kit is a quick & easy latch hook craft kit for the winter holidays! This cheerful rug design features a smiling snowman wearing a knitted scarf and ear muffs.

The finished size will be 12" x 12", ideal for making a soft throw pillow! Holiday themed latch hook kits are perfect for gift giving.


Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kits

We've added a new Huggables stuffed animal latch hook kit from MCG Textiles.

The Bunny Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kit includes canvas and pre-cut yarn for making a 19" tall, soft & fluffy bunny.

Surprise a young child with this adorable bunny made just for them!


Make sure to visit the Latch Hook Kits section to see our complete selection of latch hook kits.

Mill Hill Beaded Pin Kit

The Pink Poinsettia Beaded Pin Kit is a new pin kit from Mill Hill.

This easy Christmas pin making kit includes Mill Hill glass beads, glass treasure, perforated paper, floss, needles, and pin back.

Make this pin to wear this holiday season or to give as a thoughtful handmade gift for a friend!

Visit Weekend Kits to explore all of our creative project ideas. Choose your favorite kit and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Baby Scrapbook Kits - Make a Keepsake Album!

Baby Scrapbook Album Kits

We have 2 new Scrapbook Album Kits from Making Memories to share with you today. You'll find these new product arrivals in the Scrapbook Kits section of the store.

It's easy to create a beautiful keepsake album with these Complete Scrapbook Album Kits! They include all the coordinated materials you need to make an album from start to finish. Scrapbook kits are ideal for beginners to make their first album. They're also convenient for advanced scrapbookers to make a quick & easy scrapbook album.

These baby scrapbook kits feature an 8" x 8" album with framed window and a generous assortment of coordinated papers, stickers, and embellishments from the popular Animal Crackers line.

Ella Baby Scrapbook Album Kit

The Ella kit includes 8 designer papers, 8 dimensional stickers, 42 pebble stickers, 54 word-fetti stickers, 7 journal stickers, and 2 trims.

All of the pieces in this kit are coordinated and ready for you to create your own unique page layouts of baby's special photos.

Click on the image to get an up close view of this album kit!

Jack Baby Scrapbook Album Kit

The Jack kit includes the same assortment of scrapbooking materials as the Ella kit.

If you're new to scrapbooking, you'll need to have a few supplies on hand to complete your album.

First, a pair of precision craft scissors to trim your photos to just the right sizes and shapes for your page layouts.

Then, an acid-free scrapbooking adhesive to adhere your photos and embellishments to the pages. And don't forget journaling pens to personalize your pages with names, dates, and verses.

You'll find all of the supplies you need to complete your album in the Paper Craft Supplies section of the store.

Christmas Card Kit

You won't want to miss the Holiday & Christmas Card Kit from Creating Keepsakes.

This is a complete scrapbooking card kit with step-by-step instructions, creative layout ideas, and all the materials you need to create 16 holiday greeting cards.

You'll have fun making your own Christmas cards for family & friends this holiday season!

If you're a beginner scrapbooker, the Creating Keepsakes website offers a community for scrapbookers to connect with one another. Visit the Scrapbook Gallery section for page layout ideas & inspiration for future scrapbooking projects.

Visit the Scrapbook Kits section to see our complete selection of scrapbook album kits and be ready to create a keepsake album on your next Weekend at Home.

Kits make it easy to learn a new skill. If you're looking for new craft project ideas, you'll find a variety of kit categories to explore at Weekend Kits.

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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Felt Christmas Crafts & Mini Holiday Quilt Kits!

You'll find a variety of Christmas craft kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section of the store and we have some new product arrivals you won't want to miss!

Felt Christmas Stocking Kits

There's still plenty of time to make a felt Christmas stocking for a loved one this holiday season! Choose your favorite stocking kit design from a variety of holiday themes.

Black Bear Bonfire Felt Christmas Stocking Kit

This is a fun stocking design featuring two friendly black bears roasting marshmallows over a bonfire in the snow!

Creative details add the finishing touches to this outdoorsy scene, including decorated Christmas trees, a snow-covered cabin, and holly sprigs with berries.

Bucilla felt Christmas stocking kits include stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins, beads, needles, and easy to follow instructions.

Holly Hobbie - Bucilla Felt Christmas Stocking Kit

This modern felt applique stocking features classic country Christmas colors, plaid bows, pretty poinsettias, and Holly Hobbie dressed for the holidays.

Felt applique craft kits make it easy to create a lasting keepsake for the holidays. Your completed stocking will become a family favorite to be enjoyed every season!

And, don't miss the Victorian House Felt Christmas Stocking Kit with Lights. A string of 20 clear lights is included for extra holiday sparkle!

Mini Holiday Quilt Kits

Decorate your home for the holidays with mini Christmas quilt kits! You can make these mini magnet quilts in just 2 hours!

Mini Holiday Quilt Kit - Christmas Quilts - Santa Claus

Mini quilt kits from Quilt in a Day are a quick & easy quilting project for the holidays. Make them up as ready-to-give gifts for family and friends.

These complete quilt kits include pre-cut fabric strips, a fussy cut picture, backing, binding, batting, and detailed instructions.

Each kit also includes a magnet for easy display on any metal surface. Decorate your kitchen refrigerator with mini quilts! The finished size will be approx. 7" square.

Mini Holiday Quilt Kit - Christmas Quilts - Snowman

Mini quilts are an ideal quilt kit for beginners to learn to quilt & sew. These little quilt kits are perfect for teaching children or adults how to sew.

They're also perfect for family craft time. Everyone can choose their favorite design to create. There are more designs to choose from in the store - make sure to see them all!

Holiday crafts are fun to make and give! You'll find a variety of Easy Christmas Craft Kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section of the store.

Visit Weekend Kits to see our full selection of creative project kits and be ready to create something new for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Latch Hook Rug Kits are Creative, Easy & Fun!

We've added 4 colorful kits to our new Latch Hook Kits section. Latch hooking is a fun craft for everyone and kits make it easy for beginners to get started!

Caron Latch Hook Rug Kits

You'll enjoy our new latch hook kits from Caron International, a trusted brand known for quality yarn and latch hooking products. Latch hook rugs can be transformed into fluffy throw pillows and colorful wallhangings to decorate your home!

Cat Nap Latch Hook Kit

The Cat Nap rug hooking kit features a sweet tabby cat napping in a basket of yarn.

This WonderArt latch hook kit includes color coded canvas, pre-cut rug yarn, easy to follow chart, and complete illustrated instructions. The finished size of this rug is 24" round.

Caron latch hook kits are easy to complete and ideal for beginners wanting to learn how to latch hook. Basic latch hooking instructions are provided in every kit.

Teddy Bear Latch Hook Kit

This Natura latch hook rug kit from Caron is a quick and easy latch hook project. The finished size of this rug is 12" x 12". You can make a soft & fluffy pillow with your completed rug.

This teddy bear pillow would be a wonderful addition to any baby's nursery or young child's room!



Christmas Latch Hook Kits

Make a latch hook rug especially for the holiday season! The Jingle Bear Latch Hook Kit is a quick & easy WonderArt rug hooking kit.

Decorating for the holiday is fun with these colorful latch kits. Latch hooking is a relaxing craft you can do at night while watching your favorite television show. Make up some hot tea or chocolate and start latch hooking!


Snow Friends Latch Hook Rug Kit

This is a modern latch hooking project for you to create a colorful wallhanging for the holidays. These adorable Snow Friends are sure to bring a smile to everyone!

Latch hook rug kits are available in a variety of styles and sizes. We'll be adding new kits to our Latch Hook Kits section, so be sure to check back often to see what's new.

Visit Weekend Kits and get ready to start latch hooking on your next Weekend at Home!

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

New Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kits!

There's a new Latch Hook Kits category at Weekend Kits! Latch hooking is an easy craft to learn and latch hook rug kits make it so easy to get started.

You'll find a fun variety of latch kits, including kits to make these adorable stuffed animal toys. These latch hook "Huggables" are perfect for gift giving this holiday season!

Huggables Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kits

Make a soft & fluffy stuffed animal with one of these do-it-yourself latch hook kits from MCG Textiles. It's easy to see why they're called Huggables!

Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kit

You can make this cuddly teddy bear! This latch hook kit includes 3.75-mesh canvas, 100% acrylic pre-cut rug yarn, ribbon, eyes, chart and complete assembly instructions.

You'll need a latch hook tool to complete these rug hooking projects. Latch hooks are available in the store and can be easily added to any latch hook kit order.

The finished size of your bear will be approx. 14" in length. This soft bear would be a wonderful gift to give any young child this holiday season!

Pretty Kitty Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kit

You'll have fun making this soft playful kitty! The finished size of your kitty will be approx. 12" long.

It's OK if you've never tried latch hooking before because these kits include easy to follow how-to instructions.

You'll learn how to use your latch hook and how to read the color charts.

Penguin Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kit

This sweet Huggables Penguin is wearing a red felt scarf and ready to play in the snow!

You'll need to have stuffing material on hand when you start the assembly portion of this project.

Latch hooking is a fun craft activity for everyone! It's a creative way to spend a cold winter afternoon. Make some hot chocolate and have a latch hooking party!

You'll find a wide variety of creative craft kits to explore at Weekend Kits. Make sure to visit the new Latch Hook Kits section to see all of our latch hook rug kits and get ready to start latch hooking on your next Weekend at Home!

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Kid's Fleece Craft Kits - Knot A Quilt & Scarf!

We've added to the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store with 3 new craft activity kits for kids!

The Knot-A-Quilt Kit from Alex is a super easy craft for kids to make a soft fleece quilt. This quilting activity kit includes 48 squares of fringed fleece fabric in 6 bright colors. Kid's will knot the precut fringed squares together into a colorful quilt pattern.

There's no sewing or stuffing required for kids to make this soft and fluffy patchwork blanket. Once they learn how to knot the squares together, they will be able to complete this quilt project all by themselves! Their finished quilt will be approx. 36" x 48".

The Knot-A-Scarf Kit is a fun fleece activity for kids to make a soft and colorful scarf. This easy craft kit includes 4 fleece scarf bands, lots of fleece flowers and fringe, plastic needle, and easy instructions.

Kid's will knot and lace together the precut fleece fabric pieces. There's no knitting or sewing required!

These fleece knotting projects are recommended for children 6 years and above. The Alex website provides an excellent instructional video showing the knotting technique being demonstrated and there are plenty of helpful tips provided throughout. You can view the video by going to the Product Instructions page, finding Knot A Quilt in the list of product names, and clicking on the "Watch Video" icon.

The My First Dress-Up Doll Kit from Creativity for Kids is a fun craft kit for small children, 3 years and above, to make their own soft doll. This kit includes a 13" plush doll, felt dress with matching bloomers, pink slippers, peel & stick felt shapes, "Designed by" clothing tag, and 14 yards each of black, auburn, and blonde yarn.

Little kids will enjoy decorating their doll's dress with the colorful felt shapes. Then, they will choose their doll's hair color from the 3 yarn colors provided. You simply tie the hair in place with ribbons - no sewing and no mess!

Make sure to visit the Kid's Craft Kits section to see our complete selection of craft kits for kids. After finding kits for the kids, explore all of the other creative kit categories at Weekend Kits and be ready for family craft time on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Beginner Jewelry Making Kits!

We have new kits in the Jewelry Kits section of the store.

It's a great time of year to get started in making your own jewelry. You can use your new skills to create unique jewelry pieces to coordinate with your favorite holiday outfits.

You'll also be prepared to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces to give as creative handmade gifts for family and friends. You'll have fun finding beads in all of their favorite colors!

Complete Jewelry Making Kit

Beaded Jewelry Kit - 101 Tips & Techniques

The 101 Tips & Techniques Beaded Jewelry Kit from Walter Foster is a complete jewelry kit for beginners to intermediate level bead crafters.

This kit includes everything you need to learn and apply the 101 jewelry making tips and techniques provided in the 48-page instruction book.

This beaded jewelry kit comes with a nice assortment of over 600 beads, including glass nugget beads, round faceted beads, faceted oval beads, glass bicone beads, glass tube beads, and glass seed beads.

You also receive 3 jewelry making tools, including wire cutters, chain-nose pliers, and crimping pliers. Also included - flexible stringing wire, beading thread, lobster-claw clasps, fishhook earwires, head pins, eye pins, jump rings, crimp beads, and a bead tray/organizer.



In addition to learning 101 tip & techniques, the book includes a step-by-step demonstration, showing you how to make a 3-piece jewelry set. You can follow the demonstration provided or you can create your own unique jewelry designs using the new skills you have learned.

If you've been reluctant to get started in jewelry making because you weren't sure where to start, then this is the kit for you! This jewelry kit makes it easy by bringing all of the necessary tools, supplies, and instruction together for you.

Beaded Bracelet Making Kits

Beaded Bracelet Kit - Blue & Lime

The Blue & Lime Beaded Bracelet Kit is a Beyond Beautiful Jewelry Kit from Cousin.

This is an easy bracelet making kit, including all of the glass beads, metal beads, and clear elastic cord you need to make 5 bracelets!

The beads are organized in a tray that is also a bracelet design board. This is an easy jewelry craft kit for anyone to create one-of-a-kind glass bead bracelets at home.

Beaded Bracelet Kit - Pink & White

The affordable price of these bead kits makes them an ideal jewelry kit for parties or a girlfriend get together. Make sure to see the Beaded Bracelet Kit - Turquoise bead assortment too!

Jewelry Making Resource

If you're new to making jewelry, make sure to visit About.com's Jewelry Making Beginners Corner. You'll find a nice selection of articles and projects especially for beginners. Jewelry making categories include: bead basics for beginners, getting started, bracelets for beginners, easy holiday jewelry, and more!

Jewelry kits make it easy to get started making your own jewelry at home. Visit the Jewelry Kits section of the store to see all of our beginner jewelry making kits.

Explore a variety of creative project kits at Weekend Kits and get ready to learn a new skill on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Mini Holiday Quilt Kits & Felt Christmas Stocking Kits

We have a new selection of creative project kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section of the store!

Fall Harvest Mini Quilt Kits

Get ready for the fall season with easy mini quilt kits you can make in just 2 hours! You'll enjoy the warm autumn colors of the coordinating Fall Harvest Mini Quilt Kits.

They're complete quilt kits from Quilt in a Day, a trusted name in quilting. These kits are a great weekend craft project for families to spend creative time together!

They include pre-cut fabric strips, a fussy cut picture, backing, batting, binding, magnet, and detailed instructions. Your finished mini quilts will be approx. 7 inches square.

Christmas Traditions Mini Quilt Kits

Make your holidays brighter with mini quilts designed for the season! The Christmas Traditions Mini Quilt Kits highlight 3 traditional holiday designs - a wreath, stocking, and present. Mini quilt kits are ideal for beginners to learn to sew a quick & easy holiday craft project.


Detailed instruction guide you through the quilt making process.

The small size of this quilt project makes it easy to handle and quick to complete!

Use the magnet provided in the kit to instantly display your mini quilts on any metal surface.


Mini holiday quilts are a creative handmade gift to bring family and friends for Thanksgiving & Christmas!

Bucilla Felt Christmas Stocking Kits

We've added new felt applique stocking kits from Bucilla. The Santa Says Hello Felt Christmas Stocking Kit is a festive holiday design by Mary Engelbreit.

This beautifully embellished stocking features a traditional Santa dressed for the occasion and waving "Hello".

The Snowman & Friends Felt Christmas Stocking Kit is a sweet holiday design, featuring a cheerful snowman surrounded by his woodland animal friends. Your completed stocking will become a treasured keepsake for a little boy or girl.

Felt stocking kits include everything you need, including stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins, beads, needles, and instructions. Your finished stocking will be approx. 18 inches diagonal.

Punch Needle Christmas Ornaments Kit

If you enjoy punch needle embroidery, make sure to see our new Punch Needle Christmas Ornaments Kit from Dimensions.

The 4 colorful designs included in this kit will be a warm and bright addition to your Christmas tree this year!

This punch needle kit includes foundation fabric with pre-printed designs, embroidery floss, felt, wire, and easy instructions. If you haven't done punch needle before, kits make it easy for beginners to learn this creative needle art craft.

See our complete collection of stocking kits, ornaments kits, and tree skirt kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section.

Visit Weekend Kits to explore a variety of creative project kits for your next Weekend at Home.

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Friday, September 12, 2008

Sew Soft Toys with Plush Animal Sewing Kits

You won't want to miss our new selection of Plush Animal Sewing Kits called DIY Fluffies. You'll find them in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store.

They're ready-to-sew project kits for you to create one of these adorable soft plush toys. I'm glad to have these creative kits available now, prior to the holiday season, while there's still plenty of time left to sew!

DIY Fluffies are designed by Mariska Vos-Bolman, the very creative designer and creator of Fluffels.

These sewing kits include a plush animal sewing pattern, soft fleece fabrics, and detailed instructions. There are 3 animal patterns to choose from, including a kitty, a penguin, or a dragon.

Cute Kitty Plush Animal Sewing Kit

The recommended skill level for the Cute Kitty is Easy. It's a suitable sewing project for beginners with some sewing experience.

The finished size of your plush cat will be approx. 10 inches long, just the right size to hold in your lap.

Be forewarned, you won't want to let go of this soft plush kitty once you pick it up!

Cute Penguin Plush Animal Sewing Kit

The recommended skill level for the Cute Penguin is Intermediate. Your finished penguin will stand approx. 7 inches tall.

The pink penguin includes the flower and the black penguin includes the little fish. They just look so sweet together!

Yoki the Dragon Plush Animal Sewing Kit

The recommended skill level for Yoki the Dragon is Advanced. This is an ideal sewing project for someone with sewing experience to make a unique, handmade plush toy.

Your completed dragon will stand approx. 10 inches tall. I think you'll agree that there's just something about Yoki that's hard to resist!

You'll need some basic sewing supplies to complete your plush animal sewing kits, including a sewing machine, stuffing, scissors, needles, thread, and pins. You'll find a nice selection of essential Sewing Supplies in the Kit Tools & Supplies section of the store.

Weekend Kits in Country Living Magazine!

Weekend Kits was mentioned in the September 2008 issue of Country Living magazine! The following excerpt is from the Idea Notebook section on page 36, listed under Creative Sources, Clever Ideas & New Crafting Projects:

"Weekend Crafts, Gather the children and spend a Saturday creating one of the many projects available to order from weekendkits.com."

It was very exciting to see our store get noticed in this reputable magazine. Thank you Country Living!

I hope you're inspired by the variety of creative project kits available at Weekend Kits. It's our goal to bring together a unique collection of kits from many different sources. We also strive to offer kits that cover a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

Kits make crafting easy, convenient, and fun. Choose a kit today and get ready to create something new and unique on your next Weekend at Home!

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