Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Do you have a Magic Closet?

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!
















Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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

Monday, April 14, 2014

Spring Into a New Project!

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

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Please Take Our Short Online Survey!

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!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Hand Embroidery Basics Tutorial


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!


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

6 New Kits Added to WeekendKits.com Today!

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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Beginner Knitting Kits!

Have you ever wished you could learn to knit? 

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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






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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!

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Weekend Kits is under New Ownership!

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!

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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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