Showing posts with label crewel kits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crewel kits. Show all posts

Friday, March 23, 2012

Crewel Embroidery Card Kits - Easy for Beginners!

Wool & Hoop Crewel Embroidery Kits feature contemporary crewel designs by artist Katherine Shaughnessy.  These charming little kits are easy for beginners and fun for experienced stitchers too.  You'll find them in the Crewel Embroidery Kits section of the store!

Crewel Embroidery Kit
Hip Squares
Wool & Hoop kits are filled with excellent quality crewel embroidery materials, including 100% linen twill and 100% wool threads.

Crewel embroidery kit includes linen fabric printed with 3x3 inch design, wool thread, needles, one blank greeting card with matching envelope, and instructions.

The fabric is preprinted with the crewel design, so you'll be ready to start stitching right away!

Crewel Embroidery Kit
Tulip Tops

The threads are separated and neatly organized by color code on a thread card.  A color & stitch diagram is also provided.

Beginners will appreciate the detailed crewel embroidery instructions, starting with the basics of hooping and threading.

There are also step-by-step instructions & diagrams for the crewel embroidery stitches.

An ideal starter kit for learning crewel embroidery skills!  They're an easy & fun embroidery kit for adults, teens, and kids ages 8 & up.

Crewel Embroidery Kit
Chainlink Pink
Other embroidery supplies you'll want to have on hand include a 5 or 6 inch embroidery hoop and small pair of sharp scissors.

Use the card making materials included in the kit to make a creative handmade greeting card using your finished crewelwork.

Modern crewel embroidery designs, quality materials, and detailed instructions.  Wool & Hoop kits have everything you need!

Visit the Crewel Embroidery Kits sections for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of crewel embroidery kits for beginners & all skill levels.

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

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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Embroidery Kits with Modern Crewel Designs

You'll find our newest selection of kits in the Crewel Embroidery Kits section of the store.  They're from Dimensions new Handmade Embroidery collection of kits, complete with everything you need to make your own creative needleart.  These kits feature modern Crewel Embroidery Designs, perfect for today's home decor!

The Tree Crewel Embroidery Kit includes preprinted cotton fabric, presorted wool yarn, embroidery needle, and easy instructions.

The crewel design is preprinted on the fabric, saving you the time of having to transfer the design.

The yarn is conveniently presorted and labeled by color number and thread count, making it easy for you to select the right thread.

Preprinted fabric and presorted yarn means you'll be ready to start stitching right away!  Your finished needleart will be 9-1/2" square.

The Owl Crewel Embroidery Kit includes preprinted cotton fabric, presorted wool & acrylic yarns, needle, and instructions.

These new crewel designs are a modern take on a classic embroidery technique.

In crewel embroidery, wool yarn and a variety of stitches are used to create texture and dimension.

One finishing option is to mat & frame your handmade needleart for display in your home.  Another is to applique the finished crewel design to a pillow or other textile.

The Blooms Crewel Embroidery Kit includes includes preprinted cotton fabric, presorted wool & acrylic yarns, needle, and instructions.

Other supplies you'll need for your project include an embroidery hoop to hold your fabric while stitching and scissors for snipping threads.

You'll find hoops, scissors, and more in the Embroidery Supplies section of the store.

Visit the Crewel Embroidery Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of crewel kits, including classic and modern embroidery designs for beginners and experienced stitchers.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of modern DIY Art & Craft Kits across a variety of crafting categories.  Kits are a creative gift giving idea for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions.

Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.  Thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits blog!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Crewel Embroidery Kits from Dimensions

Crewel Embroidery Kits make it easy for beginners and experienced stitchers to create beautiful handmade needle art for the home. Kits include foundation fabric, yarns, needle, and instructions.

Crewel needlework is a style of free hand embroidery that uses a variety of decorative stitches and different types of yarn to create a textured effect on woven fabric.

Our newest selection of kits are colorful and creative crewel embroidery designs from Dimensions. You'll find them in the Crewel Embroidery Kits section of the store!

The Sweet Dreams Crewel Embroidery Kit includes printed white cotton/poly sailcloth, needle, pre-sorted cotton thread, and instructions.

The crewel embroidery pattern is pre-printed on the foundation fabric, so you'll be ready to start stitching right away.

The flowery Sweet Dreams design would be a lovely addition for baby's nursery or a child's bedroom. Mini crewel embroidery kits stitch up quickly and are perfect for handmade gift giving! The smaller size also makes them an ideal embroidery project for beginners just getting started in crewel work.

The Cardinals in Dogwood Crewel Embroidery Kit includes printed wheat cotton homespun, wool yarn, cotton thread, needle, and instructions.

All of the yarns are pre-sorted on a convenient thread organizer, saving you the time of sorting out all the colors. This is a very nice new feature that Dimensions is including in many of their embroidery kits.

Cardinals in Dogwood is an elegant embroidery design celebrating a family of cardinals at home in the branch of a flowery dogwood tree.  This is a great project for an advanced beginner or intermediate level embroiderer.

You only need a couple basic Embroidery Supplies to complete your crewel work projects, including a pair of scissors for snipping threads and an embroidery hoop to hold your fabric while stitching.

If you're a complete beginner, you won't want to miss the Summer Welcome Learn-A-Craft Crewel Embroidery Kit from Dimensions.

Kit includes pre-printed ivory cotton homespun, a 6-inch plastic embroidery hoop, pre-sorted cotton thread, and easy instructions.

Simple designs and step-by-step instruction make Learn-A-Craft Kits a great choice for beginners wanting to learn a new craft!

Visit the Embroidery Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of hand embroidery kits for all skill levels, including crewel kits, cross stitch kits, and more.

Weekend Kits is dedicated to offering quality products and the very best in customer service.  Explore our colorful selection of Art & Craft Kits and be ready for your next creative Weekend at Home!

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

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 with confidence!

Kit includes a 4" embroidery hoop, embroidery needles, 7 colors of embroidery floss, 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 27 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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Friday, July 3, 2009

Crewel Embroidery Kits - Needleart for the Home

Crewel embroidery is a style of free embroidery that uses a variety of different stitches and techniques. Crewel embroidery stitches follow an outline of the embroidery design applied to the foundation fabric.

We have three new Crewel Embroidery Kits from Dimensions to share with you today. These creative needlecraft kits make it easy to create beautiful hand embroidered needleart for your home. You'll find them in the Embroidery Kits section of the store!

The Hibiscus Flower - Crewel Embroidery Kit is an elegant crewel embroidery design. The kit includes wool & acrylic yarns, cotton thread, printed ivory homespun, needle, and easy instructions. The finished design size is 12" x 12".

The outline of the design is pre-printed on the fabric, eliminating the added steps of having to transfer the embroidery pattern before you can get started.

This traditional needleart design uses soft neutral tones, perfect for a formal living area or master bedroom suite.

The White Magnolias - Mini Crewel Embroidery Kit is a new crewel embroidery design from Dimensions with a finished size of 5" x 7". The smaller size makes this an easy hand embroidery kit to finish!

The thicker yarns used in crewelwork create a textured, dimensional effect. Crewel embroidery uses an interesting variety of stitches for outlining and filling in the design.

Common stitches include satin, stem, and couching. French knots are also used for added texture. Kits include detailed instructions and diagrams showing how to complete the embroidery stitches used in the design.

The contemporary appeal of this design will add a touch of casual elegance to your home decor.

Butterfly Duo - Mini Crewel Embroidery Kit

The Butterfly Duo is a mini embroidery design that uses cotton and metallic threads. The embroidery pattern and the decorative background design are preprinted on ivory sailcloth.

This colorful and artistic needleart design will add warmth to any room in your home. These mini stitch kits are also perfect for giving as a thoughtful house warming gift.

You'll need some basic embroidery supplies to get started, including an embroidery hoop, to hold the fabric securely while stitching, and embroidery scissors for snipping threads.

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

Explore a wide range of needlecraft kits at Weekend Kits and be ready to create hand embroidered needleart on your next Weekend at Home.

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