New Punch Needle Kits - Easy for Beginners!

We have new product arrivals in the Punch Needle Kits section of the store. Punch needle embroidery is a creative needleart craft that is easy, fun, and relaxing. Punch needle kits make it easy for beginners to get started punching!

New Punch Needle Designs

Coffee & espresso drinkers will enjoy the Cup of Java Punch Needle Kit from Dimensions, shown here with swirling steam rising from colorful cups of the hot beverage. Kit includes cotton embroidery thread, printed foundation fabric, and easy instructions.

In punch needle embroidery, small loops are formed to create colorful designs. With Dimensions punch needle kits, there's no need to transfer patterns - the back side of the fabric is preprinted with the outline of the design, so you're ready to start stitching - right out of the box!

The Kitty in Window Punch Needle Kit is perfect for cat lovers! You'll need an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric taut while punching. Select an embroidery hoop diameter that fits the entire punch needle design.

The stitches are worked from the back of the fabric using a punch needle tool. If you're a beginner, you'll need to spend a little time upfront learning how to thread your punch tool. Threaders and threading instructions are provided with the punch needle tool.

The Sweet Dream Lamb Punch Needle Kit is a great choice for baby's nursery!

Step-by-step instructions for completing your punch needle project are included with the kit. You'll learn to use your punch needle tool to create small loops on the front of the fabric.

Using your punch needle tool takes some practice, but once you get started, you'll find your own rhythm.

Frame your completed needleart or use to embellish a pillow, tote bag, or clothing. Visit the Punch Needle Kits section to see our complete selection of kits for beginners & experienced crafters.

Explore a creative & colorful selection of needleart craft kits at Weekend Kits and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Easy Sewing Project Kits for Beginners!

Stash Sax Sewing Kits are available now. Sew 3 fun bags in just a few easy steps with Tote-n-Go Fabric Panel Projects from Fabric Editions. They're easy sewing projects, perfect for beginners looking for a simple starter project. You'll find them in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store!

Stylish Stash Sax - Fabric Panel Sewing Kit

Stash Sax panel projects include a 36" x 54" cotton fabric panel, ribbon, and complete instructions. The pattern pieces are printed directly on the fabric panel, so it's super easy to cut them out and start sewing!

One of the first steps will be to sew on the optional applique. Then, you'll stitch the bag and add the casing, following the easy step-by-step instructions printed on the panel.

To complete this easy sew project, simply thread the ribbon through the casing, cinch-up to close, and tie with a decorative bow.

Classic Stash Sax - Fabric Panel Sewing Kit

You'll need basic sewing supplies on hand to complete your sewing project, including a sewing machine, iron, scissors, thread, and general sewing notions.

If you're new to sewing, make sure to visit the Sewing Supplies section of the store for beginner sewing kits and notions.

Kit makes 3 bags with ribbon drawstring closures. Finished bag sizes are 14" x 18", 9" x 11", and 6-1/2" x 8". Perfect for holding a variety of personal & household items, including makeup, jewelry, craft projects, and more.

Visit the Sewing Project Kits section to see our complete selection of easy sew kits for beginners and experienced sewing crafters. Fabric panel projects are a quick & easy sewing project for crafters to sew 3 drawstring bags in less than 3 hours. Ideal for handmade gift giving!

You'll find a completely unique collection of sewing craft kits at Weekend Kits. Stop by today and be ready to sew something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Simple DIY Quilt Kits - Create a Designer Lap Quilt!

See our newest selection of Simple Quilts in the Quilt Kits section of the store. DIY Quilt Kits from Fabric Editions make it easy to create an accent quilt, sofa throw, or designer lap quilt. Choose from a variety of quilt patterns & color options to coordinate with any home decor!

The Blue & Green Lap Quilt Kit includes a trendy collection of 100% cotton quilting fabrics, enough for the quilt top, backing, and binding. Use as a lap quilt to stay warm on cool evenings.

Modern colors & patterns add a look of casual elegance to your home decor. Throw over a sofa for a stylish designer look or fold up at the end of a bed for a splash of accent color.

Easy full-color instructions provide step-by-step guidance for cutting the fabric pieces and assembling the quilt. Instructions also explain how to care for the completed quilt.

Simple Quilts use simple quilt patterns, making them an easy quilting project for beginners. The Pink & Brown Lap Quilt Kit uses a random block quilt pattern.

This is an ideal quilt kit for teaching teens & adults how to quilt. Quilting is a life skill that brings years of enjoyment. Getting started is easy & fun with do-it-yourself quilt kits!

The Simple Quilts quilting fabric kits are also a great time saving option for experienced quilters looking to jump start their next quilting project. All of the fabrics are professionally selected to coordinate perfectly for designer results.

The Funky Lap Quilt Kit uses the cobblestone quilting pattern. The finished quilt size is 49" x 56". This is a quick & easy quilting project for intermediate level quilters to make a beautiful quilt in a weekend.

You'll need basic quilting & sewing supplies to complete your lap quilt project. Supplies needed include a sewing machine, iron, coordinating thread, quilting pins, and batting.

Rotary cutting tools, including a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and acrylic ruler are recommended.

Visit the Quilt Kits section of the store for details on the Simple Quilts DIY Quilt Kits and to see our complete selection of modern quilting kits for beginners & busy quilters!

Stop by Weekend Kits today and be ready to create a designer lap quilt on your next Weekend at Home!

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Fabric Panel Projects - Handbag Sewing Kits

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

Handbag Sewing Kits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sewing Resource

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

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

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

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Jewelry Making Kits for Beginners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hand Embroidery Kits - Easy for Beginners!

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

Embroidery Kit for Beginners

The La Petite Embroidery Kit from Sublime Stitching is a modern embroidery kit with the tools & supplies a beginner needs to start stitching 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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Baby Scrapbook Kits, Vintage Postcard Kits, & Creative Card Making Kit for Beginners!

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

Baby Scrapbook Kits

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

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

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

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

Vintage Postcard Kits

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

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

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

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

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

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

Card Making Kit for Beginners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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