Embroidery Quilt Kit & Knitting Resource

Embroidery Quilt Kits

We've added a new Baby Quilt Stamped Cross Stitch Kit from Dimensions to our Embroidery Kits section. The design, called So Sweet, features a bright beaming sun, flower, and butterflies. This quilt would be such a cheerful addition to baby's nursery.

Make sure to see the matching So Sweet Baby Bibs Kit! Stamped embroidery kits include a pre-finished quilt, embroidery floss, and needle. Add an embroidery hoop and you're ready to get started. These kits are enjoyable to make and rewarding to give!

Learn-to-Knit Resource

I have a learn-to-knit internet resource to share with you today. It's the Craft Yarn Council of America's Learning Center. Click on the Learn to Knit link for step-by-step instructions with diagrams. This is a great site to get you started knitting with confidence!

Kits make learning a new skill convenient and fun. Explore new craft areas at Weekend Kits and get ready to learn something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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New Quilt Kits for Baby & Kids

We have a wonderful new selection of Baby & Kid's Quilt Kits from Fabric Editions. The fabrics in these kits are so soft to the touch, you won't want to put them down! Each quilt fabric kit includes enough coordinated solid and print fabrics for the quilt top and backing.

The simple pieced design and size of this quilt makes it an easy quilt kit for beginners. For more experienced quilters, it's a fun weekend quilt project for you. You'll find our selection of 6 baby and kid themed Cuddly Quilt designs in the Quilt Kits section of the store.

Make one of these contemporary quilts and it will soon become a child's favorite. Find the supplies you need to complete your quilt projects in the Quilting Supplies section of the store. If you're a beginner, the Start Quilting with Alex Anderson book is an excellent resource that will teach you the basics techniques you need to know to start quilting.

We've also added to our Embroidery Kits section with the Old Teddies Stamped Cross Stitch Kit. This embroidery quilt kit features an Americana country themed design complete with teddy bears and an old-fashioned school house.

This would make a wonderful quilt for baby. It would also be great as a wall hanging or lap quilt to add some country charm to your home or cabin.

I hope you've enjoyed our new additions. You'll find these kits and more at Weekend Kits. Enjoy exploring all of our kit categories and get ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

New Punch Needle Kits & Embroidery Quilt Kits!

You'll enjoy our new Punch Needle Kits, including 4 new designs from Dimensions. These punch needle embroidery kits use contemporary colors to achieve a modern look. It's easy to see why punch needle embroidery is gaining new popularity as a creative Needleart craft. It's relaxing and fun, making it a great weekend craft project.





Owl always be your friend











There's no place like HOME








Life is Sweet! Cupcakes












Giraffes







You'll find these new designs and more in the Punch Needle Kits section of the store. These kits include foundation fabric with pre-printed design, embroidery floss, and easy to follow instructions. If you need a punch tool or embroidery hoop, you can find them in the Punch Needle Supplies section of the store.

New Embroidery Quilt Kits

We've added to our selection of Stamped and Counted Cross Stitch Kits in the Embroidery Kits section of the store.

You'll find the Wild Thing Baby Ensemble, including the Baby Bibs, Baby Quilt, and Baby Birth Record kits. This is such a fun jungle-themed kit collection for baby!

And, if you enjoy both embroidery and quilting, you'll want to see the Year of Flowers Lap Quilt Embroidery Kit by Donna Dewberry.

This beautiful lap quilt, celebrating flowers throughout the seasons, will become a lasting heirloom for your family to enjoy throughout the years.

You can explore these creative project kits and so many more at Weekend Kits. As always, thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits Blog.

Get ready to be creative on your next Weekend at Home!

Creative & Colorful Knitting Kits at Weekend Kits!

Knitters will enjoy our newest collection of creative knitting kits from Knitwhits. These colorful knitting kits include patterns with instructions and enough yarn to complete your project. You'll find them all in the Knit & Crochet Kits section of the store!

It's not too late to knit up one of these super soft chunky wool hats to keep yourself or a loved one warm this winter. The Phoebe hat knitting pattern & yarn kit is available in 2 color choices - Snow Wool Hat Knitting Kit and Stone Wool Hat Knitting Kit. Pattern includes sizes for adult, child, and baby.



And, it's not too early to think about projects for spring. The colorful Easter Eggs & Basket Knitting Kit will brighten up your winter days. This felted knit basket filled with Easter eggs would be a creative centerpiece for a dining table or could be used as spring decor in any living area of your home. These felted embellished eggs are a crafty weekend project!



If you've ever thought about knitting your own handbag, we have two new knitting kits that will make it so convenient for you. You'll want to see the Marit Felted Purse Knitting Kit and the Patch Cotton Purse Kit. These modern handbags are a stylish knitted accessory that you can use every day!



And, don't forget a knitted treat for your cats! The Tigger Toys Felted Knit Kits in Belle and Punk are sure to be a hit with your feline friends.



For crocheters, we have a wonderful new Ruby Scarf Crochet Kit for you to enjoy. The colors in this scarf are beautiful. The scalloped trim and tassels are decorative and fun!



Knitwhits kits are ideal for advanced beginner to intermediate knitters. If you're new to knitting, we have a nice selection of beginner knit kits for you in the store and there will be even more colorful & fun learn-to-knit kits coming soon.

You can get the details on all of these kits and more at Weekend Kits. Get ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

Thank you for visiting the Weekend Kits Blog.

New Mini Album Kits & a Fun Craft Site to Share

New Mini Scrapbook Album Kits

You'll find our newest kits in the Scrapbook Kits section of the store. Our new Mini Scrapbook Kits make it easy to create a custom mini scrapbook.

The Amy Butler Sola Wallet Size Mini Book Kit from K&Company includes everything you need to create a designer mini book. This modern mini book is the ideal take-along scrapbook. Carry it in your handbag and be ready to share it with family and friends. Great for showing all of those wallet size pictures you've been saving!

We also have Mini Album Kits from Chatter Box in 2 design choices, the Garden Mini Album Kit and the Courtyard Mini Album Kit. These mini album kits include everything you need to complete an 8 page mini scrapbook album. Mini albums are great for creating a unique keepsake of a special occasion or vacation.

Share your memories in style with mini album kits - a quick, easy and creative weekend craft project!

Fun Craft Site to Share

You'll want to meet Pattie Donham and visit her fun and colorful craft sites! Pattie is a Designer, TV Personality, Author and More.

She's also known by her friends and fans as PattieWack. You'll enjoy her friendly and warm personality as well as her crafty and creative spirit! She's really quite engaging to watch and has so many fun craft ideas to share. You can watch her craft videos anytime from your pc. You'll be inspired to explore new craft ideas and start crafting! Here are 2 ways to find out more about Pattie -

Pattie's Blog: PattieWack Craft Blog
PattieWack Designs: PattieWack.com

Enjoy!

Kits are an easy way to learn a new craft - visit Weekend Kits to see our complete line of creative project kits and create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

New Embroidery Kits & Embroidery Resource

You'll want to see all of the new kits we've added to the Embroidery Kits section of the store. We have 2 new Buttons & Beads Counted Cross Stitch Kits from Mill Hill. These kits come complete with glass beads, ceramic button, painted perforated paper, floss, needles and chart with instructions. Either of these creative cross stitch designs would be a nice addition to your home decor.

Seaside Sampler

Vino Rosso


Finish your project with a coordinating Mill Hill Frame and your needle art work will be ready for you to display!

While you're checking out the new Mill Hill kits, you may notice that we've added to our collection of Chick Counted Cross Stitch Kits. There are 3 additional Chick Designs from Heritage Stitchcraft.

Artist Chick
Kitchen Chick
Golfing Chick


Embroidery Learning Center

If you're looking for an instructional site to help you learn the basics of hand embroidery or cross stitch, you'll want to visit the DMC-USA website. Once there, click on the Techniques link at the top of the page. Visit the Embroidery Education page and you'll find a very helpful embroidery stitch guide with diagrams showing how to accomplish a variety of embroidery stitches.

You'll also want to visit the Cross Stitch Education page, where you'll learn all about the basics of cross stitching, both counted and stamped. Beginners may want to bookmark this site to use as a ready reference as you learn to embroider. Hand embroidery is a relaxing and creative way to spend your time - enjoy!

As always, thanks for taking the time to visit the Weekend Kits Blog. If you've completed one of our kits, we'd love to see it - send us an electronic image of your completed project and we'll share it here.

Have fun exploring new craft areas - visit Weekend Kits for more project ideas!

New Mini Quilt Kits - Quick & Easy!

New Mini Quilt Kits

We have some new kits in the Mini Quilt Kits section of the store - they are Mini Quilt Kits from Quilt in a Day. These complete quilt kits come with everything you need - fabrics, batting, binding, instructions, and a magnet to easily display your mini quilt on any metal surface. These mini quilts look great in the kitchen or as easy decor in any room.

These quick & easy kits are ideal for beginners as a first quilting project. Even for experienced quilters - Mini Quilt Kits make great hand-made gifts to give. These kits take just 2 hours to complete - a great Weekend at Home craft project kit.

Bear Valentine Kits - Just in Time for Valentines Day!








Cup of Coffee Kits - Perfect for Coffee Lovers!








Cat in a Cup Kits - Whimsical, Fun and Colorful!








If you're just learning how to quilt, make sure to visit the Quilting Supplies section of the store. You'll find essential quilting supplies and a great book called Start Quilting with Alex Anderson to help you get started with confidence.

Look for New Product Arrivals in 2008!

There will be plenty of new product arrivals to share in 2008 so be sure to check back often.  Weekend Kits will be adding new kits and supplies across every category this year.

We want to hear from you, so be sure to let us know what you think.

Thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits Blog!