Beginner Craft Kits Make Learning Easy & Fun!

Learn a New Craft in 2009

The start of a new year is an ideal time to think about learning a new craft. In these tough economic times, many of us are deciding to stay home more often, but it can be a challenge to find productive ways to spend our Weekends at Home. I think you'll find that spending an afternoon learning to create something new is a fun and rewarding way to spend your leisure time at home.

Crafting is a great way to bring family and friends together for a weekend afternoon. Many crafts are relatively inexpensive when compared to bringing the family to an amusement park for the day or even the movies for the afternoon. At Weekend Kits, our goal is to make learning a new craft easy & fun! Our mission is to offer Creative Project Kits for Your Weekends at Home across a variety of craft categories.

You'll find a range of kits appropriate for beginners. Our beginner craft kits include the patterns, materials, and instructions you need to complete your project with confidence. Many kits are complete, with everything you need contained within the kit. Other kits may require you to have a specific tool or supply on hand. Details for each kit are noted within the product description.

Here are just a couple of ideas to get you thinking about your next craft project.

The Scrap Stars Wall Quilt is a complete beginner quilt kit from Rachel's of Greenfield. I highly recommend Rachel's quilt kits for beginners. They include all of the materials you need to complete the wall quilt project, including 100% cotton fabrics for the quilt top, backing, and binding. These kits even include batting!

You also receive complete patterns, illustrated instructions, and quilting designs to finish your quilt. When completed, you'll have a beautiful wall quilt to display in your home or to give as a thoughtful handmade gift.

There's something very memorable about the process of making a quilt, especially your first quilt. You'll remember every stitch fondly and even those frustrating moments with the seam ripper (yes, we all have them) won't seem so bad looking back. Learning to quilt should be a fun experience and complete beginner kits take the guesswork out of choosing patterns and materials.

Visit the Quilt Kits section of the store for details on this kit and other beginner quilt kits.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to hand embroider, but didn't know where to start, here's the perfect beginner craft kit for you.

The Stitch-It Kit by Jenny Hart brings together everything you need to get started! This beginner embroidery kit includes an embroidery hoop, embroidery needle, 7 colors of floss, 2 tea towels, 35 transfer patterns, and a full-color illustrated instruction book. The embroidery patterns in this kit are modern and fun. With easy how-to instructions, you'll be embroidering in no time!

The only thing you'll need to have on hand is a pair of scissors, and most households have a few of these laying around, although they never seem to be there when you need them!

One of the nice things about hand embroidery projects is that they're so portable. You only need a small tote bag and you're ready to stitch wherever you go! They're also a nice way to stay busy while watching your favorite movie or television show.

Visit the Embroidery Kits section of the store to see our complete selection of beginner embroidery kits.

Make sure to visit the Kid's Craft Kits section too. We have a great selection of kits for kid's to learn a new craft. Kid's enjoy spending time being creative and it's even more fun when you have projects to work on together!

Visit Weekend Kits to explore all of our creative craft categories and be ready to learn a new craft on your next Weekend at Home! We'll be adding many new kits in 2009, so be sure to check back often.

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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 - Cappuccino

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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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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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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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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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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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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