Flattering & Fun! New Apron Sewing Patterns

You won't want to miss our newest selection of apron sewing patterns! They're flattering & fun apron designs from Indygo Junction. You'll find them in the Apron Patterns section of the store.

Indygo Junction Apron Patterns

The Ruffled Chef Apron Pattern is a fashionable apron design with feminine ruffled accents. This apron is made using four coordinating fabrics.

The full apron has a ruffled halter style bodice that ties at the neck and a pretty ruffled hem.  The half apron features pocket ruffles and a flounce around the hemline.

This flattering apron design has the look of a stylish sundress or classic A-line skirt.  So pretty, you could wear this apron as a pretty fashion layer for a day on the town!

The All Day Apron Pattern is a new apron sewing pattern by Amy Barickman.  Just as the name suggests, you'll want to wear this comfortable apron all day. Wear to keep your clothes clean while cooking, cleaning, and crafting.

The figure flattering design features a flirty ruffled hem, bias trimmed neckline, and patch pocket.  Apron pulls over the head and ties in the back with a bow.

This apron sewing pattern uses two coordinating fabrics.  Choose 1-1/4 yards of 44" wide fabric for the main body of the apron and 1 yard of 44" wide fabric for contrasting trim, ties, and ruffle.

The Rick Rack Apron Pattern is a fun apron sewing pattern that includes options for making the full and half apron versions.  If you love retro & rickrack, then this is the apron for you!

This is the perfect apron for those retro reproduction fabrics you see in all the fabric stores.  Colorful rickrack accents the seams.  A great apron for layering over a favorite pair of jeans and t-shirt!

Apron sewing pattern calls for 1 yard of 45" wide cotton fabric and 4-6 yards of medium or jumbo rick rack.  Two sizes are included.

Making an apron is an ideal weekend sewing project.  Most apron sewing patterns use minimal pattern pieces, are easy to sew, and fit a range of sizes.  Handmade aprons are a fun handmade gift to give friends & family.  Select themed fabrics for the holidays or fun fabrics to match a friend's personality!

Visit the Apron Patterns section for details on the new Indygo Junction sewing patterns and to see our complete selection of apron patterns.  You'll find apron patterns from a variety of apron designers, including The Apron Lady, Sew Liberated, Paisley Pincushion, Taylor Made, and more!

Designer Hostess Aprons

Blue Chocolate Flirty Apron

No time to sew?  You'll find a nice selection of ready-to-wear aprons in the Gifts for Crafters section.

Woman's aprons from Flirty Aprons are available in three color choices - Sassy Black, Blue Chocolate, and Pink Chocolate.

You'll also find Little Girl's designer aprons from Jessie Steele.  Choose from three retro apron styles, including the Cupcakes Apron, Retro Cherries Apron, and 50's Kitchen Apron.

Stop by Weekend Kits today to explore our growing selection of Craft Kits & Supplies across a variety of Arts & Crafts categories, including sewing, quilting, embroidery, knitting, and much more!

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Creative Klutz Craft Kits - Great for Beginners!

Klutz Craft Activity Kits are the perfect choice for beginners. All of the Klutz craft kits include a quality how-to instruction book and the craft supplies you need to make a variety of creative projects.

Klutz kits make it easy to learn a new craft and create something new! Our newest selection of these Creative Craft Kits will help kids & teens get started crafting with confidence. You'll find them in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store!

The Friendship Bracelets Kit is a complete jewelry making kit with everything you need to start making a variety of colorful friendship bracelets!

Klutz craft books provide amazingly-clear step-by-step instructions & diagrams and the Friendship Bracelets how-to book is no exception.

This kit includes a 60-page color instruction book that teaches the basic knotting techniques and provides detailed tutorials for making 10 different bracelet patterns.

The zippered pouch on the front holds 10 colors of embroidery floss, a small package of beads, and the Klutz clip.  You'll use the clip to hold your bracelet steady while you're working on it.  The right side of the book extends out and doubles as a clipboard.  Convenient for crafting on the go!

The Hemp Bracelets Kit includes 150 feet of natural fiber hemp, a nice assortment of beads, and a 34-page instruction book.

Beautiful color photos are shown throughout the book.  Detailed illustrations show the knotting techniques used to make 10 different styles of hemp bracelets.

You'll also learn how to add beads to your hemp bracelets.  Kids will have fun learning how to make these casual & sporty bracelets to wear everyday!

The Klutz Quilting Kit includes instructions & supplies for making a variety of creative patchwork quilt projects.  This is a complete quilt kit for beginners.

Kit includes a 63-page beginner quilting book, 100% cotton fabric, quilt batting, pressing tool, design cards, thread, needles, pins, and seam allowance templates.

Detailed instructions guide you step-by-step through the quilting process.  The kit includes material for making your first quilt projects. Learn how to quilt a patchwork pillow, shoulder bag, wall hanging, and more!

Klutz kits are always beautifully packaged, making them the perfect gift to give for birthdays & holidays.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of creative craft kits for kids.  Klutz activity kits make learning a new craft easy & fun!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Craft Kits & Supplies for kids, teens, and adults.  Stop by today and get ready to learn a new craft on your next Weekend at Home!

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Learn to Quilt with Mini Quilt Kits - Easy & Fun!

Mini quilt kits are a great choice for beginners!  You'll still learn all the basic steps involved in quilting, but the smaller size makes them much easier for new quilters to handle.  We recently added a new selection of colorful & fun Mini-Magnet Quilt Kits from Quilt in a Day. You'll find them all in the Mini Quilt Kits section of the store!

Mini Wall Hanging Quilts

Tea Party Mini Quilt Kit

Mini-Magnet Quilt Kits include all the materials you need to complete a mini wall hanging quilt.

Kit includes pre-cut fabric strips, center picture fabric, batting, backing, binding, magnet, and detailed instructions.

A small magnet is placed in the cornerstone of the mini quilt for easy display on any metal surface - perfect for decorating the fridge!

These little quilts are quick, easy, and fun to make.  You won't be able to stop at just one.

Cup of Coffee Mini Quilt Kit

Beginners will appreciate the step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams that take you through the process of completing the mini quilt project.

Steps include piecing the quilt top together, assembling the quilt layers, and binding the outer edges.  Great for teaching children, teens, and adults how to quilt & sew!

Each mini quilt includes a picture in the center of the quilt.  This picture is provided on fusible web, making it easy to iron in place prior to stitching.

Kittens in Mittens Mini Quilt Kit

You'll find a nice selection of holiday-themed mini quilt kits, including Christmas quilt kits and Thanksgiving quilt kits.  Perfect for handmade holiday gift giving!

A few basic quilting supplies you'll need to have on hand include a sewing machine, rotary cutter & mat, quilting pins, and thread.

Mini quilt kits are a convenient choice for busy crafters.  Pre-cut fabric strips in coordinating colors save a lot of time and you don't have to buy more fabric than you need.

Visit the Quilt Kits section for details on our new mini quilt kits and to see our complete selection of quilt kits, including baby quilt kits, lap quilt kits, and wall hanging quilt kits.

Weekend Kits offers a wide range of Creative Craft Kits for all ages to enjoy.  Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Sewing Kits for Kids - Learn to Sew Crafts!

Kids love learning & creating new things!  Sewing is a creative craft for kids to learn as well as an essential life skill.  We have a new selection of Sewing Kits for Kids from Colorbok to share with you today.  These ready-to-sew kits make it easy & fun for young children to learn how to sew.

You'll find them in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store!

The Velvet Fairy Build-A-Bear Kit is from Colorbok's new line of Make-And-Play sewing kits for kids.

No need to find a Build-A-Bear Workshop in your area - now you can bring the Workshop right into your home!

All the materials needed to complete the stuffed animal sewing project are contained in the kit.  Even stuffing and a complete set of clothes!

Kit includes a ready-to-sew 7-inch bear, stuffing, satin heart, embroidery floss, plastic needle, dress, set of fairy wings & elastic string, fabric flower, fabric stickers, tube of sparkle paint, easy-to-follow instructions, and birth certificate.

The Playful Puppy Sports Build-A-Bear Kit is an easy sewing kit for kids to make a soccer-themed plush puppy toy.  The front and back pieces of the animal are sewn together using pre-punched holes and a plastic needle.

Instructions describe the sewing assembly process.  Kids will have fun as they follow the easy steps to sew, stuff, decorate and dress their new Build-A-Bear friend!

Kit includes a ready-to-sew 7-inch puppy, stuffing, satin heart, embroidery floss, plastic needle, shirt, shorts, shoes, iron-on transfer sheet, pop-out sheet, tube of glue, felt pieces, yarn, adhesive foam squares, instructions, and birth certificate.

The Frog Felt Critter Kit is a learn-to-sew kit for kids to make two felt frogs. The larger frog is 7" x 6" and the smaller frog is 4" x 4".  The felt pieces have pre-punched holes to help guide young children as they sew.

This is an ideal sewing kit for beginners to learn basic sewing skills!  Kit includes felt pieces, poly-fill stuffing, plastic needle, embroidery floss, and easy-to-follow instructions.

General craft supplies needed to complete the felt critter project include a pair of scissors & craft glue.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of craft activity kits for kids to learn a variety of creative skills, including sewing, knitting, weaving, embroidery, and more.

Weekend Kits offers a great selection of Creative Craft Kits for kids and beginners of all ages.  Stop by today and get the kids ready to learn a new craft on your next Weekend at Home!

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Themed Scrapbook Kits for Beginners & Busy Scrapbookers!

Our newest selection of themed scrapbook kits are the perfect choice for beginners and busy scrapbookers!  Complete scrapbook kits from American Crafts include coordinating album, patterned papers, and embellishments for creating a designer scrapbook.  You'll find them in the Scrapbook Kits section of the store!

Scrapbook Album Kits

The Baby Scrapbook Kit includes one 8x8 post-bound album, 10 page protectors, 20 sheets of patterned paper, 24 foam shapes, 310 letter stickers, 10 journaling stickers and 4 flair adhesive badges.

The papers are sized to fit inside the page protector sleeves.  You can click on the images to get a better view of the patterned scrapbook papers included in each of the kits.

The album is covered with a leaf green fabric that will work well for either a baby girl or baby boy.  The photo window frame on the front cover makes it easy to personalize your album with a favorite photo of baby.  Baby scrapbook kits are a creative baby shower gift to give a crafty friend!

The Wedding Scrapbook Kit is perfect for creating a keepsake album of your wedding day!  Kit includes one 8x8 post-bound album covered with classic black fabric, 10 page protectors, 20 sheets of patterned paper, 24 chipboard shapes, 171 letter stickers, 34 accent & phrase stickers and 25 mini brads.

Include photos of special pre-wedding events too, including the engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and more.

Adding embellishments is a great way to enhance your layouts and it's a lot of fun!  The American Crafts album kits include a generous assortment of coordinating embellishments for decorating your scrapbook pages.

The Everyday Scrapbook Kit is the perfect choice for highlighting special photos of everyday life with family & friends.

Kit includes one 8x8 album, 10 page protectors, 20 sheets of paper, 24 chipboard shapes, 124 letter stickers, 13 journaling stickers and 4 flair adhesive badges.

The post-bound album is covered with a chestnut brown fabric.  Papers and embellishments are perfectly coordinated with modern colors & trendy designs.  Use this all-occasion scrapbook kit to share photos of best friends, birthdays, vacations, and more!

Visit the Scrapbook Kits section for details on these kits and to explore our complete selection of scrapbook kits for beginners & experienced scrapbookers.

Scrapbooking Supplies

We've added some new supplies to the Paper Craft Supplies section of the store!  Our goal is to bring you quality products at a great value.

The Original Cutter Bee Scissors from EK Success are a great choice for a variety of scrapbooking & card making applications.  These precision cut scissors are ideal for detail cutting.  The comfort grip handles work for both left and right hand use.  A snap-on safety cover is included.

The ZIG Writer Scrapbook Marker features a dual tip and black pigment ink that has been tested for archival quality.  This is a great all-purpose marker for scrapbook journaling.  This marker is acid-free, light-fast, waterproof, fade-proof, and non-bleeding.

Kits make it easy to create a designer scrapbook album for special occasions & everyday!  Explore a variety of Creative Craft Kits & Supplies at Weekend Kits and be ready to start scrapbooking on your next Weekend at Home.

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Beaded Necklace, Bracelet & Earring Making Kits

It's easy to make beautiful jewelry at home with our new selection of beaded jewelry kits from Prima Bead. These unique jewelry kits feature creative jewelry designs & quality materials. You'll find them in the Jewelry Making Kits section of the store!

Bracelet Making Kit

The Sea Glass Bracelet Making Kit features sterling silver beads & findings, frosted glass beads, and sparkling crystals.

This beautiful bracelet uses calming sea glass inspired colors, including aquamarine blue, lime green, and light teal.

Prima Bead jewelry kits use only the finest materials.  The findings used in this lovely bracelet are authentic sterling silver.  The crystals are genuine Crystazzi brand bicones.

This easy bracelet project includes all the beads & findings you need to make one 7-1/2" bracelet with toggle style closure.  Perfect for wearing with your favorite pair of blue jeans & t-shirt for a dressy casual look.

Earring Making Kit

The Gold Forest Earring Making Kit includes all the materials you need to make these gorgeous crystal & glass pearl earrings.

The 14K gold plated beads & findings coordinate beautifully with the forest green crystals and soft gold pearls.

Step-by-step instructions & diagrams are provided with all Prima Bead jewelry kits. Basic jewelry making techniques are used to create each of the jewelry pieces.

This easy earring project requires that you know how to form wrapped loops and apply crimp beads.  An ideal jewelry making project for beginners with some experience.  Advanced jewelry crafters will enjoy the convenience of professionally coordinated beads & findings!

Necklace Making Kit 

The Gold Forest Necklace Making Kit is a 3-strand crystal & glass pearl necklace kit designed to match perfectly with the Gold Forest earrings.

Kit includes 14K gold plated beads & findings, genuine Crystazzi crystals, and lustrous glass pearls.

You'll need to have some basic jewelry making tools on hand to complete your Prima Bead jewelry projects.

This necklace project requires the use of crimping pliers and wire cutters. The product descriptions provided for each of the jewelry kits tell you which jewelry tools you'll need as well as which techniques are used in making the jewelry project.

Holiday Jewelry Kits

The Christmas Holly Bracelet Kit is a holiday jewelry kit with all the jewelry supplies you need to made one holly bracelet.  Kits includes 14K gold plated toggle accents, gold bead wire, crystal bicones, glass pearls, and instructions.

Wear this fun bracelet to a special Christmas gathering or just for fun throughout the holiday season.

Holiday jewelry kits are also a great way to create special jewelry items for handmade gift giving!

The Christmas Lights Earring Kit is another fun holiday jewelry kit you won't want to miss.  Crystal tear drops and sterling silver accents make these earrings sparkle!

Visit the Jewelry Making Kits section for details on all the jewelry kits shown here and to see our complete selection of jewelry making kits for all skill levels.  If you're new to jewelry making, be sure to explore our great selection of jewelry kits for beginners too.

Explore our fun & always-changing selection of Creative Craft Kits & Supplies at Weekend Kits and be ready to create something new - like beautiful jewelry - on your next Weekend at Home!

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Beginner Embroidery Kits - Learn to Embroider!

Our newest selection of beginner embroidery kits use simple patterns & basic stitches, ideal for learning how to hand embroider.  You'll find them in the Embroidery Kits section of the store!

Simply Stitched - Hand Embroidery Kits

Simply Stitched - Hand Embroidery Kit - Pooh

The Simply Stitched line of hand embroidery kits from Janlynn are perfect for beginners!  Each kit includes foundation fabric, embroidery floss, needle, and instructions.

There are 3 Simply Stitched embroidery designs featuring classic Winnie the Pooh characters, including Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore.

These delightful designs show us that sometimes simple is better.  The Pooh embroidery design would be perfect framed for baby's nursery or a young child's bedroom.

Simply Stitched - Hand Embroidery Kit - Tigger

The Simply Stitched designs are pre-printed on the fabric, so there's no need to worry about transferring patterns.  You'll be ready to start stitching right away!

A few embroidery supplies you'll want to have on hand include an embroidery hoop to hold your fabric while stitching and a pair of sharp scissors for snipping threads.

The simple designs make these kits a quick & easy embroidery project for experienced stitchers.  Great for handmade gift giving!

This is the perfect embroidery design for anyone who loves Tigger.  And, don't miss the always-lovable Eeyore - Simply Stitched Embroidery Kit.

Learn a Craft - Counted Cross Stitch Kits

The Hummingbird Duo Counted Cross Stitch Kit is from the Learn-a-Craft line of beginner embroidery kits from Dimensions.

Kit includes white cotton Aida fabric, embroidery hoop, cotton floss, needle, and instructions.

With counted cross stitch, the design is not pre-printed on the fabric.  You'll learn how to count the threads in the fabric to find the correct location for each of the X-shaped stitches.

Counted cross stitch charts show you where to place individual stitches and provide symbols for selecting the appropriate thread color.  I find that using a highlighter pen is a helpful way to keep track of where you are on the chart, especially if you have to leave your project for an extended time.

The Welcome Butterfly Counted Cross Stitch Kit is a colorful cross stitch design for beginners!  The 6" plastic hoop included in the kit can be used to frame your completed needleart for easy display.

The new Learn-a-Craft Kits include pre-sorted thread organizers!  This means that each of the floss colors are separated and identified by color number.  The organizer also shows how many strands of floss to use when using a particular color.

Cotton floss is provided in 6-strand threads and must be pulled apart to use only the number of strands indicated by the cross stitch chart.

Visit the Embroidery Kits section for details on these kits & to see our entire selection of embroidery kits for beginners and experienced stitchers, including hand embroidery kits, crewel kits, cross stitch kits, beaded stitch kits, and more!

Crafty Embroidery Blog

If you love embroidery, you won't want to miss a visit to the Feeling Stitchy blog.  This crafty blog is full of embroidery inspiration, including great tutorials, free patterns, creative embroidery projects, and more! I especially like the helpful stitching resources they provide, including links to a stitch dictionary, stitch school, and even a video library of stitches.  This is an excellent embroidery resource!

Embroidery is a relaxing craft with design options ranging from classic to contemporary. Stop by Weekend Kits today and be ready to start stitching on your next Weekend at Home.

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