Quilt Kits - Simple Quilting Patterns for Beginners

We have a new selection of easy to make quilt kits to share with you today.  The Simple Quilts - DIY Quilt Kits from Fabric Editions feature modern fabrics & simple quilting patterns for beginners.

Coordinated designer fabrics and easy quilt construction make these creative quilt kits a convenient time-saving option for busy quilters.

You'll find them in the Lap Quilt Kits section of the store!

Paloma Quilt Kit

Simple Quilts do-it-yourself quilt kits include premium quality 100% cotton fabrics and step-by-step quilt making instructions.

Kit includes fabric pieces for the quilt top, backing, and binding – there are 6 half-yard fabric pieces for the quilt top and a 3 yard piece for the backing & binding.

This finished size of the quilt is perfect for use as a lap blanket, decorative throw, or accent quilt.

Deco Bird Quilt Kit

Here's a list of basic sewing & quilting supplies you'll need to complete your lap quilt project.

• Sewing Machine
• Iron & Board
• Rotary Cutting Tools
• Machine Quilting Thread
• Quilting Pins
• Basting Pins
• Scissors

You'll also need a layer of batting that is approx. 2-3 inches larger than the quilt top in each direction.

Trendy Quilt Kit

Instructions take you step-by-step through the quilt making process, including steps for cutting the fabrics, sewing the top, layering the quilt, quilting, and binding.

Beginner quilters may find our Baby Quilt tutorial series helpful, where each of the steps are explained in further detail.

Simple Quilts quilt kits have simply pieced quilt patterns, perfect for beginners or for teaching older teens & adults how to quilt.

Quilting is a relaxing & rewarding hobby.  It's a great way to relieve the stress of the work week while making something beautiful for your home.  Visit the Quilt Kits section to see our complete selection of quilt kits, including lap quilts, baby quilts, wall quilts & more!

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Explore our unique collection of kits for beginners and all skill levels.  Stop by today and be ready to start quilting on your next Weekend at Home.

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Express Yourself! Creative Art Kits for Beginners

Get ready to Express Yourself! with Creative Art Kits for beginners. Our newest selection makes it easy to explore a variety of art media, forms, and techniques.  These introductory art kits include everything a beginner needs to get started, including quality art supplies, tools, and instruction.

You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

Create beautiful art collages with the Mixed Media & Collage Kit, a 40 piece art set from Faber-Castell.

Kit includes watercolor pencils, stamper's big brush pen, artist pen, metallic gelato stick, clear stamp, pencil sharpener, gesso, craft glue, assorted clipart & design papers, greyboard surfaces, foam brush, mesh, lace, and instructions.

Enough supplies to make 7 mixed media art collages plus more!

Learn mixed media techniques you can apply to a variety of creative projects, including card making, memory crafts, and DIY home decor.  A fun art & craft gift giving idea for adults & older teens.

The Creative Journaling Kit from Faber-Castell includes illustration board pages, assorted clipart & design papers, watercolor pencils, a paintbrush, artist pens, graphite pencil, eraser, sharpener, gesso, craft glue, split ring clips, and illustrated instruction cards.

Create a lasting journal that combines your personal writing with visual art expression.  Kit contents are nicely presented in a reusable art storage box.  A creative art set for adults & teens age 15 & older.

Learn to draw & illustrate your own manga art with the Drawing Manga Kit from Walter Foster.

This beginner drawing kit includes a project book, drawing pencil, black marker, colored markers, burnisher, screentones, sharpener, eraser, and drawing paper.

The project book provides detailed illustrations and instructions for drawing popular manga characters.

Learn drawing techniques for shading, inking, coloring & more!  A complete manga art set for teens & adults.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for all the details on these kits and to see our complete selection of creative art kits for beginners & aspiring artists of all ages.

Weekend Kits specializes in Art & Craft Kits across a variety of craft & hobby categories.  Our goal is to offer a unique collection of DIY project kits that help make crafting convenient, easy & fun. Stop by today and be ready for your next creative Weekend at Home!

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Christmas Crafts – Handmade Felt Ornament Kits

We're starting to see all new Christmas Crafts arriving in the store.  Bright colors & fun themes highlight this year's creative ornament collection.  Here's a new selection of handmade Felt Christmas Ornament Kits you won't want to miss.

The Sweet Treat Felt Christmas Ornaments Kit from Dimensions includes precut felt pieces, presorted cotton thread, cording, stuffing, needle, and instructions.  Everything you need to make three sweet treat themed felt ornaments!

This is a fun felt craft project for beginners & experienced crafters. The felt pieces are precut and prepunched with holes for easy assembly.  Perfect for handmade Christmas crafting with kids!

The Simple Cheer Felt Christmas Ornaments Kit from Dimensions includes precut felt pieces, presorted thread, cording, stuffing, needle, and instructions.  I really like the fanciful look & colors of these retro inspired felt ornaments. They remind me of something you might see in How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.

Handmade felt ornaments last throughout the years and bring back fun memories of holiday crafting.  Use finished felt ornaments to trim a Christmas tree, embellish a wreath, or decorate gifts!

Starting your ornament craft projects now is a great way to get a head start on the busy holiday season.

The Christmas Stars Felt Ornaments Kit from Bucilla includes stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins & beads, needles, and instructions.

Bucilla felt kits usually require more precision cutting, detailed embroidery & embellishments.

While they do take more time to create, the end result is amazing! Your finished felt ornaments will be treasured holiday keepsakes.

You'll find all the details on these kits and see our complete selection in the Christmas Craft Kits section.

Visit Weekend Kits for a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for the holidays and everyday!

Stop by today and be ready to make handmade felt ornaments on your next Weekend at Home!

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Painting Kits for Beginners - Complete Art Sets

We're adding to our selection of Painting Kits for Beginners with complete art sets from Walter Foster.  These new painting kits introduce aspiring artists to a variety of art media & techniques.

They're creative art kits with quality materials & comprehensive instructions for beginners – ideal art starter kits for teens & adults.

You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

The Acrylic Painting Kit includes a 32-page project book, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, mixing palette, and art paper.

It's a complete set of art materials & instructions for getting started. Everything a beginner needs to learn how to paint with acrylics!

The project book includes detailed illustrations & step-by-step lessons for a variety of painting projects.

The Watercolor Painting Kit includes a project book for beginners, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, mixing palette, sketching pencil, and art paper.

The instruction book includes watercolor painting basics, with helpful information on tools, materials, and color mixing.

You'll learn watercolor painting skills and apply them to the project lessons included in the book.

The Chinese Brush Painting Kit includes a project book, watercolor paints, Chinese paintbrushes, ink stick & stone, ceramic palette, and art paper.

Learn to create Chinese brush paintings, including animals, flowers, landscapes, and more.

Kit contents are nicely presented inside a hardcover case.  An ideal art gift giving idea!

Visit the art kits section of the store for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of Beginner Painting Kits for adults, teens, and kids.

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for all ages & skill levels. You'll find a unique selection of DIY craft kits from well known brands as well as independent artists.  Stop by today and be ready to create a work of art on your next weekend at home.

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Easy Card Making Kits for Everyday Occasions!

We're adding to our selection of easy Card Making Kits with a variety of card kits for everyday greetings and special occasions. They're complete card making kits with everything you need to make creative card designs for family and friends.

Easy for beginners & fun for experienced paper crafters too.  You'll find them in the Card Making Kits section of the store!

The Alora Card Kit is an everyday card making kit from Bo Bunny.

Kit includes die-cut cards, envelopes, assorted die-cut elements, adhesive chipboard elements, rub-on sheet, and card making instructions.

Cards can be customized for a variety of special occasions & events by using the rub-on sheet with 18 optional greetings.

Enough materials to make 8 beautiful handmade cards for everyday occasions!

The Birthday Boy Card Kit is a birthday card making kit from Ruby Rock-It.  This is a fun card kit for kids to make handmade birthday cards for friends.

Kit includes coordinated cards, envelopes, envelope seals, buttons, die-cuts, and ribbons.

Assemble cards according to pre-designed layout samples or create your own card designs. Makes 4 unique birthday cards for kids.

The Pop Up Card Making Kit from Flower Soft features nostalgic childhood images by artist Mabel Lucie Attwell.

Learn how to make 3D pop up cards with this complete kit that includes everything you need!

Kit includes 6 envelopes, 6 outer card & 3D designs, 6 pop up insert designs, 3D foam adhesive pads and full color instructions.

Customize with plenty of optional sentiments, including thank you, happy birthday, thinking of you, and more.

Card making is an easy paper craft for beginners just getting started.  You only need scissors and glue to start making you own handmade greeting cards at home.

Visit the Card Making Kits section for details on these kits and to see our growing selection of greeting card kits for everyday occasions.

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens & kids. Stop by today and be ready to make handmade greeting cards on your next Weekend at Home.

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DIY Sewing Kits - Sew a Designer Fabric Handbag!

Here's a new collection of DIY Sewing Kits that make it easy & fun to sew your own handbag using designer fabrics.  They're from the My Mind's Eye collection of See Me Sew fabric panel sewing kits.

These ready to sew kits are a convenient option for busy crafters. Choose from 3 styles of handbags, including a messenger bag, ruffle bag, and tote bag.  Each style offers a choice of colors too.

You'll find them in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store!

Blue Plaid Messenger Bag -
DIY Sewing Kit

See Me Sew Kits from My Mind's Eye include a 100% cotton fabric panel, embellishments, and step-by-step sewing instructions.

Designer fabric pattern pieces are preprinted on the fabric panel. Pattern labels are included on the panel to help you keep all of your fabric pieces organized as you sew.

You'll cut the pattern pieces from the panel and sew them together following the complete instructions printed on the inside of the box.

Blue Ruffle Handbag -
DIY Sewing Kit

The My Mind's Eye website provides helpful Sewing Kit videos, showing each step of the sewing process for all 3 handbag styles.

You'll need a sewing machine & basic sewing supplies to complete your handbag sewing project.

Recommended sewing supplies:

• Sewing Machine
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Sewing Scissors
• Sewing Pins
• Hand Needle
• Thread

Pink Finch Tote Bag -
DIY Sewing Kit

Fabric panel kits are a fun weekend sewing project for experienced crafters to make a quick & easy handbag using designer fabrics.

Simple pattern shapes and basic sewing construction make these creative ready to sew kits a great option for beginners too.

Visit the Sewing Project Kits section of the store for details and to see our complete selection of these fun & fabulous handbag sewing kits!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Creative Art & Craft Kits across a variety of crafting categories, including sewing, quilting, embroidery, and more.

Stop by today and be ready to sew a stylish designer handbag on your next Weekend at Home.  Thanks for visiting!

Earring Kits - Bead Stitching for Beginners!

You won't want to miss our newest selection of beaded jewelry making kits from BeadSphere.  They're complete Earring Kits with everything you need to make a pair of beautiful beaded earrings.

You'll find them in the Jewelry Making Kits section of the store!

The Light Blue - Small Brick Stitch Earring Kit includes Miyuki beads, sterling silver ear wires, NYMO beading thread, beading needles, and step-by-step instructions.

BeadSphere earring making kits include detailed written guidance and easy-to-follow color diagrams for each step in the process.

Each kit includes enough presorted beads & findings to complete one pair of 2-1/2 inch long earrings.

The Soft Pink - Small Brick Stitch Earring Kit is an easy jewelry kit for beginners.  Perfect for learning basic bead stitching techniques.

Handmade earrings are a creative gift giving idea for birthdays and holidays.  Surprise friends & family with beaded earrings made by you!

These easy earring kits are a fun jewelry making project to do with a group of friends.  An ideal jewelry craft idea for adults & older teens.

Visit the Jewelry Making Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of jewelry kits for beginners, including kits for making necklaces, bracelets, and earrings!

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready to make beautiful beaded earrings on your next Weekend at Home.