Friday, June 27, 2008

Country Wall Quilt & Mini Panel Quilt Kits

You'll want to see the new Wall Quilt Kit we have in the Quilt Kits section. It's a country wall hanging quilt from The Whole Country Caboodle. It's called A "Door" A Doodle and it's unique because you can customize it with interchangeable panels to match the season! These easy applique quilt kits include fabric, patterns, and instructions.

You start with the Base Quilt Kit to create the main wall or door quilt. Then, you choose your favorite Mini Panel Quilt Kit. This classic country quilt can be displayed as a decorative wall quilt in your home.

The base quilt can also be personalized with your family name or a welcome greeting and used as a creative door or entry way quilt. You'll be ready for every season with this quilt that can be easily changed throughout the year!


Mini Panel Quilt Kit - Sunflower

This mini quilt is perfect for summer time! The bright sunflower sits on a red, white, and blue flag background. The plaid fabrics used for this quilt add traditional country charm.






Mini Panel Quilt Kit - Star Flower

This mini quilt would be wonderful in spring or to brighten up cool autumn days! A beautiful flower highlights a single star on a background of smaller flowers, stars, and birds. The colors are rich shades of red, green, and blue.





Mini Panel Quilt Kit - Snow Mama

This mini quilt is ideal for the winter holidays! The Snow Mama keeps her young one close by. She's ready for the cold weather in a red holiday dress and green polka dot scarf.

The panel quilts can also be displayed individually as decorative mini wall quilts.

Make sure to visit the Quilt Kits section to see our compete selection of easy quilt kits for beginners and experienced quilters.

Visit Weekend Kits to explore creative project kits across a variety of craft kit categories and get ready for your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, June 20, 2008

Kid's Craft Activity Kits Make Learning Fun!

We have new product arrivals in the Kid's Craft Kits section. Kid's will learn how to embroider, sew, and scrapbook with these kits that include everything they need to get started. Kits designed just for kids make learning a new craft easy and fun!

Super Embroidery Kit - Craft Activity Kit for Kids

The Super Embroidery Kit by Alex is a complete learn-to-embroider kit for kids. This embroidery kit comes with a felt carrying bag that can be embroidered.

It's full of embroidery supplies, including 12 colors of floss, plastic embroidery hoop, scissors, needles, ribbon, sequins, buttons, glass beads, flowers, assorted felt shapes, practice cloth, and transfer paper.

It also includes easy instructions and a variety of creative project ideas. Kid's will enjoy learning to embroider with this colorful embroidery kit designed just for them!

My First Sewing Kit - Craft Activity Kit for Kids

The My First Sewing Kit by Alex is a complete ready-to-sew kit for kids. It includes everything they need to learn how to sew and the pre-cut felt pieces make it easy for them to get started right away!

It's full of the sewing supplies they'll need, including 8 colors of embroidery floss, shapes to make felt animals, stuffing, fabric, ric rac, needles, scissors, measuring tape, straight pins, thimble, pin cushion, buttons, and a pom-pom strip.

Kid's will enjoy learning to sew with this creative sewing kit designed just for them!

It's My Life Scrapbook Kit - Creativity for Kids

The It's My Life Scrapbook Kit from Creativity for Kids is a complete scrapbook kit for kids to create a special album highlighting their special photos and memories. It includes a hard cover, spiral bound, scrapbook album with 12 pages for making 24 unique page layouts.

This kid's scrapbook kit is full of all the scrapbooking supplies and tools they'll need, including patterned paper, vellum stickers, scallop edged scissors, photo cropping stencil, tiny treasure envelopes, journal pen, glue stick, easy instructions, and layout ideas.

Kids will enjoy learning to scrapbook with this complete scrapbook activity kit designed just for them!

Great Craft Resource for Families!

If you're looking for fun craft projects for your kids this summer, FamilyFun.com is an excellent resource for you to find great ideas! Make sure to visit the Crafts section where you can find easy craft projects sorted by age range. This site will help you find creative ways to keep your kid's busy while having fun this summer.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section to see all of our kid's craft activity kits. Kid's will enjoying learning a new craft while creating something new. Explore creative project kits across a variety of craft kit categories at Weekend Kits and get the whole family ready to be creative on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Jewelry Kits & Punch Needle Kits for Beginners

Jewelry Making Kits

We have a new selection of Beginner Jewelry Kits to share with you. These complete kits include everything you need to start making your own jewelry. They're called Jewelry Class in a Box Kits and there are 3 designs to choose from - Natural, Elegant, and Fashion.

The manufacturer is Cousin Corporation of America, a leader in the fashion jewelry industry for over 35 years.

The Elegant Jewelry Class in a Box Kit includes generous quantities of glass beads, metal beads, accessory beads, cord & wire, head & eye pins, fishhook earrings, and toggle clasps.

This kit also includes a convenient 3 in 1 jewelry tool and a bead board for laying out your jewelry designs. For beginners, there's an 8-page color instruction book to help guide you though the jewelry making process from start to finish.

Getting started making jewelry is easy and fun with kits that bring everything together for you. These jewelry kits come with enough materials to make 6 glass bead bracelets, 3 pairs of glass bead earrings, and 3 glass bead necklaces!

You'll find them all in the Jewelry Kits section of the store.

Punch Needle Kits

We have new Punch Needle Kits from Rachel's of Greenfield. These kits include the foundation fabric, iron-on transfer pattern, and embroidery floss. They also include complete illustrated instructions, making them ideal for beginners.

Midnight Snowman Punch Needle Kit

You'll enjoy the 3 new creative punch needle designs we've added to the store - Blackbirds, Midnight Snowman, and Pine Tree. Visit the Punch Needle Kits section to see our complete selection, including kits from Jeremiah Junction and Dimensions.

Punch needle is easy and relaxing, making it an ideal weekend craft project. All you need to get started is a punch needle kit, a punch tool, and an embroidery hoop.

It's easy for beginners to learn a new craft. Weekend Kits offers the kits, tools, and supplies you need to get started. Explore our selection of kits today and get ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, June 6, 2008

New Holiday Craft Kits at Weekend Kits

There's a new Seasonal & Holiday Kits category at Weekend Kits! As we approach summer, it's a great time to start thinking about craft projects for this year's holiday season, especially any that might require a little more lead time to complete.

You'll find a fun assortment of holiday themed craft kits to explore at Weekend Kits. Getting ready for the holidays is easy with kits that bring everything together for you.

Holiday Quilt Kits

Quilters will enjoy our new selection of Wall Quilt Kits from Rachel's of Greenfield. These holiday themed quilt kits include everything you need to create a decorative wall hanging for your home. These complete quilt kits include cotton fabrics to complete the quilt top, backing, and binding. Even batting is included!

Snow Friends Holiday Quilt Kit



Santa Holiday Quilt Kit



Felt Applique Kits - Ornaments, Stockings, and Tree Skirts

We have new Holiday Felt Kits from Bucilla, including designs by Mary Engelbreit. You'll find felt ornament kits, stocking kits, and tree skirt kits.

These felt applique craft kits include everything you need, including colorful felts, sequins, beads, needles, and complete instructions.

The Mary's Wreath Felt Ornaments Kit features 6 unique ornaments designed by Mary Engelbreit. These creative ornaments will be a wonderful addition to your Christmas tree or as special gifts to decorate your holiday packages.

The Snowflake Snowman Felt Stocking Kit is a new design with beautiful tones of blue and silver. The accents of snowflakes, tassels, and glitter add a special touch to this holiday stocking.

There's also a beautiful felt applique tree skirt kit you won't want to miss. Your completed Christmas tree skirt will become a family heirloom to be enjoyed every holiday season!

Felt applique kits are easy for beginners and fun for everyone!

Embroidery Kits

If you enjoy embroidery, you'll want to see the new Christmas Ornaments Kit from Rachel's of Greenfield. The Mittens Ornaments Felt Embroidery Kit is an easy embroidery kit featuring six unique embroidery designs.

These kits include woolfelt for the front and back of the ornaments, embroidery floss, buttons & beads, gold string for hanging, iron-on embroidery patterns, and complete instructions.

These mittens will add a creative handmade touch to your Christmas tree and can also be used to hold a special treat or note inside.

And, I just have to show you the adorable Christmas Cardinal Beaded Pin Kit from Mill Hill. These holiday pin kits are quick & easy to make and so fun to wear! We'll be adding more pin kits soon, so make sure to check back.



Visit Weekend Kits to see all of our new Seasonal & Holiday Kits. Check back often as we continue to add new holiday project kits over the next several months. Choose a kit today and have fun creating something new for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, May 30, 2008

Baby Scrapbook Album Kit for Beginners

We have new Scrapbook Kits in the store. You'll want to see the Baby Scrapbook Kit from Creating Keepsakes. This is a complete scrapbook kit for beginners, including everything you need to create a 30 page scrapbook album for baby! The soft contemporary colors used in this scrapbooking kit work well for both baby girls and baby boys.

With this kit, you receive an 8" x 8" fabric covered scrapbook album, page protectors, and a full assortment of coordinated cardstock, patterned papers, photo mats, rub-ons, hanging envelopes, brads, ribbons, decorative accents, journaling cards, and adhesive tabs.

This scrapbook kit really brings together everything you need and more! Beginners will especially appreciate the full-color instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions and layout ideas to help you get started.

Baby Scrapbook Album Kit

If you're looking for a scrapbook kit that will guide you through the process of creating a complete album, featuring special photos of baby, this is the right kit for you!

Visit the Scrapbook & Card Kits section of the store for all the details.





Mini Scrapbook Album Kit

We have a new Mini Album Kit from K&Company called Urban Rhapsody. This is a modern mini scrapbook kit that comes with everything you need - just add your photos and special mementos to the designer scrapbook pages.

Mini book kits are so quick & easy, making them a great weekend scrapbook project. They're perfect for capturing special occasions, such as a birthday party, summer vacation, bridal shower, and more. They're also a nice way to celebrate special friendships.

Urban Rhapsody Mini Scrapbook Kit

















Beginner Knit Kit

I also want to tell you about our newest Learn to Knit Kit from Lion Brand. This is a complete beginner knitting kit with everything you need to knit a matching hat and scarf. This kit includes the knitting needles, 2 balls of Lion Brand yarn, and complete instructions.

Make sure to see all of our Beginner Knit Kits in the Knit & Crochet Kits section of the store!

Lion Brand Learn to Knit Kit















Whether it's scrapbooking or knitting, beginner kits make it easy & fun to learn a new craft. Explore a wide variety of beginner project kits at Weekend Kits and get ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, May 23, 2008

Learn to Embroider Anything at Weekend Kits!

We have a great selection of Beginner Embroidery Kits at Weekend Kits. Learn to embroider anything with one of our Easy Embroidery Kits! These kits include everything you need to get started stitching!

The Ultimate Embroidery Kit is a totally complete embroidery kit from Sublime Stitching.

Kit includes an embroidery hoop, cotton floss, embroidery scissors w/leather sheath, needles, how-to instructions & stitch diagrams, plus choice of textile & pattern pack.

This embroidery kit stands out because you get to customize it!


First, select your textile - a tea towel or half apron.

Then, choose your favorite pack of Sublime Stitching's iron-on embroidery patterns from our selection of 27 themes.

These re-usable embroidery patterns are modern & fun. Unicorn Believer is shown here - make sure to see them all!

The Stitch-It Kit by Jenny Hart, founder of Sublime Stitching, comes with everything you need to learn to hand embroider anything!

This kit includes an illustrated booklet explaining the basic stitches and techniques plus all the materials you need to get started - an embroidery hoop, cotton floss, plenty of fun iron-on patterns and 2 tea towels ready for you to hand embroider!

If you're looking for a creative weekend craft project, these beginner embroidery kits make it easy to get started stitching!

We also have the Savvy Stitches Embroidery Kit from Dimensions. This hand embroidery kit features 38 easy & fun designs plus the materials to get you started.

You'll learn how to add creative embroidered accents to clothing, linens, pillowcases, and other accessories.

Embroidery Resource to Share

If you're new to hand embroidery, you'll want to visit Sublime Stitching's How To Embroider page to learn all about the basics. You'll also find helpful Stitch Diagrams with illustrations and step-by-step instructions for completing the simple starter stitches.

Make sure to visit Weekend Kits to see all of our Embroidery Kits. Whether you're new to embroidery or an experienced stitcher, you'll find a variety of creative project kits to explore. Choose one today and be ready to embroider on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Baby Quilt Kits with Soft Chenille Fabric!

New Baby Quilt Kits

We have new Baby Quilt Kits in the store! You'll find 3 new easy quilt kits for Baby from Fabric Editions, LLC. These quilt kits feature textured chenille & flannel fabrics in soft colors for baby. Each kit includes coordinating premium cotton fabrics - enough to complete the quilt top, backing, and binding.

The simple designs are from the Quick Quilts collection of baby quilts, making them a quick & easy quilting project for baby. Make sure to see all 3 in the Quilt Kits section of the store. Click on the images below to get an up-close view of the fabrics.

Baby Quilt Kit - Quick Quilts - Soft Pink



Baby Quilt Kit - Quick Quilts - Soft Blue



Baby Quilt Kit - Quick Quilts - Soft Yellow



If you want to learn to quilt, the simple design of these quilts makes them ideal for beginners. Experienced quilters will also enjoy these kits as a quick weekend quilt project. Your finished quilt will be enjoyed by both baby and parents!

New Complete Quilt Kits

We're adding to our selection of Beginner Quilt Kits with 2 new wall hanging quilt designs from Rachel's of Greenfield. These wall hanging quilt kits feature traditional designs and classic country colors. The design on the left is the Hole in the Barn Door Wall Quilt Kit.

Rachel's Quilt Kits include enough premium cotton fabrics to complete the entire wall quilt - including the quilt top, back, and binding. Even your batting is included! For beginners, you'll find complete easy-to-follow instructions to guide you.

Scrap Stars Wall Quilt Kit

Decorate your home with these beautiful wall quilts! Be sure to check back often because we'll be adding more wall quilt kits very soon!

Quilt kits make it so easy to create a soft blanket for baby or a charming wall quilt for your home. Visit Weekend Kits for creative project ideas and get ready to create something new & unique on your next Weekend at Home!

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