Awesome Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens

You'll find an awesome new selection of Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens in the store.  Klutz craft kits include quality jewelry making instructions, lots of project inspiration, and plenty of supplies for making sparkly rings, pretty necklaces, and beautiful bracelets.

Kids love spending time being creative.  These kits make it easy by bringing together everything they need to get started right away.

You'll find them in the Klutz Craft Kits section!

The Brilliant Bead Rings Kit includes a detailed project book, reclosable bead tray, and beading wire.  The 58-page book includes clear step-by-step instructions for making beautiful beaded rings.

This kit includes a colorful assortment of beads, including seed beads, bugle beads, blossom beads, and jewel beads.  Plenty of supplies for kids to make a variety of bead rings to wear & share!

The Dot Jewelry Kit is a super fun kit for kids to make pretty paper bracelets & necklaces.  Kit includes a 56-page project book, pre-cut paper shapes, clear nylon cord, glue, sequins, custom dot tool, work surfaces, sliding cord holder, and dot-by-number templates.

This kit is filled with over 1600 pre-cut dots & other paper shapes. Kids will learn how to mix & match the paper patterns, colors, and shapes into a variety of creative jewelry pieces!

The Ribbon Bangles Kit makes it easy for kids to create beautiful wrapped bracelets at home.  Kit includes a 52-page project book, 5 bracelet forms, 54 feet of ribbon in 9 colors, and glue.

The project book includes step-by-step instructions for transforming simple bracelets into colorful chic bangles.  This is fun craft project for friends to get together and have a bracelet making party!

Visit the Klutz Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of awesome Klutz craft kits for kids & teens. With Klutz, you know you're getting the best craft kits for your kids.

Weekend Kits offers Creative Art & Craft Kits across a variety of craft & hobby categories, including quilting, sewing, jewelry making, embroidery, knitting & more!  Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.

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Simple Quilts! Easy Quilt Kits for Beginners

I'm excited to show you our new selection of Simple Quilts - DIY Quilt Kits from Fabric Editions.  Choose from five new quilt designs featuring simply pieced quilt patterns & beautiful fabric collections.

Create a decorative accent quilt, sofa throw, or quilted blanket for baby.  You'll find them in the Quilt Kits section of the store!

DIY Quilt Kit - Honeydew Stripes

Simple Quilts are an ideal choice for beginners looking for an easy-to-piece quilt project.

They're also a convenient time-saving option for experienced quilters.  Trendy cotton fabrics are professionally coordinated for an exciting designer look!

Simple Quilts - quilt kits include easy full-color instructions and 100% cotton fabrics for the quilt top, backing, and binding.

DIY Quilt Kit - Paisley Star

To ensure adequate yardage, it's important to not pre-wash the fabric pieces in your kit.

Step-by-step quilt instructions guide you through the quilt making process.  It's always a best practice to read through all the instructions prior to starting your quilt project.

You'll need basic Quilting Supplies on hand, including rotary cutting tools, a sewing machine, scissors, iron & ironing board, quilting pins, basting pins, and matching thread.

DIY Quilt Kit - Azure Windows

You'll also need a piece of batting that is approx. 2 to 3 inches larger then the quilt top in each direction.

Completed quilt dimensions are provided in the product description for each quilt kit design.

If you're new to quilting, you may find our Quilt Kit Tutorial series helpful.  Posts includes tips on rotary cutting, piecing, layering, basting, and binding your quilt.

Visit the Quilt Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of easy-to-make quilt kits, including lap quilts, baby quilts, wall quilts & more!

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

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Creative Felt Crafts - Get Started Crafting with Felt!

Let's get started Creating & Crafting with Felt!  Our newest selection of creative felt craft kits includes everything you need to make an adorable felt fashion doll or beautiful felt flower headband.

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

Felt Doll Kits

The Candi Girls felt doll kits are part of a new lineup of unique hand sewing kits from Classy Threads.  Kits include pre-cut felt pieces for doll & dress, embroidery floss, notions for outfit, yarn for hair, stuffing, and detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Candi Felt Doll Kit

The felt pieces for the doll & dress are pre-cut and ready to sew. These fashionable dolls are a fun felt project for adults & teens with some hand sewing experience.  Great for handmade gift giving!

You'll need a few basic sewing & crafting supplies on hand to complete your felt doll project, including a hand sewing needle, scissors, pins, disappearing marker, and fabric glue.

Finished dolls are approx. 10-1/2 inches tall.  There are three Candi Girls felt doll kits available in the store – Candi, Esmie, and Amber. You'll have fun making & collecting these adorable dolls!

Felt Flower Kits

The new felt flower kits from Violette Field Threads make it easy to create a stunning felt flower headband for a special little girl in your life.  Kits include full size pattern pieces, woolfelt material, elastic headband, and complete tutorial booklet.

Rosalind Felt Flower in Pink/Red

The 12-page tutorial booklet is filled with detailed instructions & helpful photos throughout, making it an easy felt sewing kit for beginners.  It's a fun felt project for experienced crafters too!

The pattern pieces & tutorial can be used again to create additional felt flowers in a variety of color combinations.  Perfect for creating a unique felt flower accessory to coordinate with any outfit.

There are three styles of felt flower kits in the store – the Rosalind flower headband in two color combinations (Pink/Red & Blue/Purple) and the Ava flower headband in Pink Ombre.

Visit the Felt Craft Kits section to see our complete selection of felt craft projects, including doll kits, flower kits, ornament kits & more!

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready to start crafting with felt on your next Weekend at Home.

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Baby Cross Stitch Kits - Safari & Mermaid Themes

See our newest selection of Baby Cross Stitch Kits from the Bucilla Baby collection!  Little Explorer & Mermaid Bay are coordinated baby ensembles, including crib covers, baby bibs, and birth records.

Little Explorer is a safari-themed collection, featuring a little explorer and adorable jungle animals.  The Mermaid Bay collection highlights three cute little mermaids in an under-the-sea scene.

Crib Covers are a Stamped Cross Stitch Kit project.  Kits include a pre-quilted, pre-finished baby quilt, cotton floss, a floss separator, embroidery needle, chart and instructions.  All the materials you need to make a beautiful embroidered quilt for baby's nursery!

Little Explorer Crib Cover Kit & Mermaid Bay Crib Cover Kit



The cross stitch patterns are pre-stamped on the quilt fabric with a wash-away ink.  It's important to not wash the fabric until after the project is completely stitched.  When you are ready to wash the ink out, follow the care instructions included in your kit.

Baby Bibs, like crib covers, are a stamped cross stitch project.  Kits include a pair of pre-quilted, pre-finished baby bibs, cotton floss, a floss separator, embroidery needle, chart and instructions.  All the materials you need to make 2 embroidered bibs for baby!

Little Explorer Baby Bibs Kit & Mermaid Bay Baby Bibs Kit



If you're new to stamped cross stitch, baby bibs are an ideal starter project.  The smaller size makes them easy to handle and quick to finish!  Bucilla stamped cross stitch kits include easy instructions for beginners, including diagrams, design chart, and color key.

Birth Records are a Counted Cross Stitch Kit project.  Kits include 14-count white Aida, floss, a floss separator, embroidery needle, chart and instructions.  Everything you need to create a lasting keepsake of baby's birth, perfect for display in baby's nursery!

Little Explorer Birth Record Kit & Mermaid Bay Birth Record Kit



The cross stitch patterns are provided on a chart.  Unlike stamped cross stitch, the pattern is not pre-printed on the fabric. Counted cross stitch placement is achieved by counting squares in the fabric according to the chart provided in the kit.

If you're new to counted cross stitch, the DMC website offers a helpful Cross Stitch Overview for beginners.  You'll find great articles on getting ready to cross stitch, reading a cross stitch design, learning the stitches, and more.

Visit the Embroidery Kits section of the store to see our complete selection of embroidery kits, including stamped cross stitch kits, counted cross stitch kits, crewel embroidery kits, and more.

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready to embroider a lasting keepsake for baby on your next Weekend at Home!

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Sew Cute Plush Animals with DIY Fluffies Kits!

If you love sewing, you won't want to miss our new selection of plush animal sewing kits.  They're creative Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns & Fabric Kits from DIY Fluffies.  These ready to sew kits make it easy to sew your own plush animals & soft toys at home.

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

The Owl Plush Animal Sewing Kit is ideal for beginners.  Simple pattern pieces & easy sewing construction makes it an ideal starter kit for learning how to sew stuffed animals.

This easy sewing kit includes all the cotton fabrics and felt pieces you need to sew one plush owl toy.

DIY Fluffies kits also include full size paper pattern pieces and a detailed sewing tutorial.

Your completed Owl Plush toy will be approx. 12" x 12".  Reuse the pattern to make additional plush owls for family & friends.

The Rhino Plush Animal Sewing Kit is an intermediate level project recommended for experienced stuffed animal crafters.


Kit includes fabric & felt pieces, eyes, paper patterns, and detailed instructions. Your finished Rhino Plush toy will be approx. 16".

You'll need a few basic sewing supplies to complete your stuffed animal project, including scissors, pins, needle, and thread.

You'll also need a sewing machine & polyester fiberfill for stuffing.

Sewing your own plush toys is easy with ready to sew pattern & fabric kits that help you get started.  These creative & unique plush animals are perfect for handmade gift giving!

Visit the Sewing Project Kits section of the store to see our complete selection of sewing projects with patterns & kits to make your own plush animals, soft toys, aprons, handbags & more.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for beginners and experienced crafters.  Stop by today and be ready to start a sewing project on your next Weekend at Home!

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Felt Christmas Stockings - Handmade Holiday Fun!

We're adding to our selection of Felt Christmas Stocking Kits with three new creative stocking designs from Bucilla.  The common theme for Christmas 2012 is action-filled holiday fun, with the Snowman Games, Dropping In & Christmas Stars felt stocking kits.

Surprise a child this year with a beautiful handmade felt Christmas stockings – personalized just for them!  You'll find these kits along with our complete collection in the Christmas Stocking Kits section.

Snowman Games Felt Stocking Kit

Bucilla Felt Stocking Kits include stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins & beads, needles, and step-by-step instructions.

You'll need some basic craft supplies on hand to complete your felt stocking project, including precision-cut scissors for cutting out the applique shapes and polyester fiberfill for adding dimension.

Dropping In Felt Stocking Kit

If you're new to making felt applique stockings, you may find this previous post helpful – Felt Christmas Stocking Kits - Handmade Keepsakes.  It includes best practices, hints, and tips from my experiences making Bucilla felt stockings for my daughters.

Christmas Stars Felt Stocking Kit

Visit the Christmas Craft Kits section for details on our new felt stocking kits and to see our complete selection of creative holiday craft kits, including ornament kits, tree skirt kits, quilt kits & more!

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Our goal is to help make crafting easy & fun for beginners & all skill levels.  Stop by today and be ready to start crafting for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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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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