Winter Break Snow Globes: a tutorial

heidi boyd March 6, 2011

Follow this tutorial to learn how to make your own snowglobe!

FREE TUTORIALS

SEWN CRAFTS

Tweet Sachet tutorial

How to make your own Zombie Plushie

I wanted to share my enthusiasm for plushies with teens and zombies were the perfect way to grab their interest. Check out this step-by-step tutorial to make one of your own!

DIY Throw pillows for teens

I wrapped up my summer teen program with this sensational teen DIY throw pillow craft. Creativity was on the loose and Polyfill stuffing was flying through the air.

Sweet Needle Felted Bunnies - free tutorial!

If you haven't tried needle felting please do give it a second look, it's incredibly accessible. All you need is some wool roving and a felting needle to get started. I've yet to find a better medium for quickly making miniature furry animals. These low maintenance bunnies will be so popular you'll need to felt a whole litter in time for Easter

Easy embroidered felt heart sachets - Free tutorial!

Loveable Monsters - Free tutorial!

I devised this pared down softie project for a free winter break workshop that will take place on Wednesday February 17, 10 am at Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick Maine. The goal is for every child to make a stuffed creation inspired by a childrens' monster story book. This stuffed monster requires minimal sewing and his shape is open ended. Children can easily customize the project adding horns, lips, even additional limbs to make a unique creation.

DIY JEWELRY

Whimsical Glass Earrings

Free Double Loop Earring project from Wired Beautiful!

Wired Beautiful is filled with unique projects that I'd love to share with my blog followers. After much deliberation I decided to post instructions for the earrings that I was happiest to get back from the photo shoot. They're straightforward and simple with an original twist, making them a perfect introduction to beading with wire, Enjoy!

Groovy Guitar Pick Bracelets: How To

How To: Summer Earrings!

A little faith - Beaded Necklace Tutorial and Giveaway

You can easily adapt this design and create your own bead mix to accentuate a favorite finding or make a custom pendant by stringing larger sized beads onto a head pin. Please check out the 'Beaded Collage Pendant' on page 97 in my book Simply Beaded Bliss for inspiration

Green Bling, Java Bracelet - Free Tutorial

With Earth Day around the corner, there's no time like the present to get crafting with recyclable materials. The Chip Wrapper Purse is one of the most popular projects in my Craftcycle book. Unfortunately many crafters don't have the time to commit to making the whole purse. I decided to pare the project down to it's gum wrapper bracelet roots. This way you can try out the technique and be able to wear your new creation in about an hour.

Blooming Bracelet - Free tutorial

CRAFTS FOR KIDS + TEENS

Gnome-tastic Tutorial and Whimsy Kit Giveaway!

If you love gnomes and woodland sewing projects please check out my newest book Stitched Whimsy. In honor of National Craft Month I'm giving away two of my new Whimsy Stitching Kits. They include everything you need to make your very own stitched felt creation.

Thai String Dolls Tutorial

I still have so many projects to share with you from my summer workshop series, but I'm skipping this gem to the top of the line up. Our young adult librarian had suggested making Thai String Dolls, and after a little research I realized that it could be an accessible and popular project. I had a blast making these dolls with a half dozen great teens.

French Mirrors a la Modge Podge

Teens will always keep you guessing... I knew this mirror project was going to be a hit with my DIY Friday library group. What I didn't realize is how much teens love collage and working with Modge Podge. It was the best project yet, everyone was relaxed, creatively engaged and in the end tremendously proud of their mirrors.

Playing with Shadow Puppets

I'll admit it, my job is the best. I play with art materials all the time for publication and then I get to take a break and share creative fun with kids in our community. This week our One World, Many Stories theme inspired my Bali Shadow puppet workshop. This ancient art has been practiced for centuries, as a way to honor religious beliefs and share folklore stories.

Don't worry, be happy! How to make your own Guatemalan worry doll

Worry dolls are an ingenious Guatemalan craft that help ease troubles of parents and children who are working together to cope with stress associated with sickness and poverty. The idea is to make a likeness of the child and place it under their pillow at night. The belief is that the doll will take away the worry or sickness as they sleep. Like a dream catcher the act of making the craft is soothing.

Flower Power - How to make giant tissue paper blooms

I loved watching the tables filling up with colorful blooms during this tissue paper flower project. In this post, I provide a step-by-step tutorial so you can make your own! Don't hesitate to try this with younger children or even adults. It's a great project to liven up a rainy summer day.

Rainsticks!

Follow my tutorial to watch these creative kids turn a paper tube into a beautiful instrument during my first 'One World, Many Stories' craft workshop at Curtis Memorial library. Rainsticks originated from Chile and are traditionally made with dried cactus that are spiked with thorns or small nails. Our rainsticks are child friendly and recycle paper tubes!

Winter Break Snow Globes: a tutorial

Follow this tutorial to learn how to make your own snowglobe!

Holiday Craftiness - Simple Gifts

How to make your own Zombie Plushie

I wanted to share my enthusiasm for plushies with teens and zombies were the perfect way to grab their interest. Check out this step-by-step tutorial to make one of your own!

DIY Throw pillows for teens

I wrapped up my summer teen program with this sensational teen DIY throw pillow craft. Creativity was on the loose and Polyfill stuffing was flying through the air.

How To: Mermaid and King Triton Craft

If you spend time with little girls you've already seen first hand how tales of mermaids capture their imagination. This easy mermaid craft project is inspired from the flower fairies I created for my Fairy Crafts book ten years ago. In my experience, boys enjoyed making the Triton variation, arming the merman with a shiny trident was key.

Groovy Guitar Pick Bracelets: How To

You grab a line I'll grab a pole...let's craft a fishing game.

Waterless Aquariums - Free Tutorial

Inspired by the library's 'Splash into Summer Reading' program, this tutorial is for "aquariums" that are filled with clay fish that will never need feeding.

Teens flip for flops: free tutorial!

I SPY game bottles, rainy day craftiness.

Painted Pebbles are Pet Rocks with Personality!

I've decided to bring a new breed of pet rock to the Brunswick, Maine this summer. I'm loading up buckets of beach rocks to bring into the library so that creative youngsters can transform them into in vibrant sea creatures. If you're unable to join us at the library there's no reason that you can't have a rock painting party of your own!

Green Bling, Java Bracelet - Free Tutorial

Loveable Monsters - Free tutorial!

MY DIY KITS + BOOKS

SHOP SOFTIE KITS

NEW! Painted and Wood Turtles

$26.99

Painted and Wood Turtles peer out from under their beautiful patterned and stitched shells to engage with onlookers. Easily constructed in three parts; their bodies are sandwiched between their colorful shells and breastplates. Their limbs are filled with chenille stems to support their shell homes and allow them to hold a variety of poses. Each kit contains twice the fun including the supplies and detailed instructions needed to make both turtles.

This kit contains everything you need to make both turtles:

Full sized templates
WoolFelt: Green, Chartreuse, Brown, Champagne, Yellow. Orange and Squash
DMC Embroidery Floss: Green, Chartreuse, Orange, Gold, Beige, Brown, Yellow and Black
4 Black glass beads for the eyes
Polyester stuffing
4 Chenille Stems
Embroidery Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Both Turtles share the same dimensions:

5” (12.7 cm) L head to tail x 3” (7.6 cm) W leg to leg x 2.5” (6.3 cm) D shell to toes

NEW! Frog and Toad

$26.99

Lively Frog and Toad are ready to spring into fly-catching action! Quick and easy to make, simply cut and stitch felt layers together. Their limbs are filled with chenille stem allowing them to hold a variety of animated poses. Each kit contains twice the fun including supplies needed to make both amphibians and their tasty flies Simply cut, fold and stitch felt layers together.

This kit contains everything you need to make a frog, toad and flies:

Full sized templates
WoolFelt: Green, Chartreuse, White, Champagne, Stonefields, Peat Moss, Yellow, Lavender and Light Blue.
DMC Embroidery Floss: White, Chartreuse, Beige, Brown and Black
2 Black and 2 Brown glass beads for the eyes
Polyester stuffing
4 Chenille Stems
Embroidery Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:

Frog- 5.75” (14.6 cm)L x $’ (10 cm) W at hind legs x 2” (5 cm) D head to front legs

Toad - 5.25” (13.3 cm) L x 3.75 (9.5 cm) W at hind legs x 1.5” (3.8 cm)) D head to front legs

Flies- 6/8” (2cm) L x 1.25” (3 cm) L x 1.25” (3 cm) W wingspan

Bunnies Whimsy Kit

$24.99

Hop to it and stitch up these sweet little bunnies. Felt is soft and easy to sew. The seams are made on the right side, allowing the felt edges to contour the rabbit's pretty shape. The ears and tail are cleverly layered, folded, and quickly tacked into place. Perfect for beginner and intermediate sewers, each kit contains twice the fun with enough materials to make a mama bunny and her two kits.

This kit contains contains everything you need to make mama and her two bunny kits:

Full-sized Templates
Felt: Champagne, White, Chartreuse and Cotton Candy
DMC Embroidery Floss: Brown, White, Black and Yellow
3 Die-cut Felt Flowers
Sewing Needle
Straight Pins
Polyester Stuffing

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Finished bunny dimensions:
Bunny: 4.75" (12cm) Long x 3.5" (9cm) Tall
Bunny Kits: 3.25" (8cm) L x 2" (5cm) H

NEW! Chickens

$26.99

Cockadoodle doo! Create your very own Chicken family complete with a regal standing Rooster, two plucky Hens and two sweet little Chicks. Quick and easy to make they’re all assembled the same way. Simply cut, fold and stitch felt layers together. These Chickens are the perfect accompaniment to our Hen Ornaments kit, just slide on a hanging cord to add them to your tree.

This kit contains everything you need to make a Rooster, 2 Hens and 2 Chicks:

Full sized templates
WoolFelt: White, Squash, Yellow, Sandstone, Gray, Peat, Green, Orange and Red
DMC Embroidery Floss: Beige, Brown, Gold, Black, Gray and Yellow
6 Black glass beads for the eyes
Polyester stuffing
4 Chenille Stems
Embroidery Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished Chicken dimensions:

Rooster- 5” (13 cm) H x 5.5” (14 cm) L x 2” (6cm) W
Chickens - 4-4.5” (10-11 cm) H x 4-4.5” (10-11cm) W x 2” (5cm) W

Chicks- 1.5” (4cm) H x 1.5” (4cm) L x 1” (2.5cm) W

Koalas

$26.99

Cute Koalas are a joy to make, play and pose. Their arms and legs are padded with chenille stems that allow them to hold adorable positions. Mama uses her handy leaf sling to tote her baby on her chest, hip or back. Each kit contains three times the fun with enough materials to make both Mama, Baby and their leaf sling.

15% of Every Kit purchase supports WIRES Rehabilitation of Australian wildlife.

This kit contains everything you need to make both a full-sized Mama and Baby Koala and their Leaf Sling:

Full sized templates
WoolFelt: Gray, White, Black, Green and Chartreuse
DMC Embroidery Floss: Black, Gray, White and Green
2 Black glass beads for the eyes
Polyester stuffing
2 Chenille Stems
Embroidery Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:

Mama Koala- 4.25” (11 cm) H x 4” (10 cm) W x 3” (7.6cm) D
Baby Koala - 3.25” (8.2 cm) H x 3” (7.6cm) W x 2” (5cm) D

Leaf Sling- 2” (5cm) W x 4”(10cm)

Bears Whimsy Kit

$26.99

Papa Bear is the perfect jungle gym for his sweet cub; he can climb up his head, hang from his arms, sit in his lap or just rub noses. Each kit contains twice the fun enough materials to make both Papa Bear and his Cub. Whether you're a beginner or experienced sewist you'll enjoy the ease of embroidering felt.

This kit contains everything you need to make a full-sized Bear and Cub:

Full sized templates
Felt: Chocolate, Peat Moss and Champagne
DMC Embroidery Floss: Black, Dark Brown, Brown and Beige
2 Black glass beads for the eyes
Polyester stuffing
Embroidery Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:
Bear - 5.5” (14 cm) L x 5” (13 cm) W x 4.5” (12cm) D
Cub - 3” (7.5 cm) L x 3” (7.5cm) W x 2.25” (5.5cm) D

Raccoons Whimsy Kit

$26.99

Stitch up a woodland scene that will spread smiles and spark imaginative play. This masked bandit family is full of adorable antics, they stack together, peer in and out of their tree, or hide inside. This whimsy kit is twice the fun providing materials for both Raccoons and their tree. Whether you're a beginner or experienced sewist you'll enjoy the ease of embroidering felt.

This kit contains everything you need to make a pair of raccoons and their tree:

Full sized templates
Felt: Black, Grey, White, Champagne, Brown and Green
DMC Embroidery Floss: Black, White, Grey
4 Brown glass beads for the eyes
1 Black glass bead nose
1 Black pompom nose
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:
Large Raccoon - 5.5” (14 cm) L x 2.5” (6 cm) H
Small Raccoon - 4.5” (12 cm) L x 2” (5 cm) H
Tree – 4.25” ( 11 cm) Diameter x 2.5” (6 cm) L

Sloth Mama & Baby Whimsy Kit

$26.99

Slow sloths are a joy to make, play and pose. Their arms and legs are filled with chenille stems that allow them to climb and hang. Each kit contains three times the fun with enough materials to make Mama Sloth, Baby Sloth, and their leaf ring.

This kit contains everything you need to make a pair of Sloths and their Leaf Ring:

Full-sized Templates
Woolfelt: Sandstone, White, Chocolate, Champagne and Green
DMC Embroidery Floss: Gray, Green, White and Black
4 Chenille Stems
4 Black Glass Bead Eyes
Polyester Stuffing
Embroidery Needle & Straight Pins

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Finished dimensions:
Mama Sloth: 5.754"(11cm) H x 6"(17cm) W
Baby Sloth: 4"(11cm) H x 3"(8cm) W
Leaf Ring: 3.5"(9cm) diameter

Happy Hedgehogs Whimsy Kit

$26.99

Soft spikes and squishy bellies make this hedgehog pair irrestible. They’re perfectly sized to nestle in the palm of your hands. Each Kit contains twice the fun with enough supplies to make both mama and baby hedgehogs.

This kit contains everything you need to make Mama and Baby Hedgehog:

Full sized templates
Felt: Sandstone, White, Champagne, Chocolate, Red Aqua and Chartreuse.
DMC Embroidery Floss: White, Brown and Black
Black chenille pompom nose
3 Black glass beads
Polyester stuffing
Embroidery needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:

Mama Hedgehog 4.5” (11.5cm) L x 3" (8cm) H x 2.5” (6cm) W

Baby Hedgehog 3.5” (9cm) L x 2.5” (6cm) H x 2.5” (6cm) W

Alpacas Whimsy Kit

$26.99

Mama and Baby Alpaca are a joy to make, play and pose. Their legs are stabilized with chenille stems that allow them to stand tall or lay flat. Folded, snipped felt strips fluff their forehead and their bodies. The ears and tail are simply stitched between the body pieces. Each kit contains twice the fun with enough materials to make both mama and baby.

This kit contains everything you need to make a pair of alpacas:

Full-sized Templates
Woolfelt: White, Antique White
DMC Embroidery Floss: White and Black
3 Chenille Stems
Polyester stuffing
Embroidery Needle & Straight Pins

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Finished dimensions:
Mama Alpaca: 5.75"(14.5cm) H at topknot x 5"(13cm) W
Baby Alpaca: 4.25"(11cm) H x 3.25"(10cm) W

Nathan Narwhal Whimsy Kit

$24.99

Narwhals swim through arctic waters and dine on squids. Often called 'unicorns of the sea' they have a prominent spiraled ivory tusk that we have duplicated with rolled felt. Our Nathan prefers on land adventures and enjoys playing with squid more than eating him. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher you'll have fun creating these amazing marine creatures.

This kit contains everything you need to make both the Narwhal and the Squid:

Full sized templates
Felt: Blue, Light Blue, White and Orange
DMC Embroidery Floss: Blue, Light Blue, White and Orange
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:
Narwhal – tusk to tail 11” (28cm) x 4 1/2” W (11.5cm)
Squid – 2 1/2” L x 3/4” W

Note: If choosing the "bagged kit" option, your kit will come in a clear, resealable bag, rather than the box shown.

Frisky Foxes Whimsy Kit

$24.99

Stitch up a woodland scene that will spread smiles and spark imaginative play. This little fox family is full of adorable antics, they stack together, dart in and out of the log, or cuddle inside. This whimsy kit is twice the fun providing materials for both foxes and the reversible log. Whether you're a beginner or experienced stitcher you'll enjoy the ease of embroidering felt.

This kit contains everything you need to make a pair of foxes and a tree log:

Full sized templates
Felt: Orange, Antique White, Peat Moss, Sandstone and Green
DMC Embroidery Floss: Orange, White, Brown and Black
4 Black glass beads for the eyes
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:
Large Fox - 5 3/4” (15 cm) L x 31/4” (8 cm) H
Small Fox - 4 1/2” (12 cm) L x 2 1/2” (6 cm) H
Log – 2 3/4” ( 7 cm) Diameter x 2 3/4” (7 cm) L

Note: If choosing the "bagged kit" option, your kit will come in a clear, resealable bag, rather than the box shown.

Darling Dear Whimsy Kit

$26.99

This darling buck and doe pair will garner ooh's and ahh's all year long. They're easily poseable—chenille stems are inserted between the felt layers to stabilize their legs. Perfect for beginner and intermediate sewers, felt is soft and easy to sew. The seams are made on the right side, allowing the felt edges to contour their pretty shape. The ears and tail are cleverly layered, folded, and quickly sewn in place. Each kit contains twice the fun with enough materials to make both buck and doe.

This kit contains everything you need to make a pair of deer:

Full sized templates
Woolfelt: Champagne, White, Peat Moss
DMC Embroidery Floss: White, Brown and Black
3 Chenille Stems
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle & Pins

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Finished dimensions:
Buck: 7.24"(19cm) H at antlers 6"(15cm) W
Doe: 4.25"(11cm) H x 5.25"(14cm) W

Otterly Adorable Whimsy Kit

$24.99

Playful and charming, this otter pair are designed to “swim”, snack and nap together. Shades of tan and brown felt are quickly sewn together to make engaging smiley faces and sweet stuffed bodies. They nestle perfectly into the palm of your hand. Perfect for beginner and intermediate sewers, each kit contains twice the fun with enough materials to make a mama otter and her pup.

This kit contains everything you need to make mama otter and her pup:

Full-sized Templates
Felt: Chocolate, Peat Moss, Champagne, Buttercream, White, Green
DMC Embroidery Floss: Brown, White and Black
Die-cut Stars
Sewing Needle
Straight Pins
Polyester Stuffing

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Finished otter dimensions:
Mama Otter: 7" (17.5cm) L x 4" W (10cm) x 2" D (5.5cm)
Otter Pup: 4.25" (10.5cm) Lx 2.75" W (7cm) x 1.25" D (4cm)

Scampering Squirrels Whimsy Kit

$24.99

These bushy tailed squirrels are busy scampering in and out of their charming acorn house. Grey squirrel standing up on his back haunches keeping a lookout. Brown squirrel keeps close to the ground sniffing out nuts. They're both simply constructed the same way with just three pieces of felt. Sewing felt is easy and fun.

This kit contains everything you need to make both Squirrels and their Acorn house:

Full sized templates
Felt: Peat moss, Beige, White, Grey and Squash
DMC Embroidery Floss: Brown, Grey, Gold, Green, White and Black
Die cut Oak leaf
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle and Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:
Acorn House – 5.5” (14cm) H x 4” (10cm) W
Grey Squirrel – 3” (7.6cm) Tall x 3” (7.6cm) W
Beige Squirrel – 4.5” (11.5cm) W x 2.5” (6.3cm) H at tail

Available in both our Bagged Kit and Boxed Kit options. Bagged Kits come in a clear, resealable bag; Boxed Kits are handsomely packaged in a kraft box.

Purrfect Pals Whimsy Kit

$24.99

Purrfectly delightful, these kitties are guaranteed to make you smile. Tan cat sits elegantly tall, while the gray kitty is playfully stretched out to bat a felt ball. Both cats share the same head assembly, and have a simple three piece body construction. Sewing felt is easy and fun.

This kit contains everything you need to make the two kitties and their felt ball:

Full sized templates
Felt: Black, White, Gray, Champagne, Peat Moss, Turquoise, Red and Pink
DMC Embroidery Floss: White, Brown and Black
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle
Straight pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:
Seated Cat – 4.75” (12.5cm) Tall x 2.5” W (5.5cm) at the base (excluding tail)
Stretching Cat – 2.5” (6cm) Tall (excluding tail) x 2.25” W (5.5cm) W

Available in both our Bagged Kit and Boxed Kit options. Bagged Kits come in a clear, resealable bag; Boxed Kits are handsomely packaged in a kraft box.

Penquins Whimsy Kit

$24.99

A perfect penguin pair, a proud father attentively cares for his fluffy fledgling. Three felt body pieces cleverly come together to make a realistic penguin shape. Once you make the papa simply follow the modified steps to make the small chick. Sewing felt is easy and fun.

This kit contains everything you need to make the Penguins:

Full sized templates
Felt: Black, White, Gray, Yellow and Orange
DMC Embroidery Floss: White, Orange and Black
2 Black glass beads for the eyes
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions:
Papa – 4.5” (11.5cm) Tall x 3.5” W (9cm) at the wings
Chick – 2.5” (6cm) Tall x 2.5” W (6.5cm) at the wings

Available in both our Bagged Kit and Boxed Kit options. Bagged Kits come in a clear, resealable bag; Boxed Kits are handsomely packaged in a kraft box.

Mousey Mushroom Whimsy Kit

$24.99

This adorable mushroom is a house for a sweet little mouse. He happily prances in and out of his house, but is most adorable peeking out the door. Whether you make it as a plaything, a holiday ornament, or simply for fun, your handiwork will charm both children and adults. Stitching felt is simple and fun, the pieces layer together to give your finished creation stability.

This kit contains everything you need to make the mushroom and the mouse:

Full sized templates
Felt: Red, Antique White, Sandstone, Chartreuse, Buttercream and Brown
3 White precut mushroom spots
DMC Embroidery Floss: White, Yellow, Red, Black, Brown and Green
Polyester stuffing
Sewing needle
Straight pins

All you need to add: is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions: Mushroom 6.25” H (15.5cm) x 4”W (10cm) at the base of the cap, Mouse 2.25"L (5.5cm) without tail x 1.5” (3cm).

Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Whimsy Kit

$26.99

What could be more fun than a sewn Matryoshka doll; three dolls that nest together! The opening in the largest doll’s skirt reveals the medium doll’s skirt, and the decorative flower on the smallest baby doll. This softie kit is perfect for beginner and intermediate sewers; stitching felt is simple and fun. Consider making it a family affair it’s the perfect project for Grandmas, Mothers, Daughters, and Sisters to stitch together.

This kit contains everything you need to make three nesting dolls:

Full sized templates
Felt: Red, Orange, Peacock, Yellow, Chartreuse, Lavender, Brown
Precut felt flower
6 pink precut pink cheek circles
DMC Embroidery Floss: Red, Ochre, Yellow, Aqua, White and Black
Polyester stuffing
Sewing Needle
Pins
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Finished dimensions: Large doll 6” H x 4 1/4" (15.5 cm x 11cm), Medium doll 5 1/2"x 3 3/4" (13.5cm x 9.5 cm), and Baby doll 4 1/4” H x 3 1/4" (11cm x 8cm).

Note: If choosing the "bagged kit" option, your kit will come in a clear, resealable bag, rather than the box shown.

SHOP HOOP KITS

NEW! Cardinal Hoop Kit

$22.99

Cardinals perch close together to keep warm on a cool spring morning.

A fabulous way to enjoy simple appliqué and embroidery, this kit includes almost everything you need to make a darling needlework creation. Simply cut the template pieces out of felt and embroider them onto the stretched fabric. The colored placement diagram and illustrated stitch guide guarantee your success. Needlework has never been easier or more enjoyable!

Kit includes:

6" embroidery hoop
Muslin
Woolfelt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Straight pins
Embroidery needle
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Mountain Moose Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

Majestic Moose are wading at the foot of the White Mountains.

6" embroidery hoop
Muslin
Woolfelt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Straight pins
Embroidery needle
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Loons Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

Mama loon ferries her offspring around the lake.

6" embroidery hoop
Muslin
Woolfelt squares
Glass beads
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Straight pins
Embroidery needle
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Skunk Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

This sweet-smelling skunk is presenting you with fresh cut wildflowers.

6" embroidery hoop
Muslin
Woolfelt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Straight pins
Embroidery needle
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Chickadees Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

Chickadee dee dee. Busy little birds share a bittersweet berry breakfast.

A fabulous way to enjoy simple applique and embroidery, this kit includes almost everything you need to make a darling needlework creation. Simply cut the template pieces out of felt and embroider them onto the stretched fabric. The colored placement diagram and illustrated stitch guide guarantee your success. Needlework has never been easier or more enjoyable!

Kit includes:

6" embroidery hoop
Base fabric
Felt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Straight pins
Embroidery needle
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Hoot Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

Tranquilly perched in the twilight, Ma and Pa owl keep a mindful eye on their sleeping babe.

6" embroidery hoop
Base fabric
Felt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

Available in both our Bagged Kit and Boxed Kit options. Bagged Kits come in a clear, resealable bag; Boxed Kits are handsomely packaged in a kraft box.

Hedgies Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

Happily rubbing noses, this prickly pair has found a romantic spot in the flower patch.

6" embroidery hoop
Base fabric
Felt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Embroidery needle
Straight pins
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide
2 Glass bead noses
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Available in both our Bagged Kit and Boxed Kit options. Bagged Kits come in a clear, resealable bag; Boxed Kits are handsomely packaged in a kraft box.

Fox Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

Stalled mid-step, this striking fox is ready to spring into action in the snow covered birch forest.

6" embroidery hoop
Base fabric
Felt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Embroidery needle
Straight pins
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide
Glass bead nose
All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Available in both our Bagged Kit and Boxed Kit options. Bagged Kits come in a clear, resealable bag; Boxed Kits are handsomely packaged in a kraft box.

So Deer Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

A sweet baby fawn and a chatty little bluebird share the morning news.

6" embroidery hoop
Base fabric
Felt squares
Embroidery floss
Full-size templates
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide
Glass bead nose
Embroidery needle
Straight pins

All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Gnomes Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

This woodland couple are decked in their fairytale finery and set in a flowering mushroom glen.

6" embroidery hoop
Base fabric
Felt squares
Embroidery floss
Embroidery needle
Straight pins
Full-size templates
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors!

Blueberry Bears Whimsy Stitches Kit

$22.99

Mama and baby bear are happily munching wild blueberries.

6" embroidery hoop
Base fabric
Felt squares
Embroidery floss
Embroidery needle
Straight pins
Full-size templates
Colored placement diagram
Illustrated stitch guide

All you need to add is a pair of scissors.

SHOP TEA TOWEL KITS

NEW! Stitch-a-Tote™: Midnight Garden

$36.99

Create a stitched masterpiece that you can take with you wherever you go! This generously sized tote is sturdy and easy to embroider. The tote comes silkscreened with the detailed Midnight Garden design. Thread your needle with brightly colored floss and enjoy stitching along the lines. Friends and family will admire your craftiness and beautiful handiwork.

Kit includes:

19” (48cm) by 15” (38cm) by 5” (13cm) Screen Printed Tote Bag
6” (15cm) Wooden Embroidery Hoop
DMC Floss: White, Gold, /yellow, Pink, Gray, Lavender, Red, Beige, Chartreuse, Green, and Aqua
Embroidery Needle
Illustrated Stitch Guide
Color Guide

Stitch-a-Tote™: Northwoods

$36.99

Create a stitched masterpiece that you can take with you wherever you go! This generously sized organic tote is sturdy and easy to embroider. Every tote comes silkscreened with the Northwoods design. Thread your needle with brightly colored floss and enjoy stitching along the lines. Friends and family will admire your craftiness and beautiful handiwork.

Kit includes:

19” (48cm) x 15” (38cm) x 5” (13cm) Screen Printed Tote Bag
6” (15cm) Wooden Embroidery Hoop
DMC Floss: Brown, Orange, Green, Black, Gray, Red, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Lavender, Gold, Yellow
Embroidery Needle
Illustrated Stitch Guide
Color Guide

Stitch-a-Tote™: Under the Sea

$36.99

Create a stitched masterpiece that you can take with you wherever you go! This generously sized organic tote is sturdy and easy to embroider. Every tote comes silkscreened with the nautical design. Thread your needle with brightly colored floss and enjoy stitching along the lines. Friends and family will admire your craftiness and beautiful handiwork.

Kit includes:

19” (48cm) x 15” (38cm) x 5” (13cm) Screen Printed Tote Bag
6” (15cm) Wooden Embroidery Hoop
DMC Floss: Red, Orange, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Black, Gray, Yellow, Gold, Lavender, Brown, Pink.
Embroidery Needle
Illustrated Stitch Guide
Color Guide

NEW! Seahorse Love Embroidered Whimsy Tea Towel Kit

$19.99

Underwater Seahorse love framed by shells, seaweed and starfish.

Embroidered Whimsy Kits are bringing back the tradition of hand stitched linens for the home. Each kit features an adorable iron on transfer and stabilizer sheet, enabling you to freely stitch a flour sack towel without a cumbersome hoop. It only takes a few simple embroidery stitches to bring the design to life. In just a few hours you'll be rewarded with functional kitchen cuteness!

Kit includes: