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Needlework Kits

Updated on September 13, 2014

Needlework Kits Make Great Gifts

If you're at a loss for what to get that crafty person in your life, consider needlework kits. The variety of needlework kits is vast, ranging from sewing kits, counted cross stitch kits, needlepoint, embroidery, and more.

Needlework kits are great for all ages, too. The trick is to match up the right type of kit for the age and ability of the person you want to get a gift for.

The choices provided here offer something for every age and skill level. So, the next time you need a gift idea that offers all the craft supplies in one easy to buy package, refer to these choices.

Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood

Sewing Cards Lacing Cards

For Ages 3 to 6 (Depending on Each Child)

Each child is a little different so use your best judgment when selecting a set of lacing cards for a child. There is no actual needle involved--a shoelace type string or thread is used instead--so sewing cards are a great way to introduce sewing and needlework to young children.

Lacing Cards - Two Boys Show Their Finished Cards

Beginning Sewing Kits

Ages 7 to 12 (Consider the ability level of the child)

Sewing is a fun craft that requires a little more skill than cutting and pasting. When a child is ready to start sewing, a sewing kit is a great introduction to this craft.

Scarves Are Great Beginner's Projects

Lion Brand Yarn 600-885 Beginner Crochet Scarf Kit, Dusty Rose
Lion Brand Yarn 600-885 Beginner Crochet Scarf Kit, Dusty Rose
Beginning crochet projects like this scarf are easy and fun. A simple project is best to start with. The child (or adult) will be happy they can easily finish the scarf and want to do more.
 

Give the Gift of a Potholder Loom

Potholder Loom - A 10 Second Look

A Knitting Tutorial - Learn to Knit

Grab a knitting kit and watch this knitting tutorial for even more help, if needed.

More Detailed Needlework Kits By Age

These links will take you to more needlework kits appropriate for certain age groups.

Needlework Kits for Older Children and Adults

By the time kids reach age 13, they often have the skill, patience, and dexterity to tackle more difficult needlework projects. Keep the child or adult's skill level in mind when buying a needlework kit for a gift.

Craft Articles to Inspire You

Clothespin Crafts
Clothespin crafts transform ordinary wooden clothespins into something new. Clothespins come in both peg and clip styles...

Silverware Crafts
If you've seen wind chimes made from vintage silverware, you have an idea of what silverware crafts are.

Book Crafts
Books may not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of crafting, but book crafts can be fun and when you're done,

Costume Jewelry Crafts
Costume jewelry crafts are simply crafts made using costume jewelry. This can include using a piece, such as clip on earrings,

Button Crafts
Crafting with buttons is one of the most fun ways to show off pretty buttons whether they're vintage buttons or new ones.

Lace Crafts
Lace crafts can be delicate and beautiful. Embellishing items with lace, using lace as a stencil, or creating lace by knitting or crocheting are all fun lace...

Rope Crafts
Crafting with rope can be a fun hobby that results in some useful objects with textures you just don't get with another medium.

Making Bookmarks -- Book Thongs
Making bookmarks, like book thongs, is a fun craft that ends in a useful bookmark to use to keep track of where you left off.

Crafts Using Tins
Do you have empty tins that you hate to just throw away? These crafts using tins will give you lots of ideas.

Matchbox Crafts
Matchbox crafts are a way to craft in miniature, especially if you choose to use the small matchboxes that measure about 2 inches by 1-3/8 inches.

Crafting with Bandanas
Bandanas are patterned handkerchiefs that often have paisley designs making for a lovely square of fabric perfect for crafting.

Bottle Caps Crafts--Making Art With Bottle Caps
Bottle caps crafts range from simple bottle cap necklaces or magnets to this grand lady shown herewith bottle cap arms and legs.

Key Crafts
If you're like me, you have a junk drawer (or two or three) with loose keys. You don't remember what they went to.

Rock Painting -- How to Paint Rocks
I saw an article online about rock painting and decided that I had to try that! I don't consider myself to be artistic at all, but I do love crafts.

Making Collages
Making collages is a craft that all ages can enjoy. Face it, it's fun to cut and paste!

Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting

 

Affiliate Disclsoure

This author, Peggy Hazelwood, participates in Amazon, eBay, All Posters, and other affiliate advertising programs. When you click an advertising link on this page and make a purchase, I receive a small percent of the sale. Thank you for reading this far!

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