Needlework Kits
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.
Easy Lacing Cards for Little Fingers
Using a large "needle" (a shoelace), kids can sew on these lacing cards.
More Lacing Card Fun
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
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
Boys and girls can make potholders with one of these fun old-fashioned looms. Then they can give them as gifts or sell them.
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.
- Adult Craft Kits -- Needlework Kits
Needlework kits for those 13 and older. Keep your ear to the ground for hints about unique gift ideas, like needlework kits. Often times, crafters like to try out new crafts but can't always justi - Children's Craft Ideas -- Needlework Kits
Needlework kits for grade school age kids, approximately 7 to 12 years old. Kids love doing crafts. Needlework craft kits include beginning sewing kits, potholder loom kits, knitting and crochet kits, and more.When - Sewing Cards -- Needlework Kits for Kids
Sewing cards for little ones, about ages 3 to 6. Lacing cards or sewing cards are sturdy board material (either cardboard or wooden) that have a kid-friendly image with holes around the outline for sewing.
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.
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Clothespin Crafts
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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
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Will You Buy a Needlework Kits for Yourself or as a Gift?
You are so lucky to have a local needlework shop with such lvoely stock. Mine just has DMC floss, soft cotton and perle. I went to Hobbycraft (a really big craft store) yesterday, and they have the Anchor range, icluding tapestry wool. If I want crewel wool, or silk, the staff just cannot help me at all . I presume that there just not enough customers who want to buy the items that interest me. The only time I get to see things like this is if I can get to a show!I feel that I am letting local shops down when I buy on the internet, but often it is the only way to get what I want.
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I love them all, think I've done them all. Thanks for adding the Knitting tutorial...still cannot do that but have the supplies. Well done.You have been Blessed!
Some great ideas here and I love the way you formatted it.
These are great ideas for gifts. I have several people that would love to have one of these kits.
I don't think I will buy one of the needlework kits any time soon but it sure is something that everyone should try at least once - to see if they like it. A nice reminder, brought up some memories for me, thank you!! :)
Great lens. Good example to us Newbies.
Really love this lens. I see stuff both my granddaughter and I both would enjoy. I'd forgotten all about those lacing cards. I loved them as a child.
This is one of those things that I loved to do when I was younger that kids then erased from my memory! I'm finally at the point where I could rediscover through needlepoint kits - maybe something neat for the holidays. Very well done!
A great craft toy for kids. Very good lens with nice ideas too. Thank you.
Great lens
Great little lens. These look like fun.
Well done! I used to do all of these needle crafts when I was a kid... now I don't have time... but great choices!
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@blessedmomto7: I know what you mean. It takes time to get to all of our crafts but it's nice to have them on hand for when the mood strikes.
I have the teach yourself to knit and teach yourself to crochet kits, but I haven't had time to use them. Maybe someday! Great lens.
I think your first niche lens is brilliant! Love it. I used to love making those potholders. Well done.
Sew Cards for Kids: This is wonderful.
I simply ADORE crafts! I really like this lens because now I can pick out something for my Grandbaby so we can enjoy crafting together! Thanks
I like this lens. You are moving forward really well...just keep up the good work
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