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 CROSS STITCH KITS:-
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| CS001-CS026:CROSS STITCH CARDS:- | ||
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Delightful counted cross stitch designs - specifically to delight 8 to 14 year olds. The standard designs are:- TO MOTHER, I LOVE YOU, BUTTERFLY, TEDDY BEAR, CAT, and DOG. Our Xmas designs are:- XMAS TREE, XMAS BELL, SNOWMAN AND ROBIN. Choose your design, each kit then comes complete with a window frame card, envelope, Aida 11 material, embroidery thread, tapestry needle, instructions and chart. Finished card size 10 x 15 cm. |
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| EM003 PRINTED CROSS STITCH TRAY CLOTH | ||
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An easy way to learn cross stitch as you make this beautiful traycloth. Recommended as a starter for young children. This easy kit produces a tray cloth you can be proud of and keep forever. Each kit contains a lace edged calico tray cloth with a printed cross stitch design (45 x 30 cm), embroidery thread, needle and instructions. |
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| E 006: AUSTRALIAN CROSS STITCH TRAY CLOTH: | ||
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The latest and most up to date craze to reach the embroidery scene! So easy and so effective! Embroider in cross stitch, then following the clear instructions, create a pattern within the crosses. Kit contains: Gingham fabric, lining, thread, needle and instructions. |
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| S001:CROSS STITCH SAMPLER:- | ||
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The ultimate heirloom for all school leavers! We have created
a unique school sampler:- The alphabet, numbers and two pupils. Small creative designs depicting school activities. School badge in school colours. Each sampler comes with its own unique school badge which we will customize according to your badge. The pupils clothing will also be in the school colours. |
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FELT KITS:-
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| AP001: ACTIVITY PACK: | ||
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Each kit will make at least 6 to 8 items. Each kit contains 4 squares coloured felt, 3 pieces leatherette, 2 pieces tracing paper, 2 key rings, 3 buttons, 1 large eye needle, coloured wool, 2 lengths florists ribbon and a fully comprehensive 6 page leaflet containing many ideas, instructions and templates for projects such as bookmarks, key rings, egg cosies, finger puppets, greeting cards, potpourri sachets, pin cushions, napkin rings, sunglass cases and purses. This exciting and well presented range of ideas will appeal to boys and girls. Designed to teach problem solving skills, enhance creativity and stimulate the imagination. Ideal for Creative Design and Technology. |
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| AP002: CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY PACK | ||
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Each kit has enough material to make 6 - 8 different Christmas related items.Each pack contains 4 squares felt, 3 pieces leatherette, tracing paper, key ring, magnet, buttons, sequins, large eye needle, coloured wool, a weaving card and florist ribbon. A full comprehensive leaflet contains templates and instructions for making lots of Christmas goodies including a Father Christmas serviette ring,napkin rings, bookmarks, a variety of Christmas decorations including a miniature Christmas stocking, key ring, fridge magnet, an unique Christmas card holder,a woven Christmas card and a small basket or cornucopia. Make your Xmas decorations extra special this year. |
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| F 001:FELT GIFT WRAP HEART: | ||
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A large pre cut felt heart, comprising 2 pieces of felt
which the child sews together with a buttonhole or slip stitch. This leaves a pocket into which a gift like soap or chocolate or perfume can be placed. Put a frog in one for your brother. (Shhh! we didn't say that. ) Embroider on a loved one's name or stitch a simple message. We provide a motif as well which you can stitch or glue on as additional embellishment. Kit contains: Felt,motif, embroidery thread, needle and instructions. |
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| F 002: CLOWN - HAND PUPPET | ||
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A colourful felt hand puppet. The puppet has MR. SMILEY on one side and MR. GRUMPY on the other. Easy to make - bright and cheerful. Great fun if you have more than one for holding puppet conversations and fantasies. We like the smiley side the best! Kit contains: Instructions, felt, thread, small pieces of felt for decorating the face & wool for hair. |
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| F 004: "CUDDLY" SNUGBUG | ||
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Decorate the outside, sew it together, fill with a stuffing of your choice and you have your very own Snugbug! Children cherish their creation for years as it can be used as a hot water bottle if warmed in the microwave or as a soft toy depending on the stuffing used. Kit contains: Precut fabric, felt pieces, ribbon, lace, ric rac, thread, needle and instructions. Stuffing for the microwave is not provided due to the weight problem. We provide toy stuffing on request. |
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FABRIC KITS:-
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| MC002: DENIM TIDY-ALL | ||
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Using denim as a base and bright colourful tape as binding, make a tidy all to keep your favourite things neat and orderly. Can be used on the back of school chairs or in school lockers. Use it to help Mom in the kitchen or keep Dad's workshop neat and tidy. Has a million uses - like keeping paint tubes and brushes separated. Use it as a first aid kit for camping or other outdoor activities. This kit makes a great present for family and friends alike! Kit contains: 50 cm x 1,2m denim, 3m tape, 3 pieces felt and full instructions and drawings for cutting out and making up by machine. |
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| MC003: TEA COSY AND TRAY CLOTH | ||
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Create a gingham treasure to give to someone special. Make this beautiful matching tea cosy and tray cloth. Surprise yourself at how wonderful this matching set looks when you serve tea. Keeps your teapot piping hot. Great present for Mom or Gran! Excellent gift for Mother's day. Kit contains: gingham fabric, batting, calico for lining, lace, bias binding, pattern and full instructions for machine stitching. Assorted colours. |
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| MC005: LACE CUSHION COVER | ||
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A dreamy off-white cushion cover decorated with lace and ribbon and edged with lace. Looks wonderful in bedrooms or with doll collections. Another great gift for Mom or Teacher. Kit contains: cotton fabric, broad lace, narrow lace, needle, ribbon and instructions. Machine sewing. |
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| C002: BASIC CANDLEWICK CUSHION:- | ||
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Candlewick a small cushion using either cream or pastel cottons. This is the ideal way to learn the art of candle wicking. Don't get yourself into knots - do it the Kids Kits way. Designs suitable for ages 8 - 10yrs. Frill: modern and very easy - no gathering! The smaller green cushion in the photo is our basic candlewick cushion. Kit contains : Seed cloth, muslin, candlewick thread, needle and instructions with design. |
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| C001: CANDLEWICK CUSHION:- | ||
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Candlewick this beautiful cushion using either cream or pastel
cottons. Candle wicking is made simple in this kit. Put it on an antique chair and watch the contrast bring out the old wood lustre. The designs available are suitable for ages 10-12yrs. The cushion comes with a frill which is modern, very easy and does not need to be gathered. In the photo this is the larger creamy coloured cushion. Kit contains : Seed cloth, muslin, candlewick thread, needle and instructions with design. |
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PATCHWORK KITS:-
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| P 001: PATCHWORK CUSHION FRIENDSHIP STAR DESIGN:- | ||
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Introduce your child or class to traditional (9 Patch) patchwork the easy way. Clear, easy to follow instructions for this tried and tested pattern make this patchwork project ideal for beginners. Machine sewing recommended. Kit contains: Fabric (plain and printed - in bright colours), templates provided for easy cutting, also easy to follow instructions. This kit comes with a gathered frill to complete the cushion. |
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EMBROIDERY KITS:-
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| BM001: BOOKMARK EMBROIDERY | ||
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Create your own bookmark in simple basic embroidery stitches. Learn a whole selection of basic embroidery stitches and create a useful bookmark. Don't ever loose your page again. Kit contains: large 8 count Aida fabric, tapestry needle, coloured wool and embroidery instructions. |
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| EM 004: PRINTED EMBROIDERED TRAY CLOTH | ||
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Learn to embroider these basic stitches:- lazy daisy, stem, back, running and satin stitch. Wonderful as a tray cloth or under a bedside lamp or your favourite flower arrangement. Kit contains: lace edged calico tray cloth with printed design (45 x 30 cm), embroidery threads, needle and instructions for the basic embroidery stitches. |
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| E 001: STRAIGHT STITCH TRAY CLOTH | ||
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Using variations in length of the straight stitch, you can
create beautiful patterns to make this beautiful tray cloth. An everlasting memento!
Suitable for 8-10 year olds. Kit contains:- Prepared even weave fabric, needle, wool and clear simple instructions. |
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| E 002: MODERN EMBROIDERY SAMPLER | ||
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Learn how to design, then embroider your own sampler to hang on the
wall.This is a freeing type of sampler and will appeal to creative 9-11 year olds. By following the stitch guide, the basis of all the stitches will be covered in a colourful and fun way without them being bored. Kit contains:- Fabric, backing, a colourful selection of wool, needle, detailed instructions on how to proceed and simply illustrated embroidery stitches. Not for the traditional. |
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| E 005: EMBROIDER A DAINTY FAIRY:- | ||
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Embellish a Dainty Fairy in silk ribbon, beads,
embroidery and glittery threads. Framed in the hoop provided, it makes a beautiful addition to any bedroom. A great stimulus for nimble fingers. Re frame if you wish and
re-use the embroidery frame if required. We supply the fabric attached to the frame.
Kit contains: Transferred fairy, silk ribbon, beads, embroidery threads, needle, hoop and clear instructions with stitch guide. |
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Applique a bright fun design on the gingham provided. Decorate with easy embroidery stitches, then stitch this pocket onto the prepared drawsting bag. Kit makes a wonderful shoebag for Mom, a great golf ball bag for Dad or a marble bag for your brother. It's a keep anything type of bag. Kit contains: Overlocked floral and denim shoe bag, gingham and plain fabrics, Aida cross stitch strip (for name), needle,threads appliqe paper and instructions with a selection of designs. |
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TAPESTRY KITS:-
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| TP001: TAPESTRY BOOKMARK - CRICKET BAT AND BALL | ||
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Create this beautiful cricket scene tapestry bookmark. Cover the back with the felt provided. Good kit for boys - helps dexterity. Give one to DAD!! Kit contains: Pre-printed tapestry fabric, tapestry needle, coloured wool, felt and instructions. |
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| TP002: TAPESTRY BOOKMARK - BUTTERFLY AND FLOWERS | ||
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Create this beautiful butterfly and flower tapestry bookmark.Glue the finished bookmark to the felt provided. Ideal for 9-11 year olds. Makes a great gift for a special loved one. Kit contains: Pre-printed tapestry fabric, tapestry needle, coloured wool, felt and instructions. |
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| TP003: TAPESTRY BOOKMARK - BOOKWORM | ||
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Create this beautiful bookworm tapestry bookmark. Outline only so ideal for 8-9 year olds. Attach to the felt provided, to neaten the back. Makes a great gift for a special loved one. Kit contains: Pre-printed tapestry fabric, tapestry needle, coloured wool, felt and instructions. |
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| TP004: TAPESTRY BOOKMARK - WHISKERS THE CAT | ||
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Create this beautiful cat tapestry bookmark. Outline only. Put in the name of your favourite cat. Simple design for boys and girls. Helps with co-ordination. Ideal for 8-9 year olds. Once finished, attach to the felt to neaten the back. Makes a great gift for a friend or Granny. Give one to Mom as a surprise. Kit contains: Pre-printed tapestry fabric, tapestry needle, coloured wool, felt and instructions. |
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| TP005: TAPESTRY PINCUSHION: PANSY OR BUTTERFLY DESIGN |
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Create this beautiful pincushion as a great gift for Mum or Granny. Wonderful for co-ordination, also to keep little fingers busy while watching TV. Kit contains: Pre-printed tapestry fabric, tapestry needle, sewing needle, coloured wool, felt, stuffing and instructions. |
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CHRISTMAS KITS:-
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| MC004: CANDLEWICK CHRISTMAS STOCKING | ||
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Candlewick Christmas bells on a red stocking. Then edge it with white bias binding and decorate with lace and ribbon. Just the thing for sisters and brothers. Give Santa a surprise when he comes and finds this beautiful stocking. Make one for the Reindeer too. Just think about it under your tree or hanging next to the fireplace! Kit contains: red fabric, lace, ribbon, candlewick thread, needle, bias binding, tracing paper, pattern and instructions. |
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| X001: CHRISTMAS FUNPACK | ||
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Make 2 beautiful cross stitch designs and then decorate a
Xmas stocking and a Xmas bag using lace, ribbon, threads, Xmas motifs and bell provided. Ideal for small gifts or to hang on the tree at Christmas time. Kit contains: Stocking in plain and Xmas fabric, Xmas bag, small cross stitch squares, lace, ribbon, threads, bell, needle and clear instructions |
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| X001: CHRISTMAS NETWEAVING | ||
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Create a beautiful Xmas decoration by weaving wool through net in a hoop.
Designs already on the net. Ideal for boys and girls of younger ages. A lovely activity for Christmas especially on cold rainy days. Just the thing for the family tree. Also ideal to stick on your front door. Kit contains: hoop with net attached, selection of wool and threads, needle and instructions. |
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| ST001: CHRISTMAS STENCIL | ||
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An A4 size pre-cut cardboard stencil.The cutouts on the stencil are:-a candle, a bell, a stocking, Father Christmas and 2 snowflakes. Ideal for making hand made Christmas cards. We also use it for borders for decorating rooms and/or windows. Decorate a special Xmas calendar. There is no limit to what you can decorate - it is as good as your imagination. Use spray snow to leave Christmas outlines. Just tell Mom the elves did it! |
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| AP002: CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY PACK | ||
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Each kit has enough material to make 6 - 8 different Christmas related items.Each pack contains 4 squares felt, 3 pieces leatherette, tracing paper, key ring, magnet, buttons, sequins, large eye needle, coloured wool, a weaving card and florist ribbon. A full comprehensive leaflet contains templates and instructions for making lots of Christmas goodies including a Father Christmas serviette ring,napkin rings, bookmarks, a variety of Christmas decorations including a miniature Christmas stocking, key ring, fridge magnet, an unique Christmas card holder,a woven Christmas card and a small basket or cornucopia. Make your Xmas decorations extra special this year. Lots of space left for individual creativity. |
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| KN005:- KNITTED XMAS DECORATIONS |
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Make these three enchanting and unbreakable decorations for Christmas. There is a bauble, a Father Christmas and a Snowman. Just the thing to brighten up your tree in the festive season. Kit is straightforward as it only uses a garter stitch (plain knitting no purl). You work in small pieces which you sew together and this gives the crafter an opportunity to practice the basics of knitting. Kit Contains:- Colored wool, knitting needles, sewing needle, stuffing and precise instructions. |
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BASKET WEAVING KITS:-
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| BW001: FRUIT BASKET | ||
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Each kit contains a 20cm base with drilled holes, cut uprights, cane with which to weave and easy to follow step by step instructions with diagrams. Useful for eye/hand co-ordination. This delightful kit makes a basket fit to grace any breakfast table. It is a quick and easy way to learn the creative skill of basket weaving. |
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| BW003: POTTED PLANT HOLDER | ||
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Each kit contains a base with drilled holes, cut uprights, flat cane, round cane and easy to follow step by step instructions with diagrams. Useful for eye/hand co-operation. Makes a beautiful holder for your favourite geranium or if no-one is looking, your brother's Venus Fly Trap. Looks great on the kitchen window sill. |
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KNITTING KITS:-
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| KN001: KNITTED TEA COSY | ||
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This kit contains a pair 3,75mm knitting needles, 100g double knitting wool, a darning needle and instructions. Make this tea cosy to keep that family heirloom warm as toast. For that matter it will fit most small to medium teapots cuddled up and warm. We all know you can't possibly have cold tea! Assorted colours. |
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| KN002: KNITTED HAT WITH POM-POM | ||
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This kit contains a pair 3,75mm knitting needles, 100g double knitting wool, a darning needle and instructions. Like our tea cosy this wonderful knitting project leaves you with a useful hat to keep your head warm in winter. Take one on the ski slopes or ice skating and wow the competition. Great for outdoor activities like camping or going to the game. Make one for Dad too! Assorted colours. More advanced knitting skills required. |
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| KN004:- KNITTED TEDDY BEAR |
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Knit this beautiful teddy! Back by popular demand from the teachers who have taught this kit! The kit uses plain stitch only and makes use of color change and increasing and decreasing row counts. A great way to improve knitting skills. Kit Contains:- Knitting needles, wool, stuffing and clear instructions. |
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| FKN006:- FRENCH KNITTING |
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Perfect for the young ones - a good old fashioned French wooden knitter, ready to be decorated with paint and varnish before you do your knitting. Kit Contains:- A hollow wooden French knitting mandrel (similar to a wooden cotton reel), wool, needle and clear instructions. |
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| KN005:- KNITTED XMAS DECORATIONS |
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Make these three enchanting and unbreakable decorations for Christmas. There is a bauble, a Father Christmas and a Snowman. Just the thing to brighten up your tree in the festive season. Kit is straightforward as it only uses a garter stitch (plain knitting no purl). You work in small pieces which you sew together and this gives the crafter an opportunity to practice the basics of knitting. Kit Contains:- Colored wool, knitting needles, sewing needle, stuffing and precise instructions. |
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QUILLING (PAPER TWIRLING) KITS:-
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| PM001: QUILL YOUR OWN CARDS | ||
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Make beautiful cards using paper filigree. Kit consists of approx. 100 brightly coloured strips in 12 colours, 3 cards, glue, toothpick and a split pin as a tool. The strips are about 3mm or 1/8th of an inch wide. The idea is to form the coloured paper strips into shapes by curling, twirling, bending and folding them. The finished shapes are then glued onto the card. A variety of patterns are provided to introduce quilling as a craft. Ideal for boys and girls. |
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| PM002: QUILL YOUR OWN REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS | ||
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Make beautiful refrigerator magnets using paper filigree. Kit consists of approx. 100 brightly coloured strips in 12 colours, 3 round wooden bases, 3 magnetic strips, glue, toothpick and a split pin as a tool. The paper strips are about 3mm or 1/8th of an inch wide. The idea is to form the coloured paper strips into shapes by curling amd twirling them. The finished shapes are then glued onto the wooden base. When the design is completed, a magnet is attached onto the back. A variety of patterns are provided. This is a great way to improve hand/eye co-ordination. Once you have absorbed the basic concept let your imagination run riot and make lots of other colourful patterns. Ideal for boys and girls. |
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WEAVING KITS:-
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| W001: MINI-WEAVING KIT | ||
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Weave a small wall hanging, a card or a cushion inset with a coordinated selection of wool and ribbon. This simple project introduces hand weaving in a basic form. You have to set up the frame, weave the individual materials through, tie it all off and voila a beautiful individual piece of work. The frame is re-usable for further projects! Each kit includes a wooden frame (22 x 15 cm), wool, ribbon, needle and precise instructions on how to proceed. |
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| W002: RAGWEAVING KIT | ||
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Weave a wall hanging or make a table mat. This kit provides a 30 x 40cm wooden frame, a huge selection of fabric strips and colour coordinated wool,beads, needle and clear instructions on how to thread up, to weave and to end off. This is great fun and the colour combinations are endless. The frame can be used over and over again. We have teachers who have tried to keep our weaving frames for the next class with no success as the children who have used them love to take them home for their next rag weaving project. So if you have one of our frames hang on for dear life. |
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| W003: RINGWEAVING KIT |
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Weave inside a ring, creating an unique piece of work and hang it up in a window or on a wall. This kit provides a 20cm round ring, a good selection of color coordinated wool,beads needle and clear instructions. This is great fun, and so easy. First you cover the ring with knots, then, using different colors wool first weave the waft threads,(vertical theads) then the weft (horizontal). As you go along, you get bolder and experiment with tying a few vertical threads together, adding beads and/or knots. Very creative and very easy. |
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WOODEN SHAPES AND MOBILES:-
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| WOO5: WOODEN SHAPES FROM THE KIDS KITS ZOO | ||
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A variety of wooden shapes available to paint, and then to decorate with glitter, sequins and beads. Suitable as magnets or for hanging on a Christmas tree or a mobile. We only provide the wooden shapes: owl, parrot, fish, seahorse, butterfly, giraffe, hippo, elephant and bear. The Christmas shapes available are: stocking, tree, star, bell and snowman. Shapes can be used as magnetic fishing items for fund raising projects. Please note no decorating material is supplied. Magnetic strip can be supplied on request. |
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| W006: MOBILE | ||
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Choose 3 shapes, we add a dowel, wool to plait the hanging cord, plastic beads and fishing line and you make yourself a lovely mobile to hang in your bedroom. |
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| W007: PICTURE FRAME | ||
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The kit comes with a 20 x 16 x4 cm (6 1/4" x 8")frame and an animal shape of your choice.You decorate or paint or decoupage to your liking. These frames are versatile as you can also use them for collages.Add shells into the frame, decorate your sea horse or fish shape and you have something unique, a memento of your last holiday. |
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