Annie’s Kit Club Review & My 3 Favorite Subscription Kits!
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When the world shut down, I went a little crazy hoarding fabric, especially the mail-order variety.
As such, I’ve gotten quite a few Annie’s Kit clubs delivered over the years! So, I decided it was time to chronicle my experiences and show what was inside some of my kits.
This review includes a quick unboxing of each of my recent Annie’s Kit Club boxes and then more information about the company and my overall experience, including the things I love and don’t necessarily love
As a sneak peek, though, the boxes are of excellent quality, the projects are fun, and the overall experience is positive. They can be VERY pricey with the added shipping costs, but you’re paying for more than just the raw materials. It’s tricky to put a price on inspiration and a project with all the necessary supplies conveniently delivered as a fun surprise to your front door.
How Annie’s Kit Club Works
After you’ve selected which kit(s) you would like to receive, simply check out. You’ll receive your first kit soon after that.
Every subsequent month, a new kit is delivered to your front door to help you craft something beautiful! Kits auto-renew unless you cancel your subscription, so keep that in mind if you ever want to cancel or put them on hold.
Each kit contains all the raw materials required to make a fun project, whether an afghan block, a piece of jewelry, or a holiday quilt square. You can access any instructions and digital project materials in your online account. (Don’t worry; the URL is always included on a card or pamphlet within your kit!)
A Summary of Annie’s Kits Available
Annie’s Kit Clubs caters to a wide variety of crafting passions. Before I get into my three favorite boxes, here’s a breakdown of the box categories that are currently offered.
- Sewing, Quilting, and Fabric Clubs
- Crochet, Knitting, and Yarn Clubs
- Kids Crafts
- Paper Crafts
- Jewelry
- General Crafts
I wish there were a hand embroidery or needlework club, but otherwise, the craft selection is fairly broad.
My Annie’s Kit Club Fat Quarter Pack Club
One of my more frequently ordered boxes is the fat quarter club, which includes six color-coordinated fat quarters. I use fat quarters (18″x22″) much more often than 1/4 yard fabric scraps (8″x~44″) simply based on their more convenient size.
Also, these fat quarters are always good quality. For reference, the ones pictured above were constructed in South Korea, but the pack was assembled in the United States.
I do wish they listed who specifically carries each fabric, though. I want to buy more of the word art fabric on the far right, but I can’t locate it online!
At first blush, I sometimes have difficulty seeing how the fabrics complement each other. But, when I look at their project suggestions, I’m surprised how well they meld. The project with these specific fabrics is below. (You get a new project delivered digitally each month.)
After your first subscription, your admin dashboard will contain 6 projects using fat quarters and 2 basic guides. These 2 guides include a Basic Stitching Guide, which is included in your mailing package, and “Learn to Make a Quilt” tutorial.
This “Learn to Make a Quilt From Start to Finish” portion includes 2 1/2 hours of video, which is perfect for beginners learning to quilt. There’s also a printable pattern for a basic quilt that new sewers can construct simply.
While I do like this kit, I prefer the charm pack kit a bit more, which is no longer available sadly. This is simply because fat quarters are much more readily available locally at fabric stores and even Michael’s and JOANN.
Annie’s Creative Woman Kit of the Month Club
Men can be creative, too, so even though the kit name says woman, don’t be discouraged.
This was my first time subscribing to Annie’s Creative Woman Kit-of-the-Month Club. If you’re up for any crafts and don’t mind what type of craft you’ll be doing, this kit might is a solid option.
While a little new inspiration is fun here and there, I’m particular about my crafts so don’t know how frequently I’ll subscribe. For instance, I despise crocheting and knitting (my fingers just can’t handle the motion after too many years of playing cello).
However, even though I’m NOT a painter by any stretch of the imagination, I look forward to doing something besides sewing, embroidering, and Cricut-ing for a little while. However, the cost can be a little high for a “surprise” project.
Nonetheless, I’m excited to craft this wooden HOME sign. It’s meant to be painted, and the O in HOME is switched out with different wooden cut-outs depending on the holiday.
Annie’s Kit Club Charm Pack
My favorite Annie’s club used to be the Charm Pack club because I’d use it for machine embroidery applique projects. However, they discontinued this club and instead added other options like the fabric strip club. (My fabric strip package from that club is below, followed by the decent-sized quilt I made with it.)
Now, if the Charm Pack club returns, I’ll leave this detailed review below.
First, every kit includes two charm packs, each containing 42 pieces of 5″x5″ coordinated cotton fabric. So, a total of 84 charm squares!
For example, my most recent kit included the Daybreak Charm Pack by 3 Sisters and a Silverstone Wishwell Complete Collection Charm Pack from Robert Kaufman. (I love Robert Kaufman fabric!)
In addition to your fabric, your first order includes access to a baseline of 5 quilting patterns using charm packs. Then, you’ll get an extra pattern added each month to inspire you to use that month’s fabric. After my first order, I had 6 quilting patterns in my library.
The projects assume a basic sewing and quilting knowledge, so they’re not geared toward complete novices.
If you have an AccuQuilt, they also give instructions for cutting many of the projects. This requires having the proper AccuQuilt dies, though, which can be hit and miss.
Reasons I Like The Charm Pack Kit
- I’m not great at selecting color-coordinated fabrics, so buying packs of precut fabric is great!
- As a machine embroidery enthusiast, these charm pack pieces are perfect for machine embroidery appliques and in-the-hoop projects.
- Surprise fabric challenges me to find new ways to use fabrics outside my comfort zone. (I always buy super girly pink or purple fabrics or florals when I shop for myself.)
Is Annie’s Kit Club worth it?
Yes and no, depending on how you perceive value. The kits are very costly for raw materials, but the intangible aspects of the crafts can make them “worth” it.
If you’re just looking to add to your craft stash, it’s much cheaper to handpick your fat quarters, charm packs, yarn, etc., from your favorite online retailer or local store.
If you don’t have a local retailer or favorite online store, it is convenient to schedule monthly deliveries from Annie’s, though.
However, if you like to be surprised and are likely to be inspired by fabric and materials outside your typical selection, then you’ll enjoy these kits! The added “value” in these kits comes from the project instructions and guides for what to do WITH the materials contained in the kits.
Getting project inspiration AND the fabric is what keeps me coming back despite the high price.
What to Expect When Ordering
Here’s more about the ordering process and what to expect if this is your first time subscribing.
Shipping Information
Each kit costs $5.95 to ship to the United States and $6.95 to ship to Canadian addresses. So, if you get three kits sent in a month, you must pay shipping three times.
My Annie’s Club boxes all ship from Big Sandy, TX, where I imagine they are located.
I’ve lived in Texas my entire life and had to Google where this was. Turns out it’s within 200 miles of where I live. After shipping from Big Sandy, first, the boxes then oddly enough went to Georgia before they came back via USPS to Texas. Shipping wasn’t super fast as a result.
Auto-Renewal
When you first subscribe to Annie’s, you’re giving them the A-OK to charge your credit card each month for a recurring subscription. If you want to cancel or put a hold on your deliveries, you can do this within your account interface.
How to Cancel Annie’s Kit Club
I’m a flaky, on-again, off-again subscriber. Canceling (and restarting) a subscription is fairly easy. You can either call or cancel online. Canceling online takes a little navigation but isn’t too difficult.
If you cancel your subscription, you DO NOT lose access to the patterns and tutorials that you accumulated while subscribing.
Things I Didn’t Love When First Subscribing
- When you order, an account is automatically created. You can then sign in to access your digital materials simply using your email address. No password is necessary. If you want to change your subscription information or view specific details, you must create an account with a password. I’m still unsure why all my patterns and materials can’t be behind the password wall also?
- Tracking your order is difficult (quite possibly impossible?) within their dashboard. So, save the tracking email you get!
- They don’t currently combine shipping costs on multiple kits, which makes things more costly.
- The price is high, but you’re paying for shipping plus the physical materials and digital project instructions.
I hope this has provided enough information to show you that Annie’s Kit Clubs is legit and is a great way to receive a little crafting inspiration mailed to you every month. I’ve loved getting mine this last year.
Or, if you like the idea of a sewing box but aren’t sure about Annies, check out my list of the best sewing subscription boxes!