Clover Needlecraft
Offering the highest quality sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, needleart, beading and craft supplies. Company Overview Clover brings you the best in quality and value for all your craft projects. Manufacturer of premium Sewing, Quilting, Knitting, Crocheting, Needleart, Beading, and Craft Supplies.
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Watch Us Wednesday-Wool YoYo Flower
http://youtu.be/hBfxIwT8jD8 We couldn’t resist this adorable flower Nancy Zieman and Amy Barickman shared using Clover Jumbo YoYo Maker and wool fabric. It fits right in with our flower theme this week. It also touches a bit on the needle felting techniques we shared on last week’s Watch Us Wednesday post. Hope you’re enjoying the floral inspiration this week. We’ll be back on Friday with our Friday Floral Finds.
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Make It Monday-Fabric Flowers
Hearts and flowers go together for Valentine’s Day. Last week we shared a few heart ideas with you, and this week we’ll be sharing flower making inspiration for your winter crafting fun. Today’s floral design is created with fabric, ribbon, pearl beads, and Clover Quick Yo-yo Makers. Here’s a link to the printable instructions with a complete supply list created by Fran Ortmeyer.
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Friday Finds-Hearts
It’s that time of year when hearts are popping up everywhere, and we’re happy to share a few of our finds with you today. Here’s a link round up of the fabulous heart projects we fell in love with this week: Fleece Valentine’s Day Wreath (shown above) from The Creative Goddess. Heart Shaped Pom-Pom Garland from All in One Day’s Time Valentine Pom Monsters from Create.Craft.Love Pom Pom Heart Wreath from Elsa Bags Heart Pom Pom Cupcake Topper from The Sweetest Occasion Thank you to these fabulous bloggers for sharing their…
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Watch Us Wednesday-Needle Felting Techniques
http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=-mz_5ODSgGc We’ve been playing with needle felting at the Clover office this week and found this video by Amy Barickman of Indygo Junction showing three simple tips to incorporate wool yarn, fiber, and fabric in your project using Clover Needle Felting Tools. Thanks for the inspiration, Amy.
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Make It Monday-Valentine’s Day Cards
It’s not too early to start thinking Valentine’s Day. We have a wonderful set of instructions available for three different card designs by Fran Ortmeyer. If you have Clover needle felting tools or quick yo-yo makers, this project sheet will give you all the inspiration you need to create a custom card for that special someone If you don’t have the supplies listed, check your stash for inspiration. You might use a bit of red embroidery floss to stitch a heart design or a kanzashi flower…
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CHA Wrap Up and Video
We had a most amazing time at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show in Anaheim, CA this past week. Thank you to all of the retailers, designers, and publishers who stopped by to see our new products and demonstrations. We look forward to the orders, creations, and reviews inspired by this new product lineup. Since we couldn’t take all of you, our loyal fans, along we’re happy to share this short video taken in our booth by our friends at Craft Test Dummies. They’re hosting a wonderful giveaway that includes…
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It’s a Pearly New Year at Clover
The new year brings us into our 30th Anniversary here at Clover Needlecraft U.S.A. We’re planning a year long celebration of our Pearl Anniversary and hope you’ll join us. The celebration begins next week at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show (CHA) in Anaheim, California. After that, we’ll be celebrating at The National Needle Arts Trade Show (TNNA) in Long Beach, CA at the end of the month. We plan to to share photos and updates with you from these two wonderful trade shows that aren’t open to the public,…
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Kanzashi Holiday Tree Centerpiece
Holiday Tree Centerpiece by Alicia Carr Materials: Large Daisy Kanzashi Art No. 8489 Small Daisy Kanzashi Art No. 8488 58 Gold Bells 6” Diameter Styrofoam Base 8” High Styrofoam Cone 2 ½” Pom-Pom Maker Art No. 3126 1 reel Mini Quick Bias Tape Art No. 730 Gold 12” Square White Felt to cover Base 1/3 yd. Green Felt to cover Tree Cone & Flower Backs 5 ½ yds Total of assorted Christmas Fabrics Quilting Pins Art No. 2508 Instructions: Step 1: Make 24 large Daisies (11 petals each) following package…
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Holiday French Knitter Ornaments
Ornaments by Terry Ricioli General Information & Supplies: All ornaments use Method A from the package instructions 4-peg Head 18 gauge plastic-covered craft wire Wire Cutters Tapestry Needle Clear Thread for hanging Note: For easy bead stringing on the cord; wrap end with clear tape.
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Holiday Clam Shell Cases
By Fran Ortmeyer Make these traditional or contemporary with your color choice and embellishing techniques. Fran chose red and green fabrics for the clam shells; then dipped into her sequins, bead and crochet thread for embellishments. This is a great opportunity to try many embroidery techniques, hand-painting, or felting to create beautiful and unusual ornaments. Clam Shell Templates are available in small, medium & large. For more information on assembling The Clam Shell Cases Hagalos tradicional o contemporáneo con tus colores favoritos y técnica para embellecer. Fran escojio telas verdes…