I’ve been going through some of my stacks and stacks of magazines – some have been with me so long they are old friends – and wanted to share some of the tips that caused me to have an “ah ha” moment as Oprah would say.  Hope they have some meaning for you, too. Michael del Vecchio: When working Fair Isle, the key to getting a good and smooth fabric is to stretch out your stitches on the needle every inch or so. Knitting With Balls: A Hands-On Guide to…

Hi everyone, I’m Fran Ortmeyer, Communications Director for Clover Needlecraft. I’m pretty sure that title was given because I gab a lot and not for My organizational skills but whatever the reason, I’m loving it because it allows me to share with you-all what’s new, what’s old but should be new, what’s happening out there in the world of needle arts, success stories and sad but humorous tales of projects gone wrong…along with pictures of course! and all about the “happenings” here at Cloverland.  You, as the consumer, are the…