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    Why Takumi?

    Let’s say someone offered you the chance to produce the ultimate knitting needle, something that was perfect just for you.  What would you do?  I can tell you what Clover did.  Takumi has always been recognized as a purveyor of premium bamboo knitting needles.  We started with that and then took steps to determine where the knitting world was headed and what special needs might exist there.  We found amazing advances in the potential for creativity with the introduction of new knitting mediums, new techniques, new applications and a whole…

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    Tool School: Rotary Cutter

    What is it? – Every now and then a sewing tool comes along that truly changes the way we sew.  Point in fact, the rotary cutter, a true renaissance tool.  Scissors are great, and still have their place, but they make our hands hurt, are hard to keep sharp (especially around husbands and children), require us to manipulate the fabric while cutting it, don’t like cutting layers or following lines and generally distort our fabric when cutting.  Only five thousand years after the invention of the wheel some genius applied…

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    Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Products

    Breast Cancer Awareness Limited Edition Desk Needle Threader & 50 Piece Wonder Clips October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same! Clover has joined forces with The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. to support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. Clover will donate 5% for every $100.00 spent on…

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    Tool School: Nancy Zieman’s No-Hassle Triangles Gauge

      What is it? – Quilting is truly an art form and over the years thousands of recognizable patterns have evolved. And each one of those has several if not an infinite number of variations. And how many of those do you think include triangles? It’s got to be in the thousands too. Colors, prints, batiks, fabric styles and block orientations all contribute to an unending array of designs. So what’s the problem? What’s the hassle? The hassle is making all of those little triangles and making them perfect in…

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    Clover at the Pre-Emmy’s Gift Suite: A recap through photos

    Clover Needlecraft presented some of our exciting products to celebrities as they walked the floor at the 66th Emmy Awards gifting suite hosted by the Borgnine Group and organized by the Craft and Hobby Association. Participants included past and present winners, nominees, and celebrities from all facets of the entertainment industry. Clover Needlecraft was very excited to be a part of this event and we want to say thank you to all who followed along with us! We have some lucky winners who will be receiving Clover “swag bags” Beth S.…

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    Tool School Is Back In Session with the Hot Hemmer!!!

    Join us while we take a closer look at the Joan Hawley, Press Perfect, Hot Hemmer. Get yours today here! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JUtL03zaUw] Sign up for Tool School on our website: www.clover-usa.com or text “CLOVERUSA” to “22828.” Please be advised text messaging fees may apply depending on your service provider. Enter our Tool School Giveaway for your chance to win a Hot Hemmer and a Hold It Precision Stietto. Giveaway starts today!!!

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    Clover is heading to Portland for Quilt!Knit!Stitch!

    Make sure to visit us at booth# 2433!!! You can also join us at; COMMUNITY GARDEN GREENHOUSE Demo Schedule, “A Flower an Hour” August 14: 11 a.m.—Kanzashi Noon—Flower Frill 1 p.m.—Rose Maker 2 p.m.—Hana Ami 3 p.m.—Crochet 4 p.m.—Pom Pom August 16: 11 a.m.—Rose Maker Noon—Flower Frill 1 p.m.—Kanzashi 2 p.m.—Pom Pam 3 p.m.—Crochet 4 p.m.—Hana Ami August 15: 11 a.m.—Pom Pam Noon—Crochet 1 p.m.—Hana Ami 2 p.m.—Kanzashi 3 p.m.—Flower Frill 4 p.m.—Rose Maker You can also join Steven Butler on; Thursday, August 14 2:00-3:00 P.M. Steve Butler ………….. Tools…

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    Tool School: Nancy Zieman’s 5-IN-1 Sliding Gauge

    It is finally here. We want to welcome you to Clover Tool School. Our teachers have been working all summer to prepare an interesting and productive year for you. We’ve selected our top sewing, knitting and crafts tools and prepared individual classes just for you. Each class will describe one quality Clover manufactured tool, tell you what it does and give you some ideas of how to present it to your friends. Classes will convene every two weeks for a review of something different. Our curriculum will center around major…