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Tool School in Session August 4!
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…
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Yo-Yo Inspiration
Yo-Yo Wine Bottle Sack This wine bottle sack is a perfect portable project, use up scrap fabric to embellish a wine bottle holder as a great DIY gift. Yo-yo’s can be easily made with Clover’s Quick Yo-Yo Makers which provide great texture and embellishments to any project. These templates are available in a variety of sizes and shapes including heart, butterfly, oval, and more. The template allows you to make evenly spaced stitches which create beautiful gathers uniformed yo-yos each time. Today’s the last day to enter our Summer Giveaway: Wrap…
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Lone Star Table Topper
Check out this beautiful Summery Lone Star Table Topper by Nancy Zieman. Watch the video on how to use Nancy’s Lone Star templates. Also don’t miss out on our weeks giveaway by signing here at Raffle Copter: Clover Summer Giveaway! We are giving away a Quick YO-YO Maker, Point-2-Point-turner and Wrap-N-Fuse Piping Happy Sewing!
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Wrap ‘n Fuse Coiled Coasters
Wrap ‘n Fuse Coiled Coasters Looking for the perfect hostess or housewarming gift? Try making Wrap ‘n Fuse coiled coasters. Just mix and match fabrics, “Wrap ‘n Fuse”, coil, and you’re done! You can make your very own Wrap ‘n Fuse coiled coasters, enter for a chance to win a great prize package. Instructions on how to enter are listed at the bottom of this post. Clover’s Wrap ‘n Fuse products allow you to make piping in minutes. Simply wrap with fabric, press to fuse, and you have instant piping!…
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DIY Embroidered Pendant
DIY Embroidered Pendant Embroidered pendants…these little gems are popping up everywhere! Who wouldn’t like some fun wearable art? This project takes less than an hour to make and makes for a perfect little handmade gift anyone would adore. Be sure to check out the Clover Pinterest page for more embroidery inspiration. Supplies Clover Embroidery Needles Clover Embroidery Hoop Small Clover Marking Tool Extra Fine Pendant Necklace Embroidery Floss Fabric Instructions Place fabric in embroidery hoop Use marking tool to measure and trace pendant on fabric Use marking tool to draw design…
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Embroidery Stitching Tool
Sometimes there’s a need to modify your clothes, just to add some charm. Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool offers that charm. The tool is fun and easy to use and you can use either a template to do embroidery like Jack Dempsey Needle Art templates. I chose to free hand my design by using Clovers Chaco Liners, they mark up great on material. I took a pair of cropped jean pants and drew my design out, this is a fun and easy project that anyone can try, use any article of clothing, or maybe a…
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Embroidered Cell Phone Case
Embroidered Cell Phone Case with Felt It’s Summer! Isn’t it great? The only thing that’s not so great is that dreaded phrase all parents fear…. Mooom (or Daaad) I’m BORED!!! Keep the kids from getting bored this summer by keeping their creative juices flowing and those little hands busy with some fun and easy crafty projects. Create a cell phone/iPod case using felt sheets and embroidery stitches for embellishment. Help your children make it their own by adding initials, buttons, and other designs. Parental guidance is needed because of the…
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Weaving Sticks Luggage Tag for Kids
Summer is always the perfect time for a family vacation, so here is another fun and easy project for you and the kids to get ready for your trip! We all know that children want some sense of independence, so why not allow them to make their very own luggage tag for their very own piece of luggage? Not only is this project easy, but its also safe for all ages. Clover’s Weaving Sticks are available in two sizes: Thick and Fine. Each package includes six weaving sticks and one tapestry needle. …
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“Mom I’m Bored!” Summer Sewing Projects with Kids
“Mom I’m Bored!” I’m sure all of us that are parents, grandparents, or care takers have heard this from our kids. Summer time is here and the children are ready for some fun. I have the perfect projects for you to try out with your kids. I got the “Save-My-T-Shirt Pillow” from the book “Sewing School 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make” by Amie Petronis Plumeley & Andria Lisle you can check out Amie Petronis Plumely and Andria Lisle’s blog at Sewing School for some fun ideas for…
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Patriotic Bow Maker Wands
Patriotic Bow Maker Wands Independence Day is quickly approaching. Help the little ones resist the temptation to get close to anything that snap, crackles, or pops by creating a safe alternative. Patriotic Bow Maker wands are a fun and easy craft for any age. Clover’s Bow Makers are available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Each package includes three reusable templates. The templates allow you to create three different types of bows: Triangle, 5-point star, and 7-point star. Instructions for making Bow Maker Wands: Wand Large 7-point…