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A Dear Friend Says Goodbye: Nancy Zieman Announces her Retirement
What do our minds conjure up when we think of someone retiring? Perhaps parting gifts like a gold watch or an office party with too much to drink or those unending farewell speeches laden with exaggerated accolades.
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Warm Up America: Tiny Hats for Tiny Babies
By Warm Up America Each year across the world, 1 million preterm babies die within their first 28 days. Unable to regulate their temperatures, they are vulnerable to hypothermia and ultimately death.
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Tool School: Yarn Guide
By Steve Butler What is it? Stranded colowork is the technique. Fair Isle knitting with its beautiful symmetrical geometric motifs in muted colors or Scandinavian knitting with its striking large asymmetrical motifs in bright contrasting colors or even your own dramatic multi-color creative invention is the result.
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I Love Yarn Day is Almost Here!
Do you love yarn but wish you knew how to show it? Are you an avid knitter or crocheter with a penchant for posting on social media? Then join the Craft Yarn Council in celebrating the seventh annual I Love Yarn Day on Oct. 14 and show the world why you love yarn! I Love Yarn Day, the second Saturday in October, is a day for yarn enthusiasts to share what they love about yarn crafting. The theme, #StitchItForward, will engage crocheters and knitters around the world to teach others…
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Clover Classes at International Quilt Market 2017
Will you be at this year’s Fall International Quilt Market in Houston? Clover will! If you haven’t yet, be sure to sign up for one of our classes!
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Floral Pom Pom Gift Toppers
By Tamara Kelly | Moogly Blog Purchased bows and ribbons are fine, but why not add a more personal, crafty touch to your next gift? These Floral Pom Pom Gift Toppers make a lovely addition to any package! SUPPLIES: In addition to the lovely gift, you’ll need 2 colors of yarn (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice shown), a sharp pair of small scissors, a green “chenille stem” (what we called pipe cleaners growing up), and a Clover Pom Pom Maker! Get your own at Clover USA, Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon UK, or Amazon DE. STEP 1:…
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Tool School: Pattern Chart Market Set
By Steve Butler What is it? Every now and then there is a tool that is so useful, so essential that we wonder how we ever got along without it. But let’s consider, what is the real value of a tool?
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How to Throw a Pom Pom Party for Kids with Clover!
By Tamara Kelly | Moogly Blog It’s Pom Pom Party Time! On Moogly, I always turn to Clover Pom Pom Makers when I need a special touch for one of my projects – they are just so festive and fun, they deserve a party. So today I’m working with Clover USA to share some fantastic ideas to help you throw your own Pom Pom Party – perfect for a kid’s birthday or other special events! Did you know that the Craft Yarn Council has declared a worldwide Pom Pom Party?!…
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Tool School: Interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hooks
The Interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hooks are available in a set to accommodate any project you may have in mind and they are also available in open stock, allowing you to buy only the hook and cord length you need.
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Halloween Pom Pom Wreath
Halloween Pom Pom Wreath Pom poms are having a moment right now — from traditionally topping hats, to playfully covering pillows — and I frankly, am wallowing in it. Or, for the purposes of this post, “Hallowing” in it!