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Tool School: Felting Tools
By Steve Butler What is it? – Needle felting is an age old art form that has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity and is being enthusiastically embraced by an increasingly wide spectrum of creative expression.
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New to January 2016
What is it? – It’s the new stuff. No one ever asks us if Clover has any new products. People just ask, “What’s new?” That’s because everyone knows that the creative folks at Clover are always developing something new. Where do we get the ideas? From you of course. And sometimes designers, educators or authors. But mainly you. Some of these new sewing and knitting tools can take several months to design and develop while others are completed more quickly. Regardless of the time required, however, there’s always an intriguing…
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Needle Felted Tree Ornaments
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Quick Yo-Yo Maker
What is it? – Chances are either you or someone you know has a box full of fabric yo-yo’s under the bed or in a closet. And chances are either you made them or they were given to you by your grandmother or an aunt. It’s surprising how many people tell the same story. But why do so many people make fabric yo-yo’s? The answer is actually very simple. It’s FUN! Sit down in a comfy chair, grab a handful of fabric scraps and get your creativity flowing. Colors, patterns,…
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Kanzashi Flower Maker
What is it? – How do you make a Kanzashi flower? First you get some fabric that’s cut into perfect squares, a lighter, a hot glue gun, pair of sharp scissors and a couple of hair pins to hold the individual pieces together. Then you fold each one of those perfect fabric squares in what is nothing less than an origami obstacle course. Each of those pieces now have to be trimmed individually for shape and by the way, they all have to be identical when you’re done. The…
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Clover Vision
What is it? – Time. Space. Cash flow. Rare commodities. One of the most important functions of any shop owner is to select and maintain a profitable product line. Knitting, sewing and, crafts there are thousands of variations and combinations for store owners. You only have so much floor space, shelf space, counter space and wall space. Every inch must be maximized for sales. So what is the solution? Clover Vision. Working with sewing and knitting luminaries, current and former shop owners and our own staff of experts, Clover has…
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Weaving Sticks
What is it? – Stick weaving is a traditional art form made modern by Clover with Weaving Sticks. Just how old it is no one can truly say. Not even Wikipedia knows for sure when or where it came to be. There is little doubt that this simple method of weaving was initially utilitarian by nature intended primarily for making clothing and other needed implements by ancient ancestors. The creative potential of weaving sticks could not be long ignored, however, and they soon evolved into something much more personally…
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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…
