• Crafts,  General,  Sewing/Quilting

    Hot Ruler & Hot Hemmer

    Hot Ruler Large and Hot Hemmer Square with Instructor Steve Butler Class 159 View at our website Visit our website What is it? If we were to make a list of essential actions required to achieve our most lofty creative aspirations when sewing, pressing would be near or even at the top of that list. Precise pressing of our project component pieces during the construction process often marks the difference between a completed project that appears polished and professional or something that appears more homemade and amateurish. By pressing during the construction…

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    I Love Sewing Applique- Tutorial

    Hello again! My name is Faith and today I’m back with another quick and fun project using some of my favorite Clover tools. You can find me on Instagram, feel free to tag me in your Clover makes and ask any questions you might have. Today’s project is an applique template that I’ve added to a sweatshirt. When I was little my grandma made my sister and I sweatshirts, mine simply said “me” in a tiny floral print and my sister’s had a small heart on it. I remember my…

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    Abstract Earrings – Beading Tutorial

    Hey Clover family, It’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal, and I’m back this month to share how you can create abstract earrings using Clover’s Beading Loom. Today’s pattern is great for people who love beading or want to ease into the beading world. These abstract earrings combine three beautiful colors that will surely make your outfits shine year-round! Okay, are you ready to make create some handmade beadwork? Let’s gather the materials. Here’s what you’ll need to create the abstract earrings: Clover Beading Loom Art No. 9910 Clover Beading Needles Art No. 233…

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    Vintage Quilt Label Embroidery- Tutorial

    Hello friends!  You can’t believe how excited I am to share this project with you today!  I recently made an absolutely adorable baby quilt using Liberty of London fabric  and it has a very sweet vintage look to it.   My friend, who is expecting her baby girl in August, is a huge lover of everything vintage so I knew the quilt had to have that feel about it.  This post is all about the quilt label that I made for that quilt.  So now… I have a question for…

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    Extra Credit: No-Sew, Iron-On Octopatch

    No-Sew, Iron-On Octopatch By Shannon and Jason Oney the Octopatch Here, in our part of the world, we are entering that time of year when the skies are clearer, the breeze is warmer, and the wind carries the unmistakable sound of screaming little folx who have looked forward to summer break for months but now they have entirely too much time on their hands and are sooooo bored with everything and what were you thinking giving them three juice boxes (they have how much sugar??) and maybe that giant Slurpee…

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    Flower Pen- Flower Loom Tutorial

    Hello everyone! My name is Joey Barnett. My love for crafting started when I was in college as a form to relax. I started with scrapbooking, then a couple of years ago I started making more things like decorating cups, shirts, pens etc. I love being creative and making things that can be given to people. If I can mix crafts and stationery, I am all for it! These flower pens are the perfect way to spice up any average pen. They are a great project for kids, and even…

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    Memorial Day Keychain with Beading Loom

    Memorial Day is all about shining the light on our fallen soldiers and remembering their sacrifice. Our freedoms are directly intertwined with their strength and willingness to put their lives on the line for us, and because of that, I believe we should be forever grateful. To honor them, I decided to create a beading pattern that can be converted into a keychain, wreath pin, or brooch. As we pay our respects on this upcoming memorial day, I hope that you can reflect and appreciate the people that made the…

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    Mini Iron II: “The Adapter Set”

    Mini Iron II: The Adapter Set with Instructor Steve Butler Class 152 View at our website What is it? First of all, why do we call it a “mini iron”? Because of its diminutive size? Yeah, pretty much. But that name is a true misnomer. Even though labeled as “mini”, the small size really packs a punch and makes it one of the most useful notions in any sewing or crafting studio. It’s simple, our pressing stations need to keep pace with the almost explosive growth of sewing and craft techniques and applications we see today. Let’s…

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    Fabric Tube Maker

    Fabric Tube Maker with Instructor Steve Butler Class 155 What is it? Jelly Roll™ projects of all types are more popular than ever. Home décor, fashion, fashion accessories, quilting, or any other application you can imagine. The three dimensional effect of the folded fabric tubes are particularly enticing. Add to that the unlimited selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures plus a vast array of thread colors and textures and the creativity quotient is off the charts. Okay, they’re great. We get it. So how do we make these fabric tube masterpieces?  I Googled it. Let me…

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    Earth Day Cross Stitch Frame – Cross Stitch Pattern

      Hey Clover family, Danielle here from sprinklesofzeal.com and I’m thrilled to be back to share a special Earth Day cross stitch project with you!  Earth Day is a time for us to reflect and plan how we can appreciate this wonderful place we all call home. My latest cross stitch design is centered around being conscious of our polluted oceans, lakes, rivers, and the beautiful creatures that reside within them. After a family trip to our local aquarium, I was inspired to create this “Be Kind to the Ocean” message…