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Simple Autumn Court House Steps Cushion
The weather is turning colder and Fall is here in the Midwest and of course along with it comes all things Halloween and Autumn. My birthday is on Halloween so that’s an added bit of fun for our family. This year being in a new home I decided to add a cushion for the couch with a subtle Halloween feel to it, just enough orange and black to work but not so much that I’d want to put it away before Thanksgiving. I’ve always wanted to try a traditional Courthouse…
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Mandala Pincushion
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing another mandala project here on the Clover blog! Did you know that mandalas are really modern versions of the vintage doily designs your grandmother or great grandmother might have crocheted in the 1930’s and 40’s? Back then they were mostly made of cotton thread and used as decorations on your dining table or amongst your living room furniture. Now you can make a simple sewing accessory using Clover’s Create-a-Pincushion Kit and this modern…
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Fabric Pumpkins! {Sewing Tutorial}
Hello friends! Have you ever made a fabric pumpkin? If not, you are really missing out on a super fun project! I’ve enjoyed making some new fresh ones for myself and gifting to friends as well and I thought a tutorial today would be a great idea! I have used an old tutorial on a blog post for a few years now that is probably my favorite. So I am using those pattern pieces from that post today, but writing my own tutorial! So gather your supplies…
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Quilted Apple Pillow Pattern
Dimensions: Approx. 19” x19” finished as a pillow, 20” x 20” block Materials: A zipper foot for your sewing machine Straight pins Clover Wonder Clips Assortment – Art. No 3183 Clover Hera Marker – Art. No 490/NV Clover Point 2 Point turner. – Art. No 7803 Ruler, preferably 24” long Basting spray, pins, or needle and thread For the Apple block: Green fabrics for the leaf: (1) 3” x 3” square (2) 1.5” x 2.5” pieces Brown for the stem: (1) 1.5” x 2.5” piece Various red fabrics for the…
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Easy Fall Quilting! Mug Rug Coaster Pattern
Hello Friends! Happy first day of fall!!! Until the weather gets cold here in Tennessee (halloween time usually!) I have a really hard time thinking about beautiful colored leaves and pumpkins. But this year I worked really hard to do some fall sewing in September! My plan was to make a full size quilt… but lets be honest here. Making a full size quilt is super time consuming and September means I’m wrapping up a busy summer in my flower farm so I knew I needed a project that was…
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Autumn Leaves Canvas – Cross Stitch Pattern
Can you believe fall is right around the corner?! Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal, and I’m back with a cross-stitch blog that’s all about the fall. This tutorial is great for beginners that want to become comfortable with stitching text and color changes. If you love fall foliage, then you’re going to enjoy stitching this peaceful pattern. Alright, let’s gather our supplies. Supplies: DMC Embroidery Floss 938, 434,301, 436, 3863 Ruler Clover Gold Eye Tapestry Needle (No.24) Art No. 238/24 Clover Bordeaux 130 Shears Art No.4940 Clover Air…
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Back to School Pencil Pouch
Hi everyone! It’s Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to bring you a super cute sewing pattern, just in time for back to school season. This pouch is chic and roomy enough to carry all your pencils and pens in style, but you can also use it as a crochet hook and notions pouch for your craft room. This is a beginner level sewing project and can be made easily with scraps from your fabric stash. If you’re more experienced and want to get fancy, you can even…
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Envelope Pillow Cover
Hello friends! I feel like it’s been awhile since I’ve shared a sewing tutorial with you and today I’m so excited about this one! This summer my grand-daughters and I have been sewing some envelope pillow covers for their bedrooms. They are very easy and so fun, and even though there are tutorials all over the internet I just thought a new and fresh tutorial might be in order! So gather your supplies and join me today so that you too can freshen up your living room or bedroom with…
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Notions Pouch
Hi everyone! It’s Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to bring you a super cute sewing pattern that’s perfect for carrying all your Clover notions. This pouch is about the size of your hand and functions as a cute coin purse or for stitch markers. This is a project for advanced beginners who can crochet in rounded corners. It can be made easily with scraps from your fabric stash .Finished Size • 4.5? wide, 4.5? tall, 0.5? deep Materials • 1/8 yard exterior main print fabric (linen…
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Striped Summer Throw
Have you been waiting for summer to arrive? Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I can finally say that summer is here! I’ve been patiently waiting for a beach day with my family and now the weather has agreed. This week, I will be showing you how to sew a striped summer throw that’s super easy and lightweight. Alright, let’s grab the supplies and get started! Supplies: Rainbow Fabric -3 yards Striped Fabric – 3 yards Teal Fabric -3 yards Clover Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Art No. 4942 Hold…