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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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Extra Credit: Amour Crochet Hooks
Amour Crochet Hooks By Shannon and Jason View at our website From the first crochet patterns we published to our three latest crochet books Crochet Geometry, Designer Crochet, and Complete Crochet Course, Clover Amour Crochet Hooks have been in our hands all the way. Whether working on personal projects, teaching classes, or creating the pieces for our books, we couldn’t do what we do without these hooks. Especially when Shannon started developing hand and wrist pain from all metal crochet hooks, the ergonomic soft grips made it easier to use…
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Extra Credit: Tracing Wheels
Tracing Wheels By Shannon and Jason Medieval torture devices? Baking for making those cool cuts in the top of your bread? What exactly are those strange looking wheelie-pokey-thing-a-ma-bob-tools that come in sewing tool kits and why should I learn to use them? If your first exposure to tracing wheels brought up these questions, you aren’t alone. Tracing wheels are for, just that, tracing pattern pieces. The pointy, sharp tracing wheel is perfect for outlining an existing pattern piece to create a duplicate. In our case, we use it to duplicate…
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Extra Credit: Needle Punch & Hoop
Shagadelic Coaster & Wall Hanging By Shannon and Jason A throwback to an earlier time… when boots were made for walking and Tina told us about love river deep and mountain high. What better way to get your groove on than by making your own set of Shagadelic coasters… or better yet, take those coasters and turn them into a wall hanging. Take your favorite colors of yarn, some rug cloth, the Clover Punch Needle and Punch Needle Hoop, add a little bit of flower power and you are well…
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Extra Credit: Cable Stitch Holders
Squishy Twists Spa Cloth By Shannon and Jason Me time. That’s not a practice we are always good at around here. We seem to always be moving from project to project to laundry, to groceries, to fixing the dishwasher, and where did Atlas go now and what is he into?? Like most of us, it is easy for days and even entire weeks to slip away without us taking any time to ourselves to recharge our batteries. Let us give you a good excuse to do just that with our…
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Extra Credit: Flower Loom
Drab to FAB Bag and Hat Upgrade By Shannon and Jason Seldom do we use the phrase “Quick and easy.” Some projects are quick, some are easy… rarely are they ever both. This project is one of those rarities that is indeed quick and easy! Woven handbags are easily found with a quick internet search. In fact, the “crafty” trend is huge in bags for 2022. Unfortunately, if you want the latest Chloé tote or Bottega Veneta bag from that trend, you are going to pay $1,200 or $7,200. Beach…
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Extra Credit: Snag Repair Needles
Snag Repair Needles By the Shibaguyz It’s happened to us all… you’re pulling your favorite sweater down from the closet and oops, it catches on a spot on the shelf—SNAG! Or maybe you’re the outdoorsy type and tend to walk a little too close to brambles or blackberry bushes—SNAG! Perhaps you’re like us… just walking through the house and somehow your handmade sweater (crocheted from 7 skeins of $30.00 a skein silk blend in a one-of-a-kind dye lot that you totally adore) magically gets a—SNAG! GAH!! You totally have to…
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Extra Credit: Fork Pins
Fork Pins By the Shibaguyz Pins are the ubiquitous tool of sewists, crafters, quilters, garment makers, crocheters, knitters… basically anyone who ever touches fabric will use pins, and use them often. Some pins tell you what they are designed for—like Silk Pins or Quilting Pins—others you must play with a while to find their best use. They all have their own unique characteristics that make them suitable for different uses.There is one type of pin that we keep close at hand as the secret weapon in matching up any seams.…
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Extra Credit: Tunisian Crochet Mug Rug
Tunisian Crochet Mug Rug By the Shibaguyz It should come as no surprise to most of you that we like to play with a lot of different types of crafting. We knit, crochet, quilt, sew, spin… you get the idea. Our general philosophy for our making and art is that all forms of art and craft inform one another; there are transferable skills from each form that support, enhance, and expand the others. When we were asked to create something using the Clover Tunisian Crochet Interchangeable Hook Set, this philosophy came…
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Extra Credit: Stitch Dome Tutorial
Stitch Dome Tutorial By the Shibaguyz Your favorite top. You know the one. It might be past it’s prime or maybe it’s brand new, but you love how it fits, you love how you look in it, and you look forward to wearing it again as soon as you take it off. Then, one day, as you eat your lunch, your pulled pork sandwich or your bowl of ramen decides to get a little out of control. Glop, blop, splash! Lunch attack!! Just that fast, your favorite top is in…