Clover Needlecraft

Congratulations to Lori M., Katy M., and Jo Anne H. you have won a Hot Hemmer from the Press Perfect collection by Joan Hawley. Make sure to stay tuned for all the great Summer giveaways happening now!!!

Clover is teaming up with the Warm Up America! Foundation and b.hooked Crochet to challenge you to create afghans for those in need. Warm Up America is a charitable organization that distributes afghans, caps, and other items thanks to the generosity and donations of knitters and crocheters around the country. Learn how you can get involved in other ways by visiting their current needs page HERE. Detailed information on the challenge (pattern, timeline, PRIZES, and more) can be found on b.hooked Crochet’s site. Brittany at b.hooked has generously provided written instructions, diagrams, and videos…

I don’t know about you fellow parents, but my youngest kiddo wants to be entertained. All. Of. The. Time. As we hit the homestretch of school break, I’ve found that it’s harder and harder to find things to do that don’t require me acting as her own, personal cruise director! So, as I have my whole life, I turn to crafting for some solace. Thanks to the Wonder Knitter, kids can create knit pieces with relative ease. With that in mind, I set-off to collaborate with my kitty-fanatic daughter! We…

When I was little, I had a favorite blanket and my sister had a favorite pillow. Looking back, I think she had the right idea. While sometimes it was too hot for me to snuggle under my blankie, she was never without her pillow. She used her pillow everywhere, year-round – in the car, snuggling with mom, even a trip to the hospital when she had her tonsils out. Remembering how my sister loved her pillow, I designed the In A Pinch travel-sized pillow. Read on for details and a…

I’m loving the new, sharper tips on the Takumi double-pointed needles so much that I’ve been thinking about gifting them to some of the knitters in my life. I know I’d love receiving a set either by themselves, or bundled with some luscious yarn! Well, here we are barely into mid-summer, and I’m already pondering holidays — so this week, I thought I’d post a little (literally), “Christmas in July” gift idea that you can either start churning out in advance, or else bookmark for later. Stitch a wee stocking for a…

Brighten up your summer with fun, colorful flowers made with the simple and easy “Hana-Ami” Flower Stitch technique! Materials: Bag of your choosing (we used a bag with a basket weave for a summer look) Raffia Fabric Glue “Hana-Ami” Flower Loom Step 1: Refer to instructions included in “Hana-Ami” packaging to construct 14 large round flowers using the raffia in three contrasting colors. *Please note we used the double-layered flower pattern to get the look shown in the picture. Step 2: Plan an arrangement on your bag this will be…

Most fabric bags or totes for kids are rather wimpy. I remember putting toys and books in fabric bags for my boys, but the parts and pieces would often get lost in the bottom of the bag. After buying adorable finger puppets for my granddaughters, I knew they needed a home in an activity bag. Kids Activity Bag Fabrics/supplies: Four fat-quarters for the project. 3/8 yard of craft interfacing such as Pellon® Peltex® 2 yards of 1/4″ or 3/8″ grosgrain ribbon Flex ‘n Glide Bodkins Fold two fat quarters, meeting the short edges and…

Congratulations to the winners of the Press Perfect Giveaway by Joan Hawley!!!!! 2×4 Mighty Mini Board Kathy E. Iron Shine Cleaning Pen Judy S. Debi T.