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Best Premium Needle Anatomy
What is it?– Every Tool School is packed with valuable, useful information. But if you use a sewing machine at any point in your creative process, this one may be one of the most important. So pay attention because there may be a test at the end of class. If I were to ask you what you thought was the most important physical element of your sewing machine what would your answer be? The sewing machine itself? How about a quality thread? Perhaps even the needle? Well, they all work…
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Tool School: New Winter Items 2017
What is it?-Clover is introducing some exciting new knitting and crochet notions this winter and, as Yogi Bear once said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” Well kind of. The products are new, but the realization that your friends at Clover have once again brought to market some great new tools that will support you in your creative aspirations is not new. It has become expected. And we hate to disappoint you. We’re happy to comply. That’s because at Clover there is always something cooking in the kitchen. For those…
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Chunky Crochet Shawl Pattern + Quick Locking Stitch Markers = TLA
Quick Locking Stitch Markers = Crochet Shawls’ BFF Counting is important. Arguably in life, but definitely in crochet. Unlike with its knitting sister with her handy needle which holds all live stitches in a tidy row, crochet’s stitches are never “live” — and also, less uniformly in place.
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New for Winter 2017
What is it?-Clover is introducing some exciting new knitting and crochet notions this winter and, as Yogi Bear once said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” Well kind of. The products are new, but the realization that your friends at Clover have once again brought to market some great new tools that will support you in your creative aspirations is not new. It has become expected. And we hate to disappoint you. We’re happy to comply. That’s because at Clover there is always something cooking in the kitchen. For those…
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10 Sewing Notions You Need to Know About: Wedge Iron
By Afton Warrick As part of a 10 week series, I’ve been unveiling some notions that may be unknown to you, but are incredibly useful. Today, I present the Clover Wedge Iron.
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Clover on the Road 2017
The Clover team travels all year long to educate and inspire. As always, there are new and exciting products to show at every trade show. Join us on the road.
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10 Sewing Notions You Need to Know About: Patchwork Pins (Fine)
By Afton Warrick It’s time for 10 Sewing Notions You Need to Know About! Previously, I introduced you to the Iron Shine Cleaning Pen and the Hot Ruler. Today’s notion is a must-have basic, Clover Patchwork Pins (Fine).
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10 Sewing Notions You Need to Know About: Hot Ruler
By Afton Warrick I’m baaaack! Since I know the suspense is killing you; I’m going to let you know the second of my 10 Sewing Notions You Need to Know About.
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How to Convert (Almost) Any Hat Pattern to a Messy Bun Beanie
A trend from the early aughts is back in the knitting and crochet worlds, only this time with a slightly different name. Back in 2005, Ponytail Beanies hit the stitching community.
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10 Sewing Notions You Need to Know About: Iron Shine Cleaning Pen
By Afton Warrick Over the course of the next ten weeks, I’ll be introducing you to ten fantastic notions that you’ll be wishing you heard about sooner. These wonderful items will make your sewing life easier and more enjoyable.