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Vogue Knitting LIVE Seattle Recap
Vogue Knitting LIVE Seattle March 2014 Recap through Photos Clover has long been a sponsor of the Vogue Knitting LIVE events, however it’s not often that we get to attend the shows to see first hand what Vogue Knitting LIVE is all about. There are classes, lectures, fashion shows, and yarns galore! If you’ve never been, make sure to add it to your wish list because it is a weekend full of fun! Clover was a classroom sponsor, were you one of the lucky ones to receive a sample of…
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Hana Ami Flower Loom using raffia from Herrschners
Carol C. Porter Clover’s Education Director shows how to create layered flowers using our Hana Ami Flower Loom using raffia from Herrschners kits. They offer a fun and colorful pillow with a tropical flair that is made from eco-friendly rayon material. Kit includes raffia, cotton floss, needle, embellishments shown, and instructions. You will need the Hana-Ami Flower Loom to complete. 14 x 14″ (36 x 36cm).
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Sweetheart Rose Maker Bouquet
Spring is near and we’re getting ready for the season by making a Sweetheart Rose Maker Bouquet. Sweetheart Rose Maker Needle Wonder Clips Pins Scissors Thread Fabric of your choice Place your piece of fabric between the two template pieces. To secure the fabric, use a pin on each end through the marked holes. Use a needle and thread to sew a gathering stitch along the seam. The template has a marking- START! to let you know where to begin. At the first corner, you will begin to fold the…
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Felting with Beads & a giveaway!
Follow along with us all month long as we share projects, tutorials, and inspiration with Clover’s crafting tools. In celebration of National Craft Month we also have giveaways planned all month long! We want to see how you are celebrating National Craft Month and let us know what crafting tools you would like featured this month. Feedback is always appreciated! We’ve seen felt beads but have you ever tried felting WITH beads? Clover’s Pen Style Needle Felting Tool, Felting Claw, and Felting Needle Mat to create a heart shaped embellishment on…
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March is National Craft Month
We’re kicking off National Craft Month by showcasing many of the crafting tools Clover has to offer. Follow us all month long as we demonstrate and inspire with all things crafty. We want to see what crafty things you will be working on this month. All week long we’ll be discussing the Needle Felting Tools Clover offers. Be sure to share your felting projects using Clover tools. Needle Felting Tools Needle Felting Tool: Our Needle Felting Tool 5 barbed needles. Protective cover with locking ability.The tool has a spring type…
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Kantan Couture Beading Embroidery
Kantan Couture A quick reminder: Today’s the last day to enter our Embroidery Essentials Giveaway! See the link below for details: http://cloverusa.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/embroidery-essentials-giveaway/ Along with our embroidery stitching tools, Clover carries “Kantan Couture” bead embroidery tools. Which is an old art of embroidery, using a fine hook on a fine cloth stretched in a frame known as “Tambour”. Watch a quick demonstration on how this tool creates beautiful motifs using sequins and beads. A more detailed instructional video is also available on Clover’s YouTube page. Have you started working on any…
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Embroidery Essentials Giveaway
Embroidery is a relaxing and fairly easy and inexpensive craft to do. You use needle and thread to add decorative stitches to your fabric or textile of choice. We love the fun and creative patterns from our friends at Sublime Stitching. Not only are these unique patterns available for purchase but you will also find detailed hand embroidery tutorials from Jenny Hart. The Sublime Stitching team offers many great resources such as tricks, techniques, and great tutorials. The “Under the Sea” pattern is on it’s way to being a completed work of wall…
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Seams Unlikely
Through the years Nancy and Clover have worked closely together to create and develop her innovative products and must have notions. There is no doubt that many of Nancy’s products have made their way into the sewing kits of sewists world wide. Seams Unlikely not only discusses how her business grew into the empire it is today, but you get to see a personal side of Nancy that most of us never knew. The story begins from the day she was born, not many people know what her parents and family were experiencing…
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Fuse ‘n Gather a Ruffled Apron
Valentine’s day is just a day away but there’s still time to make a one of a kind gift for that special someone in your life. Create this easy and fun to make ruffled apron using Clover’s Fuse ‘n Gather “Fusible Gathering Tape“. Once you have the fabric of your choice, use the Fuse ‘n Gather to press, pull, and stitch to create your ruffles. For instructions on making a ruffled apron click here –> CT0098_rev inside Watch as Fran demonstrates each step for this product.
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Wrap ‘n Fuse Round Up
Wrap ‘n Fuse Round Up – Add a sparkle of color to your home with fun projects using our Wrap ‘n Fuse Piping! Wrap ‘n Fuse piping allows you to create piping in minutes. Simply wrap the piping with fabric, press to fuse, and your piping is complete. You’re definitely not limited with choices when it comes to Wrap ‘n Fuse piping, any fabric of your choice will work. Piping is used for a variety of reasons and it’s always fun to come up with a new project or new way to…