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    Weekend Pinspiration-National Craft Month

    A whole month dedicated to crafting is a beautiful thing.  It’s just what we need right at the end of winter in March.  We’ve joined the celebration with Fave Crafts along with quite a few other amazing companies.  Giveaways and free patterns will be shared all month long.  We’ve also added the National Craft Month Board to Pinterest to keep it all neat and organized. You can re-pin those projects you want to add to your creative list. We’d love for you to follow us on Pinterest while you’re there visiting…

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    Friday Finds-Knitting

    Since Winter is still hitting most of the country this weekend, we’re posting a few of our favorite knitting finds to keep you busy while you’re inside by the fire trying to keep warm. Happy to hear daylight savings time is just around the corner. Happy Knitting… How to Cast On and Knit the First Row Video by Creative Culture Super Simple Knit Bracelets by Design Sponge Double Pointed Needles Tutorial by Catherine Why Bamboo Knitting Needles by Nancy Raspberry Shawlette by Jodi Do you use bamboo knitting needles?  We…

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    Watch Us Wednesday- Takumi Bamboo Needles

    Knitting needles are made from a variety of substances with different benefits and uses.  Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles are created from a sustainable resource that’s easy on the hands.  This video features knitters across the globe using bamboo needles showing why they like knitting on bamboo needles. We know you have a variety of crafting tools you prefer, and would love to hear about your favorite knitting needles.

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    Make it Monday – 2-At-A-Time Dresden Socks

    Can you believe March is already here! This month we are going to be sharing with you all sorts of Knitting and Crochet projects. What better way to start the month than with these cozy 2-At-A-Time Dresden Socks? This pattern will teach you to knit two socks on one 48” Takumi Bamboo Circular Knitting Needle. Knit a pair of socks for you or a special someone to keep warm on those cool spring nights! Here is a link to the printable PDF instructions. Just imagine all the wonderful cozy socks…

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    Friday Finds – Kanzashi Flower Inspiration

    We’ve rounded up a few fun projects that feature Kanzashi Flower Makers for your weekend creative inspiration.  Here’s what we found that we couldn’t wait to share with you: Scrappy Clothesline Baskets by Susan  Mother’s Day Corsage by Ana Purse Embellishment by Joan Flower Headband by Vicki Kanzashi with Covered Button Center by Lynn Have a creative weekend!

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    Wonder Clip Contest Winners

    We’re excited to announce the winners of our Jumbo Wonder Clip Contest. We had so many entries, that we chose three winners. Congratulations to the lucky winners who liked the Clover Facebook page and shared our Wonder Clip photo on their Facebook wall: Paulette Fritz Sue Boyd Karen Wesley If your name is listed above, please message us on Facebook with your shipping address, so we can send out your new Jumbo Wonder Clips.  Thanks everyone for entering.  We are working on another contest for March.  Any thoughts on which…

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    Make It Monday- Tree of Life

    This project is always a hit when we go out traveling to shows, and since we are on the road again this week at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, WA, we thought it would be fun to share again.  Spring is right around the corner and it’s a great time to think about a fresh new project to brighten up your home decor.  You could change up the background color and match the flower fabrics to your color palette. You can even change up the size to fit…

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    Hobo Tote Blog Tour Day 5

    I would like to give a big thank you to Nancy for inviting me to share my Hobo Bags on this tour. I have made every single bag and style that Nancy has created….well it’s my job! Each one has its own distinctive purpose and I have my favorites. Hobo Bag with matching E-Tablet and Paper Keeper The Hobo Bag is one of my favorites due to its volume. Plenty of interior pockets hold all of my essentials while the “floor” capacity holds all my carry-on stuff…making this my go-to…

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    Friday Finds-Blog Tours

    We have two blog tours to share with you sponsored by Clover that include giveaways of Clover tools and goodies. Both tours are still hopping, so you can catch up and then follow along through the end of the tours.  We’d love to see one of our blog readers win a few new toys for their creative playtime. Nancy Zieman is on day 4 of her 10 Day Blog Tour featuring her Hobo Tote Trace n Create Template. Amy Barickman is on day 15 of her 25 Day Blog Tour…