-
As you knew from the beginning, my sewing room was not going to stay tidy! The creative chaos has now flowed out to the dining table and surrounding areas of the couch!
-
Clam Shells Continued!
For several weeks now I have been writing about my adventures with our Clam Shell. It has been a fun ride with the little containers and I have so many ideas that want to become a Clam Shell I may have to retire to get them all done.
-
Clam Shell Embellishments
The Clam Shell is about creative embellishments and I had a great time cross stitching, embroidering with Clover’s Kantan beading tool and needle punching designs on one with Clover’s Needle Punch tool. I made two using designer fabrics and turned them into evening clutches with a closure and fancy button. We have made one with needlepoint and needle felting using our Needle Felting Pen and our needle felting moulds. With embroidery work whether by hand or using Clover’s Kantan beading tool or the twilling processes you can work holiday related designs…
-
Back in my Sewing Room!
Seems like a long time since I’ve been in my sewing room! I was away May 16-21 in Kansas City MO. for Spring Quilt Market. Market is always a highlight for me as I love to see what’s happening and see friends I’ve known for years. Clover presented new items: Those fun three-sided boxes called Clam Shells. Oh what fun I’ve had making these. Please see The Clover Blog for a full lesson on how to make them. Clover sells the insert and the rest is up to you. Fran…
-
The Clam Shell – step by step!
The Clam Shells come in three sizes – Large, Medium, Small. The kit contains 6 templates, 3 Outside Pieces and 3 Inside pieces – notice the Inside piece is smaller.
-
Hairpin Lace Patterns
Researching hairpin lace patterns, history, tools and such I came across several pictures without instructions. I did find one tutorial on circular hairpin lace design work but it was in Spanish and the only Spanish I know is “how much please” and “where is the bathroom please”….didn’t help me much with the tutorial but I was able to watch and understand the process.
-
Clam Shells..Clam Shells..Clam Shells!
The Clover crew made it to Kansas City, MO to the INTERNATIONAL QUILT MARKET and had a wonderful time. You will hear more from Carol regarding the market, what was new and all the other good stuff!! We were very busy as we introduced our newest product…… THE CLAM SHELL …. Which was a big hit but we did take our breaks and quickly walked the isles to see all the beautiful new patterns, fabric and new techniques being used. It is always a treat to introduce a new product…
-
Trace ‘n Create Bag Template “City Bag” Collection Chic Plus Bag by Carol Porter
This bag was great for Autumn/Winter….. This bag will easily carry me through Spring/Summer dressing. Great with casual crops and tees, yet just dressy enough for Summer sundresses.
-
Florida Gem Tote A Bag Makeover Inspiration by Nancy Zieman
Welcome to my fourth installment in Clover’s Bag Makeovers Series. This time with the Trace ‘n Create Bag Templates—Florida Tote Collection gets a makeover. First introduced in 2010, the two templates included in the package can be used to make six style options. The bag featured below is the original Florida Key West Plus Tote. Whether you’re vacationing or running errands—this roomy tote is just the right fit, all while merging function and style.
-
Trace ‘n Create Bag Template “California Collection” Carmel Petite Bag by Carol Porter
The California collection is my favorite for a grab and go handbag. It is designed with just enough room to carry the essentials and is light and easy to wear.