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Retro Wavy Checkerboard Pillowcase- Tutorial
In the spirit of National Sewing Month, I love that I am now able to draw inspiration from things I’ve seen and think about how I could craft my own version of them and turn these visions into reality. Lately, I’ve seen many trendy prints with this checkered pattern and thought I’d make something similar to accessorize my living space with a fun pop of color. Thus, enter the retro wavy checkerboard pillowcase… What you’ll need: Pillow insert (I used a 16”x16” pillow insert) ½ yard of 2 colors…
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Fusilli Coaster – Knitting Pattern
Hello Makers! It’s Elise, the maker, and designer behind Frosia Knits. I’m thrilled to be back on the blog and share with you a new washcloth pattern!
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Tools and Tips For Foundation Paper Piecing
Hi and welcome to the kickoff of our September Sewing Month! My name is Faith, I am a contributor to Clover as well as a quilt maker and mother to three boys and two huskies. You can follow me and see more of my creativity at @faithessenburg I hope you join us this month in doing the thing we love which is using needle and thread to create beauty, and I know for myself when I am creating it’s also bringing my heart and mind peace and joy. This month…
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Extra Credit: Stack and Slash Pillow
Stack and Slash Pillow By Shannon and Jason This month’s Tool School Extra Credit focuses on that wonder of tools, the Clover Rotary Cutter. We have three sizes of the Clover Rotary Cutters in our studio. Three above our big cutting table, one on the smaller cutting table, and one 45mm in our portable studio kit. The project video for this month features the 60mm rotary cutter that makes easy work of multiple layers of fabric used for our Stack and Slash Pillow. What a name, right? Just wait… you’ll…
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My Favorite Sewing Tool Kit-Tutorial
Hello friends! I’m so super excited to share my latest sewing project with you. Here’s the thing… I love to sew “on the go”. Rarely do I go anywhere that I don’t have a little project in the car. If I’m not the one driving, I’m doing some kind of hand sewing! Recently I went to New Mexico to be with my mom and I knew that I was going to be there awhile and I wanted to take ALL my favorite Clover tools so I needed more than just…
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Pocket Bookmark- Crochet Pattern
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer, and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am happy to be sharing a crochet bookmark project here on the Clover blog! I love to read and often will make notes in the books I’m reading which means having a pen handy is very helpful. That’s where this Pocket Bookmark comes in! It holds a pen or pencil in its cute little pocket and also keeps your place in a book. Now that school is starting for many folks, this would also be a…
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Sunny Hanging Basket- Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone, I’m Erin from CraftsEverywhere! Today I’m going to share a crochet pattern for the Sunny Hanging Basket. You can use it for succulents, air plants, produce, etc. A friend commissioned me to make some hanging baskets out of twine that they could use for potatoes and onions a few months ago and this pattern was born. I started making them in different sizes and then couldn’t stop. I used to have a black thumb (and a cat) so I could never have any inside plants but this summer…
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“Quick” Yo-Yo Makers
“Quick” Yo-Yo Maker with Instructor Steve Butler Class 162 View at our website What is it? Fabric yo-yo’s. What’s not to like? They’re fun, fast and a definite avenue for creative expression. What can you make with these little fabric gems? Who cares? For some it’s nothing more than a therapeutic journey to some level of nirvana. But if you’re actually into making something with them, those little creative fabric medallions are perfect for all kinds of home décor applications like doilies, quilts, bead spreads, pillows, placemats or fashion accessories like dresses, vests, headbands…
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Embroidery to Wear Anywhere- Tutorial
Hey Guys, it’s Cheri from the Tinkinstitches and Tinkerellen world of embroidery. Have you seen all the embroidered clothing trends? I sure have, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been busy reworking almost everything in my wardrobe. Maybe you don’t know where to start? Well, the most fun thing to embroider is a jean jacket. I’m pretty sure we all have one or two hanging around in our closets, and the great thing about a sturdy fabric like denim is that you needn’t stress over a…
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Pumpkin Wall Hanging- Tutorial
Hi everyone, I’m Amber and I’m the designer of Divine Debris and I hope you share my excitement for Fall! Sure it’s still really warm outside where I live (and maybe for you too)but there’s no time like the present to make something that reminds you of the cooler days to come. That’s why I designed this new pattern for Clover, the Fall Pumpkin Wall Hanging. I’ve made a few colorwork/ intarsia/ tapestry designs for Clover in the last year and hope you’ve enjoyed them but I felt like…