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Striped Summer Throw
Have you been waiting for summer to arrive? Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I can finally say that summer is here! I’ve been patiently waiting for a beach day with my family and now the weather has agreed. This week, I will be showing you how to sew a striped summer throw that’s super easy and lightweight. Alright, let’s grab the supplies and get started! Supplies: Rainbow Fabric -3 yards Striped Fabric – 3 yards Teal Fabric -3 yards Clover Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Art No. 4942 Hold…
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Do’s & Don’ts: Crochet for Beginners
Hi Everyone! I’m Ashley, the designer and maker behind The Loopy Lamb. I’m so excited to be invited back to the Clover blog to talk about some do’s and don’ts of crochet for beginners. Let’s start with some of the Do’s: DO learn the standard abbreviations for crochet stitches and techniques Learning these things up-front sets a foundation for you to expand your skillset and assists in understanding written patterns. Check out the Craft Yarn Council Website for a full listing of the standard abbreviations used in crochet. DO learn…
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La Jolla Beach Bag Crochet Pattern by Sun Sand Stitch
La Jolla Beach Bag Crochet Pattern by Sun Sand Stitch Hi everyone! I’m Jess and I am the crochet designer and blogger behind Sun Sand Stitch. You may remember my Catalina Sunhat crochet pattern featured last summer. Now I’m back with another crochet pattern that is sure to be a staple this summer. As a designer, my favorite designs are ones that are simple, practical and feature a boho flair. This past year a big focus for myself as a crafter and designer is being a sustainable maker. I have switched…
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Sewing a Sunglasses Case
Summer is only a couple weeks away! As we get ever closer to fun in the sun, a little prep work is needed to make summer ’21 the best one yet! I have a feeling that most of us will want to have as much outside time as possible this year, and with that comes sun protection. Everyone knows sunscreen is a staple for your bag, but don’t forget about your shades! To help you remember to pack them, why not whip up a quick and easy case to store…
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Needle Threaders
Needle Threaders with instructor Steve Butler What is it? – Few sewing tools are more useful and necessary than hand sewing needles. Specific needle styles have evolved into virtually every genre of sewing specialty including general sewing, appliqué, embroidery, ribbon embroidery, quilting, upholstery, tapestry, basting, beading, darning, tailoring, etc. Additionally, and regardless of style, each needle is manufactured with great attention ensuring it is produced with a point that ensures precise fabric insertion, a flawlessly smooth shaft that pulls effortlessly through layers of fabric and a smooth eye that securely holds the…
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DIY Fabric Yo-Yo Earrings
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft Blogger behind Country Peony. It is so much fun to create custom projects that fit your style and taste. I especially love to create fun DIYs for my home, and for my wardrobe. Today I want to show you a very simple and custom DIY earring that is also a great beginner project. Today I would like to bring you a DIY Fabric Yo-Yo Earring using Clover’s wonderful “Quick” Yo-Yo Maker. These earrings are the sweetest complement to…
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Narwhal Amigurumi
Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute fluffy narwhal pattern with you just in time for beach season this summer. Jumbo velvet yarn has been all the rage lately, and being able to whip up a giant amigurumi in an hour or so is truly incredible. This pattern takes less than a skein of yarn of peach and white, and can be sized up and down if you don’t have velvet on hand. You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted,…
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Make A Punch Needle Embroidery Frame
Since discovering Punch Needle Embroidery, I’ve always been interested in how to utilize it in unconventional ways. Sure, you can easily create beautiful wall art with it as your medium, but I always love to incorporate my fiberarts into everyday objects around the house that hold other purposes as well. That’s where the idea of a photo frame came in! The beauty of Punch Needle Embroidery lies in it’s simplicity, it is a great dip into embroidery for the absolute beginner. When you mix it with a useful project that you…
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Colorful Beach Tote
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing the Colorful Beach Tote project here on the Clover blog! I love to upcycle plastic bags and tablecloths, with the lazy days of summer coming up I thought this was the perfect project to make using Clover’s Size N/P 10mm crochet hook. You’ll see that it is a very simple project that uses an easy textured stitch and colorful recycled plastic. I’ll take you through each step of the project and you’ll…
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Finger Presser / Hera Marker
Hera Markers and Finger Presser with instructor Steve Butler Class 135 What is it? – Hera Markers. Wow! Kind of a misnomer. Kind of not. Compared with other more traditional markers like pens and pencils that leave definitive lines, they’re not markers at all. If, however, you want a marker that leaves clear, easily identifiable lines to follow while applying your stitches without leaving any potentially “permanent” pencil or ink marks on your quilt, then the Hera Marker is the ultimate marker. Just like using a pen or pencil, you can inscribe either straight or…