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Spring Quilt Market in Pittsburgh
Spring Quilt Market in Pittsburgh The Clover crew is on the road again and this time we’re heading to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania May 16-18. Be sure to stop by our booth #209 to see what’s new! Clover will be offering several exciting and informative classes while at Quilt Market. Visit quilts.com for more information on signing up for the classes. We hope to see you there! Spring Quilt Market Classes Friday, May 16, 2014 Carefree Curves Wall Quilt/ Store Sample 8:00 – 9:30 AM Instructor: Carol Porter Nancy Zieman’s new template…
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New Spring Products from Clover
New Spring Products Clover has introduced many new exciting products this Spring. Love our marking tools? Keep reading to find out more about the new air erasable marking pens, and they’re PURPLE! Like to knit with bulky yarns? Sizes 17 & 19 have been added to the Takumi Bamboo Single Point Knitting Needle line. Amour Steel Crochet Hooks and Tatting Shuttles (Sm. & Lg.) are now available in a set! Whether you sew, knit, tat, or crochet…there’s something new for all our Clover fans. Curved Awl Art No. 4880 Ergonomic…
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Crochet a Bear Beanie
Crochet a Bear Beanie with Clover’s Amour Crochet Hooks. The elastomer rubber handles are designed for comfortable stress free manipulation and reduced fatigue. Allowing you to crochet for longer periods of time. Crochet Beanie Pattern Size: Teen (21.5″ head circumference) Materials: Medium Weight Yarn in Green and Blue Art. No. 1047/H (5mm), US Size H Art No. 340 Chibi Jumbo Darning Needle Art No. 353 Locking Stitch Marker to mark your rounds Crochet terms used: sl st: Slip Stitch ch: Chain hdc: Half Double Crochet sc: Single Crochet dec:…
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Weaving Sticks Monsters
Weaving Sticks Monsters It’s no surprise that the Weaving Sticks continue to receive positive response. There are so many things you can make with them and they’re easy to set up and use which makes them perfect for children. You can create scarves, belts, headbands, purses, and more! We have another easy beginner project idea to get you started on your way. Supplies: Weaving Sticks Art. 8440 Yarn (Medium Weight) Wiggly Eyes Felt Felt Glue Instructions: Use 5 thin weaving sticks Cut 5 lengths of yarn each 1yd, thread each Weaving…
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Our Basket Is Full
Our Basket is Full We have been crafting up a storm and now our baskets are full and ready to go for this weekend. Pom-Pom’s, Felting, Flower Frills, Kanzashi’s and more, when you’re using Clover crafting tools the possibilities are endless! Our little friend was made using Clover’s Pom Pom makers, shaping and piecing the pom pom together allows you to create all kinds of furry friends. The Single Needle Felting tool allowed us to detail the felted eggs. The 3-D designs and embellishments were easily created with the “pinpoint”…
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Whimsical Felted Flowers
Create fanciful floral felted designs. Spring is finally here. We’re enjoying the beautiful weather, green grass, and flowers in full bloom. The gorgeous scenery has inspired us to create some whimsical felted flowers. Beckie Hansen shares her technique for flower making with felt, find instructions and more felting inspiration listed below: Whimsical Felted Flowers Project Sheet Needle Felt Inspiration on Pinterest Clover’s Needle Felting Tools
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Pom Pom’s in Bloom
Pom Pom Flower Fun Pom Pom’s are a great way to use up any leftover yarn. What’s even better is that you can create “images” inside your Pom Pom depending on how you wind the yarn. Clover’s Pom Pom makers make it easy! Have you tried to create unique designs with your Pom Pom Maker? We’d love to see! For more Pom Pom inspiration: Clover’s Pinterest Clover’s YouTube Pom Pom Maker
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Easter Bunny Pom Pom
Easter Bunny Pom Pom Help your little bunnies make this fun and easy spring project made with Clover’s Pom Pom Makers.With a little yarn, felt, and Pom Pom makers you’ll be able to get your Spring crafting in bloom! Small Pom Pom Makers (Item 3124) were used for this project, but any size will do. The bunny head was made with the smaller sized Pom Pom and the body was made with the slightly bigger one. Bunny ears were cut from felt as well as a cute little nose. Two black…
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How to Knit with Beads by Fran Ortmeyer
I have become a fan of knitting with beads. There are several ways to make this happen…one is pre stringing the beads which takes way more time and patience than I have been gifted with SO I did some research and decided the method using a crochet hook to add the beads as you go was what I needed. I love the process and adding beads this way holds them in place. When knitting with prestrung beads you knit them into the stitch and they tend to roll around to…
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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…