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Embroidery Stitching Tool
Sometimes there’s a need to modify your clothes, just to add some charm. Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool offers that charm. The tool is fun and easy to use and you can use either a template to do embroidery like Jack Dempsey Needle Art templates. I chose to free hand my design by using Clovers Chaco Liners, they mark up great on material. I took a pair of cropped jean pants and drew my design out, this is a fun and easy project that anyone can try, use any article of clothing, or maybe a…
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Embroidered Cell Phone Case
Embroidered Cell Phone Case with Felt It’s Summer! Isn’t it great? The only thing that’s not so great is that dreaded phrase all parents fear…. Mooom (or Daaad) I’m BORED!!! Keep the kids from getting bored this summer by keeping their creative juices flowing and those little hands busy with some fun and easy crafty projects. Create a cell phone/iPod case using felt sheets and embroidery stitches for embellishment. Help your children make it their own by adding initials, buttons, and other designs. Parental guidance is needed because of the…
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Weaving Sticks Luggage Tag for Kids
Summer is always the perfect time for a family vacation, so here is another fun and easy project for you and the kids to get ready for your trip! We all know that children want some sense of independence, so why not allow them to make their very own luggage tag for their very own piece of luggage? Not only is this project easy, but its also safe for all ages. Clover’s Weaving Sticks are available in two sizes: Thick and Fine. Each package includes six weaving sticks and one tapestry needle. …
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Patriotic Bow Maker Wands
Patriotic Bow Maker Wands Independence Day is quickly approaching. Help the little ones resist the temptation to get close to anything that snap, crackles, or pops by creating a safe alternative. Patriotic Bow Maker wands are a fun and easy craft for any age. Clover’s Bow Makers are available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Each package includes three reusable templates. The templates allow you to create three different types of bows: Triangle, 5-point star, and 7-point star. Instructions for making Bow Maker Wands: Wand Large 7-point…
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Kanzashi Shopper’s Bag
Create stylish embellishments with Clover’s Kanzashi Flower Makers. Although “Kanzashi” means “hair ornament” in Japanese, we’ve found that they can be used for so much more than that. Clover’s Kanzashi Flower Makers are reusable templates available in a variety of sizes and shapes. Daisy, Orchid, Round Petal, Pointed Petal, and Gathered Petal templates allow you create quick and easy designs. Designer Diane Gilleland shows us how to spruce up a shopping tote, create a flower brooch, and flower clip. Kanzashi Shopper’s Bag Instructions Kanzashi inspired projects Diane Gilleland is a designer, teacher,…
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Paper Crafting with Flower Frill Templates
It’s Summer and it’s time to celebrate the season by crafting some fiesta frills! Clover’s Flower Frill Templates allow you to create easy flip and fold flowers. There’s no doubt you’ll find something to accessorize with the range of sizes available. Flower Frill Templates are available in Extra Small & Mini, Small & Medium, and Large & Extra Large. One of the things we enjoy most at Clover, is finding that a tool works great with not only fabric but with different materials as well. You’ll find that using tissue…
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Knit 2-At-A-Time Dresden Socks
We’re still celebrating the week-long event known as World Wide Knit in Public Day. Where have you taken your knitting so far? World Wide Knit in Public Day started in 2005 and is the largest knitting “meet-up” event in the world! It’s the perfect opportunity to make new friends, learn something new, and show the world that knitting can be fun and is good for your health. Help get rid of that stereotype so many have placed on knitting (it’s not just for grandma!) Join others around the world to create some…
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Guest Blog: Joan Hawley Introduces the Point 2 Point Turner
We have a featured guest on the Clover blog today, Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs. Find out more about what makes the Point 2 Point Turner an essential tool for every sewing room. There’s also a GIVEAWAY! I’m Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs and I want to tell you about the Point 2 Point Turner from my line of Press Perfect notions with Clover. One of the essential tools in my sewing room has always been a basic point turner. It’s simply handy for so many tasks and…
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Everyday Essentials: Tunisian Crochet
Create some everyday essentials with Clover’s Tunisian Crochet hooks. Tunisian crochet is a technique that combines knitting and crochet for a unique look and texture. One double-ended crochet hook and two yarn colors is all you need to get started. When working in the round you create a tube so you can cover any container or jar. Fran Ortmeyer, Clover’s Demonstrator and Communication Director, has created these “Everyday Essentials” items to get you started on this quick and easy style of crochet. A coffee cozy is a great Father’s…
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Gifts for Dads and Grads
Gifts for Dads and Grads Pillowcase for the grads. The Clover team just returned from the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee. As always, it was great to see all the gorgeous beaded inspiration. Now that the crew is back, we’ve been working on some DIY gifts for dads and grads. Sewing a pillowcase with inspiring words is a great simple and quick gift. This is a great beginner project and doesn’t take much sewing to create. For more DIY inspiration, check out Clover on Pinterest. Gifts for Dads and…