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Amour Steel Crochet Hook Set
Amour Steel Crochet Hook Set with instructor Steve Butler Class 144 What is it? – Every time I see lace crochet I am reminded of my grandmother. She truly was an artist with lace-weight threads and steel crochet hooks. As you might expect, most of her crochet projects centered around beautiful edges applied to handkerchiefs or table linens or those time vaunted projects known as “doilies”. But that was then and this is now. What can be or is being accomplished present day with lace-weight yarns and steel crochet hooks? How about anything we want?…
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Bracelet Maker
View Here! Bracelet Maker with instructor Steve Butler Class 142 What is it? – If you want to discuss useful fashion accessories you have to include bracelets in the conversation. Dressing up or dressing down, black tie or no tie, bracelets are perfect for every social occasion. Perhaps the most meaningful of these vaunted fashion accessories are the bracelets we make for ourselves, family or friends. When made for others they are often termed “friendship bracelets”. They’re not only attractive but become valued personal possessions because friendship is basic to all great personal relationships in…
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DIY Rainbow Bead Bracelet
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Today I am so excited to share a fun project with you showcasing a new Clover product: Clover’s Bracelet Maker. Clover’s Bracelet Maker brought me right back to my childhood, when I would spend hours creating friendship bracelets. With this tool, you can create 8 different bracelet styles with endless possibilities based on the yarns, threads, and beads that you use. For today’s project I wanted to focus on a simple bracelet design with an…
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Do’s and Don’ts: Needle Felting for Beginners
Hello everyone! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Today I am so excited to be back on Clover’s blog to discuss a really fun topic: Needle Felting. One of my favorite parts of my job as a DIY and Craft blogger is when I get to try new techniques and products. Honestly, I have always wanted to try needle felting, but was intimidated by the process. So, last Fall I tried Clover’s Needle Felting Tools and I was hooked. Much like Clover’s other tools,…
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Bodkins (Art. No. 9581,9582,4001)
Bodkins with instructor Steve Butler Class 140 What is it? – The buzzer goes off telling you the drying cycle has finished. Finally. You go over to the dryer and pull out the new hoodie you were planning on wearing today. As you remove it, you notice that the cord that is supposed to go through the hood casing is now wrapped firmly around one of the sleeves. Oh man, how do I get that back where it belongs? Or maybe it’s not an emergency. Maybe it’s part of our creative process. Fashion, fashion accessories, home décor…
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Plarn Water Bottle Cozy
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am excited to be sharing another plarn project here on the Clover blog! Watch the full Youtube Tutorial
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No-Hassle Triangle Gauge
No Hassles Triangle Gauge with instructor Steve Butler What is it? – We’ve all been there, right? We’re in our favorite quilt shop and as usual, we see some amazing quilts. Flying Geese, Drunkard’s Path, School House, Log Cabin, Dresden Plate, Double Wedding Ring, Bear Paw, Half Square, Mariner’s Compass, it goes on and on. Talk about inspiration! Or maybe you’ve envisioned something original. In either case we’ve been bitten by the creative bug. An hour later we’re on the way home with the most gorgeous fabric that was ever made. Within minutes of arriving we’ve cleaned off…
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DIY Raffia Flower Tote Bag
Howdy, from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. One of my favorite things about crafting is how it allows you to embellish and personalize your items. And, I love adding embellishments to tote bags. Especially this time of the year, I love keeping a tote bag within reach to house all of my children’s extra items and my own. Bonus points if it is cute and personalized. Today, I am so excited to showcase a very simple update to a tote bag…
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DIY Pom-Pom Daisy Rug
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Today I am excited to share another fun pom-pom project with you. Pom-poms are such a wonderful embellishment that helps to bring a little extra cheer and whimsy into your life. I love adding them to my craft projects, and also more permanent home décor items like today’s project. Today I want to show you how to create a pom-pom rug that would be the perfect addition to your bathroom, laundry room, or next…
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DIY Raffia Flower Necklace
Happy summer! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. I am so excited to be back to show you a very simple, yet oh-so-fun fashion accessory that is perfect for summer. This raffia flower statement necklace is such a lightweight and vibrant addition to any outfit. Clover’s Flower Loom is the secret weapon for this whimsical statement necklace. The beauty with this DIY is that it is incredibly simple, and very customizable. You can choose any color palette your heart desires, and you can even…