• Crafts,  General,  Sewing/Quilting

    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…

  • Blog,  Crafts

    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…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Pom-Poms & Tassels

    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…

  • Blog,  Crafts

    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…

  • Blog,  Sewing & Quilting

    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…

  • Crafts,  General,  Sewing/Quilting

    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…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Embroidery,  Influencer

    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…