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Candy Corn Bunting -Tutorial
Hi and welcome back to more sewing fun! My name is Faith Essenburg and I am one of the contributors for Clover. I try to keep my posts cute and fun and also share lots of step-by-step pictures for those of us who are visual learners. Today I have a scrappy Candy Corn Bunting that is quick enough to make in time for Halloween and cute enough to leave up until Thanksgiving! Let’s get started! What you will need: six scrap fabrics each of orange, yellow and low volume, fabric…
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Pumpkin Keychain- Embroidery Tutorial
Hi crafting friends, it’s Samantha from Stitchin With Samantha! If you follow me on Instagram or keep up with my Etsy shop, you may have seen my embroidered keychains! Embroidery can be a very time-consuming hobby – my embroidery hoops take anywhere from 15-40 hours! Therefore, I was VERY excited when I discovered keychains. They are a relatively quick craft in the embroidery world and they make great gifts, whether for a friend or for yourself. Not sure where to start? Join me as I provide a step-by-step tutorial…
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Pumpkin Earrings – Beading Tutorial
Hey Clover Family, Danielle here! I’m back this month to share another beading pattern for all the pumpkin lovers out there! It’s that time of the year again for fall festivities and lots of sweaters, so of course, I had to design some pumpkin earrings for you. If you loved the previous abstract earrings blog, then you will enjoy this one as well. Alright, let’s gather the supplies. Pumpkin Beading Pattern Clover Beading Loom Art No. 9910 Clover Beading Needles Art No. 233 Clover Double Threader Art No. 462/NV…
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Fabric Pumpkins- Tutorial
Hi there, Erin from CraftsEverywhere here! Today I’m bringing you a tutorial for fabric pumpkins! These are so adorable for the fall and you can make them in so many different patterns and colors to go with every kind of decor. They’re perfect for gifts, Halloween and Thanksgiving too. I made a turquoise one last year to help trick-or-treaters differentiate the regular and allergy-friendly options on our porch. My daughter and I both have food allergies so this was a fun way to make a blue pumpkin. I also made…
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Lounge Dress- Tutorial
Now that it’s the beginning of October and what I like to think of as the start of the holiday season, the temperature starts to dip a little and lazy days at home are most welcome. This project is a comfy lounge dress made from 4 rectangles that can be thrown on to spend time doing chores around the house or even go outside to run some quick errands. This project incorporates part of Rosery Apparel’s shirring guidelines (with some unintentional deviation) from this video as well as Contour…
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Retro Wavy Checkerboard Pillowcase- Tutorial
In the spirit of National Sewing Month, I love that I am now able to draw inspiration from things I’ve seen and think about how I could craft my own version of them and turn these visions into reality. Lately, I’ve seen many trendy prints with this checkered pattern and thought I’d make something similar to accessorize my living space with a fun pop of color. Thus, enter the retro wavy checkerboard pillowcase… What you’ll need: Pillow insert (I used a 16”x16” pillow insert) ½ yard of 2 colors…
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Tools and Tips For Foundation Paper Piecing
Hi and welcome to the kickoff of our September Sewing Month! My name is Faith, I am a contributor to Clover as well as a quilt maker and mother to three boys and two huskies. You can follow me and see more of my creativity at @faithessenburg I hope you join us this month in doing the thing we love which is using needle and thread to create beauty, and I know for myself when I am creating it’s also bringing my heart and mind peace and joy. This month…
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Embroidery to Wear Anywhere- Tutorial
Hey Guys, it’s Cheri from the Tinkinstitches and Tinkerellen world of embroidery. Have you seen all the embroidered clothing trends? I sure have, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been busy reworking almost everything in my wardrobe. Maybe you don’t know where to start? Well, the most fun thing to embroider is a jean jacket. I’m pretty sure we all have one or two hanging around in our closets, and the great thing about a sturdy fabric like denim is that you needn’t stress over a…
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Macramé Pumpkin Hanger
Hey Clover family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I’m back this week to teach you how to create your own macramé pumpkin hanger using the Clover Plant Hanger Gauge. This plant hanger is multifunctional and super easy to create for beginner macrame enthusiasts. Alright, are you ready to get started? Grab your cording and let’s begin! Supplies: Clover Plant Hanger Gauge Art No.8630 Clover Bordeaux Ultimate shears 130 Art No.4940 Clover Wonder Clips Art No. 3157 Clover Cutting Mat Art No. 7520 Wood Ring Wood Beads Masking Tape Cotton Cording…
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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…