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    Blooming Poppies Bookmark – D.I.Y. Craft

    Hey Clover Family, are you an avid reader that enjoys cross-stitching? Well, I have the perfect spring bookmark for you! Today I will share how to create a cross-stitch bookmark using my new blooming poppies pattern. Poppies symbolize so many things, but they are most known for remembrance, hope, and undying love. We will stitch the bookmark out on perforated canvas, but if you prefer Aida Fabric, that’s totally fine. Alright, Let’s gather the materials and get to cross-stitching! Here are the materials that you’ll need to create this bookmark:…

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    Snowman Ornament- DIY

    Hey Clover family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal.com, and I’m back this month to spread some Christmas cheer with a new cross-stitch pattern. Today we will be creating a snowman ornament that can be placed on your Christmas tree or gifted to a loved one. This pattern is beginner-friendly, measuring 1.7″ wide x 2.7″ tall. It’s possible to finish the ornament within a few hours or a day, depending on your cross-stitching skills. There’s nothing like creating a handmade decoration that can pass from generation to generation. I hope this little…

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    My Favorite Sewing Tool Kit-Tutorial

    Hello friends!  I’m so super excited to share my latest sewing project with you.  Here’s the thing… I love to sew “on the go”.  Rarely do I go anywhere that I don’t have a little project in the car.  If I’m not the one driving, I’m doing some kind of hand sewing!  Recently I went to New Mexico to be with my mom and I knew that I was going to be there awhile and I wanted to take ALL my favorite Clover tools so I needed more than just…

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    Earth Day Cross Stitch Frame – Cross Stitch Pattern

      Hey Clover family, Danielle here from sprinklesofzeal.com and I’m thrilled to be back to share a special Earth Day cross stitch project with you!  Earth Day is a time for us to reflect and plan how we can appreciate this wonderful place we all call home. My latest cross stitch design is centered around being conscious of our polluted oceans, lakes, rivers, and the beautiful creatures that reside within them. After a family trip to our local aquarium, I was inspired to create this “Be Kind to the Ocean” message…

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    Hand Embroidered “Give Thanks” Kitchen Towel

    Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I want to start off by saying happy holidays. As we approach another Thanksgiving, I hope that you are able to reflect on the good times and appreciate every moment with your loved ones. This week, I’m excited to share this lovely Give Thanks embroidery pattern with you. The stitches aren’t too complicated and the pattern can be completed in under an hour. Alright, are you ready to start stitching?  Let’s Go! Here are the materials that you’ll need for this project:…

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    Watch Us Wednesday – Kanzashi Flower Maker

    We’d love to take you along to trade shows with us.  Scrap Time filmed this demonstration at Winter CHA in Anaheim earlier this year, so we can do so virtually.  You’ll see the flower wreath we shared earlier this week in the video as well as how simple it is to stitch petals with the Kanzashi Flower Makers.  The other two products shown in the video are our Dome Threaded Needle Case and Ultimate Bent Scissors. A big thank you to our friends at Scrap Time for taking the time…