• Blog,  Crafts,  DIY,  Embroidery

    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:…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Embroidery,  New Product

    Punch Needle Wall Art Tutorial

      The punch needle trend has exploded the fiber arts market and as always Clover has created an innovative tool to help us craft in an efficient way.  Introducing Clover’s New Punch Needle Tool and Punch Needle Hoop! I had the wonderful opportunity to test these tools out before they hit the market and I must say that they have the “Clover” touch!      Clover’s punch needle is beyond easy to adjust and I’m absolutely in love with the leg attachments for the punch needle hoop. If you’ve tried…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Embroidery

    Lazy Daisy Canvas Shoes – Embroidery Tutorial

    Hi Clover Family, It’s Danielle, the Designer and Craft Blogger behind Sprinklesofzeal!  I want to wish you and your family a happy new year! I hope that 2022 is full of peace and a bucket load of creativity. This month, I will be sharing how to create hand-embroidered shoes using the lazy daisy embroidery stitch. Stitching on shoes can be somewhat intimidating, but this tutorial will guide you step-by-step throughout the process. I like that the lazy daisy stitch isn’t overly complicated and it can be used to upcycle clothing. So,…

  • 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…

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    Friday Finds – Embroidery Notions

    It’s been a fun week looking at embroidery tools and projects. We searched about, and found a few reviews of our favorite embroidery notions- Embroidery Threader, Embroidery Stitching Tool, and Protect and Grip Thimbles.  If you’ve been thinking about adding to your stash, we hope you’ll find these product reviews helpful: Embroidery Threader Review from Dream Weavers Quilts Embroidery Stitching Tool Review from Crafts Unleashed Protect and Grip Thimbles Video Review from Missouri Star Quilt Co.