• Blog,  Embroidery

    DIY Embroidered Pendant

          DIY Embroidered Pendant Embroidered pendants…these little gems are popping up everywhere! Who wouldn’t like some fun wearable art? This project takes less than an hour to make and makes for a perfect little handmade gift anyone would adore. Be sure to check out the Clover Pinterest page for more embroidery inspiration. Supplies Clover Embroidery Needles Clover Embroidery Hoop Small Clover Marking Tool Extra Fine Pendant Necklace Embroidery Floss Fabric Instructions Place fabric in embroidery hoop Use marking tool to measure and trace pendant on fabric Use marking tool to draw design…

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    Embroidery Stitching Tool

      Sometimes there’s a need to modify your clothes, just to add some charm. Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool offers that charm. The tool is fun and easy to use and you can use either a template to do embroidery like Jack Dempsey Needle Art templates. I chose to free hand my design by using Clovers Chaco Liners, they mark up great on material. I took a pair of cropped jean pants and drew my design out, this is a fun and easy project that anyone can try, use any article of clothing, or maybe a…

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    Embroidered Cell Phone Case

    Embroidered Cell Phone Case with Felt It’s Summer! Isn’t it great? The only thing that’s not so great is that dreaded phrase all parents fear…. Mooom  (or Daaad) I’m BORED!!! Keep the kids from getting bored this summer by keeping their creative juices flowing and those little hands busy with some fun and easy crafty projects. Create a  cell phone/iPod case using felt sheets and embroidery stitches for embellishment. Help your children make it their own by adding initials, buttons, and other designs. Parental guidance is needed because of the…

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    Kantan Couture Beading Embroidery

    Kantan Couture A quick reminder: Today’s the last day to enter our Embroidery Essentials Giveaway! See the link below for details: http://cloverusa.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/embroidery-essentials-giveaway/ Along with our embroidery stitching tools, Clover carries “Kantan Couture” bead embroidery tools. Which is an old art of embroidery, using a fine hook on a fine cloth stretched in a frame known as “Tambour”. Watch a quick demonstration on how this tool creates beautiful motifs using sequins and beads. A more detailed instructional video is also available on Clover’s YouTube page. Have you started working on any…

  • Blog,  Embroidery

    Embroidery Essentials Giveaway

    Embroidery is a relaxing and fairly easy and inexpensive craft to do. You use needle and thread to add decorative stitches to your fabric or textile of choice. We love the fun and creative patterns from our friends at Sublime Stitching. Not only are these unique patterns available for purchase but you will also find detailed hand embroidery tutorials from Jenny Hart. The Sublime Stitching team offers many great resources such as tricks, techniques, and great tutorials. The “Under the Sea” pattern is on it’s way to being a completed work of wall…

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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.