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    Fabric Poppy Flower Wreath

    Happy August! Elizabeth here with Country Peony. One of the flowers for August is a red poppy, and so I was inspired to create red poppies using Clover’s Flower Frill Template. You know that I love a fabric flower, and Clover’s Flower Frill Template makes it so simple to create charming and whimsical flowers every time. I love how charming and whimsical this cheerful wreath turned out, and now I am thinking of all of the different types of fabric flowers I can make with Clover’s Flower Frill Template. If…

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    DIY Fabric Yo-Yo Floral Bouquet

    Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft Blogger behind Country Peony. I love creating fabric yo-yos, and I love finding new ways to accessorize and decorate with them. I also love fabric yo-yos because they remind me of the trendy grandmillenial style. Today I am so excited to take a nod from the grandmillenial style to create a sweet and whimsical floral bouquet using Clover’s amazing “Quick” Yo-Yo Makers and some scrap fabric. I love this project because it is a great beginner sewing project, and…

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    Watch Us Wednesday- Flower Frill Embellishments

    Have some Flower Frill fun by adding embellishments to your headbands, sandals, napkin rings, and more! Check out this project sheet for more inspiration and tips on attachment methods. We have a quick instructional video to share with you today on how to make Clover’s Flower Frills. Be sure to share your finished projects with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQVpIKuAGKg&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL5CtqoNhlTkGnz40tFkSU7kCLcT_1GJKC]  

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    Friday Finds – Fabric Flowers

    We enjoyed sharing our flower making tools and projects with you all during April. Today we’re wrapping it all up with a few of the newest flower finds that found us swooning. Wearable Flower Wreath Tutorial by Emily Mother’s Day Pom-Pom Bouquet Tutorial by Mom Advice Fuzzy Flowers by Fiona Review of Clover Protect and Grip Thimbles by Everything is not Black & White Hand stitching is easier with a good thimble, so we included a recent review for you.  Here’s the link to all Clover Thimbles if you’re in…

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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…

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    Friday Finds – Yo-Yo Maker Inspiration

    The fabric yo-yo had humble beginnings as a way to turn scrap fabric into beautiful embellishments with a bit of hand stitching.  It’s been translated into so much more over the years.  You’ll now see them stuffed and turned into beads in jewelry or stacked together to create trees and all sorts of critters.  You’ll also see the fabrics used have expanded from cotton and calicos to include silk, wool, velvet, and chiffon.  Clover has a line of reusable templates that snap together with stitching guides to make the process…