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    Wrap ‘n Fuse Coiled Coasters

    Wrap ‘n Fuse Coiled Coasters Looking for the perfect hostess or housewarming gift? Try making Wrap ‘n Fuse coiled coasters. Just mix and match fabrics, “Wrap ‘n Fuse”, coil, and you’re done! You can make your very own Wrap ‘n Fuse coiled coasters, enter for a chance to win a great prize package. Instructions on how to enter are listed at the bottom of this post. Clover’s Wrap ‘n Fuse products allow you to make piping in minutes. Simply wrap with fabric, press to fuse, and you have instant piping!…

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    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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    Kanzashi Shopper’s Bag

    Create stylish embellishments with Clover’s Kanzashi Flower Makers. Although “Kanzashi” means “hair ornament” in Japanese, we’ve found that they can be used for so much more than that. Clover’s Kanzashi Flower Makers are reusable templates available in a variety of sizes and shapes. Daisy, Orchid, Round Petal, Pointed Petal, and Gathered Petal templates allow you create quick and easy designs. Designer Diane Gilleland shows us how to spruce up a shopping tote, create a flower brooch, and flower clip. Kanzashi Shopper’s Bag Instructions Kanzashi inspired projects Diane Gilleland is a designer, teacher,…

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    Paper Crafting with Flower Frill Templates

    It’s Summer and it’s time to celebrate the season by crafting some fiesta frills! Clover’s Flower Frill Templates allow you to create easy flip and fold flowers. There’s no doubt you’ll find something to accessorize with the range of sizes available. Flower Frill Templates are available in Extra Small & Mini, Small & Medium, and Large & Extra Large. One of the things we enjoy most at Clover, is finding that a tool works great with not only fabric but with different materials as well. You’ll find that using tissue…

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    Gifts for Dads and Grads

    Gifts for Dads and Grads  Pillowcase for the grads. The Clover team just returned from the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee. As always, it was great to see all the gorgeous beaded inspiration. Now that the crew is back, we’ve been working on some DIY gifts for dads and grads. Sewing a pillowcase with inspiring words is a great simple and quick gift. This is a great beginner project and doesn’t take much sewing to create. For more DIY inspiration, check out Clover on Pinterest. Gifts for Dads and…

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    Press Perfect Giveaway…there’s still time to enter!

    There’s still time to enter the Press Perfect giveaway! We want to know what your must have Clover sewing notion is.  I know for some of you it was difficult to choose just one, from Wonder Clips to Rotary Cutters and everything in between we love to hear what your must have Clover tools are. Share an image of your must have Clover sewing notion using #cloverfan for a chance to win! Get additional entries by using the rafflecopter link below: PRESS PERFECT GIVEAWAY Prize Package: 1 lucky winner will get…

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    Press Perfect Giveaway

    What is your must have Clover sewing notion? Tell us for a chance to win some pressing essentials. Clover’s Press Perfect 10 piece collection is an innovative line of must have tools for any sewing room. Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs teamed up with Clover to create the “new basics” for any pressing station. Share an image of your must have Clover sewing notion using #cloverfan for a chance to win! Get additional entries by using the rafflecopter link below: PRESS PERFECT GIVEAWAY Prize Package: 1 lucky winner will…

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    Sweetheart Rose Maker Bouquet

    Spring is near and we’re getting ready for the season by making a Sweetheart Rose Maker Bouquet. Sweetheart Rose Maker Needle Wonder Clips Pins Scissors Thread Fabric of your choice Place your piece of fabric between the two template pieces. To secure the fabric, use a pin on each end through the marked holes. Use a needle and thread to sew a gathering stitch along the seam. The template has a marking- START! to let you know where to begin. At the first corner, you will begin to fold the…

  • 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…