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Product Parade – Ultimate Scissors
Navigating the scissor aisle of your favorite fabric store to find just the right scissors for the job can be a difficult task. Each company makes multiple lines of scissors, and it’s not easy to figure out which are perfect for the job at hand. Having the right tool can make all the difference in the ease of creating and in your finished project. We have three lines of scissors available at Clover. Today we’d like to tell you about our Ultimate Scissors, available in three styles. You’ll recognize Ultimate…
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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…
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Watch Us Wednesday- Yo-Yo Maker Inspiration
We’ve shared quite a few projects this year featuring our Quick Yo-Yo Makers available in 6 shapes and multiple sizes. This video shows you all the tips and tricks you need to be successful in creating fabulous fabric yo-yo’s to embellish all of your fashion and home decor projects. If you have a little time, pour a cup of tea or coffee and watch the whole playlist of Yo-Yo Videos for more project inspiration. Have you tried making a yo-yo yet?
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Make it Monday – Flower Frill Decor
Spring is here, flowers are blooming! Flower Frills are a great way to breathe new life to any room. This Flower Frill Decor project will help you achieve just that. Make your own original home decor with the Flower Frill Templates. Celebrate spring with adding bright flowers to your home.
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Make It Monday-Fabric Flowers
Hearts and flowers go together for Valentine’s Day. Last week we shared a few heart ideas with you, and this week we’ll be sharing flower making inspiration for your winter crafting fun. Today’s floral design is created with fabric, ribbon, pearl beads, and Clover Quick Yo-yo Makers. Here’s a link to the printable instructions with a complete supply list created by Fran Ortmeyer.
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Watch Us Wednesday-Needle Felting Techniques
http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=-mz_5ODSgGc We’ve been playing with needle felting at the Clover office this week and found this video by Amy Barickman of Indygo Junction showing three simple tips to incorporate wool yarn, fiber, and fabric in your project using Clover Needle Felting Tools. Thanks for the inspiration, Amy.
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Kanzashi Holiday Tree Centerpiece
Holiday Tree Centerpiece by Alicia Carr Materials: Large Daisy Kanzashi Art No. 8489 Small Daisy Kanzashi Art No. 8488 58 Gold Bells 6” Diameter Styrofoam Base 8” High Styrofoam Cone 2 ½” Pom-Pom Maker Art No. 3126 1 reel Mini Quick Bias Tape Art No. 730 Gold 12” Square White Felt to cover Base 1/3 yd. Green Felt to cover Tree Cone & Flower Backs 5 ½ yds Total of assorted Christmas Fabrics Quilting Pins Art No. 2508 Instructions: Step 1: Make 24 large Daisies (11 petals each) following package…
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Kanzashi “Tree of Life” Wall Decor
Clover has done it again, adding two NEW Kanzashi styles to their existing Kanzashi makers. The daisy and orchid flowers will have you hooked and wanting to embellish everything in site! This month the Clover Blog will be featuring how to embellish with all the Kanzashi Flower Makers. The new daisy and orchid are so beautifully created that you will be proud and want to display them in your home or office. Alicia Carr, Clover’s in-house designer, created a one of a kind Kanzashi “Tree of Life” home décor wall…
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Florida Gem Tote A Bag Makeover Inspiration by Nancy Zieman
Welcome to my fourth installment in Clover’s Bag Makeovers Series. This time with the Trace ‘n Create Bag Templates—Florida Tote Collection gets a makeover. First introduced in 2010, the two templates included in the package can be used to make six style options. The bag featured below is the original Florida Key West Plus Tote. Whether you’re vacationing or running errands—this roomy tote is just the right fit, all while merging function and style.
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Trace ‘n Create Bag Template “California Collection” Carmel Petite Bag by Carol Porter
The California collection is my favorite for a grab and go handbag. It is designed with just enough room to carry the essentials and is light and easy to wear.