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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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Felting with Beads & a giveaway!
Follow along with us all month long as we share projects, tutorials, and inspiration with Clover’s crafting tools. In celebration of National Craft Month we also have giveaways planned all month long! We want to see how you are celebrating National Craft Month and let us know what crafting tools you would like featured this month. Feedback is always appreciated! We’ve seen felt beads but have you ever tried felting WITH beads? Clover’s Pen Style Needle Felting Tool, Felting Claw, and Felting Needle Mat to create a heart shaped embellishment on…
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Make It Monday – Maui Woven Hobo Tote
Clover’s Weaving Stick’s this season are hot, hot, hot! You can create almost anything from scarves, headbands, handbags, and even a tote for when traveling on the road. Today we are featuring The Maui Woven Hobo Tote, for easy to follow instructions click on the link below or visit www.clover-usa.com. Maui Woven Hobo Tote with Clover Weaving Sticks Clover Weaving Sticks-How to Video
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Tuesday Tips: Fusible Interfacing
Fusible and Bias tape makers. What are they? Maybe you’re starting out in sewing or maybe you’re an expert seamstress. Whatever the case may be, Clover would like to tell you when to use a Fusible product and our Fusible Tape Maker. Simply combine the fabric type of your choice as shown in the image above, with Fusible Web and iron. You can create instant bias tapes in minutes. A textile attached to the “wrong” side of the fabric, which is the non-printed side uses a fusible interface. It…
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Hobo Tote Blog Tour Day 5
I would like to give a big thank you to Nancy for inviting me to share my Hobo Bags on this tour. I have made every single bag and style that Nancy has created….well it’s my job! Each one has its own distinctive purpose and I have my favorites. Hobo Bag with matching E-Tablet and Paper Keeper The Hobo Bag is one of my favorites due to its volume. Plenty of interior pockets hold all of my essentials while the “floor” capacity holds all my carry-on stuff…making this my go-to…
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Hobo Tote Blog Tour Day 3
What a treat to be ask to join in the blog tour for the Hobo Tote by Nancy Zieman! Alas, due to the tail end of the nasty flu floating around and some up against the wall publisher deadlines I was unable to make this awesome bag by deadline. BUT…. Never fear…. I ask my friend Vicki Hesseltine, owner of Back Porch Quilts & Designs if she could follow directions to make a dress. She asked if someone actually wanted to wear the dress she made, so I figured we…
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Trace ‘n Create Bag Template “City Bag” Collection Chic Plus Bag by Carol Porter
This bag was great for Autumn/Winter….. This bag will easily carry me through Spring/Summer dressing. Great with casual crops and tees, yet just dressy enough for Summer sundresses.
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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.
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California Dreaming—Bag Makeover by Nancy Zieman
I’m delighted to be the guest blogger in this third installment of Clover’s Bag Makeovers Series. Throughout the month of May, we’ve been sharing the latest bag making techniques and notions. Plus I’ve been sharing my favorite tips for quick and easy bag-sewing methods along with the inside scoop on how I give my bags the couture-look. Clover and I introduced the Trace ‘n Create Bag Templates—the California Collection in 2009. With the two templates that are included in the package, there are six style options. The bag featured below…