• Blog,  Sewing & Quilting

    Summer Essentials Bag :)

    Hello friends! A few weeks ago I was asked if I’d be interested in testing a bag pattern for a friend I’ve met through IG that lives in Finland! (Instagram is a crazy thing isn’t it?  I have a friend in Finland…)  I love her patterns that I’ve sewn with in the past so of course I said yes!  She sent me the pattern and I got right to work. I don’t have a tutorial for you, since this is a purchased pattern, and not one of my own.  However,…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  DIY,  Felting,  Pom-Poms & Tassels,  Sewing

    Easy Fall Felt Projects- Tutorial

    Hello my sewing friends!!!  Happy National Sewing Month!  It’s Dori, back with you again this month to share two very simple projects with you that require very little sewing… and only hand sewing!  Sometimes we get the idea that sewing must mean using a sewing machine, and for some people that can be intimidating if they don’t own one.   So my sewing projects this month are easy and all done by simple hand sewing stitches!  These finished felt garlands are such fun fall decoration and so satisfying to make –…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  On the Road,  Sewing,  Sewing & Quilting

    My Favorite Sewing Tool Kit-Tutorial

    Hello friends!  I’m so super excited to share my latest sewing project with you.  Here’s the thing… I love to sew “on the go”.  Rarely do I go anywhere that I don’t have a little project in the car.  If I’m not the one driving, I’m doing some kind of hand sewing!  Recently I went to New Mexico to be with my mom and I knew that I was going to be there awhile and I wanted to take ALL my favorite Clover tools so I needed more than just…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  DIY,  Sewing

    I Love Sewing Applique- Tutorial

    Hello again! My name is Faith and today I’m back with another quick and fun project using some of my favorite Clover tools. You can find me on Instagram, feel free to tag me in your Clover makes and ask any questions you might have. Today’s project is an applique template that I’ve added to a sweatshirt. When I was little my grandma made my sister and I sweatshirts, mine simply said “me” in a tiny floral print and my sister’s had a small heart on it. I remember my…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Embroidery

    I’ve Been Framed – Embroidery Tutorial

    Hey everyone! Cheri here from Tinkerellen (Instagram)/Tinkinstitches (Etsy) embroidery land. I’m here today to share with you a simple hack for displaying your handmade art. Whether you’ve quilted a mini patchwork block, cross stitched a whimsical holiday scene or embroidered a heartfelt saying, I have a classic way to show them all off. Ta Da! Yes, I know, simple, right? It is, and it’s going to look great. First thing you need is to either measure the piece you already have and shop for a frame OR you can go…

  • Blog,  Sewing & Quilting

    Striped Summer Throw

    Have you been waiting for summer to arrive? Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I can finally say that summer is here!  I’ve been patiently waiting for a beach day with my family and now the weather has agreed. This week, I will be showing you how to sew a striped summer throw that’s super easy and lightweight. Alright, let’s grab the supplies and get started! Supplies: Rainbow Fabric -3 yards Striped Fabric – 3 yards Teal Fabric -3 yards Clover Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Art No. 4942 Hold…