• Crafts,  General,  Sewing/Quilting

    Pressing Station

    Pressing Station with instructor Steve Butler Class 125 What is it? We’ve all seen it. Two friends make the same sewn project using the same pattern and similar fabrics and threads. Both friends are accomplished sewists so we’re kind of expecting the finished projects to look the same or, at least, similar. And yet somehow, they’re not. One is a little more rumpled and uneven. The intersecting seams don’t lie flat and the stitch-work stands out so far as to be obvious when it shouldn’t be. And there’s something about the darts that just isn’t right. But…

  • General,  Session 17,  Sewing/Quilting

    Hot Hemmer & Hot Ruler

    What is it? – Think about what we do when we construct any sewn project.  Most likely we take large pieces of fabric and cut them into small pieces of fabric and then we sew them back together into large pieces of fabric again.  And it’s all done with some creative vision in mind.  If we measure, mark, cut, pin, press and sew accurately the result is something that is pleasing to us.  If we don’t . . . ah well, then not so much.  But there’s more to consider.  More effort…

  • Blog,  Tool School

    Tool School: Loop Pressing Bars

    By Steve Butler What is it? Quilting, fashion, home decor and all of the accessories relating to each – all of us do some of it and some of us do all of it. At the end of the day, though, we’re all doing the same thing. We’re creating. Our pallet is an inexhaustible array of designer fabrics and our canvas is an equally extensive selection of patterns. But how about the accents?

  • Influencer

    The Perfect Crafty Gift by Joan Hawley, Lazy Girl Designs

     The Perfect Crafty Gift by guest blogger Joan Hawley, Lazy Girl Designs  Gifting for someone who crafts can be a challenge. What do they already have? How do you know if it’s any good? What would they like? Will they use it? I think we can meet all of these challenges with the perfect gift – Press Perfect, in fact. My Press Perfect line of products by Clover have been out for a year now, so it’s still quite new. And what a year it’s been. I’ve been all over…

  • Blog

    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…

  • Blog

    Making the Difference in 2014

    We hope everyone enjoyed their holidays, we certainly enjoyed a very warm and sunny Christmas here in southern California. The year 2013 brought many new and exciting additions to the Clover product line. New categories have been added to our brand such as beading, weaving, and pressing essentials. There is more to come in the new year and our team is working hard preparing for some upcoming trade events. Clover will be attending CHA in Anaheim, CA (Booth # 2571) as well as TNNA in San Diego, CA (Booth #843).…

  • On the Road

    Clover On The Road

    This week the Clover team is headed to Houston, TX for International Quilt Market. Visit us at booth #1802 for some hands on demonstrations with all new products as well as a chance to win some Clover products. If you’re attending please be sure to check out our Schoolhouse Sessions on Friday, Oct. 25th with Nancy Zieman from 11:10 am- 11:40 am and with Joan Hawley from  1:30 pm- 2 pm. Join Joan Hawley on Sunday, Oct. 27th for her Take ‘n Teach  where you will get to know Press Perfect: the new…