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Tool School: Hold it Precision Stiletto
What is it? So much of what we do in sewing involves detail work. Quilting, fashion, home decor or accessories all are made better when we pay attention to even the most obscure details in the construction process.
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Tool School: The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot
What is it? Sometimes a new sewing notion, a tool designed with one very specific purpose, comes around and we think, “Huh, why hasn’t someone thought of that before?”
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Little Balloon Quilt
A while back I saw a beautiful vintage balloon quilt on Pinterest that I couldn’t get out of my mind. So much detail and hand quilting, I just had to make a version of my own.
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Thimble Overview
A while back I had the chance to try out some Clover thimbles. I was working on a hand quilting project and the one I had purchased from another brand had worn out very quickly (nothing like finding that out the hard way with a sharp poke!). I tested out each one and wanted to share my findings here.
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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?
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Tool School: Roll & Press and Pressing Tools
By Steve Butler What is it? These are pressing issues. Shakespeare might even ask, “To press or not to press, that is the question.” Well, no matter who is asking the question, the answer is the same, a resounding yes to press.
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Roll & Press
What is it? – These are pressing issues. Shakespeare might even ask, “To press or not to press, that is the question.” Well, no matter who is asking the question, the answer is the same, a resounding yes to press. Some very important things happen when we press each seam as we sew it and they make all the difference between something that looks “finished” and something that looks much more amateurish. Pressing as you go allows your project to acquire the intended shape more quickly and allows you…
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6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Guide with Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Guide is your go-to seam guide for perfect stitching. Learn about everything you can do with it!
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Top 10 Sewing/Quilting
What is it? – Every organization has its all-stars, its MVP’s. These are the people, objects or ideas you go to when it counts, when you need the very best. And Clover is no different. It has its all-stars too. They are our most in demand, time tested and innovative sewing tools. They have become valued accessories to every creative endeavor. If you have a sewing kit that covers all facets of sewing, the Clover Top Ten should be in it. What does it do? – Sewing is comprised…
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Top 10 Sewing & Quilting Notions of 2013
We wanted to share with you our top 10 notions of 2013. These are the best-selling sewing and quilting notions of the year. Many of these tools may already be in your sewing kit, keep reading to find out if your favorite notion made the cut. 1. 3155: Wonder Clips 10 Pk Wonder Clips have a wide opening for holding multiple layers of fabric. It won’t damage or distort the fabric. Wonder Clip base is flat for easy feeding to presser foot with 1/4″ and 1/2″ seam allowance markings on the base.…
