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Punch Needle & Hoop
Punch Needle and Hoop with instructor Steve Butler Class 154 What is it? – Punch needle embroidery, it’s all the rage. Everyone wants to do it. Punch needle is a hand application process that uses a hollow needle to create loops of yarn, floss or even ribbon on fabric giving us a textured pile surface. The result is nothing short of a stunning textile art form. For those of us who have a special sense for fibers and the beautiful textures they can create, we have found a new home. The creative…
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Cable Stitch Holders
Cable Stitch Holders with instructor Steve Butler Class 153 What is it? – To MacGyver or not to MacGyver, that is the question. Okay, forget the feeble Shakespear/80’s TV action series reference. Seriously though, when it comes to knitting tools my answer is why? Why seek a MacGyver gimmick-based solution to the challenges presented by our most lofty creative endeavors? Why would you ever want to use anything other than the best solution-based tools available? Perhaps our knitting pattern specifies a particular decorative procedure that requires us to put designated open stitches on…
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Make A Punchneedle ‘Peeps Bunny’ Wallhanging!
Spring has sprung, and with it comes pastel colors, and my favorite type of marshmallow treats! Ever since I was little, I’ve loved the classic taste of a fluffy and ever-sweet peep. Eastertime is in full swing, so now is the perfect time to turn out a quick and adorable wall hanging to pay homage to the iconic shape of the peep bunny. All you need is the new punch needle and hoop, some bright yarn, and an afternoon to make this simple and fun conversation starter! Let’s get started…
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The Dahlia Tote Bag – Crochet Pattern
Hi fellow crafters! My name is Elisa from Strings and Cuddles! I am here again to share with you a new crochet pattern. I designed and crocheted this multi-purpose bag that I named The Dahlia Tote Bag. The name was suggested by a good friend and I love it! Dahlia symbolizes a new birth. Since it is springtime, plants and trees are coming to life again and that to me is a new birth! Thus, Dahlia is just the perfect name for our new pattern! It has been…
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Extra Credit: Needle Punch & Hoop
Shagadelic Coaster & Wall Hanging By Shannon and Jason A throwback to an earlier time… when boots were made for walking and Tina told us about love river deep and mountain high. What better way to get your groove on than by making your own set of Shagadelic coasters… or better yet, take those coasters and turn them into a wall hanging. Take your favorite colors of yarn, some rug cloth, the Clover Punch Needle and Punch Needle Hoop, add a little bit of flower power and you are well…
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Hello Spring and hello embroidery stitches!
Hey again! Cheri from Tinkinstitches/tinkerellen here with some visual tutorials on embroidery stitches. I personally think absolutely anyone can learn these stitches! I’m giving you guys everything you’ll need to complete this pattern for some spring inspiration. Here’s what you need to make this design as you see it: Pattern: hellospring Quality cotton fabric 6″ square Water soluble marker 5″ embroidery hoop Scissors Embroidery needle DMC embroidery floss: peach #748 yellow #725 light green #3013 dark green #580 light pink #3713 First, you’ll need to print your pattern. Trace your…
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Crochet a Beaded Bracelet
I’ve been very interested in experimenting with crochet beading lately. I have been incorporating beads into my work for a few months now, and it was only a matter of time before I started pulling it into my comfort craft. Many crochet beadwork projects use small seed beads in intricate patterns. I have no doubt that I’ll graduate to those patterns one day, but larger supplies are always helpful in learning the basic concepts of a new skill, which is why I’ve created this beginner-friendly bracelet! This pattern is geared…
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DIY Colorful Raffia Flower Spring Wreath
Happy Spring, from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. This time of the year I find so much crafting inspiration from flowers. So I thought it would be fun to use Clover’s amazing Hana-Ami Flower Loom to bring you a Colorful Raffia Flower Spring Wreath. I love making wreaths. Not only are DIY wreaths less expensive than store bought wreaths, but they add such a personal and sweet welcoming touch to your front door. Speaking of welcoming, today’s DIY wreath is just that!…
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Make a Chic Raffia Flower Brooch with the Hana-Ami Loom!
Though I tend to work mostly on large-scale fiber arts projects, sometimes I’m just not in the mood to work for hours at a time and see little progress. It’s in times like that where I look for a super quick and easy project to get my mind off whatever else I’m working on at the moment. After only an hour at most, I can have a whole new piece to take away and feel accomplished with! These projects, for me, are just as important as the larger ones. They…
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Punch Needle Wall Art Tutorial
The punch needle trend has exploded the fiber arts market and as always Clover has created an innovative tool to help us craft in an efficient way. Introducing Clover’s New Punch Needle Tool and Punch Needle Hoop! I had the wonderful opportunity to test these tools out before they hit the market and I must say that they have the “Clover” touch! Clover’s punch needle is beyond easy to adjust and I’m absolutely in love with the leg attachments for the punch needle hoop. If you’ve tried…
