Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Bracelet Maker. Clover’s Bracelet Maker is a specially designed loom for creating decorative bracelets by weaving, knotting, or braiding threads. To use the Bracelet Maker loom, first determine the length of bracelet you… Read More Bracelet Maker
Sashico Needles and Thimbles Sashico Needles Sashico Needles (Long Type) Adjustable Thimble Ring with Plate Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore Sashico Needles and Thimbles. Sashico is a Japanese textile art form that features long running stitches formed with a heavy thread, traditionally stitched… Read More SASHICO NEEDLES & THIMBLE
Needle Felting Tools Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore Needle Felting Tools. Needle felting is a textile art that is uses special barbed needles that can embed fiber or yarns into fabric or entangle loose fibers to create shapes. Clover… Read More Needle Felting Tools
Double-Ended Stitch Holders Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore Double-Ended Stitch Holders. The Double-Ended Stitch Holder is a tool designed to hold live knitting stitches that are temporarily unused during construction. There are three sizes of Double-Ended Stitch Holders: Small, suitable… Read More Double-Ended Stitch Holders
Watch Video Here! Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Embroidery Stitching Tool. The Embroidery Stitching Tool makes it easy to create beautiful punch-needle style embroidery using a variety of threads and yarns. Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool has a unique… Read More Embroidery Stitching Tool
Watch Video Here! Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Fabric Tube Maker. The Fabric Tube Maker makes it easy to create tubes for Jelly Roll® projects and other fun fabric crafts. The Fabric Tube Maker is made from 4… Read More Fabric Tube Maker
Watch Video Here! Pattern Cutting Guide Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Pattern Cutting Guide. In this episode of Tool School, we will explore the Pattern Cutting Guide. The Pattern Cutting Guide is designed to cut around patterns while… Read More Pattern Cutting Guide
Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Curve Ruler with Mini Ruler. This package of rulers features two different rulers made expressly for marking curves plus a handy ½ inch wide mini ruler. The Curve Ruler with Mini Ruler set… Read More Curve Ruler with Mini Ruler
Universal Knitting Counter Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Universal Knitting Counter. Every experienced knitter is familiar with the need for a knitting counter for keeping track of their pattern. The Universal Knitting Counter is a new improvement to… Read More Universal Knitting Counter
Bamboo Knitting Repair Hooks Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Bamboo Knitting Repair Hooks. Mistakes happen. Sometimes a knit stitch is dropped, or an incorrect stitch is made. Luckily for knitters, Clover has created the Bamboo Knitting Repair Hooks!… Read More Bamboo Knitting Repair Hooks
Pattern Chart Marker Set Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will explore the Pattern Chart Marker Set. The Pattern Chart Marker Set features two different sizes of magnetized chart markers. The larger marker is sized to fit landscape-oriented letter size paper or… Read More Pattern Chart Marker Set
Pro Takumi Circular Knitting Needles Visit Our Website Here! Welcome to Tool School! with Instructor Katrina Walker In this episode of Tool School, We will be exploring Pro Takumi Circular Knitting Needles. Pro Takumi circular knitting needles are beautifully crafted from only the finest quality bamboo harvested from the premium portion of the stem, never… Read More Pro Takumi Knitting Needles
Top 10 Sewing Notions By Shannon and Jason Take a trip to your local craft supply or sewing store and you’ll find hundreds of tools and toys that claim to make your crafting life faster and easier. But how many of these tools actually do the job they claim to do? How many of them… Read More Extra Credit: Top 10 Sewing Notions
Pattern Cutting Guide By Shannon and Jason Like most crafters out there, we love our gadgets! It’s always fun to discover a new gizmo that speeds up a process or opens up new creative avenues. And, once again, Clover has created such a tool. Earlier this month they sent us a brand-spanking new product, a… Read More Extra Credit: Pattern Cutting Guide
The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot with Instructor Steve Butler Class 164 Visit Our Website Here! What is it? The ultimate goal of any sewing tool or notion is to arm the creator of a project with the ability to achieve his or her creative intent. No limitations, no holds barred. If you can see it… Read More The Ultimate Quilt `n Stitch Presser Foot
Straight Pins with Instructor Steve Butler Class 163 Visit Our Website Here! What is it? Let’s assume you’ve just found that perfect sewing project. Fashion, fashion accessories, heirloom, quilts, home décor, crafts, whatever. Fabric and pattern are identified and are on hand ready to go to work. What else do we need? Tools! We’ve got to measure, mark and… Read More Straight Pins
Pins By Shannon and Jason It goes without much debate that the pins are the multi-tasking wonder of any creative space. And, more often than not, we tend to take them for granted until we can’t find one… or as the case might be, find the RIGHT one. Our philosophy in our art and life… Read More Extra Credit: Pins
“Quick” Yo-Yo Maker with Instructor Steve Butler Class 162 View at our website What is it? Fabric yo-yo’s. What’s not to like? They’re fun, fast and a definite avenue for creative expression. What can you make with these little fabric gems? Who cares? For some it’s nothing more than a therapeutic journey to some level of nirvana. But… Read More “Quick” Yo-Yo Makers
Fabric Folding Pen with Instructor Steve Butler Class 161 View at our website What is it? We get it, no one likes to take the time to press fabric pieces when putting together that new creative inspiration. The sewing machine is ready, that fabulous fabric is ready, the complimenting thread is ready and, most importantly, we’re… Read More Fabric Folding Pen
Tracing Paper “Clover Chacopy” with Instructor Steve Butler Class 160 View at our website What is it? When it comes to sewing, and that’s what we do, tracing our pattern designs onto fabric is one of our least favorite activities. We find that perfect pattern, amazing fabric and complimenting thread and we just want to jump… Read More Tracing Paper “Clover Chacopy”
Hot Ruler Large and Hot Hemmer Square with Instructor Steve Butler Class 159 View at our website Visit our website What is it? If we were to make a list of essential actions required to achieve our most lofty creative aspirations when sewing, pressing would be near or even at the top of that list. Precise… Read More Hot Ruler & Hot Hemmer
Hot Hemmer Square & Hot Ruler Large By Shannon and Jason Well… Clover has done it again. Just when we were looking for a product, here they are with exactly what we need. They have expanded their line of pressing tools to include the Hot Ruler Large and Hot Hemmer Square. If you are a garment… Read More Extra Credit: Hot Hemmer Square & Hot Ruler Large
Tracing Wheels with Instructor Steve Butler Class 158 View at our website What is it? The genesis of almost everything we create when we sew begins with a pattern of some form. Fashion, fashion accessories, heirloom, purses and bags, quilts, home decor, they all use them. In our selection process we identify potential candidates from the perfectly… Read More Tracing Wheels
Amour Crochet Hooks with Instructor Steve Butler Class 157 View at our website What is it? Check any fashion magazine or even publications in the vein of Architectural Digest or House Beautiful. In the forefront or perhaps even as a worthy supporting accessories cast you’ll find an old friend, crochet. Fashion and fashion accessories, home décor and even… Read More Amour Crochet Hooks
Mini Iron II: The Adapter Set with Instructor Steve Butler Class 152 View at our website What is it? First of all, why do we call it a “mini iron”? Because of its diminutive size? Yeah, pretty much. But that name is a true misnomer. Even though labeled as “mini”, the small size really packs a punch and makes… Read More Mini Iron II: “The Adapter Set”
Fabric Tube Maker with Instructor Steve Butler Class 155 What is it? Jelly Roll™ projects of all types are more popular than ever. Home décor, fashion, fashion accessories, quilting, or any other application you can imagine. The three dimensional effect of the folded fabric tubes are particularly enticing. Add to that the unlimited selection of fabric colors, patterns… Read More Fabric Tube Maker
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… Read More Punch Needle & Hoop
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… Read More Cable Stitch Holders
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… Read More Extra Credit: Needle Punch & Hoop
Takumi Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needle System with instructor Steve Butler Class 149 What is it? – Hats, socks, sweaters, sleeves, mittens, bags and so much more. All things knitted, great or small, flat or in the round. How can we do all of these projects? Besides some killer yarn and a crystal-clear creative vision, we’ll need a… Read More Takumi Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needle System
Heart on My Sleeve, Wonder Fuse Appliqué Patch By the Shibaguyz You don’t need a hole to cover to add an appliqué patch to your favorite jacket. You also don’t have to be a great artist to show off some FAB skills! There… we said it. A little inspiration, a touch of color, and a… Read More Extra Credit: Heart on My Sleeve
Design Pro Appliqué Mat with instructor Steve Butler Class 148 What is it? – Applique, what an amazing and beautiful fiber art form. What is it? Simply put, it’s the addition of subordinate decorative fabric motifs to a larger, supporting piece of fabric. It has applications to quilting, fashion, home décor and crafts. Appliqué can be elegant… Read More Design Pro Applique Mat
Wonder Fuse with instructor Steve Butler Class 147 What is it? – Whether you’re a seasoned fashionista or a die hard quilt aficionado, applique can be an amazing part of your design process. Applique is essentially applying one piece of fabric to another. It’s usually comprised of supporting decorative fabric motifs attached to a larger, background piece… Read More Wonder Fuse
Darning Needles with instructor Steve Butler Class 145 What is it? – Darning needles, sometimes referred to as tapestry needles, are a no-nonsense, must-have tool for all fiber artists who work with yarns, flosses or heavy threads. In the needle world, these are the heavy lifters. Crochet, knitting, embroidery, counted cross stitch or sewing, they… Read More Darning Needles
Amour Steel Crochet Hook Set with instructor Steve Butler Class 144 What is it? – Every time I see lace crochet I am reminded of my grandmother. She truly was an artist with lace-weight threads and steel crochet hooks. As you might expect, most of her crochet projects centered around beautiful edges applied to handkerchiefs or table… Read More Amour Steel Crochet Hook Set
Felting Tools with instructor Steve Butler Class 143 What is it? – Question. What can you produce creatively with wool roving, a felting needle and a felting pad? Answer. Anything you want. Put your own special touch on art, jewelry, fashion, fashion accessories, quilting, home décor or even stand-alone projects. What you can fabricate is truly limited only by your desire… Read More Felting Tools
Bracelet Maker Jelly Bracelet By the Shibaguyz While we can’t say our generation created the friendship bracelet, it certainly did add its own twist to them. It does not seem that long ago when we were taping down thread to a table and trying to tie even knots together to make unique bracelets for our… Read More Extra Credit: Bracelet Maker
View Here! Bracelet Maker with instructor Steve Butler Class 142 What is it? – If you want to discuss useful fashion accessories you have to include bracelets in the conversation. Dressing up or dressing down, black tie or no tie, bracelets are perfect for every social occasion. Perhaps the most meaningful of these vaunted fashion accessories are the… Read More Bracelet Maker
Loop Pressing Bars with instructor Steve Butler Class 141 What is it? – Why do we willingly expend so much effort when we sew? Quilting, fashion, home decor and all of the accessories relating to each? Hours spent selecting just the right pattern (no easy task), the right fabric (no easy task) and the right threads (yes,… Read More Loop Pressing Bars
Bodkins with instructor Steve Butler Class 140 What is it? – The buzzer goes off telling you the drying cycle has finished. Finally. You go over to the dryer and pull out the new hoodie you were planning on wearing today. As you remove it, you notice that the cord that is supposed to go through the hood… Read More Bodkins (Art. No. 9581,9582,4001)
“Quick Cut” Thread Cutter with instructor Steve Butler Class 138 What is it? – Is there anything more exciting than sitting down with a stack of gorgeous fabric in front of you and an image of the most incredible quilt solidly focused in your mind? Maybe we just found the ultimate Charm Pack at our favorite… Read More Quick Cut Thread Cutter
Snag Repair Needles By the Shibaguyz It’s happened to us all… you’re pulling your favorite sweater down from the closet and oops, it catches on a spot on the shelf—SNAG! Or maybe you’re the outdoorsy type and tend to walk a little too close to brambles or blackberry bushes—SNAG! Perhaps you’re like us… just walking… Read More Extra Credit: Snag Repair Needles
Needle Threaders with instructor Steve Butler Class 137 What is it? – Every notice how it’s never the old garments that fall victim to the dreaded snag? Those sweaters, coats, blouses or pants that never leave our home seem to never to snag. But something new, something we can’t wait to be seen in and snags plague… Read More Snag Repair Needles
Fork Pins By the Shibaguyz Pins are the ubiquitous tool of sewists, crafters, quilters, garment makers, crocheters, knitters… basically anyone who ever touches fabric will use pins, and use them often. Some pins tell you what they are designed for—like Silk Pins or Quilting Pins—others you must play with a while to find their best… Read More Extra Credit: Fork Pins
Needle Threaders with instructor Steve Butler What is it? – Few sewing tools are more useful and necessary than hand sewing needles. Specific needle styles have evolved into virtually every genre of sewing specialty including general sewing, appliqué, embroidery, ribbon embroidery, quilting, upholstery, tapestry, basting, beading, darning, tailoring, etc. Additionally, and regardless of style, each needle is… Read More Needle Threaders
Hera Markers and Finger Presser with instructor Steve Butler Class 135 What is it? – Hera Markers. Wow! Kind of a misnomer. Kind of not. Compared with other more traditional markers like pens and pencils that leave definitive lines, they’re not markers at all. If, however, you want a marker that leaves clear, easily identifiable lines to follow while… Read More Finger Presser / Hera Marker
Fork Pins with instructor Steve Butler Class 134 When we think about it, the pursuit of our creative sewing aspirations always seem to follow the same basic path regardless of genre. Quilting, fashion, home decor, heirloom or crafts. In each we cut large pieces of fabric into smaller pieces of fabric, reorganize them in some imagined… Read More Fork Pins
Yarn Guide with instructor Steve Butler Class 133 What is it? A particularly enticing knitting technique is called stranded colorwork. Using two or more colors of yarn simultaneously allows us to create amazing designs in knitted fabric. With a full pallet of colors, a wide range of fibers and a limitless assortment of patterns available to… Read More Yarn Guide