Friday Finds – Easter Baskets

Easter morning is right around the corner. and we found a few last minute basket fillers to share with you.  Take a look around your crafty stash for the supplies you need to make a special surprise to tuck in with the chocolate bunnies.

• Pom-Pom Hair Ties from Maggie
• Pom-Pom Hair Clips from Alison
• Pom-Pom Chicks from Fiona
• French Knitter Jewelry from Terry

The basket itself can be custom made using our Basket Frames as shown the photo up above. If you’re out of time to create a new project for the basket, consider giving a new craft supply to your budding crafter.  Clover products make creating easy for everyone, and can be purchased at your local craft shop or any of the larger craft stores.  Some beginning favorite craft tools include Pom-Pom Makers, Quick Yo-Yo Makers, Kanzashi Flower Makers, French Knitter, Hana Ami Flower Loom, and Colorful Amour Crochet Hooks.  Passing on our love of crafting is the greatest gift of all.  Happy Easter!

Holiday French Knitter Ornaments

Ornaments by Terry Ricioli

General Information & Supplies:

• All ornaments use Method A from the package instructions
• 4-peg Head
• 18 gauge plastic-covered craft wire
• Wire Cutters
• Tapestry Needle
• Clear Thread for hanging

Note: For easy bead stringing on the cord; wrap end with clear tape.

Back in my Sewing Room!

Seems like a long time since I’ve been in my sewing room!

I was away May 16-21 in Kansas City MO. for Spring Quilt Market.  Market is always a highlight for me as I love to see what’s happening and see friends I’ve known for years.

Clover presented new items:

Those fun three-sided boxes called Clam Shells. Oh what fun I’ve had making these.  Please see The Clover Blog for a full lesson on how to make them.  Clover sells the insert and the rest is up to you.  Fran has some fantastic ideas for embellishing…check it out.

Playful Embellishments

On the market today are a myriad of artful pendants that are just waiting to be added to your French Knitted Necklaces. We have had a wonderful time embellishing our French Knitter creations and are continuing to think of new ideas.

Two Different Fibers In One Fabulous Look

This week we want to show you some advance techniques just to get those creative juices flowing…possibilities abound!

Those who have seen this Pink and Gray Necklace and Bracelet set at some of our shows have picked it out as a favorite.

French Knitter Using Yarns and Other Fibers

Okay so Monofilament has a mind of its own, but we so absolutely love the “floating” look of the beads!  We can’t get enough of this look.

This week we are going to step back and suggest using yarn, embroidery floss and crochet thread.  Yarn is, of course, one of the first fibers used with the wooden/nail spool knitters of childhood….but let’s take another look at the fibers available today.