{The winner of the $235 package of Clover sewing tools and supplies is…Baba! She said, “As much as I sew and I don’t have any of these tools! How is that possible? The magnetic pin holder and the needle threader look fantastic. I haven’t tried making my own bias tape yet, I have just been buying it, so this could really save some money.”
Congratulations, Baba! You are going to have a great time with these tools. Email your address to me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Thanks!}
Again, we have two giveaways today, so don’t miss out on the first one below, downloadable patterns from YouCanMakeThis.com – they’re fabulous!
THE PRIZE
One reader will win the following package worth $235 from Clover:
- A complete set of bias tape makers (1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, and 2″)
- Bias tape ruler
- Pink magnet pin caddy
- Pink desk needle threader
- Ultimate scissors
- Fiber glass tape measure
- Fine quilting pins
- Mini Iron II “The Adapter Set”
- Thread clippers
REVIEW
It’s utterly impossible to review this many products in one post, but I’m going to try.
First, the bias tape makers that come in lots of different sizes. I am currently binding a fleece blanket with bias tape that I made with the Clover bias tape maker. I’m loving being able to save money making my own use matching, soft fabric rather than that stiff stuff you get in the premade, store-bought version.
If you cut your strips accurately, you’re going to get awesome bias tape. And the Clover bias tape cutting ruler is a great tool for accurate cutting. The slot in the middle of the ruler ensures that your cut is perfectly straight, and the markings on the ruler help you measure easily. Figuring out exactly how wide to cut your fabric can be tricky, and this ruler helps simplify that whole step a ton.
The second product in the prize package that I could not live without is a magnetic pin caddy. I’m forever dropping pins, and with this magnet, those lost pins are easy to find and pick up. My favorite part is that you don’t have to drop the pin exactly on the caddy – if you’re close, the magnet sucks it right up.
I love this thing. They’re inexpensive, so if you sew and don’t have one, you really should get one. This pin caddy comes with a lid too, an added bonus.
The Clover desk needle threader is another must-have. I think this tool will preserve my good eyesight, or at least my nearsightedness, for a few extra years. With this tool, you put your needle in the needle slot, your thread in the thread slot, push the button on the right, and pull up your threaded needle. I love how quick this tool makes the often frustrating needle threading process. It’s no good to be frustrated before you even start sewing… the desk needle threader helps you get ready to work!
Besides all the fancy special stuff, Clover also makes high quality basic sewing tools. Part of this package are three of the most basic things every seamstress needs – good fabric scissors, fine quilting pins, and a measuring tape. The scissors are comfortable to hold and sharp as can be. Having a new pair of scissors is kind of like getting glasses that you’ve needed for a long time. It changes everything! The pins are strong and sharp, and the tape measure is great as well. I like how the measurements start at the very beginning, behind the little metal clasp. My current tape measure starts after the metal thing, and it has caused me serioues measuring problems in the past…
Another special product from Clover is their Mini Iron. They have several different mini irons, and the winner of the giveaway will get “The Adapter Set” with several interchangeable tips to use for sewing, quilting, doll making, and even paper crafting. I love to use the Mini Iron to make sure the ribbon for my pages and cards is flat and crisp.
The mini iron is great for so many craft applications – think of all those little corners in pillow covers, doll clothes, felt food, and lots of other projects that are impossible to get at unless you have the mini iron.
The mini iron heats up quickly and is so handy to have around!
Lastly, the thread clipper is another tool I have right by my sewing machine at all times. I love it because the blade is super sharp and cuts thread cleanly, making threadingneedles (when you can’t use the desk needle threader) lots easier. These scissors are faster to pick up and use than regular scissors, which is great. I also love these scissors because I’m not tempted to carry them off and lose them. Having specific thread scissors helps me keep better track of them!
I could go on about the rest of these great products! I look forward to all the fun sewing projects I’m planning with all these fun tools that I will share with you, especially since my baby is coming soon! I have lots of fun things planned before the big day arrives!
GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES
- Visit Clover-USA.com.
- Come back here and leave a comment before midnight Wednesday, March 18.
- A winner will be selected and announced at the top of this post on Thursday.
- Only one comment per person unless you earn extra entries.
- Giveaway open only to residents of the continental United States…sorry.
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You may earn 1 extra entry each for doing any of the following (5 total extra entries possible). You must leave a separate comment for extra entry.
- Blog about the contest with a link back here
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GOOD LUCK and THANKS, Clover!
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anyhow… i did not know they have so many products! i knew only the Bias tape ruler and it is in my shopping list.
I used to sew when I was younger. Scrapbooking is my hobby of choice now. Maybe I’ll pick up a project if I win! I’ve been thinking of a quilt for our bedroom. Thanks for the link! I like the Breast Cancer Awareness – Scissors (Large).
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Wow, that mini iron is nifty. I have never heard of one before this. I also really am intrigued by the bow maker on the website. I am probably getting one of those before christmas cause it looks awesome.
I think the bow makers would come in really handy! There is some great stuff on the site. Thanks for another great giveaway.
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I have an embroidery tool of theirs I am excited to try out. These items all look very practical. Thanks for the chance to win!
Yeah! All these things look great!
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I would LOVE to win this!! What a fantastic site. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I need that needle threader! I have a thread clipper, but need another one for my sprapbook supplies-it works great with ribbon, too!
These look just as fun as all the other give aways. The little iron is what I was looking at the other day in an add. WOW!!! This would be fun to have.
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Wow, this is a fantastic giveaway! I have so wanted a Mini Iron and the Mini Iron II Adapter Set you are offering here is valued at $64.95! Love it! I also love their Rose Maker Templates, very cool. They come in small, medium and large, so you can make a rose for every craft! I also need a good pair of scissors. Your giveaway has everything I need!
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Wow, there website sure has a lot of supplies and tools. I look around for a long time. Their sweetheart rose maker was cute. This giveaway is great–i lost my thread clippers, my eyes have a hard time threading needles and the bias tape makers are interesting.
Oh my goodness – I NEED these things! I bought my mom the needle threader – but won’t buy myself one cause it’s not the MOST needed thing on my list. But I covet it sooo much! Great giveaway – ty for the opportunity! Loved the Clover website!
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Wow that’s a lot of items. I could really use the magnetic pin caddy because I am always dropping pins, and the needle threader would be wonderful. With my eyesight it’s becoming harder and harder to thread a needle and sometimes I have to ask my grand-daughter to do it for me. This would be great!
As much as I sew and I don’t have any of these tools! How is that possible? The magnetic pin holder and the needle threader look fantastic. I haven’t tried making my own bias tape yet, I have just been buying it, so this could really save some money.
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What great products. Thanks for introducing me to this great website.
Wow! What awesome sewing stuff! These would make sewing so much easier and helpful! Thanks!
Ooh, such wonderful things. I would love to have these as I am new to sewing and this would just put me right over the top. Wheeee.
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wow… they have some really nice stuff. and surprisingly, I hadn’t heard of them before. thanks for the great review and giveaway!
I’ve always thought those magnetic pin holders were so cool! I’d love that!
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i would love to win this, i love to sew and this will be very helpful for me !! my favorites are the bias tape and the mini iron !! … Thanks for the chance to win !!!
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That bias tape maker looks awesome!
The bias tape maker sounds awesome!
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Thanks so much for this opportunity! It has been so long since I have “wandered the aisles of sewing type products”. Our local fabric store closed several years back and I have truly missed it! It was great to see what some of the new items on the market are plus some of the old “standbys”!
I’m new to the sewing world, but have tried to make a dent into it and I’m sure all these products will enhance my interest and “skill”
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The bow makers are super cool, I think I could have a lot of fun with those! Thanks!
What a fantastic giveaway! I’m not the best sew-er but that is one of the things I want to improve on. This would be a wonderful head start. The mini-iron looks so handy and so much better than dragging out my large iron.
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i subscribe to your newsletter. I havent seen any of my comments showing up in quite some time but I hope they are being posted before the contests ends. :) Thanks
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I want this one bad!!!! i have just started quilting and would love to have these tools! I really want that iron. Thanks!
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i’m new to sewing too, but i’m super excited about it! WHat a fun starter helper giveaway to me! ;)
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What creative tools you find.
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I have just started sewing. Cool tools!
Great site. I really like the sweetheart rose makers. I can never get these right maybe this will help.
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This is an incredible giveaway for a fairly beginner sewer like me. I would be greatly blessed to get this!
I’ve never seen that type of needle threader before. I’m just about ready for it!
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Clover tools are just the best. And I’ve got all their knitting needles, too!
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A prize like this could make me quit scrapbooking and start sewing again, hehe!!
Wow, I have really wanted to get into sewing the many projects that I have planned, but don’t have the right tools. These would really help. Thanks!
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WOW! What a site! OMG…I’m drooling on my laptop thinking about all the wonderful products they sell that I want. LOL If only payday could get here sooner……………
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I NEED that NEEDle threader! I just found your blog…love it!
I love the Soft Touch Crochet Hooks Set :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I like the needle threader. Why didn’t I invent that?
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wow – they have a huge selection!
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I love to quilt and would love to try the yo-yo makers as well as the pom-pom makers. Thanks so much for the chance to enter the giveaway!
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wow! such great products!!!!
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great products! thanks for the chance to win!
Wow they sure have some great products on their site! Loved the sweetheart rose maker and the bow maker was cool too!
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Oooh MY gosh! Those are some of the awesome tools I just can’t bring mself to spend money on right now! Especially the ENTIRE set of bias tape makers! I have one size but you know, you need different widths for different projects! Excellent prize, thanks for the chance to win!
This is one of the best giveaway’s I’ve ever seen!! I just got out of the hospital and I’m on short-term disability and I’ve been wanting to get back into crafts while I have time.
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My sewing box could really use a update and what a way to start this would be. Thanks for the great giveaway!
That desk needle threader would be heaven sent. Who would have thunk, that would be the hardest thing to do after the age of 48…. Threading a needle, lots of fun on that one…
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I would definitely put these to good use. I already use Clover knitting needles, and would love to try more of their products. Thank you!
I’ve never been to the clover website to see all they have to offer! Those rose makers are great! Not to mention all the other “makers” – especially the heart shaped yo-yo – that is just too cute.
Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!
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What an exciting give away! I love all the neat things on their site, too. I love the bow maker and the projects that they offer!
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I commented on the t-shirt grocery bag post and I’m seriously considering starting a blog today, just to get another entire!! :) Thanks for your great site and awesome giveaways!
There are some really neat things on this website. I really like the bow makers.
OMG! I really need that needle threader and I love the mini iron!! I also see that they carry crochet tools as well as sewing, which is my other hobby! Thanks for the chance to win!
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This is a great prize! I would love to win this. I have so much baby stuff to make for my own babies and some pregnant friends too!
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This looks like something I’d enjoy working on. I love all types of craft projects and like to try all different types of crafts. This just looks like fun!
I love these products! They also make great gifts.
What clever and amazing tools… I want them all!