Clover Needlecraft, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the California Bag Collection. The California Bag is the third set of traceable templates in the Nancy Zieman Trace ‘n Create Bag Templates series.

"Stylish, chic, easy to sew - that's what you'll like about the California Bag Collection" said Nancy Zieman designer of the California Bag template. "The six variations of this template give you options galore!"

In as little as an evening and two half-yard cuts of fabric, sewers can create a designer bag all their own. With step-by-step directions, and timesaving tips from Nancy Zieman, the creative process is a sewer's dream. Clover's color-coded and easy to use California Bag template is traced directly onto the fabric. Simple no-stress straight sewing is all that's needed to complete one of the stylish new California Bag designs.

Optional new Nancy Zieman bag accessories include two new sizes of Clover's Create-a-Strap. Create-a-Strap, previously available in 1", is now also available in 5/8" and 1-1/4". A convenient precut, perforated strap interfacing used to create professional looking bag straps in a flash.   

Also arriving this spring is Clover's Wrap'n Fuse Piping-a totally new way to create personalized piping with this 3/16² polyester cording wrapped in fusible web.      
           
Select your own fabrics, cut 1-3/8" strips, and press to the Wrap'n Fuse Piping! Clover's Wrap'n Fuse Piping adds endless style opportunities to any bag, ready-to-wear or any sewing project.  

The California Collection Template and optional bag accessories and hardware options will be available in May 2009. Stylish bag hardware options in D rings, O rings, Rectangle rings, Swivel latch, and bag feet are also available this spring.

In addition to the Trace ‘n Create notions, Clover Needlecraft Inc. will introduce even more exciting new must-have tools including Nancy Zieman's Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower. A modern twist on a sewing machine necessity, Clover's Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower neatly organizes 30 metal or plastic bobbins in a compact tower. Each of the six bobbin wheels holds five bobbins, connects vertically, and displays all threads for easy selection. Plus no more tangles as each thread end is securely held in place by Clover's unique Stack ‘n Store Bobbin Tower design.