I have a new hand work obsession, YO YOs! I've always loved the look of yo yos in quilts and such, but had never made any. Since I have scraps galore, I thought I'd try to whip up some yo yos, with no particular project in mind. Heather Bailey has a great tutorial that inspired me to get started.
So I made a few, tedious to be sure. THEN I discovered the coolest tool EVER!
Whoever invented this is a genius! Seriously! This clever tool is made by Clover and is available in several sizes. I got mine at Joann's, but it is also available here, among other places I'm sure. I've heard they have a heart shaped one too, but I haven't found it, but I must. Making a yo yo with out the tool may take, oh, 15 minutes, WITH the tool? Like 3, yes THREE minutes--not that I timed myself! The directions in the package are very clear. My head is spinning with things I want to make and embellish with yo yos. For now, I'm making these:
I'll be selling these fun hair clips, at my upcoming shows. I had (and bought more!) cute buttons that I sewed to the yo yo, then sewed the yo yo to a contour clip.
And since I like to make things cute AND complicated, I decided to make tags and ribbons to coordinate with, and display the barrettes!
Did I mention I was obsessed?
