YoYo’s ARE BACK!

Here’s a Quick YoYo Tutorial: 

Cut a circle about twice the size of your desired result.  You can use anything around the house as a template, like a bowl or glass, or you can make one out of cardboard.  An embroidery hoop might be just the trick.  Trace around the edge with a fabric marker or tailors chalk.  If you have a good pair of fabric scissors, pin several layers together in the center of each circle and cut them all at once.

 With needle and thread, knot the end, leaving a 3 inch tail.  With the wrong side of the fabric toward you, sew a running stitch around the edge, turning up a ¼ inch edge all the way around the circle.  

 When you get to where you started, pull the thread to gather the circle until it’s almost closed.  Tie a knot with the 3 inch tail, trimming the threads close to the knot. 

What can I make with my YoYo’s?

You can make toys and dolls, doilies and quilts, snowflakes, wreaths, headbands, embellishments, even high fashion … the list goes on.  What ideas do you have for fabric YoYo’s?