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Showing posts with label yo-yo maker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yo-yo maker. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Kanzashi Flower Maker
I have enjoyed the Clover Templates for round and heart shapes. Also, fun to make the round and butterfly shapes.
When they made Kanzashi (flower) templates, I was over the moon!!!! They have three types of flowers in two sizes; (six templates) for flower petals. The petals are strung on a strong fiber/thread (I like quilting thread) ... then, embellished with stash. Buttons, fibers, tatting, yo-yos, etc.
Should you get the chance, pick up a template and enjoy making some flowers!!!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Yo-Yo Makers

It started with a fall & torn jeans:

I pulled out a few yo-yo makers & a pair of jeans (ratty ones that Alex grew out of).

First lesson learned ... they aren't kidding when they say to use strong thread. I tried the large flower & the thread broke when I pulled it to close the yo-yo. I tried the small flower -- did not cover the tear. I'm thinking yo-yo's weren't meant to be made out of denim -- would be easier to use cotton. Tried the large heart & doubled my quilting thread --- it turned out ok, added an old white button for the center & think my old jeans are good to go for another couple years (first picture).
If you are interested in obtaining these yo-yo makers, I find them at quilt shops, craft places (ie Michael's), and JoAnn Fabric stores. This is what the Clover packages look like:

I even have this rose maker:

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