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Yo-Yo-Yo
I have been drooling over some pretty awesome headbands on the Internet lately. I’ve seen the ones with the big flowers or the three beaded flowers in a row….it got me thinking about using some yo-yo’s and attaching them to a headband. Not sure if you’ve heard, but I am addicted to making yo-yo’s. 🙂 If I am going to watch television (and HELLO- who isn’t watching right now!?!? I love the Olympics!!) I figured I should do double duty and make something. So, yes I have lovely collection of little yo-yo’s…..and it makes me happy just looking at them.
Here is what I did:
I used the small Clover yo-yo maker to make mine….and believe me. Those yo-yo makers make a WORLD of difference! Then you just attach the yo-yo to the headband. (I used a fabric covered headband) and sewed through the fabric on the headband and around the headband. DO that a few times tie it off and repeat. I am going to try attaching the yo-yo’s to the stretchy headbands next.
If you make any or have any tips I’d love to hear them or see them!! 🙂 Have a wonderful day…it is Tuesday after all.
All the way from Chicago!
Guess what happened this weekend in the Shop…
We had a lovely visit from one of our forum members. It was so exciting to meet her and put a face to a name. She came all the way from Chicago….
Patticakes was her name, and fabric buying was her game. (har-har, I know…I am hilarious) Seriously though, it was a wonderful surprise and I so enjoyed visiting with her. She brought along her boyfriend and his friend and they were especially good sports, hanging out and letting us ladies jibber-jabber! (It is our specialty, you know.) 🙂
She picked out some pretty gorgeous fabric too I might add. She got her hands on the new Whimsy line (by the Fig and Tree Co.) and she also got the Eden (Lila Tueller) fabric she needed to make the new quilt Mom just finished (I will post pics soon, I promise!) Much more too, though we promised to keep the total hush-hush. We take care of our girls, you know.
Anyway, thanks a million for making the trip to see us, PattiCakes! Just so you know, she is as sweet as her name sounds. 🙂
Here’s to another great week ahead…one more day/week closer to Spring!
****By the way, the pic at the top of the post is a random image I got off google. Wouldn’t that have been the perfect Valentines present!?!? A pink sewing machine. Dang, I wish I was that lucky!
I hope you were. 🙂
A new video…I love the Dresden ruler
Dresden Plate Flower Tutorial
Yes. Isn’t this just darling? Mom whipped this out one afternoon and now I have another reason to be obsessed with the dresden ruler. 🙂 It doesn’t take much for me, obviously. But I love how quick making one of these is. Mom did a little video for you. Have you seen it? Well…if not here it is for your viewing pleasure. 🙂
A great, fast wall hanging to brighten any spot in your home. Or to give as a gift. ( and we could always use quick gift ideas!!)
Are you all ready for Valentines Day? Any romantic or fun or quiet plans? We have a ‘traditional’ dinner (stuffed french toast) and then I give the kids a little present and tell them why and how much we love them. It is sweet and fun.
Natalie and I put together a little garland, you can actually see it in the background in the video, on the door behind Mom. It is really easy.
Well, have a wonderful, happy Friday. I hope that you have a weekend full of love and hearts…and some really good chocolate! 🙂
Snow and tell…
Yes, yes, yes, we are having some more snow. Love it. But it is bitterly cold today! Brrr.
Also, today school was out and we had an appointment to get my oldest daughter braces. We made the trek to the ‘big city’ and she now has a mouth full of metal. Her next appointment she gets a torture device bracket that will stretch her upper jaw, so she has something to look forward to. Always trying to look on the bright side. 🙂
Speaking of bright side, I wanted to show you these quilts. Natalie (my rock star-quilting sister) made these for Christmas and I think they are divine! (heck I’d take any of them)
Isn’t that zig zag amazing!?!? LOVE IT! And the one on the top left is a super sleuth eye spy quilt.
Such fun fabric and ideas. I wish I had half of her energy! (for real) Oh and that batik circle quilt Natalie didn’t make! 🙂 Our friend Amy actually made that for her daughter for graduation. Isn’t that one just gorgeous. Beautiful colors in them all!
Can you believe that Wednesday is already here? This week is just flying by for me. Are you ready for Valentines Day? Have you made anything special? I am hoping to get a few more things crafted before the day of love is over…..but between taxes and paperwork I’ll be surprised if I get a chance. 🙁
Well, I better get going on this day that lies ahead! Have a good one!