Yo-Yo Ornaments
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I enjoy making Yo-Yos, so I thought I would 'whip up' some Yo-Yo ornaments I saw in a recent issue of Quilter's World called Quilting for the Holidays. I decided to make two of each while I was at it so I could share some as gifts.
Being an avid home cook as well as quilter, I spend a lot of time visiting recipe websites and cooking blogs. The reader's comments consistently include the modifications, additions, and substitutions they made to the recipe. In the same vein, I will share with you how I altered the Yo-Yo ornament instructions based on what I had available and my whims. For example, instead of regular 100% cotton prints used in the magazine article, I chose batik fabrics from the Batik Paradise collection. My apologies – I did not take my usual step-by-step photos this time. I was on a mission to finish the ornaments!
Making the Yo-Yos
The magazine instructions called for using Clover Yo-Yo Makers in the following sizes:
Extra-Small – 3/4″ finished size
Small – 1-1/4″ finished size
Large – 1-3/4″ finished size
Extra-Large – 2-3/8″ finished size
Since I had all the sizes and like to make Yo-Yos with Yo-Yo Makers, I made mine that way. I started with squares for the Yo-Yo Makers and trimmed them once the fabric was inserted in the plastic discs.
Yo-Yos can easily be made without Yo-Yo Makers. It is necessary to start with circles of fabric to make them by hand without the Yo-Yo Makers. Bigger Perfect Circles, which go up to 4-1/2″ in size, help with drawing circles to be cut for the three smaller sizes (the Extra-Large needs a 5-1/4″ circle). Alternately, two choices for cutting the circles for Yo-Yos are the Olfa Rotary Circle Cutter and TrueCut 360° Precision Circle Cutter.
To view a helpful Connecting Threads tutorial video on making Yo-Yos with and without a Clover Yo-Yo Maker,click here .
Regardless of the method, the formula for cutting the circle for a Yo-Yo is:
The finished Yo-Yo size x 2, plus 1/2″ = size circle to cut
For example, if the finished size of your Yo-Yo is 1 3/4″ –> 1 3/4″ x 2 = 3 1/2″.
Add 1/2″ to this number, 3 1/2″ + 1/2″ = 4″
The Christmas Tree Ornament
The Christmas Tree ornament is made of ten Small Yo-Yos for the tree in a pyramid arrangement and one Small Yo-Yo at the base for the trunk. I chose five green batik fabrics and made two of each for the tree and a brown batik for the trunk. The Yo-Yos are joined with a whip stitch on the adjoining edges.
For my gold star, I drew a star on the paper of some fusible web, ironed it to the back of a gold felted wool scrap, cut it out, fused a cotton print on the other side, and tacked it to the top of the tree. Download old adobe reader. Though no embellishment other than the star was called for in the pattern, I found some red sequins and white beads in my crazy quilting supplies to add to the tree, securing them by sewing and a touch of fabric glue.
The Candy Cane Ornament
The Candy Canes require six red Small Yo-Yos and five white Small Yo-Yos. The Yo-Yos are overlapped and joined with a whip stitch. I tied a bow in some narrow red ric-rac and tacked it to the top of the Candy Cane for hanging.
The Snowman Ornament
The Snowman requires three sizes of Yo-Yos – Extra-Small (hat decoration), Large (head), and Extra-Large (body). 6947 Plumage Pearlbatik worked well for the head and body. These ornaments were the most time-intensive due the embellishments.
The first step in assembling the Snowman was to whip stitch the head to the body. For the scarf, I found some 7mm red silk ribbon in my crazy quilting supplies. For the hat, I folded a rectangle of black felted wool in half with fusible web in the center, cut the edges to mimic a hat and brim, and whip stitched around the outer edges. I left the non-folded edge open so I could insert the top of the Snowman's head inside.
After gluing and tacking the hat to the head, the green felted wool leaf was adhered to the hat with fusible web. The red Yo-Yo was tacked down with thread. The pattern suggests using a small piece of upholstery foam for inside the carrot nose. I used a triangle of orange felted wool with the corners rolled toward the center to fill it and a whip stitch to close the bottom edge. Sewing on the nose did not work well for me, so I glued it on with a drop of permanent fabric glue. I decided to hang the ornament with embroidery floss sewn through the top of the hat because I forgot to insert ribbon in the top earlier.
It took longer than expected to make two of each ornament; I was ready to be finished! The Snowman pattern called for the eyes and buttons to be made with black wool roving and a felting needle. Using small black buttons sped things up for me. I managed to sew on all the buttons without any threads or knots on the back. I was too tired – or just forgot – to make mouths, so they have none. Black French knots would be cute but would be difficult at this stage. Maybe I will glue on a felt mouth later like the pattern shows… or not.
I am so glad I persevered! Not sure which is my favorite but the Snowman's nose seems so long I am tempted to call him Pinocchio!
If you are interested in other ornament ideas, check my blog for Christmas Candy Ornaments …
and Jennifer's Spritz Cookie Ornaments.
Hope this inspires you to whip up some ornaments too!
Happy Holidays!
Lazies, meet our Yo Yo Cutie Pins! Aren't they adorable!!! The second fabric, peeking through the gathered opening is a modern twist on the traditional yo-yo favorite. Feature a fabric, picture, button or more. Add a pin, ribbon, magnet to create a keepsake to wear, hang on the tree or fridge.
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Yo Yo Cutie Pins pattern (LGD132) from Lazy Girl Designs
Why These Cuties Are Special
One thing you'll notice about these yo-yos is how crisp and clean their lines are. It's almost like they've been starched, standing at attention. The secret is slipping a little of our Stiff Stuff interfacing inside the yo-yo to give it structure and substance. It's a perfect pairing.
Where To Buy Yo Yos
Free-Range Yo-Yos
A single yo-yo is usually added to something – sewn onto, paired with, stuffed, stitched to more yo-yos, etc. The Stiff Stuff makes the yo-yo perfect to roam free on its own. I made a bunch of these and wore them at Quilt Market recently. Here I am at Quilt Market with the fabulous Eleanor Burns. I'm wearing the large size Yo Yo Cutie Pin.
Magic number 2 7 – a better calculator. Two Sizes
Make Yo Yo Cutie Pins in large or small sizes with large or small openings. Below is the large size shown with a pin (I'm wearing it in the pic above, small opening) and the small size with a ribbon to make an ornament or hang tag. I made the small size in holiday fabrics as wreath pins for family and friends this month (pictures next week).
Supplies and Details
This is a scrounge-able project, make due with what you have on hand or try some of the tools shown below (check your local quilt shop or online).
Yo Yo Cutie Pins (LGD132) Get the free pattern below
Fabric: 10″ squares for yo-yo, 5″ squares for contrast center
Stiff Stuff: 1/4 yard Stiff Stuff Firm sew-in interfacing by Sew Lazy (SLG1071)
Safety Pins for pin option: size #1 (1 1/16″)
Ribbon for ornament option: 7″ of 1/8″ – 1/4″ wide ribbon
Tools for Making Yo Yos
Cut fabric circles and make yo-yos following the directions in the pattern, or use the Clover Quick Yo Yo Makers. The pattern uses the yellow extra large size and the blue jumbo size. Be sure to check out my Yo Yo Maker tutorial here.
LinkRound Extra Large Yo-Yo Maker (yellow)
LinkRound Jumbo Yo-Yo Maker (blue)
Tools for Cutting or Marking Circles
Use templates in the pattern to cut the size circles needed, or try this Olfa Circle Cutter tool.
If using the Olfa too, (I love this tool) be sure to watch their video demo online here: Rotary Circle Cutter
LinkOLFA 1057028 CMP-3 Rotary Circle Cutter
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