How to Make a YoYo Christmas Tree Ornament

Yo-yos are used by quilters and crafters to make fabric crafts, flowers and other fun items, including clowns and three-dimensional items. These items gave me the inspiration to make a tiny Christmas tree to use as a yo-yo Christmas ornament. This one in white so you can see how it is made.

Yo-yo crafts can be completely hand-sewn, with no sewing machine required. They are a great Christmas crafts project that can involve anyone old enough or young enough to sew.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yo-yo circles in different sizes.
• Needle and thread

1. Cut circles for yo-yos in the color of your choice and in three different sizes. The little white Christmas tree here has three 3 1/2 inch circles, two 3 inch circles, and two 2 1/4 inch circles. Sew around the circles by hand, with about 1/4 inch turned under all the way around. Pull the thread to make the circle closed to the center. See Resources below if you need more information about making the yo-yo flowers.

2. Take the largest three yo-yo flowers and stack them. Using a needle and thread with a knot at the bottom, thread the three large yoyos onto the needle. Add the next two middle-sized yoyos, and then add either a single or two at the top. The last one is for the star at the top, so if you use it, be sure to sew to the bottom or backside only. It also works to sew the top one from the edge, not the center.

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   Tack the thread on the backside of the smallest yoyo. Add any decoration you choose. The scan shows tiny ribbon flowers, but if you are a crafter, you will find lots of possibilities for this yo-yo Christmas tree ornament.

Tips & Warnings

• We often write about quilting and crafts. See other articles in Resources below for more quilting and crafts.
• copyright 2009 Linda Richard
• Feel free to link to this article or send it to a friend.

Resources

• Make a Yo-Yo Flower Quilting Crafts
• Decorate a Cajun Christmas Tree
• Create a Christmas Tree Skirt
• Sew Crafts with Vintage Pillowcases
• Buy Binding and Lining Fabrics for Quilting Crafts
• Make a Fan Quilt Pattern
• Make a Pattern for a Flower Garden Quilt
• Make a Pillow from a Man's Shirt
• Sew Washcloths from Worn Towels

[ruf1950]

on 9/28/2009 Superb article on making a yoyo Christmas tree ornament. Thanks! 5*****

[godfather25]

on 9/28/2009 Excellent tips on making a yoyo christmas tree ornament.

[goodselfme]

on 9/28/2009 Thanks for the infomation to make a yoyo Christmas tree ornament.

[ghostwoman]

on 9/28/2009 Excellent article on making a yo yo christmas tree ornament.
5*s -- well written.
I recommend you!

[kristara]

on 9/28/2009 What a great idea! Excellent instructions 5*