How to Make Yo-Yo Wreath Ornaments

This little wreath, made with stuffed circles of fabric, is simple and cute.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 3/8-inch Wide Ribbons
• Heavy Quilting Threads
• Quilt Batting
• Scrap Christmas Fabrics
• Sewing Needles
• Thimbles
• Scissors

Making the Yo-Yos

1. Decide what size yo-yos you need for your project. For the wreath, you'll need twelve 1 1/2-inch yo-yos.

2. Cut your fabric circles twice the size of the yo-yos, plus 1/2 inch. For example, since you need 1 1/2-inch yo-yos, you'll cut 3 1/2-inch circles.

3. Turn the edge of a circle toward the wrong side of the fabric, forming a 1/4-inch hem.

4. Make a small running stitch through both layers.

5. Begin to pull the thread, drawing the outer edges in to form a pouch.

6. Leave a hole wide enough to stuff quilt batting inside.

7. Insert just enough batting to puff up the yo-yo.

8. After filling it, pull the thread tighter, gathering the circle. The right side of the fabric should be facing out.

9. Tie a knot and clip off the extra thread.

Making the Wreath

1. Make twelve 1 1/2-inch yo-yos from Christmas fabric.

2. String the yo-yos together, with heavy thread running through the middle of each one.

3. Bring the first yo-yo up to the last to form the wreath.

4. Sew through the first one again and tie a knot in the thread.

5. Tie a bow out of a 3/8-inch-wide ribbon.

6. Sew or glue the bow to your wreath.

Tips & Warnings

• Use quilting thread. Regular thread will snap when you gather the edges.