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How to Make Yo-Yo Wreath Ornaments

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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This little wreath, made with stuffed circles of fabric, is simple and cute.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

    Making the Yo-Yos

  1. Step 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. Step 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. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

    Make a small running stitch through both layers.

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 6

    Leave a hole wide enough to stuff quilt batting inside.

  7. Step 7

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

  8. Step 8

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

  9. Step 9

    Tie a knot and clip off the extra thread.

  10. Making the Wreath

  11. Step 1

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

  12. Step 2

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

  13. Step 3

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

  14. Step 4

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

  15. Step 5

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

  16. Step 6

    Sew or glue the bow to your wreath.

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

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on 8/31/2007 how about how to make a yo-yo QUILT please?

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