Christmas Decoration: December 2007 Archives
Here's my Yo-Yo Santa made using the Indygo Junction Yuletide Yo-Yos pattern -- click thumbnails to view larger images in a pop up window:
The boys LOVE squeezing, twisting and hugging this super squishy Santa made from Yo-Yos.
I made a few changes--of course--from the pattern directions. I made "scrappy red yo-yos" instead of all one multi-red print as suggested. I used white flannel for his beard. I used dark blue wooden beads for his eyes. I used a lighter print for the cuffs of sleeves and pants instead of natural muslin. I also tucked some white poly batting under his hat and then pulled it forward to create his hair. I like Santa with a full head of fluffy white hair.
The pattern is NOT difficult at all and Santa is absolutely ADORABLE!! This sweet Santa will be sure to become a family heirloom.
He does take some time to make unless you have a stack of red yo-yos in the right sizes already made up. Now, having done one, I see how I could probably make 3 or more in the same or even less time the next time but that probably won't happen until next summer. Perhaps I should mark the calendar to start making red yo-yos in July.
The boys LOVE squeezing, twisting and hugging this super squishy Santa made from Yo-Yos.I made a few changes--of course--from the pattern directions. I made "scrappy red yo-yos" instead of all one multi-red print as suggested. I used white flannel for his beard. I used dark blue wooden beads for his eyes. I used a lighter print for the cuffs of sleeves and pants instead of natural muslin. I also tucked some white poly batting under his hat and then pulled it forward to create his hair. I like Santa with a full head of fluffy white hair.
The pattern is NOT difficult at all and Santa is absolutely ADORABLE!! This sweet Santa will be sure to become a family heirloom.
He does take some time to make unless you have a stack of red yo-yos in the right sizes already made up. Now, having done one, I see how I could probably make 3 or more in the same or even less time the next time but that probably won't happen until next summer. Perhaps I should mark the calendar to start making red yo-yos in July.
A couple weeks ago Sew Thankful brought in the Yuletide Yo-Yos pattern from Indygo Junction.
I was smitten with the sweet yo-yo Santa on the cover and knew I just HAD to make him. Well...I DID! I finished him last night and can't wait to take a few pictures to show you. I should have them ready and here on the blog later this afternoon.
Interested in this pattern? Check it out at Sew Thankful.
I was smitten with the sweet yo-yo Santa on the cover and knew I just HAD to make him. Well...I DID! I finished him last night and can't wait to take a few pictures to show you. I should have them ready and here on the blog later this afternoon.Interested in this pattern? Check it out at Sew Thankful.
