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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 11:23:47 AM
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ok, I came across this idea for a towel holder via a past issue of Create & Decorate.... but in true Grace fashion, I did modify it a bit.... I used fabric rather then felt for the yoyos as I found the felt to be a bit thick & bulky to use.
You can check it out on my katmom blog....
Love fun yoyo projects....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
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Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 12:05:05 PM
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Can I please have the instructions?
Donna Farmgirl Sister #1487
Wheather therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 12:26:00 PM
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Grace,
That is so pretty. I love it!
Left you a comment. 
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 10:59:53 PM
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Hi Donna,
really simple,,,
*you will need enough fabric to make 19 yoyos, 2 piece of felt,(9x11) in a color that matches your yoyo fabric. I used a mustard colored felt.
*2 sq of green felt for the leaves.
*thread-to sew yoyos
*embroidery thread - green for leaves.
*19 buttons (opt).
you need to cut out 19 circles (I use an old CD as a templet) and sew them into yoyos. then lay them out:
row 1 - 3 yoyos
row 2 - 4 yoyos
row 3 - 5 yoyos
row 4 - 4 yoyos
row 5 - 3 yoyos
then lay them out on top of 2-pieces of felt to get the size that you need,,then cut the 2 felt pieces. Stitch the yoyos onto the top piece of felt..attach the buttons. you'll sew the 2nd piece of felt on after you you add the leaves.
Cut out "frons-leaves" 4 with curves (equals 2 leaves)& 4 not so curvy and 2 that will be the top center leaf.(see photo.)
Blanket stitch each set of leaves then lay them between the two pieces of pineapple shape felt.
You will have a total of 5 frons/leaves... then blanket stitch all together, leave room near the bottom to insert the large macrame hoop for the towel... Put a few extra tack stitches to secure the metal ring and then finish blanket stitching around the bottom.
Stitch on a little 1" plastic or metal ring to the top back side of the felt to use as a hanger.
Hope this helps & you have fun.
I found the metal ring in the craft section, where Joanns had their macrame kits. I think it cost about $1.29 or something like that.
Happy stitching.....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 04:30:12 AM
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Really cute! Thanks for the directions. I am going to make this. I love the clever use for the yoyos.
Blessings,
Nancy
Farmgirl Sister #2301
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 6:16:31 PM
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I guess it would have helped if I told you all it was in the Aug. 2010 issue of Create & Decorate, on page 62.
This particular issue had a lot of projects that I have 'dog eared' for a future project.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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