I hijacked a couple of other projects and made this garland from some of the yoyos lying on my desk. I'd first made them with the intention of creating a textile necklace like this. Or maybe a belt/sash-type of thing like this one I sewed a few years ago.
But I'm liking the simplicity of these blue-and-white handsewn yoyos, stitched at intervals to some cream crochet thread, and strung up in our living room. Somehow cheerful and delicate.
i like your blues too; i just posted about blues as well!
i have a small basket of yo-yo’s and am toying with what to use them for. i was thinking of trimming a skirt or top for my girl. i like your idea, it is cheerful and smile provoking. 🙂
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it does look perfectly lovely
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So simple and so lovely! ~ And I walked down that same strip of beach recently, we really live in an awesome part of the country!
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I love your yoyos and the things you do with them Melissa (especially in blue). Do you know I have never made a single yoyo. I think that needs to change
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I love them, they almost look, dare I say it, Christmasy! You constantly amaze me how you turn the simple into stunning.
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Oooh I love new decorations! Transforms a space in an instant. Nice! xx
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Simple, beautiful, restful.
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Love those yo-yos.
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Cheerful and delicate for sure. Love the blue hues (:
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I have seen these yoyo projects around and about. Nice shape. I also love blue and white – as in your photos here. Very calming. I’m having a blog anniversary give-away if you would like to see!
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You have inspired me Melissa.
I got out the Bernina and made 2 summer dresses for my little granddaughter Taylor and really enjoyed myself.
Cheers
Karen
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Your beach scene is beautiful!
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Simple and beautiful!
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Hi Melissa,
I thought you might be interested in the product available at this website: http://www.ecotanka.com
They sell in outlets all around NZ
Just thinking of you, the kids, and the environment.
MA
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So simple and a perfect Springtime decoration!
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I just heard about the earthquake in NZ – hoping that you and your loved ones are safe!
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I also just read about the quake in NZ. Hope you and yours are safe and well.
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thanks, cynthia- our town was nearby but were luckily untouched. 🙂
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thank you, susan- weve been unaffected by the earthquake. it was quite dramatic for the people in christchurch, though!
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Pfft. luckily you are untouched, hope you have no friends overthere?
and your project is really gorgeous!
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Glad to hear it! yes, it sounds like it was frightening for them.
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Love the yoyos – are they the same thing as a Suffolk puff? Yes, the earthquake rocked our wee world here in Lincoln, never experienced one quite so big.
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Oh I love your yoyo garland. Brilliant, now I have a good idea what to do with a bag of about 50 of them that I scored from an op-shop about 2 years ago. All vintage fabrics too. Thanks for blogging about it!
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the blues and whites are so sweet and relaxing in love them!
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Dear Melissa,
Thinking of you and hoping that the earthquake didn’t happen near you. Be well!
Nicole
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beautiful
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look so good
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