I love fabric Yo-Yos

I absolutely love fabric yoyos. In case you are not sure what they are, yo-yo is a little circle of fabric that was traditionally used in quilting and patchwork projects.













Yo-Yos are supposedly easy to make. They are circles of fabric, around the edge of which a line of running stitch is made with a sturdy thread, and this is gently gathered, bringing the edges into the center and forming a ‘puff’.













I, however, can not make Yo-Yos to save my life and I know they are NOT easy to make. I have tried to make them by hand and I have also tried to make them using machines. None of my methods ever work and I just get frustrated.













So, I bought these Yo-Yos from Donna at YoYoCottage. They are absolutely gorgeous and come in many different sizes and colors.

I might have to carry them with me in my purse for a while and play with them.

Lydia

Turn Sweatshirts into Jackets

Was surfing the web too early this morning and found some great sweatshirt design ideas by Nancy at Nancy's Notions, http://tiny.cc/9tJ9V

Her designs are just so classic. I love the way the collar on the blue sweatshirt is ruffled.

If you have any sweatshirt design questions, please let me know. I would love to help.

Lydia

Hot Iron Transfers

Yesterday I went to Joann's Fabric store and was browsing around, not looking for anything in particular.

I found these Aunt Martha's Hot Iron Transfers. I remember these from when I was little (too long ago).













My mother used to iron these transfers onto pillowcases for me, and then I would just sit for hours and embroider the designs. They were the start of a lifetime of crafting and part of my life I couldn't live without.

Peace, Lydia

Mermaid Sweater Jacket

When I was younger I wanted to be a marine biologist so I have always had a soft spot in my heart for fish designs.

I found this cute fish design at Proffitts Hollow Creations.

I love the way the fish look like they are swimming into the pockets. Too cute.

What design would you like to see on a jacket?

Peace, Lydia

Whistlepig Creek Productions Web Site

I went to Joann's Fabric store the other day and found just the cutest sweatshirt pattern. It is called "Fat Cats" and it is produced by Whistlepig Creek Productions.

What I loved about this pattern is not only the very cute cats, but the jacket button tabs on the front of the sweatshirt.

It is a different design and add just a unique touch to this whimsical shirt.



If you have any questions or suggestions about SweatShirts, please let me know. I would love to help you.

Lydia