docsquid Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've made pom-poms before (using cardboard templates), but haven't had a go at these yo-yo things. Has anybody tried them? Are they easy to do? They look potentially very interesting for all sorts of projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 i've made yo-yo's without the templates, never tried the templates for those,but I've just bought some of the pom pom makers - they are brilliant! Very quick and easy to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I love the Cotton Patch and not too far from me either! I spent a small fortune in there the other week on materials for work and a yo-yo maker or two managed to slip into my basket! They are great and really easy to make - my students have made loads and now we just need to find something to do with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hmm..I feel more creativity coming on, particularly as I now have a lovely sewing machine and a fabric stash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Well, I've gone and bought one. Just need to use up some of that fabric stash on making yo-yos and creating nice things now! And I accidentally bought new knitting wool while I was at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I like the pompom makers too, i think i might accidently buy some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I just received my order from CP - and in it were 2 yo-yo's! One is a flower and the other a butterfly. Kept Erin well amused trying to see how it worked (snort and snigger). Plus my new cutting mat, a sharpener for my rotary blades to see how that goes, a de-fuzzer because somebody wears a jumper come dress that bobbles everywhere (not me or the guys)! I'm sure I missed something - toy? I didn't even order fabric this time. Must be ill. Can't wait to have a go at the yo-yo's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I like those butterfly and flower ones Koojie, are they easy to do? How do they work? Quite tempted by the pom pom makers too, I usually use bits of cardboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The pom pom makers are brilliant, and so FAST! Couperwife introduced us to them at Omletina's. I took some with me to our stitchers evening at the village hall on Monday night. They were a great hit with the teenage girls - they had a brilliant evening and they both went home with 4 or 5 funky pom poms each Even my little boys have made loads with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 feeling happy cos ive introduced you to something sooo fabby cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I've done it I've ordered 2 pom pom makers, the large and the small. Don't know what I'm going to use pom poms for yet, but I'm sure Danny will have a go at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Haven't tried them yet - they look easy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 My pom pom makers came yesterday and I made 3 last night I can see everything getting covered in pom poms, I can do 4 different sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 I've been itching to try out the yo-yo makers and pom-pom makers but so far unable to find the time as we are so busy at the moment. Might sit and make pom-poms tonight as the light is too bad for sewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ooh, I made some! Large ones, small ones and heart-shaped ones! They look pretty good. I just need to make some little bags so I can use the yo-yo's to decorate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Couperrwife is at least 50% responsible for the mega pompom thanks to her pompom makers. So much less faffage than the trad way of making them. I love the extra large pom pom maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 how come I always get blamed for stuff when im not here ok, maybe it was my fault cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Pom-poms are next on the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I like the look of the butterfly makers, especially to use up small bits of fabric. I think they'd look great on cards. Has anyone got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I bought a small one, and they are still quite big - you'd need about 3-4 inches of fabric. I had to look when they arrived because I thought "I'm sure I ordered the small ones". Haven't got around to using them yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
