Tonight's the big un-boxing: up with the shrubbery, up with the lights, up with Christmas! Here's my most recent addition to the fanfare - the yo-yo garland. 
And, what a quick and relaxing occupation it's been; one movie rental and I was halfway done.
I'm planning to make a red & white one as well, as I have a red & white Christmas fantasy for my kitchen table. I just need to hunt down some red & white striped fabric and see what it does in yo-yo form. I'm hoping for a peppermint effect.
I do have a ceramic peppermint garland, but it's seen better days.
so sweet. nice work, heather.
Posted by: Sarah | December 04, 2006 at 02:22 PM
LOVE it, Heather!!! Almost too nice to use! You could make a fun belt out of your yo-yo's!
Posted by: Laurie | December 04, 2006 at 02:45 PM
very nice I love the colors. I love the alternating sizes too, very sweet. How long have you made it thus far and long do you plan on making it.
Posted by: sunshine | December 04, 2006 at 03:06 PM
Wow, you must be VERY fast at yo-yo making!! Love these - I must get cracking and make one myself.
Posted by: kirsty | December 04, 2006 at 03:20 PM
That is absolutely lovely!
Posted by: Veronique | December 04, 2006 at 03:28 PM
i love the garland!!!
Posted by: Andie | December 04, 2006 at 03:48 PM
very, very cute!
Posted by: erin | December 04, 2006 at 04:18 PM
Hey Heather--love your blog! I just bought some red and white stripe at wal-mart for some ornaments I made for a swap. It's a couple of posts down on my blog. I think it makes a really great peppermint effect , and it was only $2 a yard! don't know if you have wal-mart near you. Good luck!
Posted by: Beth | December 04, 2006 at 05:18 PM
That is such a cute idea!! Please share pictures if you do the red and white version--I think it would be most adorable! :) I can just see this playful little garland strung around the ceiling of a children's room...
Posted by: Casey | December 04, 2006 at 05:27 PM
Loved your photos!
Posted by: iki | December 04, 2006 at 07:09 PM
The yo-yo garland is fabulous! This is such a fun idea that I will attempt one as well--it's definitely going on my "Just Have To Do" master list.
Posted by: June | December 04, 2006 at 07:52 PM
I just made a few yo yos out of some red and white striped fabric....They had that very effect of candy cane stripes....very cute. I am putting them on an apron for a gift.
Posted by: Tasha-Rose | December 04, 2006 at 08:41 PM
Lovely Heather - between you and Anna Maria I don't know which one to make. They are both so different, yet both gorgeous! Can't wait to see the red and white theme.
Posted by: Di | December 04, 2006 at 08:49 PM
Love it Heather!!! You have such yo-yo perfection. Di, Make them both silly!!!
xoxo,AM
Posted by: Anna Maria | December 04, 2006 at 09:06 PM
I had to try this, so I went to my son's closet, and found a red/white oxford shirt that no longer fits.......they are adorable! Thanks so much!
Posted by: leslie | December 04, 2006 at 09:29 PM
These yo-yo garlands are absolutely precious! I remember my grandmother having a "yo-yo pillow" so seeing your garland brings back good memories.
Posted by: suzy | December 04, 2006 at 09:47 PM
Lovely !!!
Posted by: Céline | December 04, 2006 at 11:02 PM
Ooooh! I have a basket of about 80 red yo-yos waiting for inspiration -- I think this is it! Thanks :-)
Posted by: Kristin La Flamme | December 05, 2006 at 01:13 AM
Gorgeous! I'm going to give this a try over the weekend--it's a good excuse to buy some Christmas-y fabrics :)
Posted by: julia | December 05, 2006 at 08:18 AM
I actually used some actual peppermint printed fabric on some yo-yos last week and it looks pretty good. Love your stuff!
Posted by: Lori | December 05, 2006 at 10:37 AM
absoloutely beautiful!
Posted by: nichola | December 05, 2006 at 01:58 PM
Say, I was thinking about a peppermint yo-yo garland just this morning! My living room needs a little more red, and the candy stripes would be just the ticket. The Fresh Cut version is a beauty; very festive!
Posted by: meg | December 05, 2006 at 02:28 PM
aaa! where have I been ?
How come I didn't know about this blog sooner?
Great place to be !!!
Love, S.
Posted by: Art Tea Life | December 05, 2006 at 04:04 PM
Love it!!!
Posted by: terramia | December 05, 2006 at 04:48 PM
thank you so much - I found my new addiction !
now I know what to do with my scraps of Liberty fabric ;o)
Posted by: Karen B. | December 06, 2006 at 02:18 PM
Heather, You are inspirational. Man, I have got to go clean my studio! Checking out all your wonderful fabrics, I am chomping at the bit! Thanks for the kick we all need sometimes....
Posted by: Nancy Johnston | July 04, 2007 at 05:02 AM
I just got hooked on yo yos. So gald to see your version!
Posted by: Renee | July 06, 2007 at 05:56 AM
Wow Heather, I love your yo-yo garland! I just have one question- how did you attach them together? Keep up the yo-yo-ing :)
Posted by: jessie | October 10, 2008 at 08:40 PM