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paver2

"Ah, that's how they're made! I remember making pinwheels like this when I was a kid but I couldn't remember how to attach the pinwheel to the pencil. I did remember using a pencil, though! So I am going to have to make a few for the 4th of July. Is there a way to make them so they would be safe for kids to play with?"

paver2

"These are definitely funky and fun flip-flops! And they look like they would be fun to make, too. I bet my granddaughters would get a kick out of these, or something like them, anyway. Since she used a bandanna, I think any cotton or cotton fabric would do just as well as long as it isn't too limp."

Crafty Suz

"I totally love this idea. It is an excellent way for me to display some of the wonderful messages from t-shirt graphics out there. I love a lot of these messages but feel like I'm getting to an age where they aren't what I want to wear. Carrying bags with funny or meaningful quips is a lot more desirable to me."

paver2

"That would make a great Christmas gift, too, and not just for Mom! I have two daughters, a daughter in law and two granddaughers (the ones old enough) who would appreciate this. You just made Christmas a little bit easier for me this year. And I will make some for myself, of course."

paver2

"The link takes you to the "home page" of the blog, but I couldn't find the colored glitter pencils on the site. I looked for awhile but gave up. It's either a bad link or the page isn't there any longer. I thought the granddaughters would enjoy these pencils but I may never know! )"

Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn Review

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: Yarnspirations

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Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com

Bernat Maker Home Dec is a bulky weight, cotton blend, tubular yarn. Working with it feels like crocheting or knitting with your favorite cotton t-shirt – except that this t-shirt is not only soft but has nylon in it (28%) so it doesn’t stretch too much. And, unlike working with a t-shirt yarn, Bernat Maker Home Dec is sealed off as a tube, giving it a cushy feel.

Each ball is a generous 8.8 oz (250 g) and 317 yards (290 m). Bernat Maker Home Dec is available in 16 coordinating colors, including 8 solids and 8 variegated yarns. It’s an easy care yarn that can be machine washed and dried at low temperatures.

Projects in Bernat Maker Home Dec work up quickly since it’s a bulky (#5) yarn. The recommended hook size is US L-11/8 mm and the recommended needle size is US 11/8 mm. I found that using the recommended hook size gave my project a nice drape. I happened to be working on a project during a heat wave but was comfortable because the yarn is soft and breathable. Unlike working with a 100% cotton yarn, where you can sometimes feel it stretching out while you are working your stitches, this tubular yarn has a bit of memory. It has really nice stitch definition, which some tubular yarns do not.

I would recommend it for a variety of home décor items including bathroom projects, blankets, and pillows. I think it would also be great for plush toys and transitional weather accessories like hats and scarves for spring or fall because it is so soft but not too heavy. Bernat Maker Home Dec is an ideal yarn for any project that will come close to the skin.