On a recent trip to Joann's, I found a new toy. It's called the Kanzashi Flower Maker, by Clover. I wasn't sure how it would work, but figured for $6 plus my 40% off coupon making it $3.60, it was worth a shot.
There are several sizes and types, but I chose the 3" pointed flower. I figured it out pretty quickly, as it comes with really good instructions. I found it a lot easier to use than Clover's Yo Yo maker. Just follow the pictures, especially when forming petals. I messed it up the first time, but then I caught on.
How cute are these? Made from bits in my scrap box. Took about 10 min. per flower. I think they'll look great as an accent on a pillow, or even as a coat pin. A good craft for while watching TV, too.
What do you think? Has anyone else tried this?
That's a new gadget to me! I make these flowers, but just fold five (charm size) squares into triangles and then running stitch them together.
ReplyDeleteHey Jean, it's a neat find, haven't seen them before. The flowers remind me of poinsettias. They're really pretty!:)
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your new find. I may get one soon.
ReplyDeleteI just bought this and a couple of other flower makers (not yo-yos, but other styles) at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, but haven't played with it yet. I'm glad to see your post on it--makes me want to take it out tomorrow and play!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to have to look for that on my next trip. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these Jean. I bought them all last year to use on some zippy bags I was making. I couldn't stop making them!
ReplyDeleteI saw these and almost bought a couple. How exactly do they work?
ReplyDeleteI love their yo-yo maker and think it is really simple to use. Great use of little scraps :)