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paver2

"I remember using straight pins to put sequins on styrofoam balls when I was younger. It was kind of tedious but fun back then. Now, i think strings of sequins would be so much easier and just as pretty. I have some old ornaments that I thought about getting rid of, instead I am going to rejuvenate them this way."

paver2

"Those are beautiful! I need to get more felt I keep coming across things I want to make from it. These flowers look so eaasy that I want to dig right in, but I would probably make them of white and red for the Christmas tree, and other colors for other holidays. Red would be awesome for Valentine's Day, too."

Crafty Suz

"I think these would make for a great heirloom ornament. I'd take it a step further by saving a piece of each fresh Christmas tree and let it dry during the months after Christmas. Have someone neatly slice the piece of tree to make ornaments. What a perfect way to commemorate each year of a child's life or a marriage by having slices of each Christmas tree and making an ornament for each year from the actual tree the family celebrates the home holiday with. Beautiful, rustic and meaningful!"

paver2

"Thanks! That gives me courage to try. ) I didn't receive notification of a reply to my question, sorry for being so late in acknowledging it."

paver2

"This one made me laugh right out loud! It has to go on my "to do" list for sure. I am not that good with needle and thread, but I will try it for sure. I can just see it hanging on the tree and people giving it a double take."

Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn

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Yarnspirations

www.spinriteyarns.com

Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeChristmasCrafts.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.