Thank you so much Kimberlie - this means so much to me!! I was so thrilled when my husband told me his idea, and it worked, and it's so easy!! Have a great day!! 😊💖
Very helpful information.. you cracked me up when you said ‘what he know about crafting’ . I gave the same reaction whenever my husband give me advice about crafting too 🤣🤣. Great video
Hi Grace. I laughed hysterically when you were referring to your husband and said (probably under your breath) "What do you know about crafting?" You are such a stitch. I just love watching you. I have Clover pompom makers myself, and I can guarantee I'll be using this method for my pompoms. My husband has black zip ties all over the basement and garage, so I know I don't even need to go shopping for them. I want to say also that not only did I learn how to make a tighter pompom, but the tip about holding two strands of different colored yarns together to make a pompom is brilliant; and then your entertainment factor added in is always a plus when you struggle with something or something isn't working just right because you are on camera and wish for it to. That's just life and it happens to all of us, but I love that you can laugh and joke about it with us. Have a great rest-of-your week and a wonderful weekend, dear friend.
Hi Cindy!!! I am so glad you got a good laugh, because laughter really is the best medicine, even when you burn yourself - LOL!!! I have to admit, that he did have a brilliant idea with this one, even if he can't craft - haha!! I couldn't even think of the word zip tie, because my husband calls them tie straps ALL THE TIME!! He is corrupting my use of the English language - argh!! I think teaching school helped me to learn to laugh at myself, because you never knew what was going to happen in front of the kids, so might as well laugh!! The kids and I have had some great laughs at my expense :-D Hope you have a fabulous end-of-week and weekend too, my sweet friend! xxx
LOL!!! It's fun to laugh together, that's for sure!! The kids were laughing with me, because, as I've said before - I'm a total klutz!! I need to share more stories with you guys of some of my experiences - haha!!! Always love hearing from you Cindy!!
I'm so glad to bring a smile to your face - LOL!!! I am such a klutz, and I don't mind showing the world - let's all laugh together!!! I still can't believe I stuck my finger in that huge glob of hot glue - but it's so like me! Love you too Zee, my beautiful, sweet friend. Hope you are having an amazing day and that your weekend is fabulous like you :) xoxoxoxoxo Grace
Loved this! Your humor is just what I needed. And you saved my project! Making hats for newborns. I made several Poms Poms for the hats only to discover I could pull them apart! Have a deadline to meet so hopefully I can still get done in time. Thank You so much. Being able to get a good laugh and a solution made me so happy.
Thank you!! I'm glad I was able to help you out and give you a giggle for the day!! I always try and keep it real and it really was kind of funny - LOL!! Good luck meeting your deadline!!
Hurray, at last a tutorial that acknowledges pom poms pull apart!🤣 I realise that I not only don't wrap fat enough, I don't tie enough. But the tie idea is fabulous, I will check Amazon out, I'm in UK and we don't have Dollar Tree. I love the Clover pom pom makers, but have been very frustrated at the falling apart! Great tutorial Grace, love that name story, and all the klutz, as I do the very same! 😍🤣
Hi Elizabeth!!! I was going crazy with my pom poms falling apart LOL!!! There is no way to tie those fat ones tight enough, so the zip ties cinch it down nice and tight. If the pom poms aren't too big, using cotton crochet thread works pretty good, but you really have to pull it tight. Thank you for your kind words!! I'm glad I'm not the only klutz around here LOL.
I just found you and I'm so happy about it because I am just beginning my pom pom endeavor, but I'm most happy because I can tell you have a heart of gold thinking about not just the people who need your help but also their safety. God bless you. ❤ (new subscriber because of your heart)
I like the idea you first shared. I’m not using a Pom maker and this not only keeps the Pom from pulling apart but it makes it more full. If I do more poms I will look into getting a maker but til then this works well! Thank you
Thank you so much, Grace!!! I've just started making pom poms with the Clover pom pom makers, and the first few were fine, but I noticed when I started making the bigger ones, they would pull apart. Your video has been the best informative (and funny) LOL I've seen out of many!!! I tried the double end tying today, and they were still pulling apart, so I'm going to try the strap ties and the glue gun tomorrow. Thanks again!!! I'm also following you now 🥰
I'm so glad my video helped you out and gave you a little laugh ( I'm dangerous around hot glue guns LOL) Good luck with your pompoms and thanks for the follow!! 💖
Thanks for the tutorial. Came here after watching your twiddle muff videos. Just wondering if you can feel the zip tie after the pompom is finished? If you use them in pompom rugs would it feel like stepping on hard bits of plastic?
Excellent question!! If I was making a pompom rug, I would make sure that the square plastic piece is facing down - that way you shouldn't be able to feel the plastic. With the medium-sized and large pompoms, there should be enough cushion so you don't feel the plastic at all. When I squeeze the pompoms, I can't feel the plastic. You might want to try making a couple of pompoms first, then squeeze them and step on them, to see if they are comfortable. Thanks for commenting with your question!! Have a great weekend!
Thank you for this so. Needed video! I needed this like yesterday. Im surprised that you don’t have a couple of million views. This is so needed for us who love to make Pom poms. That’s exactly what I said no more Pom poms
Grace, You are wonderful. I made my Granddaughters Ruby & Lily Ponchos for Christmas & I put pop=pom's on the ponchos. Then my puppy got ahold of them & the pom-pom's disappeared. I was just going to put tassels, but now I can do the Pom-pom's over with the new & approved way you have shown me & it looks like they will withstand a washing. Thank you so much.
I made a toy the other day made a Pom Pom for the tail...and as I was attaching it I accidentally pulled some of the yarn and it just pulled out ... that’s not right I thought lol so pulled another bit of yarn and sure enough it to pulled out So this was the first time I had ever noticed that you could just pull the strands of yarn out ... no good for little hands... so went in search to find help and came across you great video thank you so much for sharing 💕💐💕
I know what you mean!! When I first discovered that all my yarn could keep pulling out, I was appalled!! The zip ties sure do make a difference!! Good luck on all of your toy making and have fun! 😊💖
Love that you show how you are a normal person that does have issues from time to time. Most of the videos I see the people do everything so perfect so quickly to the point I feel I won't be able to do it, so I don't even try. But you make me feel comfortable with attempting this because I have several options to make the poms, especially with items I (by I, I mean taking my husband's zip ties lol) already have at home. Thank you,!
Thank you so much for your kind comment!! I believe in showing it like it is - lol!!! I love it - "mean taking my husband's zip ties" - that's great!! You have made my day :) -Grace
This is an old video but so timely. I made a hat for someone and their Pom Pom did come undone. I was sitting here trying to think of another way to make a Pom Pom so that would not happen again and then I saw your video. You saved my sanity. This is the exact reason I buy the faux Pom poms for my hats but sometimes you want to match the yarn . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
Yes, it is old, but it's the best way I have found to keep those pompoms together to this day 😊 I was so happy when my husband gave me the idea - it works like a charm! You are so right, some hats look better with a pompom with matching yarn or a coordinating color. 💕🙏💖🙏
HOLY MACARONI, this is GENIUS!! My compliments to your husband. This hack works perfectly. I didn’t even get through your video before I ran in the kitchen and rampaged through my catch all drawer and found a pretty small zip tie and tried it. It worked great. Thank you so much. I am making beanies for my nieces (they are 1ish) and was worried about the poms coming apart. Not anymore 😊.
I was thrilled when he gave me this idea! I would never have thought of it without him LOL!! I'm so glad that you like it - it is so much easier than trying to tie those knots and then the pieces coming out! Have fun. 💖
May I say that you have made a GREAT tutorial! This was just fantastic You have a wonderful sense of humor! I am a new subscriber my name is Debbie age 73 and I just came upon your video by chance. How lucky I found you today. I have made pom poms for years, I guess I have just been lucky that none have fallen apart. I'm so excited and I think you are very talented and funny too!! Looking forward to all your upcoming videos. Love 💕😘 from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.😊😘💕🌻🌹🙃🙏🏠🐝🙏🙏✝️🙋🇺🇸
Hi Debbie!!! Thank you so much for your kind words!! 🥰 I am so glad this video was useful for you. I figure if something goes wrong, just keep on rolling LOL. I'm dangerous with sharp and hot items, just gotta learn to laugh! I bet your sweet Dexter is adorable and lots of company. I have 3 dogs, and they sure keep me happy, especially my Yorkiepoo - he is so darn clingy and follows me everywhere. Have a wonderful week and happy crocheting!! 🥰💕💖➕💐🙏💕
Thank you so much for your kind words :) I was on a mission, it was driving me crazy!! Just a simple zip tie, and there's a pom pom ready to use!! You are so welcome!! xoxo Grace
Hi Grace; hope all is well : thank you for sharing your Pom Pom ideas: Your hubby is so smart and nice that he helps you ; I still make Pom poms using a piece of cardboard; The old fashioned way ; Guess I should buy one of those: You made tons 😍, have a great night and thank you , xo Caren 😻💕🤗
Hi Caren!!! I am so glad my husband was sitting there while I was struggling with these pom poms - his idea was brilliant, and has made my life much easier :) I really like the pom pom makers, especially now that I have figured out some ways to keep my pom poms from falling apart!! Hope you are well and having a great week!! Take care my dear!! xoxo Grace
The tie - straps are good for hanging pom poms. But, i think it would be better if you used the yarn to tie them with when you make a pom pom rug or anything you wear. It's useful to know a way to tie them where they don't come apart, though. That's specially helpful when you have to wash a pom pom craft such as rugs. TYSM for sharing your techniques and knowledge with us. Love your channel. Hope you're still making videos for us. 😊😊
So glad you showed how the pompoms come apart and then to use tie wraps so they won’t. I want to make Dallas Cowboy pompoms for my 9 month old grand daughter so don’t need them to come apart for her to put string in her mouth. I also couldn’t think how she was going to hold them. The tie wrap was a great idea for her to hold on too. 👍 Thank you Love
You made my day! I literally 😂..You make me so happy, I love ur videos and by the way, u will never bored anyone you’re simply awesome..but U know it! Live, laugh, love and keep being the crochet rock star youtuber u are! Xoxo
Such a clever idea. I stopped making pom-poms too because they keep falling apart. Can’t wait to try your ideas. Thank you so much. Love your personality. OK good night come out
Great tip from hubby and super tutorial. I had exactly the same thing happen when I tried using fake fur. Except it was like pulling endless chicken feathers lolol.
The idea of straps would be great if they are softer, the edges can pose risk to the same group of people you mentioned, some markets may place recalls due to material used.
I just found your channel & I am so happy I did!!! This is the best tutorial I have ever watched!!! I was going to give up on my crafts. God Bless you!!!
Thank you for showing us something that really works! My pom Poms always come apart, so I try not to use them. Now I have a couple of ways to make them hold! Thank you so much! I enjoyed your name story, too! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!
Thank you so much!! You are so welcome!! I had never thought of zip ties until my husband brought it up. We put our heads together and figured out how to get it to work - he uses zip ties for everything!! Enjoy making your pom poms!! -Grace
Thank you for the solution to the pom poms coming apart. I have been experiencing this problem and decided no more pom poms. Cannot wait to try your suggestion. Thank you.
Love your tutorial it was easy to understand and it saved my future pom poms from losing yarn strands Thank you so much! Thank you for this fun tutorial, my pom pom strands will be secured and the story about your name is so endearing!
@@gbmaltese I will try the zip tie. The thread did not work. Could be that Caron Simply Soft has too much slip to it. Thank you for your video to solve this perplexing problem.
Thank you Grace. After yrs of making pom poms I discovered one day when I snagged it on something the strands just easily slid out! I was so disappointed & I too stopped making them but wah wah I love pom poms!! I'm going to employ your techniques.....thanx again :)
I enjoyed this so much. I wanted to make a few pompoms to dangle on a crochet bag I made for my Great Grandaughter (aged 2.1/2). First, I had no idea there was such a thing as a pompom maker nor can I imagine how many PP you could need. Nex't: The ziptie trick is very good. The other is this , you appear to be using dressmaking scissors to cut everything. As a dressmaker it was drummed into me not to use them for anything else, not paper, wool, etc. because it takes the edge off for the fine cutting of dressmaking fabric. Saying that I loved watching you create.
Your GrIeat Granddaughter would be thrilled with a purse like that!! PomPom makers are awesome, and you can make all colors and varieties with them. I don't sew or cut material, so I didn't even know these were dressmaking scissors - I learned something new!! I just like big scissors when I'm doing certain projects - thanks for letting me know!! Have a great day!
Thank you for sharing. I was looking for a safe way to make Pom Pom tails for my grandkids stuffed animals so they wouldn't fall apart. 💜 Kudos to your husband for thinking about the zip ties.
I was determined to find something that worked, because I wanted to use pom poms - so frustrating when they fall apart!! You are so very welcome, and I hope you enjoy making lots of pom poms!! -Grace
I really like the way you tell your pomponmaker , and all those little "blooepers" made it just wonderfull and spontanious, You brought a smile on my face , so kindly greetings from Belgium, keep going on and have another great tutorials !
Thank you so much for this amazing idea, tell your husband THANKS! This really will make my newest obsession easier!! I will share with everyone! Very. Creatively done❤
LOL. One more note: I actually just started making pom poms and I added ZIP TIES to the ones I already created! I will post some pictures on my channel of the hedgie I made! @@gbmaltese
Thanks Grace ! My grandaughter's middle name is Grace Beautiful Story ! thank's for the help on pom pom making Mine were falling apart till i saw this thank You !
Thank you Rose!! The tie straps sure do make it easier!! I hope you are doing well, and thank you so much for watching and commenting!! God Bless! xoxo Grace
Oh my gosh! First of all I'm a new viewer and just watched your 1500 subscriber video. I mean I have actually only in the recent months started viewing instructional videos. Of course you left enough curiosity for me to come over and watch your Pom Pom video. You're absolutely hysterical with some pretty wow ideas (I just might go forward with that rug I've procastinate making 😂). Hopefully the burns from the glue were not as bad as the swelling from winding and tying 😉! I think it'll be fun to continue following you. Thank you Grace!!
LOL - your comment made me laugh :) I'm not sure which was worse - lol!!! Good luck making your pom pom rug - I would never have attempted making one before, because those little boogers kept coming apart!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting - you made me smile :) -Grace
OMGoodness, I have never thought about the pom after I've made it and attached it to a hat. I never thought to pull it to see if it was secure or not. I feel so silly right now. I hope the hats I've given away have not been a total flop :( so thank you so much for this video.
Don't feel silly - it's not something we shouldn't have to worry about, but I have always had trouble with them falling apart. I'm sure your hats have been just fine!! You are so welcome to the video, and thank you for watching!! -Grace
I sure will tell him - he will get the big head now - lol!! I really love this method - so easy!! How sweet of you to make the red hats for such a great cause 💖
Lovely to see you! You crack me up. I think that we would get along just fine! Thank you for showing us your pompoms and how you make them! (I totally meant in crochet)!
gbmaltese The pom pom mystery has been solved by no other than Grace! Can you suggest a starter for diamond painting my friend. Where do you live? Where did you find those huge scissors? You could cut off a finger with those babies!
I live in southeast Texas. I think I bought those scissors at Walmart, but I can't swear to it - so far, all digits are still accounted for - LOL!! I would suggest a diamond painting using round diamonds ( called drills) with a simple pattern. I started with a partial painting for my first one - the tree I showed - that means the whole canvas isn't covered in drills (diamonds). Here is a link to the tree I did - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HEPJ5WW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The blue bird I did was easy also and here it is - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PN7WZ3/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Those are both from Amazon. I also order from AliExpress, but it takes much longer to get those paintings, as they come from China. I do like to order from there too. Hope this helps :) -Grace
I would never have thought about zip ties either, until my husband saw me struggling to find a way to make them without them falling apart!! He uses zip ties for everything, so we sat together and found a way to make it work! I love it!
When I was rewatching this as I was uploading, I saw that glob of glue, and was thinking to myself, don't put your finger there!! Too bad I couldn't see it while filming!!
Amazing! Love your tutorials, too! Hot glue gun tip, cuz I'm always burning my fingers, too...lol...keep a small bowl with ice & water next to you so you can dip your "hot" fingers in, right away, to stop the burning!!!
Sorry I forgot to say a great big THANK YOU to your very smart husband!! What a perfect solution he had with those zip ties.!! 💕🙋🐾 From Debbie and Dexter-Dog.
I bought them from either Amazon or Walmart. Here's a link on Amazon to a similar pair: www.amazon.com/Fiskars-No-8-Premier-Action-Scissors/dp/B00006IFNC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3P0UIH83BGH7H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GxK-XANfavv3mYveFvhzAeoJfQeuBiPuEbJ7qjMm_cW07464HMObjbBaUWeuYEZX8nZTGwLmlRVvOMeU3iYvyeH9t1iIi_hvKIhI1B8Lr6_f-Ajx-ps_ECOeRu3t2SrxX9IV9WHx-bqv5IYKSg_gWOZSJSkNam_zAx_qgaNPq7jqNUfDOlkfLx47Q-UexKlcTPt8DGsQXgO2k2FegTTDSqoywJ05gxlaidd-97Nw_blFI61x0AwX-LPBd4cShng5bhL-pzSnrgAI5cTcfhnKfWIhB4ySKZZVL5w6SNBVvCc.GsU2-epzhqCCgxfLPUKAxtwuLWtEeMkKtJlMzuQbwI0&dib_tag=se&keywords=Fiskars%C2%AE+Easy+Action%E2%84%A2+Shears%2C+8%22&qid=1724471417&sprefix=fiskars+easy+action+shears%2C+8+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
I think different people call them different things - it's funny that some people call them different names. I think most people call them zip ties. They work great though!!
Thank you so much Sandra!!! I'm really not sure how long it is, but I think it's at least 9 - 12 inches. You are going to cut the ends off, so even if it is a bit longer, it won't matter.
It is hard to find zip ties in all the colors I want, but I keep looking. Also, once the pompom is finished, you really can't see the zip tie any longer. I use the crochet thread for really small pom poms, but normally, I make the larger ones, so the zip ties are great for keeping them together. I am on the lookout for the "perfect" zip tie :)
OMG I laughed so hard when you glued your finger. I too am sharp or hot challenged. I would have done the same thing. You are so awesome! Thank you for the zip tie idea, all tho, if all of the husbands out there have "let" you have zip ties out of their stock, your lucky. I will buy my own. lol. Can't wait to see more of your videos.
Hi Grace, not sure if you see comments on old videos but I just had to try. I was tired of watching diamond painting videos and I put this one on. I was laughing as you did this one. The hot glue dripping down onto your hand I just wanted to yell through the screen to stop you from getting burned. I don't really make pom poms but I think your hubby's idea is great. Hugs,
Yes, I do see them!! I just had to laugh at myself on this one - lol!! When I watched it back - I could see that glue heading straight for my finger and found my own self yelling to move my finger - haha!! I really love my husband's idea on this one 😊🥰💖
Wow some great ideas thank you! I have not used a pom pom maker but do have some. I usually use cardboard rings. Will have to give this a try. I always burn myself on my got glue gun. It just runs out too quick and hard to control haha x
You can use these ideas with any type of pom pom you make - I was so tired of them falling apart, I just had to do something. Hot guns and I just don't mix - lol!! I almost always end up burning myself!! xx Grace
The best tutorial I’ve ever seen and I watch a lot!! You’re awesome Grace!! Thank you and thank your husband! I love his method the best!!
Thank you so much Kimberlie - this means so much to me!! I was so thrilled when my husband told me his idea, and it worked, and it's so easy!! Have a great day!! 😊💖
Very helpful information.. you cracked me up when you said ‘what he know about crafting’ . I gave the same reaction whenever my husband give me advice about crafting too 🤣🤣. Great video
Thank you! I guess I will have to give my husband some credit this time - lol!!! Thanks for watching!! -Grace
Hi Grace. I laughed hysterically when you were referring to your husband and said (probably under your breath) "What do you know about crafting?" You are such a stitch. I just love watching you. I have Clover pompom makers myself, and I can guarantee I'll be using this method for my pompoms. My husband has black zip ties all over the basement and garage, so I know I don't even need to go shopping for them. I want to say also that not only did I learn how to make a tighter pompom, but the tip about holding two strands of different colored yarns together to make a pompom is brilliant; and then your entertainment factor added in is always a plus when you struggle with something or something isn't working just right because you are on camera and wish for it to. That's just life and it happens to all of us, but I love that you can laugh and joke about it with us. Have a great rest-of-your week and a wonderful weekend, dear friend.
Hi Cindy!!! I am so glad you got a good laugh, because laughter really is the best medicine, even when you burn yourself - LOL!!! I have to admit, that he did have a brilliant idea with this one, even if he can't craft - haha!! I couldn't even think of the word zip tie, because my husband calls them tie straps ALL THE TIME!! He is corrupting my use of the English language - argh!! I think teaching school helped me to learn to laugh at myself, because you never knew what was going to happen in front of the kids, so might as well laugh!! The kids and I have had some great laughs at my expense :-D Hope you have a fabulous end-of-week and weekend too, my sweet friend! xxx
Always, always laughing with you, Grace, and never at you.
LOL!!! It's fun to laugh together, that's for sure!! The kids were laughing with me, because, as I've said before - I'm a total klutz!! I need to share more stories with you guys of some of my experiences - haha!!! Always love hearing from you Cindy!!
Just a small suggestion dollar tree has skinnier tie straps a bag for a dollar for the teeny pom-poms
Thank you so much for this suggestion!! That's great - I will have to look for them!!
There are 3sizes in the bag and you get a lot of them.
This was hysterical!!!!
Just what I needed to get my morning off to a great start!!
LOVE YOU GRACE ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad to bring a smile to your face - LOL!!! I am such a klutz, and I don't mind showing the world - let's all laugh together!!! I still can't believe I stuck my finger in that huge glob of hot glue - but it's so like me! Love you too Zee, my beautiful, sweet friend. Hope you are having an amazing day and that your weekend is fabulous like you :) xoxoxoxoxo Grace
Loved this! Your humor is just what I needed. And you saved my project! Making hats for newborns. I made several Poms Poms for the hats only to discover I could pull them apart! Have a deadline to meet so hopefully I can still get done in time. Thank You so much. Being able to get a good laugh and a solution made me so happy.
Thank you!! I'm glad I was able to help you out and give you a giggle for the day!! I always try and keep it real and it really was kind of funny - LOL!! Good luck meeting your deadline!!
Me too!!
Hurray, at last a tutorial that acknowledges pom poms pull apart!🤣 I realise that I not only don't wrap fat enough, I don't tie enough. But the tie idea is fabulous, I will check Amazon out, I'm in UK and we don't have Dollar Tree. I love the Clover pom pom makers, but have been very frustrated at the falling apart!
Great tutorial Grace, love that name story, and all the klutz, as I do the very same! 😍🤣
Hi Elizabeth!!! I was going crazy with my pom poms falling apart LOL!!! There is no way to tie those fat ones tight enough, so the zip ties cinch it down nice and tight. If the pom poms aren't too big, using cotton crochet thread works pretty good, but you really have to pull it tight.
Thank you for your kind words!! I'm glad I'm not the only klutz around here LOL.
I love you! You're hilarious, beautiful, and so down to earth 😇🤣😂
Awww, thank you - you are so sweet!! 😊
I just found you and I'm so happy about it because I am just beginning my pom pom endeavor, but I'm most happy because I can tell you have a heart of gold thinking about not just the people who need your help but also their safety. God bless you. ❤ (new subscriber because of your heart)
You are so kind!! Thank you so much for your lovely words. I really do care and I'm so happy to have you as a subscriber!! 💕
🤣 You're pretty cute funny girl!!!
Thanks for the hints!
You are so welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed my humor - lol!!
I like the idea you first shared. I’m not using a Pom maker and this not only keeps the Pom from pulling apart but it makes it more full. If I do more poms I will look into getting a maker but til then this works well! Thank you
I'm glad it works for you!!
Great idea with the zip ties. Will have to try them. I make pom pom monsters for my craft shows.
Pom pom monsters sound quite interesting!! I hope the zip ties help you make them even faster :)
Thank you so much, Grace!!! I've just started making pom poms with the Clover pom pom makers, and the first few were fine, but I noticed when I started making the bigger ones, they would pull apart. Your video has been the best informative (and funny) LOL I've seen out of many!!! I tried the double end tying today, and they were still pulling apart, so I'm going to try the strap ties and the glue gun tomorrow. Thanks again!!! I'm also following you now 🥰
I'm so glad my video helped you out and gave you a little laugh ( I'm dangerous around hot glue guns LOL) Good luck with your pompoms and thanks for the follow!! 💖
Brilliant. I too gave up on Pom poms lol! Great job with the thread!
Thank you :) I can happily make pom poms now - lol!!
Thanks for the tutorial. Came here after watching your twiddle muff videos.
Just wondering if you can feel the zip tie after the pompom is finished? If you use them in pompom rugs would it feel like stepping on hard bits of plastic?
Excellent question!! If I was making a pompom rug, I would make sure that the square plastic piece is facing down - that way you shouldn't be able to feel the plastic. With the medium-sized and large pompoms, there should be enough cushion so you don't feel the plastic at all. When I squeeze the pompoms, I can't feel the plastic. You might want to try making a couple of pompoms first, then squeeze them and step on them, to see if they are comfortable. Thanks for commenting with your question!! Have a great weekend!
Thank you for this so. Needed video! I needed this like yesterday. Im surprised that you don’t have a couple of million views. This is so needed for us who love to make Pom poms. That’s exactly what I said no more Pom poms
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! This is such an easy way to keep those pom poms from falling apart!!
@@gbmaltese yw yes it is
That little zipping sound is why they are called zip ties. And yes, you can find tiny ones.
Grace, You are wonderful. I made my Granddaughters Ruby & Lily Ponchos for Christmas & I put pop=pom's on the ponchos. Then my puppy got ahold of them & the pom-pom's disappeared. I was just going to put tassels, but now I can do the Pom-pom's over with the new & approved way you have shown me & it looks like they will withstand a washing. Thank you so much.
Thank you Lorinda - you are so sweet!! I think they should stand up to washing with no problem. I now look forward to making pom poms - lol!!! -Grace
I made a toy the other day made a Pom Pom for the tail...and as I was attaching it I accidentally pulled some of the yarn and it just pulled out ... that’s not right I thought lol so pulled another bit of yarn and sure enough it to pulled out
So this was the first time I had ever noticed that you could just pull the strands of yarn out ... no good for little hands... so went in search to find help and came across you great video thank you so much for sharing
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I know what you mean!! When I first discovered that all my yarn could keep pulling out, I was appalled!! The zip ties sure do make a difference!! Good luck on all of your toy making and have fun! 😊💖
Love that you show how you are a normal person that does have issues from time to time. Most of the videos I see the people do everything so perfect so quickly to the point I feel I won't be able to do it, so I don't even try. But you make me feel comfortable with attempting this because I have several options to make the poms, especially with items I (by I, I mean taking my husband's zip ties lol) already have at home. Thank you,!
Thank you so much for your kind comment!! I believe in showing it like it is - lol!!! I love it - "mean taking my husband's zip ties" - that's great!! You have made my day :) -Grace
Yay zip ties! I love the idea of keeping the poms poms secure! This is my next project💕
That's great!! They work better than I even expected - my hubby came up with a super idea Lol!!
This is an old video but so timely. I made a hat for someone and their Pom Pom did come undone. I was sitting here trying to think of another way to make a Pom Pom so that would not happen again and then I saw your video. You saved my sanity. This is the exact reason I buy the faux Pom poms for my hats but sometimes you want to match the yarn . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
Yes, it is old, but it's the best way I have found to keep those pompoms together to this day 😊 I was so happy when my husband gave me the idea - it works like a charm! You are so right, some hats look better with a pompom with matching yarn or a coordinating color. 💕🙏💖🙏
HOLY MACARONI, this is GENIUS!! My compliments to your husband. This hack works perfectly. I didn’t even get through your video before I ran in the kitchen and rampaged through my catch all drawer and found a pretty small zip tie and tried it. It worked great. Thank you so much. I am making beanies for my nieces (they are 1ish) and was worried about the poms coming apart. Not anymore 😊.
I was thrilled when he gave me this idea! I would never have thought of it without him LOL!! I'm so glad that you like it - it is so much easier than trying to tie those knots and then the pieces coming out! Have fun. 💖
This felt like such a safe space. Thanks for the tutorial ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Awww, thank you so much!! You are so welcome 💖💖
May I say that you have made a GREAT tutorial! This was just fantastic You have a wonderful sense of humor! I am a new subscriber my name is Debbie age 73 and I just came upon your video by chance. How lucky I found you today. I have made pom poms for years, I guess I have just been lucky that none have fallen apart. I'm so excited and I think you are very talented and funny too!! Looking forward to all your upcoming videos. Love 💕😘 from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.😊😘💕🌻🌹🙃🙏🏠🐝🙏🙏✝️🙋🇺🇸
Hi Debbie!!! Thank you so much for your kind words!! 🥰 I am so glad this video was useful for you. I figure if something goes wrong, just keep on rolling LOL. I'm dangerous with sharp and hot items, just gotta learn to laugh! I bet your sweet Dexter is adorable and lots of company. I have 3 dogs, and they sure keep me happy, especially my Yorkiepoo - he is so darn clingy and follows me everywhere. Have a wonderful week and happy crocheting!! 🥰💕💖➕💐🙏💕
Thank you for going on the pom pom mission!! I had the same problem! No more! Thanks to problem solver Grace! Thank you💗
Thank you so much for your kind words :) I was on a mission, it was driving me crazy!! Just a simple zip tie, and there's a pom pom ready to use!! You are so welcome!! xoxo Grace
Hi Grace; hope all is well : thank you for sharing your Pom Pom ideas: Your hubby is so smart and nice that he helps you ; I still make Pom poms using a piece of cardboard; The old fashioned way ; Guess I should buy one of those: You made tons 😍, have a great night and thank you , xo Caren 😻💕🤗
Hi Caren!!! I am so glad my husband was sitting there while I was struggling with these pom poms - his idea was brilliant, and has made my life much easier :) I really like the pom pom makers, especially now that I have figured out some ways to keep my pom poms from falling apart!! Hope you are well and having a great week!! Take care my dear!! xoxo Grace
Thank you. You just reminded me of how I used to do mine years ago. I was just trying to figure it out. Thank you.
I'm so glad this helped you remember!!
Best video ever, why, I don’t have to worry about Pom poms falling apart, thanks a million Grace, 😉
You are so welcome!! Have fun with it 😊🌺
The tie - straps are good for hanging pom poms. But, i think it would be better if you used the yarn to tie them with when you make a pom pom rug or anything you wear. It's useful to know a way to tie them where they don't come apart, though. That's specially helpful when you have to wash a pom pom craft such as rugs. TYSM for sharing your techniques and knowledge with us. Love your channel. Hope you're still making videos for us. 😊😊
Finally ! A way to tie all those strings in ! I even have some clear tie strips in my stash! Yah! Thanks !⚘
That's awesome!! Clears ones will be perfect!! 😊💖
So glad you showed how the pompoms come apart and then to use tie wraps so they won’t. I want to make Dallas Cowboy pompoms for my 9 month old grand daughter so don’t need them to come apart for her to put string in her mouth. I also couldn’t think how she was going to hold them. The tie wrap was a great idea for her to hold on too. 👍 Thank you
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I am so glad this helped you!! I was so tired of my pompoms falling apart! I hope your granddaughter has fun playing with it - I live in Texas 😊💖
Thank you for sharing the story of how you got your name. A wonderful testimony to your dad’s sobriety.
Thank you so much for your kind comment!!
You made my day! I literally 😂..You make me so happy, I love ur videos and by the way, u will never bored anyone you’re simply awesome..but U know it! Live, laugh, love and keep being the crochet rock star youtuber u are! Xoxo
Thank you for your sweet comment - you have made my day :) You are such a kind person!! xoxoxo Grace
Awesome , helpful ideas, I will be trying these. Thanks for sharing. 😀💜
Thank you - I hope you have fun making those pom poms now :) xoxo Grace
Such a clever idea. I stopped making pom-poms too because they keep falling apart. Can’t wait to try your ideas. Thank you so much. Love your personality. OK good night come out
Thank you so much!!! I really hope this works out for you!! Pom-poms falling apart is no fun!!
Great tip from hubby and super tutorial. I had exactly the same thing happen when I tried using fake fur. Except it was like pulling endless chicken feathers lolol.
Wow really liked the tutorial especially the HGG definitely going to try using that method. Thanks again from Alberta Canada
Thank you!! I hope it works well for you 😊
The idea of straps would be great if they are softer, the edges can pose risk to the same group of people you mentioned, some markets may place recalls due to material used.
Fantastic idea thanks to your husband.
I’m waiting for my clover makers and I have ordered the cable ties. Thanks for the idea x
He comes up with some pretty good ideas sometimes 😊 I hope it works out well for you!! xx
I just found your channel & I am so happy I did!!! This is the best tutorial I have ever watched!!! I was going to give up on my crafts. God Bless you!!!
Thank you!! I am so happy this has helped you!! I was so sick of my pompoms falling apart too 😊
Thank you for showing us something that really works! My pom Poms always come apart, so I try not to use them. Now I have a couple of ways to make them hold! Thank you so much! I enjoyed your name story, too! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!
Thank you so much!! You are so welcome!! I had never thought of zip ties until my husband brought it up. We put our heads together and figured out how to get it to work - he uses zip ties for everything!! Enjoy making your pom poms!! -Grace
Great tutorial, never have thought to use one of those…a problem well solved. Thank you! Grace is a beautiful name.
Thank you so much for your kind words! My daughter's name is Catherine, so I love that name 😊
Thank you for the solution to the pom poms coming apart. I have been experiencing this problem and decided no more pom poms. Cannot wait to try your suggestion. Thank you.
I really hope this helps you out!! I was so tired of mine falling apart! Have a great day!
Love your tutorial it was easy to understand and it saved my future pom poms from losing yarn strands Thank you so much! Thank you for this fun tutorial, my pom pom strands will be secured and the story about your name is so endearing!
Thank you so much for your kind comment!! I'm so glad that you found this helpful.
Thank you and your husband for those great tips❤
You are so welcome! 💖
What a great idea! I always hatet how pompoms always end in.pieces
Thank you!! I was so tired of them falling apart, so I was on a quest - lol!!
Great idea, the tie strap. I had to laugh on your introduction of the idea…what does he know. Lol
LOL - I gave him a strange look when he first said he had an idea!!
@@gbmaltese I will try the zip tie. The thread did not work. Could be that Caron Simply Soft has too much slip to it. Thank you for your video to solve this perplexing problem.
@@paintnknitter The zip tie is the BEST method 😊
BRILLIANT thanks for showing how to make this lovely Pom pom .delighted with your tips. Must say your Husband idea is BRILLIANT ......
I was surprised at how well his idea worked!!! Good luck with trying this out!! I think he's pretty brilliant 😊
Thank you Grace. After yrs of making pom poms I discovered one day when I snagged it on something the strands just easily slid out! I was so disappointed & I too stopped making them but wah wah I love pom poms!! I'm going to employ your techniques.....thanx again :)
Your are welcome Kathy!! I hated making pom poms, but now I can enjoy making those nice big fluffy ones :) Have fun making your pom poms!! -Grace
I enjoyed this so much. I wanted to make a few pompoms to dangle on a crochet bag I made for my Great Grandaughter (aged 2.1/2). First, I had no idea there was such a thing as a pompom maker nor can I imagine how many PP you could need. Nex't: The ziptie trick is very good. The other is this , you appear to be using dressmaking scissors to cut everything. As a dressmaker it was drummed into me not to use them for anything else, not paper, wool, etc. because it takes the edge off for the fine cutting of dressmaking fabric. Saying that I loved watching you create.
Your GrIeat Granddaughter would be thrilled with a purse like that!! PomPom makers are awesome, and you can make all colors and varieties with them.
I don't sew or cut material, so I didn't even know these were dressmaking scissors - I learned something new!! I just like big scissors when I'm doing certain projects - thanks for letting me know!! Have a great day!
Genius! My husband is king of zip ties too!! I'll have to go steal some from his stash! Thank you!
That's awesome!! You will have an unlimited supply LOL!!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing. Debbie from Oz.
You are so welcome!!
Thank you. Poms falling apart is a major issue for grandkids rollersk8 poms, which makes me feel terrible and angry. Stoked to see this. Great idea.
It has always made me mad to make them and then have them fall to pieces!! Hope this helps you out!!
Thank you for sharing. I was looking for a safe way to make Pom Pom tails for my grandkids stuffed animals so they wouldn't fall apart. 💜 Kudos to your husband for thinking about the zip ties.
You are so welcome!! I am so glad my husband thought of this idea - it's fantastic!! I got so tired of my pompoms falling apart.
Very helpful tutorial. Ur so cute, Grace. Bless ur heart ♥ and good video.
Thank you so much Ricci!!! Have a great weekend!!
Thanks for sharing the great idea
Cool! I have never thought of using zip ties for making Pom-poms. I am going to try this with the next beanie I make.
Have fun!
I had stopped making pom poms. Because yes they can be pulled apart. But I will definitely make them again after seeing this. Thank you so much!!!
I was determined to find something that worked, because I wanted to use pom poms - so frustrating when they fall apart!! You are so very welcome, and I hope you enjoy making lots of pom poms!! -Grace
I really like the way you tell your pomponmaker , and all those little "blooepers" made it just wonderfull and spontanious, You brought a smile on my face , so kindly greetings from Belgium, keep going on and have another great tutorials !
LOL!!! I'm so glad I was able to bring a smile to your face 😊 Thank you for your kind words!!
Thanks for the idea... it's brilliant 👏 👌
Thank you so much for this amazing idea, tell your husband THANKS! This really will make my newest obsession easier!! I will share with everyone! Very. Creatively done❤
Thank you so much for your kind words!! I did tell him - he says "Thank you."
You have NO idea what a "game changer" the zip tie use will be!! Seriously Creatively done!! @@gbmaltese (Do the kids still say "game changer?" LOL
This makes it so much easier!! I'm not sure if they say it, but WE sure can HAHA!!
LOL. One more note: I actually just started making pom poms and I added ZIP TIES to the ones I already created! I will post some pictures on my channel of the hedgie I made! @@gbmaltese
Thanks Grace ! My grandaughter's middle name is Grace Beautiful Story ! thank's for the help on pom pom making Mine were falling apart till i saw this thank You !
I love that you shared about your grandaughter's middle name!! This method is so easy too!!
GENIUS!!!! Thanks Sis! The days of pom pom anxiety are over!!! So glad I stumbled on to your channel!!! I subscribed
Thank you - you are so welcome!! I'm so glad it helped you 😊
This is so interesting and you made it fun to watch ms grace. The use of tie straps is genius.
Thank you Rose!! The tie straps sure do make it easier!! I hope you are doing well, and thank you so much for watching and commenting!! God Bless! xoxo Grace
Hi from littlekniteve crocheting, just loved your video you are so happy and helpful. Thank you so much. 💐
Hi!! Thank you for your kind comments, and I hope you have fun making some pom poms now - lol!!!
Oh my gosh! First of all I'm a new viewer and just watched your 1500 subscriber video. I mean I have actually only in the recent months started viewing instructional videos. Of course you left enough curiosity for me to come over and watch your Pom Pom video. You're absolutely hysterical with some pretty wow ideas (I just might go forward with that rug I've procastinate making 😂). Hopefully the burns from the glue were not as bad as the swelling from winding and tying 😉! I think it'll be fun to continue following you. Thank you Grace!!
LOL - your comment made me laugh :) I'm not sure which was worse - lol!!! Good luck making your pom pom rug - I would never have attempted making one before, because those little boogers kept coming apart!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting - you made me smile :) -Grace
OMGoodness, I have never thought about the pom after I've made it and attached it to a hat. I never thought to pull it to see if it was secure or not. I feel so silly right now. I hope the hats I've given away have not been a total flop :( so thank you so much for this video.
Don't feel silly - it's not something we shouldn't have to worry about, but I have always had trouble with them falling apart. I'm sure your hats have been just fine!! You are so welcome to the video, and thank you for watching!! -Grace
Wow! Your husband is a genius! Tell him thank you! Me and my daughter are gonna try this zip tie method tomorrow. Making tiny red hats for the AHA :)
I sure will tell him - he will get the big head now - lol!! I really love this method - so easy!! How sweet of you to make the red hats for such a great cause 💖
Lovely to see you! You crack me up. I think that we would get along just fine! Thank you for showing us your pompoms and how you make them! (I totally meant in crochet)!
I know what you mean - I think we would have a great time chatting together as we crocheted!! I enjoy laughing and having fun :) -Grace
gbmaltese The pom pom mystery has been solved by no other than Grace!
Can you suggest a starter for diamond painting my friend. Where do you live? Where did you find those huge scissors? You could cut off a finger with those babies!
I live in southeast Texas. I think I bought those scissors at Walmart, but I can't swear to it - so far, all digits are still accounted for - LOL!! I would suggest a diamond painting using round diamonds ( called drills) with a simple pattern. I started with a partial painting for my first one - the tree I showed - that means the whole canvas isn't covered in drills (diamonds). Here is a link to the tree I did - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HEPJ5WW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The blue bird I did was easy also and here it is - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PN7WZ3/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Those are both from Amazon. I also order from AliExpress, but it takes much longer to get those paintings, as they come from China. I do like to order from there too. Hope this helps :) -Grace
thanks for this. i'd never thought to use a zip tie to make my pompoms.
I would never have thought about zip ties either, until my husband saw me struggling to find a way to make them without them falling apart!! He uses zip ties for everything, so we sat together and found a way to make it work! I love it!
Enjoyed your video, beautiful personality.
Thank you so much for your kind words - that means so much to me💖
Great tips!! I am going to have to try them next time I make a pompom!!! I saw all that hot glue and knew what was going to happen!!
When I was rewatching this as I was uploading, I saw that glob of glue, and was thinking to myself, don't put your finger there!! Too bad I couldn't see it while filming!!
Amazing! Love your tutorials, too! Hot glue gun tip, cuz I'm always burning my fingers, too...lol...keep a small bowl with ice & water next to you so you can dip your "hot" fingers in, right away, to stop the burning!!!
Great tip!!! I am the worst when using hot glue guns or sharp object - lol!! Thanks for the suggestion - I will do that!! -Grace
Love your vidio on Pom poms! You have a wonderful personality Grace!
Thank you so much Liz!! 😊❤
Sorry I forgot to say a great big THANK YOU to your very smart husband!! What a perfect solution he had with those zip ties.!! 💕🙋🐾 From Debbie and Dexter-Dog.
I will tell him!! I was getting so frustrated with my pompoms and he wanted to know what the problem was. He uses zip ties for everything LOL!! 💖
Absolutely amazing! Thank you
You're very welcome!
I think you are the queen of Pom Poms. Your husband is a genius. Thank you for this information ❤ k. H.
Wow, thank you! You are so kind!! 💖
Love this video. Great tips.
Thank you so much!!
Great tutorial Grace. Thanks for the great pom pom tips. I will defenatly be trying it the with the zip ties. 😊
Thank you Leticia!! I now enjoy making pom poms :) Hope this works well for you too!!! -Grace
Thank you for the tutorial. I always had issues with pompoms, so I usually just buy and use the keychain pompoms . I will try the zip ties 👍😀
You are so welcome!! I hope the zip ties work for you - I love them!!
Very clever techniques! Where did you find the scissors you’re using? I would love to purchase a pair! Thanks!
I bought them from either Amazon or Walmart. Here's a link on Amazon to a similar pair: www.amazon.com/Fiskars-No-8-Premier-Action-Scissors/dp/B00006IFNC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3P0UIH83BGH7H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GxK-XANfavv3mYveFvhzAeoJfQeuBiPuEbJ7qjMm_cW07464HMObjbBaUWeuYEZX8nZTGwLmlRVvOMeU3iYvyeH9t1iIi_hvKIhI1B8Lr6_f-Ajx-ps_ECOeRu3t2SrxX9IV9WHx-bqv5IYKSg_gWOZSJSkNam_zAx_qgaNPq7jqNUfDOlkfLx47Q-UexKlcTPt8DGsQXgO2k2FegTTDSqoywJ05gxlaidd-97Nw_blFI61x0AwX-LPBd4cShng5bhL-pzSnrgAI5cTcfhnKfWIhB4ySKZZVL5w6SNBVvCc.GsU2-epzhqCCgxfLPUKAxtwuLWtEeMkKtJlMzuQbwI0&dib_tag=se&keywords=Fiskars%C2%AE+Easy+Action%E2%84%A2+Shears%2C+8%22&qid=1724471417&sprefix=fiskars+easy+action+shears%2C+8+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5
Nice! My husband calls the wire ties.
I think different people call them different things - it's funny that some people call them different names. I think most people call them zip ties. They work great though!!
WONDERFUL VIDEO. You make watching fun….may I ask how long the longest tie strap is…..I gotta get me some…
Thank you so much Sandra!!! I'm really not sure how long it is, but I think it's at least 9 - 12 inches. You are going to cut the ends off, so even if it is a bit longer, it won't matter.
Thanks so much!!! I was having the same problem with my Pom makers. Genius!
You are so welcome - thank you for watching, and I hope you have fun making Pom Poms now!! -Grace
Not sure the tie strap would be okay for babies because they are sharp when the end is cut off.
Loved the story - my gran gave gramps the same ultimatum she was widowed and he was divorced!!! And great 💡 idea for pom-poms ps it worked ❤️
Thank you!! Your gran and my mom were strong women!! I'm so glad it worked - I love making them with the zip tie :-)
Wow 🤩 you have so much yarn! 🧶 can I come live with you? 😂❤
Great idea for the pom pom's but i would use the thinner tie straps that blend with the same colors.
It is hard to find zip ties in all the colors I want, but I keep looking. Also, once the pompom is finished, you really can't see the zip tie any longer. I use the crochet thread for really small pom poms, but normally, I make the larger ones, so the zip ties are great for keeping them together. I am on the lookout for the "perfect" zip tie :)
I love this! Thank you
You are so welcome, Ann!!
I like your tutural so much.
Thank you!! 😊
Great for a Pom Pom rug
OMG I laughed so hard when you glued your finger. I too am sharp or hot challenged. I would have done the same thing. You are so awesome! Thank you for the zip tie idea, all tho, if all of the husbands out there have "let" you have zip ties out of their stock, your lucky. I will buy my own. lol. Can't wait to see more of your videos.
I'm so glad you got a good laugh - laughter is the best medicine!! I did buy my own LOL!!!
I have a tie tightener that I got at Amazon and I got it when I make wreaths
I've never heard of a tie tightener! I'll have to look for one on Amazon.
Genius!!! Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
Hi Grace, not sure if you see comments on old videos but I just had to try. I was tired of watching diamond painting videos and I put this one on. I was laughing as you did this one. The hot glue dripping down onto your hand I just wanted to yell through the screen to stop you from getting burned. I don't really make pom poms but I think your hubby's idea is great.
Hugs,
Yes, I do see them!! I just had to laugh at myself on this one - lol!! When I watched it back - I could see that glue heading straight for my finger and found my own self yelling to move my finger - haha!! I really love my husband's idea on this one 😊🥰💖
Wow some great ideas thank you! I have not used a pom pom maker but do have some. I usually use cardboard rings. Will have to give this a try. I always burn myself on my got glue gun. It just runs out too quick and hard to control haha x
You can use these ideas with any type of pom pom you make - I was so tired of them falling apart, I just had to do something. Hot guns and I just don't mix - lol!! I almost always end up burning myself!! xx Grace
New to the pom pom making so this is great because i would not want to give someone a hat where the pompom falls apart. Thank you!
I got so tired of my pom poms falling apart - I was so glad when my husband helped me figure this out!!
I was wondering if you could attach a bell 🔔 on the tie strap to hold the bell in the middle of a pompom?
That's an interesting idea!! I've never tried that, so I'm not sure how one would do it. Let me know if you try it out.
Genius idea 👍🏻
Thank you! I was thrilled when my husband came up with this idea!! It works great, and is so easy 💕😊