It all started with the sale rack at my local yarn store - a Clover yo yo maker! For cheap! I always thought yoyo quilts were cute but didn't have them on my list to make. Sometimes....when the yoyos are in certain flesh tones... they remind me of a certain orifice. I'm sorry if I just ruined yoyos for you! But as the
Making yo-yos is a fun activity and a great way to use up little scraps of fabric. They are perfect on the go sewing project. Sewing yo-yos is a mindless activity to do while sitting in the car or the bus or while watching your favorite TV show. You can use yo-yos to make yo-yo quilt projects, yo-yo coverlets, fun throw pillows, table runners, centerpieces, decorations, or wreaths. Just check out this long list of yo-yo quilt ideas! US flag yo-yo design Here's a fun project idea that suggests you make a lot of small fabric yo-yos in hues of
This type of simple coverlet was among the first sewing lessons I had from my grandmother. This tutorial is for people of any age w...
Gather up all of those beautiful fabric yo-yos and use them to make some or all of the exciting quilt yo-yo patterns and other projects found here!
Step into the grandmillenial design trend and make your own Fabric Yo-Yo Wreath. Follow this simple step-by-step picture and video tutorial to learn how to make your own fabric yo-yo using Clover’s “Quick” Yo-Yo Maker to add so much charm to your home decor!
I sewed the last two yo-yos together this morning, and it feels so good to have it be finished! My daughter thinks the yo-yo's look like flowers, and she points at it and says, "flowers" which led me to take the quilt to the park and rose garden this morning to snap some pictures of it. I first started this quilt in 2003, and it is the first quilt I ever started. I really didn't realize what I was getting myself into when I started making it; I just knew I wanted to make a quilt, I didn't have a machine, so it would have to be all done by hand. I am so proud that it is completely pieced together by hand without using a machine at all. I could also call this my "traveling quilt" because it has definitely traveled. When I started the quilt, I was living in Birmingham, AL, then I got married and moved to Ft. Payne, AL where we lived for about a year. We then moved to Denver, CO, which is where we live now. It has traveled across the country with us as we have moved several times. I have worked on it while driving from Denver to Hobbs, NM to visit my brother, sister-in-law, and new niece, and it has been to Destin, FL several times over the summer to visit with my family. It traveled up to Newport, VA one New Year's Eve to go to a concert, and it has also been to San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, and New Orleans. I even worked on it on the ten hour drive from Denver to Yellowstone National Park several years ago. Many of my friends have seen me working on this from time to time over the last eight(!) years, which is so different than the quilts I have worked on with the machine. I like that it has traveled so much, and it was easy to take with me since it was hand sewing. It is fun to look at and see how my fabric choices have changed over the last eight years. When I first started it, I was working at the Birmingham Children's Theatre as the charge scenic artist, and I would use scraps from the costume shop. This led to realizing that corduroy isn't the best choice to use for yo-yos! I have several 4x4 sections that are made that didn't make it into the final quilt from these early days due to the material I used; I didn't know that wool, silk, and cotton might not be the best mixture of fabrics if you wanted to wash it at home. I plan on using those yo-yos for a doll quilt for my daughter, so they can still be used and loved. The final quilt is 56 yo-yos across by 56 yo-yos down with the yo-yos being approximately 1-5/8 inches across. It is 90" square, which I think makes it a queen size quilt. It has 3, 156 yo-yos! Honestly, if I had known eight years ago that it would take so long, I don't know that I would have started it, but I am so glad that I did!
Learn how to make yoyo quilts (or yo yo quilts) and create a fun yoyo project. Great way to use up those fabric scraps!
There is just something that I love about Fabric Yo Yo's. Depending on the fabric and materials used, fabric yo yo's can take on many different styles. They can be country chic, sweet and whimsical, funky and fun, shabby chic, and even a bit gothic. I offer a variety of yo yo accessories in my online store Wingsofflutter . Here are some examples of Handmade Necklaces that I made using fabric Yo Yo's and are for sale. Red, White, with Black Beads $18.95 Double Yo Yo Flower Necklace $18.95 Vintage Doily Yo Yo Necklace $18.95 Vintage Doily with Vintage Rhinestones $18.95 Any of these necklaces would make the perfect gift for that person that loves to have one of a kind accessories. Maybe that person is YOU!! These necklaces come tastefully packaged in ribbon tied black gift boxes, making gift giving a breeze or treating yourself extra special! Here is one more yo yo necklace that I would like to share with you. It is one that I made for myself. It features a yo yo in black fabric which has white swirls. Onto that I hand stitched a beautiful recycled vintage earring. If you love this necklace, I can make one for you - just email me at [email protected]
Vintage pastel yo-yo quilt. Beautiful colors and condition. 82” x 82” Please don't hesitate to message me with any questions you may have. I'll happily combine shipping on multiple items. Be sure to check out my other listings. Thanks for looking!
Big hugs to all my quilting friends. The weekend didn't produce as much as I had planned but at least there was some progress on the Sugar ...
Step into the grandmillenial design trend and make your own Fabric Yo-Yo Wreath. Follow this simple step-by-step picture and video tutorial to learn how to make your own fabric yo-yo using Clover’s “Quick” Yo-Yo Maker to add so much charm to your home decor!
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Okay, I think I may have died and gone to yo-yo heaven. These flower ornaments are my absolute favorite of all the jumbo yo-yo's that I've done so far. I'm really digging the pretty pastel colors. It reminds me of a candy from my childhood called Candy Dots. They're the little dots of sugary candy that you peeled from long strips of white paper. Somehow I remember eating more of the paper than the candy but I loved them anyway. In fact, I think I may still love them, minus the paper, of course. They're the same on both sides so the yumminess factor can be enjoyed from any direction. I'm loving the pearly striped button centers. It is a refreshing change from the usual opaque white ones. Each ornament measures 4-inches. Besides hanging from a tree, I think it would make a very sweet package tie. I'm sure I'll find many other uses for these as time goes by. Just in case you haven't noticed, I'm currently hosting a giveaway for this pretty polka dot pillow. Please comment under that post (5/19) to be eligible for the giveaway. I would like to introduce you to another fabulous blog called Sorta Frugal. This blog is bursting at the seams with a vast array of sewing and crafting projects. She is presently hosting an ABC of cool blogs. Please stop by as I'm sure you will find many new blogs to inspire you. I'm really enjoying your wonderful quotes and sayings. Some of them are so funny that I've found myself laughing out loud. You've all made my day! Thank you. Have a sweet day! Aloha!
These darn yo-yo's are addictive! You may have read my previous chatter about turning fabric yo-yo's into a garland. If not, read Titilating Yo-Yo's and Wee Log Houses and Yo-Yo Garlands . The garland idea was just one of the...
Have fun quilting any of these yoyo quilt pattern ideas you can get for free in this post for your next craft project.
Gather up all of those beautiful fabric yo-yos and use them to make some or all of the exciting quilt yo-yo patterns and other projects found here!
Vintage pastel yo-yo quilt. Beautiful colors and condition. 82” x 82” Please don't hesitate to message me with any questions you may have. I'll happily combine shipping on multiple items. Be sure to check out my other listings. Thanks for looking!
Have fun quilting any of these yoyo quilt pattern ideas you can get for free in this post for your next craft project.
Get a printable template for how to make fabric yo yos. Fabric yo yo flowers are fun and easy to make and perfect for using up your scrap.
I did some hand stitching on this one but as you can see very basic stitching.
Fabric yo-yos are an easy project to take on the go or to keep your hands busy when you're watching TV, visiting with friends, or just hanging out with the family.
Yo-Yo Mania, originally uploaded by confections. My sister and I have discovered a brand-new tool by Clover which makes creating yo-yo's for quilting a simple process. We've both been quilters for over ten years, and have quite a stash of quilting fabrics to use in our yo-yo mania. The set of Clover tools we've acquired is getting a major workout! My sister has a new handbag in mind for her steadily increasing number of yo-yo's. I haven't decided yet what I will do with mine, but I like the idea of making little brooches with them. I adorned one with a favorite faceted amazonite bead. We dipped into our stash of silk dupioni, too, and created some gleamy silk confections. I want to dip some of those into a dyebath and see what happens. I'll keep you posted.
Gather up all of those beautiful fabric yo-yos and use them to make some or all of the exciting quilt yo-yo patterns and other projects found here!
This site contains affiliate links from which we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!Welcome to Day 15 of How to Earn $ From Sewing and Quilting! We are looking at Teaching Others How to Sew and Quilt this week, and today we are going to have...
Fabric yo-yos are one of those easy little crafts that are so perfect for so many different projects! I love that they are so easy and perfect to make with fabric scraps. This Fabric Yo-Yo Wreath is a great way to put those yo-yos to good use. By using fabrics in any color scheme and
This is a guide about making yo yo barrettes. Yo yo barrettes are an easy craft to make and can be made in a wide variety of colors and configurations.
This is an Early 1930s 92 X 70 Yo Yo Handmade Quilt. It has a few places that will need repairs but they are not all that bad and I pictured one spot, it is just where some of the yo yo' s will need stitches put back in them to form the yo yo back to it's shape and a few small seams. Easy fixes and I will let the buyer do that as I do not like to alter antiques and collectibles.. It may smell a little musty as I purchased it at an Estate Sale and it have been stored away for a long time....I did hang it outside and put Fabreeze on it and it really helped a lot. Smells fresher now. You buy as is no returns. I If you have any more questions please ask before you purchase. I ship to the USA. No International Shipping. I also insure all of my packages to the USA to make sure that they arrive to you safely. Thanks for looking.
Sewing yo-yos for making quilts is a wonderful means of spending a few creative hours, and you will end up with artistic and cozy coverlets. There are countless designs and …
Inspired by a lovely top in the new AW11 Great Plains collection, I decided to use Suffolk Puffs, also called YoYos, to make a scalloped patchwork effect on to a new...
Pic.1: www.ebay.com/itm/100-2-inch-Fabric-Yo-Yo-in-Shades-of-Civil-War-Museum-reproduction-fabrics-/281858097454 A yo-yo,...
I've been having fun listing die cut shapes like these in my fabricfascination shop: Yo-yo's are great for many sewing and crafting projects. This size makes a really cute yo-yo like the ones in this necklace by yoyo cottage. I like the way Robayre used them in her framed yo-yos Or how about this cute headband by lovejill Then there is this lovely wall quilt by MoranArtandQuilts And if you are really ambitious, you can make a whole quilt out of yoyos like this vintage one for sale in vintagemercantile's shop. Just a few examples of what you can do with yoyos.
Today we will be going over a pretty simple and basic technique- How to Applique Yo-yo's.
Pic.1: www.ebay.com/itm/100-2-inch-Fabric-Yo-Yo-in-Shades-of-Civil-War-Museum-reproduction-fabrics-/281858097454 A yo-yo, called also a Suffolk puff, is a small simple project in manipulating fabric. It is extremely easy to make: it can be created out of fabric leftovers, doesn't require more tools than scissors, a sewing needle and a thread. Yo-yos come out great made of medium Muslin or cotton, but if you are tempted to try more difficult materials, like silk, velvet... go for it! Any thread which doesn't snap easily will do. How to make a yo-yo? It only takes minutes... Pic.2, from: Colette Wolff, The Art of Manipulating Fabric, p.23 Cut a circle out of fabric. It has to be twice as large as the intended form a) turning the edge of circle inside, tack with even stitches. Remember: large stitches make small center opening; small stitches make it larger, b) gather tightly and flatten. What can we do with yo-yos? 1. VARIOUS ACCESSORIES Shawls, scarves... Pic.3: www.flickr.com/photos/the_sampler/3926841838/in/photostream/ Pic.4: makezine.com/2009/09/13/craft_flickr_pool_weekly_round_58/?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 Pic.5: www.etsy.com/listing/124475421 Bags, purses, key fobs... Pic.6: takakowatari.jp/gallery/index_4.html Pic.7: zakkalife.com Pic.8: harujiondesign.blogspot.ie Necklaces, bracelets, brooches... Pic.9: www.etsy.com/listing/104523793/adria-special-sale-price-teal-yellow?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share Pic.10: www.etsy.com/shop/SoSamShop?ref=si_shop Pic.11: www.etsy.com/listing/62864493 Pic.12: alwaysexpectmoore.com/2011/07/yo-yo-bangle-bracelet.html Pic.13: www.etsy.com/listing/90896841 Pic.14: www.etsy.com/listing/112976623 Pic.15: marielesbasbleus.blogs.marieclaireidees.com/archives/category/bijoux/index-5.html Hair stuff... Pic.16: www.etsy.com/listing/69159753/waiting-to-bloom-n1 Pic.17: www.etsy.com/listing/154363196/minnie-mouse-yoyo-hair-clips Pic.18: www.etsy.com/listing/99468568 Pic.19: www.livemaster.ru/topic/649415-tekstilnye-ukrasheniya-ot-nadi-darfi Something for Bride and Groom! Pic.20: www.pinterest.com/pin/568438784196643851 Pic.21: www.etsy.com/listing/79724084/yoyo-boutonniere-made-to-order 2. UNUSUAL CLOTHING AND THEIR EMBELLISHMENT... Pic.22: www.popsugar.com/fashion/Chanel-Spring-2010-Haute-Couture-7177050#photo-7177050 Pic.23: mantua-maker.blogspot.ie/2012/04/coat-of-many-circles.html Pic.24: www.pinterest.com/pin/568438784196644058/ Pic.25: www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/suffolk-puff-collars Pic.26: www.pinterest.com/pin/568438784196643753 Pic.27: fuxique.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/a-historia-do-fuxico As you can see there is plenty of possibilities for using the form of yo-yo... In my next post: yo-yos in home decor and seasonal ornaments!
Still plugging along on the YoYo project. I have 23 complete blocks. 13 more to go. The center portions are done, I just have to add ...
My friend gave me these quilt blocks a while ago!! She found them at an estate sale and new they were old, but since she's not a quilter and she knew I was....well.....how lucky am I!! I have a secret love for old things...from furniture to trinkets to quilts and so needless to say I was ecstatic when she gave these to me! My sisters and mom also share the same love for old things, especially my sister Sherilyn. She LOVES feed sack material and so it was easy for me to know what I wanted to make her for Christmas this year! ..so I made some pillows...and I love my Longarm for the fact it stitched right through the yo yo's! I used a blue for the binding, because it's fitting for Sherilyn's decor and it's got the feed sack look. ...also if you want to buy some cheap pillow forms, just go to your local ROSS store and buy decor pillows, usually they have some on clearance for really cheap....then you just take the covers off and use them for a reference size, for your new pillow covers. ...only problem with this post, is these pillows are on their way to Florida right now! Good thing my sister doesn't check my blog daily? I think ;o) ~Jenny
We've got a quick and easy tutorial on how to make fabric yo-yos from expert quilter and Love of Quilting Magazine editor, Valerie Uland!
I'm so excited about our guest blogger for today, Ashley from Little Miss Momma ! A few reasons to love Ashley: She's adorable , she puts to...
Learn how to make fabric beads by creating a yo yo and then stuffing it. Embellish it for use on a quilt or as a unique piece of jewelry.
Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Grandmillennial design style is having a huge moment this year and I am loving it! It features embracing vintage items like handmade quilts, florals, and delicate linens. Today I thought it would be fun to embrace this trend and create…
Lazies, Our new Yo Yo Cutie Pins are versatile little sweet hearts. This week, I have some tips and possibilities to share. Perfect for a holiday lapel
Fabric yo-yos are super cute and a good way to use up fabric scraps. The yo-yo Christmas tree ornament is one of many creative ways to use fabric yo-yos.
Step into the grandmillenial style trend by making this feminine and vintage-inspired fabric yo-yo necklace using Clover’s amazing “Quick” Yo-Yo Makers and some fabric scraps.
Lazies, It's easy to make perfect yo-yo's for your next sewing or quilting project. You know I love yo-yo's. So, while I was making some
Yo-yo quilts are not traditional quilts because they do not have a layer of batting and a fabric backing. The yo-yo, a rosette made from a circle of fabric, makes its own backing and creates dimension that mimics the effects of a light batting.
We had some cabinet work done recently and there was a blank wall where a cupboard used to be. Plan A was to hang a framed piece of art in the space and I may still do that. In the meantime, I have a slab of stitched together yo-yos in the spot. They add a nice touch of color. Previous yo-yo project, in neutrals.
