When my Mom was pregnant with me she found directions for a yo-yo quilt in a magazine and decided to make one for me circa 1973 (Spoiler alert it never got finished) It was passed to me to finish, which I still haven't. But, I still have all the yo-yos. Some of them are made from fabrics that had meaning. (The fabric used to make my mom's bridesmaid's dresses, leftovers from a quilt my Grandmother made me, etc) I guess it's time to get working on it again. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤️
How sweet that your mom saved her project! I have heard many anectodotes from women who have this "creative energy" while pregnant. (I took up landscape painting.) And a yo-yo quilt is quite the undertaking - 9 months doesn't seem like enough time! But, how thoughtful to have used special fabrics. You can add to the project and even pass it on. Thanks for sharing such a touching memory.
Thank you for such a thorough tutorial on these! You are a wonderful instructor and your nicely paced, in depth, instructions make all of your projects “doable!” Thank you for putting the time in to your content that allows for understandable lessons!!!
I love yo-yos!! When I was about 10 my sister and I went to a mid week youth group at church. The lady teaching had us make a bunch of yo-yos which we strung to make legs, arms and a body. Then we made a clown head. They were cute
When I opened You-Tube this morning and saw this, I may have squealed. :) I love making and using yoyos in my slowstitching but have not had consistent or predictable results especially with the thickness of the center or the size of the hole. I had no idea how to control that but thanks to this video, now I do. I have to admit, however, that I don't like to drag out the iron so I may continue finger pressing. Thanks so much, Daniela. I can't wait to see more.
Love yo yos so much! I haven't known of their existence until recently. Thank you for this lovely video and for sharing your tips!! Yours are perfect 😍💖
Hi , I'm Lynn from the UK , just now I'm having to use my Hubby's phone , mines out of order 😏, I'm a new subscriber and I was wondering what you do with all your scraps ?, I know a lot of people do all sorts of things 🤔, I've been loving your videos up to now , Thank You for sharing 😊
Thank you! I like to make little “elements” that I’ll use later on in projects, or that can be embellished further. I like to create videos on making these pieces!
Good question... The rule of thumb is to select the finished size yoyo you want and to figure out the size fabric is to multiply that by 2 and add 1/2" for seam allowance. So, a 2" finished yoyo would require a 4.5 inch circle to start. (I like to give myself and additional 1" seam allowance, not 1/2".
Yo-yos in my country are named something else. It translates to english as "gossip" because here a group of women sit down to sew them and it doesn't require as much atention to sew those as knitting or crocheing, so you can pay more attention to the gossip😅
When my Mom was pregnant with me she found directions for a yo-yo quilt in a magazine and decided to make one for me circa 1973 (Spoiler alert it never got finished) It was passed to me to finish, which I still haven't. But, I still have all the yo-yos. Some of them are made from fabrics that had meaning. (The fabric used to make my mom's bridesmaid's dresses, leftovers from a quilt my Grandmother made me, etc)
I guess it's time to get working on it again. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤️
How sweet that your mom saved her project! I have heard many anectodotes from women who have this "creative energy" while pregnant. (I took up landscape painting.) And a yo-yo quilt is quite the undertaking - 9 months doesn't seem like enough time! But, how thoughtful to have used special fabrics. You can add to the project and even pass it on. Thanks for sharing such a touching memory.
Thank you so much for sharing this process. A very helpful video. 🙏👍❤️
Glad you found it helpful!
I enjoy making and using yo-yos In my work! I’ll look forward to your upcoming videos on how you use them. 😃
Thanks! Stay tuned for more videos. ❤️
Thank you for such a thorough tutorial on these! You are a wonderful instructor and your nicely paced, in depth, instructions make all of your projects “doable!” Thank you for putting the time in to your content that allows for understandable lessons!!!
You are so welcome! Thank for your kind words!
I love yo-yos!! When I was about 10 my sister and I went to a mid week youth group at church. The lady teaching had us make a bunch of yo-yos which we strung to make legs, arms and a body. Then we made a clown head. They were cute
Yes! I remember seeing something similar, a doll body made from yo-yos. Thanks 😊
Thank you! Your a generous teacher & talented artist! 😻👏🏻
Thank you! So kind of you!
When I opened You-Tube this morning and saw this, I may have squealed. :) I love making and using yoyos in my slowstitching but have not had consistent or predictable results especially with the thickness of the center or the size of the hole. I had no idea how to control that but thanks to this video, now I do. I have to admit, however, that I don't like to drag out the iron so I may continue finger pressing. Thanks so much, Daniela. I can't wait to see more.
So glad you liked it!
I love, love yo yo's. It can be used in so many projects. Take care. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx
Thank you 😊
Love yo yos so much! I haven't known of their existence until recently. Thank you for this lovely video and for sharing your tips!! Yours are perfect 😍💖
Thank you for your kind words.
Very helpful. Love it. Have a great day ❤️
Thank you.
Thankyou for sharing
Really helpful tutorial thanku
Glad it was helpful!
Hi , I'm Lynn from the UK , just now I'm having to use my Hubby's phone , mines out of order 😏, I'm a new subscriber and I was wondering what you do with all your scraps ?, I know a lot of people do all sorts of things 🤔, I've been loving your videos up to now , Thank You for sharing 😊
Thank you! I like to make little “elements” that I’ll use later on in projects, or that can be embellished further. I like to create videos on making these pieces!
Q:
What is the ratio of cloth circle:finished yoyo?
And ascending sizes?
Please.
Thank you.
Good question... The rule of thumb is to select the finished size yoyo you want and to figure out the size fabric is to multiply that by 2 and add 1/2" for seam allowance. So, a 2" finished yoyo would require a 4.5 inch circle to start. (I like to give myself and additional 1" seam allowance, not 1/2".
Great tutorial. Sometime, will you share how you organize your craft room? Especially the 2 green sets of drawers behind you. Thanks!
Great idea! I'll work on creating a video, showing my organization method.
Yo-yos in my country are named something else. It translates to english as "gossip" because here a group of women sit down to sew them and it doesn't require as much atention to sew those as knitting or crocheing, so you can pay more attention to the gossip😅
That's a charming little anecdote!
Thankyou for sharing