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  1. 11-10-2007, 11:34 AM #1
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    anyone here ever make anything with yo yo's? I saw a quilt but i dunno if it would take forever or not. I would like to do one in pinks for dd...
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    Missy you had me this time--I had to go google to find out what a yo-yo quilt was/is. It really looks like a labor of love.

    I've had this denim circle quilt bookmarked for quite a while. SOME DAY I will make one of these!

    http://www.equilters.com/library/jea...gallbaros.html

    I would love to see a picture of your yo-yo quilt when you make it.
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  3. 11-10-2007, 02:12 PM #3
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    that denim circle quilt is my "plan to do" for dh's dad with his deceased wife's shirts in it. i have to gather more denim still.
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    My girlfriend did one for a client, she made 2000 plus for making a king size one. She was very busy, but it didn't look real difficult she made all the little yoyo things and then pieced them together. just took a bit of time
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    Quote Originally Posted by Missy View Post
    anyone here ever make anything with yo yo's? I saw a quilt but i dunno if it would take forever or not. I would like to do one in pinks for dd...
    Ha Ha Ha!!!! This made me laugh! Coz over here Yo Yo's are biscuits (cookies for you). Imagine a quilt made out of Yo Yo biscuits. Thanks for making me laugh today!!!!

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  6. 11-11-2007, 04:01 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Becci View Post
    Ha Ha Ha!!!! This made me laugh! Coz over here Yo Yo's are biscuits (cookies for you). Imagine a quilt made out of Yo Yo biscuits. Thanks for making me laugh today!!!!

    don't worry, i am making a Biscuit quilt too! ROFL. honest...i am. google biscuit quilts or puff quilts.
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    Yep, Missy you are right, it takes a long time to get one done unless you have lots of down time to make yoyos, it is easy to make them while traveling or watching television but I remember when I was the Mom of 3 young kiddos and the thought of "down time" was laughable. It was a project that lasted for years for me and I never did finish the blooming thing. They are pretty though.
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    well, I have an update. Yesterday i sat and cut out over 300 circles. That should keep me busy for a little while. All in pinks and purples (if anyone is bored insane, 100% cotton, use a cd for a template, and I'll pm my addy ROFL. j/k) I sewed 20 into yo yo's today. they came out cute, but...uh 20. in an hour...at this rate it's gonna take awhile. and it appears i will need to make it 30-40x70 yoyos to make a size i could put on her bed.

    it actually seems plausible that i might get it done. it'll be a miracle if i can get it done by her birthday in march. The last step will be securing it to a fabric backing so that it doesn't get all stretched out or messed up. that will give it some sturdiness.
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    Making a Yo-Yo quilt is on my list of quilts to make. They are so pretty and I've seen one in pinks and purples and they are adorable for a little girls room!
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