rico2408

I am doing my first yoyo quilt and hope it come out right. Anyone have any good experience with this, it would help me a lot. I could use any advise from anyone. So far it is fun making the yo yo's. Of course, I don't know how many I need to make a lap quilt. :lol:

Shemjo

Hello, and welcome.

The only thing I will suggest is to be consistnt with your sizing for your yoyos. It will be easier to put them together if they are all the same size.

Also, use the same weight of fabric to make your yoyos.

Construct them well without volcanos in the middle, so they lay flat, and go forth!

Be sure to share your progress.

CarrieAnne

Welcome!

Jim's Gem

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

rico2408

Thanks for your reply; I have a yo yo maker so my yo yo's will all be the same. Thanks for the advice. I will keep you informed of my progress.

Theresa

Love making yo-yo's. Sounds like you are well on your way! They are FUN!

The backing process can get interesting. My avatar is a wall hanging with no backing so the color of the wall comes through.

rico2408

Thanks for your input. I like your quilt. I don't plan to put a backing on mine. I will start a lap quilt first since this is my first one.

quiltinghere

I use the Clover yo=yo maker tool. It's WONDERFUL and super easy. I'd never make circles and fold and stitch the other way.

topper1

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-42032-1.htm heres my work in progress. made all by hand, cut out by hand, made 906 for 25 squares, 12 by 12 inch squares, 2 inch finished size each one. for queen size now making black ones for borders dont know how many it will take. Just throw all yo yo s in big bag,,,,,,,,then when u think u have plenty start hooking together,,,, grab one out of bag,,,, mixes them up quite well. gonna finish mine i hope soon

montanablu

I bought one of those when they first came out - & then put it aside & did a million other projects. :( Time to get it out & start, reading this thread has got me psyched to use it!