What do you like to make with yo-yos?

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11-07-2016, 07:21 AM

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annievee

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I have seen them used to make Christmas ornaments--stacked, thread running though them with enough to make hanging cord---other decorations can be added at the top. On my to-do list !

11-07-2016, 08:28 AM

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madamekelly

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One of the most incredible coverlets I have ever seen was made using yoyos and sewing them together on the four compass points. It was done with random colors and had a solid color (deep green) that was tied to the backing creating a little fuzzy center to each yoyo in yellow wool yarn. The background showed in the little openings between the yoyos. The whole effect was a flower garden. It was made by a man for his wife. Beautiful , and a thoughtful gift.

11-07-2016, 12:54 PM

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letawellman

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Originally Posted by NZquilter

I saw this quilt at the KS state fair this past year. I believe it was made up with something like 20,000 yoyos. It was a queen size! Of course it won a ribbon! Maybe you could make something similar? Sorry for the bad photography, I couldn't get a good angle because of all the admirers standing around

NZQuilter, that looks like the quilter used a cross-stitch pattern, and instead of X's on fabric, she connected yo-yo's!! Wow, thanks for posting that!!

Sadly, now I want to dig out my old cross-stitch patterns and do them in yo-yo's.

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11-07-2016, 04:45 PM

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ILoveToQuilt

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Another idea...use them around your binding for an extra "wow" on a quilt. (Think of "round" Prairie Points"). Hope this is clear.

11-07-2016, 07:12 PM

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Bjbaxter

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Someone on the QB recently posted a Christmas Tree wallhanging that was made with yo-yos, it was adorable.

11-08-2016, 05:54 AM

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momsbusy

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I like to use them for embellishment. I have also stacked them to make toys (dolls/clowns with children's socks for the head and stacked yoyos for the body parts). My favorite items have been table toppers and runners. You can take a cross stitch pattern and lay out yoyos in the same manner and sew them together. I have a Christmas tree table topper made in this fashion. You can also use that method for decorating sweatshirts. Have fun or pass them on.

11-08-2016, 09:00 AM

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JanieH

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Originally Posted by yngldy

I have seen dolls and animals made from them. The yo-yo's are used for the arms and legs by stacking them and stringing through the center.

Here is my favorite yo-yo quilt: http://allthingsshabbyandbeautiful.t...st/47988255248

That is a beautiful quilt - thanks for posting!