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    Old 08-04-2011, 11:30 AM
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    are they easy? so does anyone have a picture of a yo yo product???
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    Old 08-04-2011, 11:41 AM
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    tutorial here

    http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/pho...tutorial1.html

    Be sure to click on Next on top left corner to get to the next page
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    Old 08-04-2011, 11:56 AM
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    Yes, Clover makes all sizes of round's. They also have flowers, & hearts. I made a runner & am currently working on a T-cloth. These are easy & all directions included. I prefer the size LG. for the above projects. These can be purchsed at quilt shops & shows as well as at craft stores. (including Jo Ann's, & Michaels.) It is a good project while watching TV or visiting, (I call them a no brainer project, as do not have to think about it if tired) Opps, you reminded me that I have never taken a picture of the runner.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 12:01 PM
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    Go for the clover yo yo maker. On the front of each package there is an actual size of a finished one. If you have a Joanns near you, they are all 1/2 price starting tomorrow. They are classified as a quilting notion. I have all sizes but rarely use the small or extra small. I like this method because you start out with a square instead of a circle.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 12:06 PM
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    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-79287-1.htm
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-133307-1.htm
    these are two quilts I posted with yo-yo's, one entirely and the 2nd as an accent

    You will love how quickly they multiply and are very easy as a to-go project.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 12:47 PM
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    They are easy...and I'm using them in the center of my "Dresden Plates" that I'm working on at this very min.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 01:44 PM
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    I just use the bottom of a large glass as my template. Currently I'm finishing up a yo yo bedspread, it's taken me over 6 months now. LOL Like the other said, they are great on the go projects.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 01:51 PM
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    Yes, yo-yos are easy. Fun to do when you want something carefree and very portable. I always did them freehand, but just yesterday at Joann's I used the 40% off coupon and bought the Clover x-large yo-yo maker. We have season tickets to our local county baseball team and I make yo-yos at the games.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 01:56 PM
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    I used to use Yo-Yo making as a punishment, until the kids started to enjoy making them!! Now they have little Yo-Yo making parties with their girlfriends on the street.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 02:34 PM
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    I made this Sq yoyo quilt ( yoyo 's were 4 inches)( book and cut yoyo chape on page 2 of post) for my mother...
    I love yoyos.. but I've had my fill for a while!
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