I seem to be getting into a groove for summertime. Lots of camping (5 days last week and an overnighter kayak trip this weekend) and lots of kayaking.
I'm also getting into a handsewing groove.
And this is what I'm thinking. Want to do a summertime yoyo along with me?
- Mine is going to be a coverlet of about 63"X81"
- Using a 60mm yoyo maker
- If you make yours the same size, you will need 1008 yoyo's
- Sew them into 4X4 squares, which makes approximately a 9" block
- The coverlet will be 7 blocks X 9 blocks
So what do you think? Have you always wanted a yoyo quilt? If so, lets do it!!
I just love yoyos. I made a simple wall hanging ghat is one of my favorite pieces! Have fun with yous! Steph
Posted by: Stephanie | 03 June 2011 at 07:16 AM
This sounds like a fun plan! It's portable and somehow one yo yo at a time, I know you'll be at 1008 before you and I know it. I can't wait to see all of your yo yos spilling out of that box.
Posted by: Suzanne | 03 June 2011 at 07:19 AM
It sounds like fun. I may work on some too.
Posted by: Mary | 03 June 2011 at 07:23 AM
I have always wanted a yo-yo quilt! I'm not sure if I have the time for something so large, but I think I'd be in for it! 1008 sounds so intimidating, but they'll probably add up quickly. Are you going to post a how-to? Because I've seen them, but never made them :)
Posted by: Mariah | 03 June 2011 at 07:33 AM
I think that would be so much fun! I have never made yoyos before but have wanted to.
Posted by: Amy | 03 June 2011 at 07:55 AM
I have always wanted to play around with yoyos, but I made them without a yoyo maker in the past. I wonder if it makes them easier? I will look for one, any suggestions on which brand, etc?
Posted by: Leanne | 03 June 2011 at 08:05 AM
Mariah, absolutely! It's a super easy process, especially with a yo-yo maker.
Leanne, a yoyo maker makes it sooo much easier. The brand I recommend is Clover, and you can find the 60mm yoyo maker at Joanns. Make sure to use your 40 or 50% off coupon!
Posted by: Penny | 03 June 2011 at 08:11 AM
What a great camping project. I will have to do this too. I've been wanting to do mini yo-yo coverlets for new pillow shams that I want to make.
Posted by: Janna | 03 June 2011 at 08:12 AM
Love your yoyos! It's going to be a great coverlet.
Posted by: Michele | 03 June 2011 at 08:39 AM
I might just join you, right after I finish my hexie pillow.
I think I'll use some of the scraps I won in your giveaway.
Posted by: Char | 03 June 2011 at 09:02 AM
That's a great project for summer, especially when you're having so much fun kayaking!
Posted by: Allie | 03 June 2011 at 09:32 AM
Yes! I have wanted to make a yo-yo quilt for a long time. Thank you for the nudge :)
Posted by: Laurie | 03 June 2011 at 09:45 AM
Sounds like a great idea, but I'm currently working on Yoyoville, so that will be my limit for awhile. Have fun kayaking! That's where I hope to be tomorrow.
Posted by: Sunny | 03 June 2011 at 10:34 AM
I have never done a quilt along or made a yo-yo but it looks like fun and I LOVE hand sewing
Posted by: Brandi Fox | 03 June 2011 at 11:24 AM
Come to think of it, I've never uttered the words "I've always wanted a yoyo quilt". I think it's because I worry about the staying power (durability) of the yoyo's. I'll enjoy watching your's come together and reading your thought on it!
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | 03 June 2011 at 01:29 PM
I had a yo-yo quilt in college (or rather, I borrowed my mom's). I think she found it at a garage sale, and I slowly but surely reattached all the loose yo-yo-connections. I normally take knitting or crochet camping, but this might be a great way to relocate fabric from my overflowing scrap box.
Posted by: Michelle | 03 June 2011 at 05:44 PM
I've always wanted to make a yo-yo quilt, but can't commit to it right now. I'll be watching how yours progresses.
Posted by: diane stanley | 03 June 2011 at 05:51 PM
i might join along in this one, not sure. i have 26 more BIG yo-yo's to do to finish my monkey i started in february when my husband had colon cancer surgery, so i want to finish this one by the end of the month for his bday.
Posted by: Ann Marie | 03 June 2011 at 08:41 PM
I've always wanted to make a Yo yo quilt, but the thought of making all those yo yo's has intimidated me. You're very brave.
I've got 900 hexagons made tho, still need a few more to finish my project with them.
Posted by: elsa | 04 June 2011 at 07:14 AM
I love yo yo's and have made dozens and dozens of them. They are in big pickle jars in my sewing room. Very pretty to display that way.
Posted by: Amy | 04 June 2011 at 07:58 AM
I'm having a lot of trouble with just going out and camping here in CO. I'm used to the CA way of permits and passes etc so I'm a little daunted by the idea of just heading out.
Posted by: Jessica | 04 June 2011 at 09:08 AM
I'm in. Already started ...
21 yo-yos so dear in the box, 21 yo-yos so dear; add one more, then 4x4 squares, 21 yo-yos so dear in the box...
You know I had to make a song of it!
Only 987 more!! Yeehawww!
Hugs!
Posted by: Glynis Cozza | 04 June 2011 at 10:21 AM
I need to finish the one I started a long time ago, so I am in! I am at the joining together phase when it becomes not so portable.:) I can't wait to see yours!
Posted by: Audrey | 04 June 2011 at 03:12 PM
i'm not into yo-yo's...yet. i may get there after seeing more of yours. i'll just be behind the curve :)
Posted by: melinda | 04 June 2011 at 03:18 PM
I love making yo-yos...sometimes I stitch them while watching tv. Count me in for the yo-yo along! :)
Posted by: Anna M | 04 June 2011 at 07:48 PM
Sounds like a great stash breaker!
I'll go find a group of fatquarters that I think will be perfect!
Take care, Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Legros | 05 June 2011 at 12:04 PM
I'm in! Perfect use of my scraps and great to do while sitting outdoors.
Posted by: Robyn of Coffee and Cotton | 05 June 2011 at 12:05 PM
Penny...I'm so with you!! ALready have my 60mm YoYo maker...and will be following along! My yoyo quilt will be made with 30's fabric. My husband and I literally just sent our youngest off to college and in the same day bought an 18 foot trailer to start camping and hiking again!!! (We also kayak!) Thanks for the inspiration!
Val in Oregon :)
Posted by: Val | 05 June 2011 at 06:18 PM
Go for it! I've been working on my yoyos for too long now. I'm almost done though and now I need to decide how I'm going to do the quilt. I'll look forward to seeing how yours takes shape!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 06 June 2011 at 11:03 AM
I've made a few yo-yos before. I'm thinking of covering the center of a chubby dresden with yo-yo's. wouldn't that be cute?!
Posted by: amylouwho | 06 June 2011 at 06:46 PM
I started making yo yo's about the same time you started. I'm up to about 150 doing it in between life happenings. Thanks to your math, I guess I know how many to 'shoot' for :)
Posted by: Patti | 06 June 2011 at 10:13 PM
If I hadn't have started my raindrop quilt for my portable I would have been all over this.
I'll check back on the progress.
Posted by: sewkatiedid | 07 June 2011 at 11:24 PM
I love the look of yo-yos, but have never tried to actually make them...maybe it's time!
Posted by: Michelle | 10 June 2011 at 01:26 AM
Darn it! I just promised myself I wouldn't start any new swaps or quilt-alongs, but I have ALWAYS wanted to make a yo-yo coverlet. And I DO need a new handwork project. I'm in!
Posted by: Joan Callaway | 11 June 2011 at 10:58 AM
Give me 3 weeks to move and then I'm in. Are you making a scrap one or coordinated?? I don't have a yo-yo maker but I saw a JoAnns coupon around here somewhere.
Posted by: Julia | 12 June 2011 at 02:22 PM
I wish I'd seen this post earlier today! I was just up at Joann's this evening and they had all quilting supplies (rulers, pencils, rotary cutters and even Clover YoYo makers) for 50% off. I was trying to think of an excuse for buying a yoyo maker. Guess I'll just have to head back up there!
Posted by: Tiffany | 14 June 2011 at 10:05 PM
Thanks so much for the portable sewing project. I haven't made yoyo's since my grandma and I used to make them. She had a coverlet on her bed. I found the clover yoyo makers on sale at JoAnn's today at 40% off. Came home and cut out some circles and got going. Great project to carry along. I think I am hooked and in for the summer.
Posted by: Laura | 16 June 2011 at 11:43 PM
hi, i love the thought of a yo-yo along! I have an old pic from a quilt mag that i like so maybe i will do that design and yo-yo along with everyone...just have to find the 60mm yo-yo maker...i have everyone except that one lol !
Posted by: susan | 08 July 2011 at 03:30 AM
i would love to yoyo along! i showed this to a friend of mine and she wants to do it too. sounds like fuhuuuun.
Posted by: patty | 10 July 2011 at 09:10 AM
I just come to know about yo-yo Along from Catherine - The Sewing Attic. It sound fun and what a better way to clear all my scraps. Maybe I should try...hope I'm not too far behind.
Posted by: hafza | 15 July 2011 at 01:50 AM
I have joined your yoyo along. I have about 200 of the little ones made but am making 45mm from blues, greens and browns. Did you see the American Patchwork and Quilting front cover sometime in the last year with all the yoyos sewed onto strips of green fabric? May be a great way to go - I think it was actually quilt as you go. It's somewhere in my sewing room....
Posted by: Dawn | 16 July 2011 at 08:50 PM
I just added your button to my blog, I have started a little yo-yo collection myself and this will keep me going :) Thanks Bernine
Posted by: Bernadine C | 29 July 2011 at 10:27 AM
I am making an American flag. I have made a texas one already
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