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    Old 07-13-2010, 05:03 AM
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    Good Morning Everyone! Can someone please tell me how you make Yo-Yo's?

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    Old 07-13-2010, 05:03 AM
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    Oh Honey - get the Clover device - You'll love it!!!!
    http://www.clover-usa.com/products/268066/Yo-Yo_Makers

    I have a collection going and it's so mindless and portable you can do it anywhere under any circumstance!
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    I just ordered one of those....I hope I like it
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    Old 07-13-2010, 05:23 AM
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    cut a circle (say 2" circle) stitch a running basting stitch 1/4" around the circle. pull the threads holding your finger (or a washer/plastic circle...)inside. pull the threads to gather so your raw edges gather in the center. tie off.
    they can be used gather up, or gather down, with a button in the center, just the gather, sky's the limit...
    have fun
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    I've never heard of that, where can you get it, JoAnn's?
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    Old 07-13-2010, 06:13 AM
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    Where and how do you use your yo yo"s? I made a boo boo on my 2yr old grandchilds quilt on the lower right back corner so when I add my label I thought I would add a yo yo or two to help cover up my boo boo.
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    Old 07-13-2010, 06:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by irma tapia
    Where and how do you use your yo yo"s? I made a boo boo on my 2yr old grandchilds quilt on the lower right back corner so when I add my label I thought I would add a yo yo or two to help cover up my boo boo.
    Good thinker! I'm sure you could get them at Joann's and probably with a coupon (if it's not on sale). It's under $10 and worth every penny for me.

    I haven't used my collection yet. I have about a shoebox worth. I make them to keep my hands busy when watching tv, when I want to sit at lunch at work and play or when sitting in doctor offices or hospitals. It really does help.

    I keep the kit of 5" charms, the tool, scissors, hand thread, and needles in a medium size makeup bag. I usually leave the kit in my car.

    I've seen them tacked together on the edges and used like a doily. That may be my first project with them.
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    Old 07-13-2010, 07:16 AM
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    I guess I could make them any size couldn't I?
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    Old 07-13-2010, 07:35 AM
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    If you just want to make a few ---- take an old CD or DVD and trace around it for a perfect circle. If you use starch --- go lightly with it so the yo-yo will gather easily.
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    Old 07-13-2010, 07:46 AM
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    http://quilting.about.com/od/piecing...yoyoquilts.htm

    yo yo placemat

    http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/yo-yo.shtml

    Originally Posted by irma tapia
    Good Morning Everyone! Can someone please tell me how you make Yo-Yo's?

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