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How many yo-yo's would it take to make a double bedspread??

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Old 08-13-2011, 05:54 PM
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I have 30 yo-yo's done and thought I was doing pretty well....now I am worried!
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you don't say how large the yo yo's are or the size of the bed. size finished, that is.
So without these important details I estimate it will take about 15,636 for the bedspread....lol
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my twin size took 907 - happy making

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I did a google search and this is what I found:

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-many-yo-...00000008606214

Many wonder how many yo-yos you need to make a quilt. This guide will help you determine how many 2 inch yo-yos you will need for a quilt.

Comforter sizes

Crib Quilt 486 yo-yo's

Toddler Bed 690 yo-yo's

Twin 1452 yo-yo's

Double 1760 yo-yo's

Queen 2021 yo-yo's

King 2444 yo-yo's

Bedspread Size (with longer overhang)

Twin 2214 yo-yo's

Double 2592 yo-yo's

Queen 2856 yo-yo's

King 3360 yo-yo's
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Originally Posted by Holice
you don't say how large the yo yo's are or the size of the bed. size finished, that is.
So without these important details I estimate it will take about 15,636 for the bedspread....lol
I am sorry!! They are the "60mm" clover yo-yo's. Not sure of the size of the bed beyond double. :(
And ouch! 15,636....Good thing I have a newborn and never sleep anyway!! ;)
Thanks all for the info my Friends! I have a loooooooooooooooong way to go I guess. Guess I should hit Joann's for some more fat quarters to use!!
:)
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60 mm = 2.36 inches so you can look at nance-ell's chart and decide for yourself. Since yours are a bit bigger than 2 inches you can drop a row or two.

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Originally Posted by Holice
you don't say how large the yo yo's are or the size of the bed. size finished, that is.
So without these important details I estimate it will take about 15,636 for the bedspread....lol
I am sorry!! They are the "60mm" clover yo-yo's. Not sure of the size of the bed beyond double. :(
And ouch! 15,636....Good thing I have a newborn and never sleep anyway!! ;)
Thanks all for the info my Friends! I have a loooooooooooooooong way to go I guess. Guess I should hit Joann's for some more fat quarters to use!!
:)
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ummmm..... too many? (for me, anyway!)
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Old 08-14-2011, 02:12 AM
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I'm currently making a twin size yo yo quilt, and it's been 6 months so far. LOL So fair warning it may take longer than you think. I'm in the hundreds for yo yos so far. Also attaching it to a backing as you work helps, because the weight may mess it up.
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I'm using different sizes and shapes for a fall wall hanging, and plan on somewhat duplicating the scene for a spring one. I have a couple of patterns for some Christmas tree ornaments, but a yoyo quilt didn't appeal to me. Now I know why!! Happy yoyo making to all of you!
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