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| katmom |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 3:16:40 PM
Ok, according to the projected weather report,,,uugghh! we are suppose to get another really cold long Winter....again !
So I don't know about you farmgirls on the NE side of the State... but I am stocking up in fabric to sew lots & lots of yoyoyoyoyoyossssss.... 
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"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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| katmom |
Posted - Nov 07 2011 : 10:15:39 PM
oh Tammy, what a great tip, freezer paper.... I will have to give this a try....
Sheila,,, yep, I too luv to 'shop' in my 'stash' of fabiric...
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Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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| tammyknit |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 05:34:50 AM
Grace, I use freezer paper and cut my own hexagon templates. just draw out a row of hexagons on the non-shiny side of freezer paper leaving a small space between them. Then accordian fold the paper with the row of hexagons on top. Staple the center of each stack of hexagons, cut them out and remove the staple. Don't make too thick of an accordian stack, though, or it won't cut accurately. Then i just iron the shiny side to the back of the fabric and cut out the hexagons from the fabric leaving 1/4 inch seam allowance all the way around each one. Baste down the seam allowance and you have a finished looking hexagon to attach to others using a fine whip stitch. i only remove the paper after each hexagon is completely surrounded. (this is English paper piecing). The freezer paper hexagons can be reused many times before they won't stick anymore when ironed.
Tammy |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 7:45:43 PM
Thanks for the link Annie. I'll check it out tonight.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| FarmDream |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 7:41:29 PM
Ok yoyo freaks! I have seen several wreaths with yoyo's on them on Etsy... Lots of holiday themes with a lightweight figure of a reindeer or tree.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
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| njaw09 |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 2:22:01 PM
Judith-"paper pieces" sell hexagons.
Link: paperpieces.com
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| pinkroses |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 1:30:43 PM
Kat Mom
well, I thought I had enough lol; my hubby keeps telling me I do
Have some still packed in the basement from moving a few years back.
it is like treasure hunting when I go down there and find my fabrics I had forgotten about .
started using calicos as backings for my finished quilt tops .
better that having to go and buy backing fabric for them, hugs sheila
http://www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com/
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 07:53:19 AM
I remember GGGma making hexagons w/little bits of paper inside. She made a bedspread also. Does Clover make a hexagon template? Seems I saw one at Hobby Lobby. I have lots of scraps from making the heart yoyo's. Would like to make something with little triangles, but have never quilted. Something new to try. Yesterday, I saw several yoyo projects in the McCalls catalog.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| katmom |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 8:09:32 PM
Sheila, do we ever have enough fabric? lolololol!
Kristina...oops, that reminds me, I have 3 more rag rugs to finish...guess i better get to crackin! lol!
Tammy, I tried the hexagons... i used the little pre-cut hexagon papers... do you or do you freehand?
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Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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| tammyknit |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 6:36:05 PM
i don't do a lot of yo-yos, but hexagons, I love doing quilts with hexagons. I have done a lap quilt for my DD that looks like a teddy bear, a wall hanging, and now am working on a queen size quilt (when i get done with xmas presents).
Tammy |
| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 08:40:50 AM
I am re-stocking my rag rug ball basket, cutting circles to sew yo-yo's and stocking up on yarn. I have many projects to do.
Farmgirl #800
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| njaw09 |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 3:15:59 PM
Grace-yes they have different sizes/shapes. I bought the assortment kind also. I forgot where I purchase mine from. |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 12:40:24 PM
I am already stocked up I think; lol
i need a few more fabrics to finish a quilt top I am working on.
you'd think with all my fabric I have I would have the right colors ha.
want to go to JoAnn's soon with my friend.
we are suppose to have a cold wet winter in Va. hugs pinkroses
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http://www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com |
| katmom |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 08:36:12 AM
Annie,
I just spotted the uber large round yoyo maker at Joanns Fabric store... so it looks like they have 3 sizes now.
I have the med. heart and the med flower one... the flower one is a bit tricky at first....but it does come out cute as does the heart shape one... I just keep forgetting to use it! duh!
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Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| njaw09 |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 05:04:40 AM
Hi Denise-
I do have the yoyo makers from clover but I am using the heart shape not the round. I will double check the round one soon. Thanks for your advice. |
| katmom |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 9:14:50 PM
The nice thing about having a jar(or several) full is you always have some on hand for a quick something...
1. deco the front of a pillow
2. attach to gift tags
3. string together like garland
4. glue on to clips for hairclips
5. attach onto plain inexpensive gloves/mittens
6.trim the hem or top of curtains
7.deco a lamp shade
8. trim on aprons
9. wine bag totes
10. deco the collar of a denim jacket or blouce or tank top
11.attach elastic and make a cute 'ring'
you get the idea
you can go to the Clover web site and find patterns...and there is a 'YoYo Idea-design' book not to mention on occassion you can find pamphlets at the fabric store(next to Clover Templetes) with ideas.
sew much fun!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| grammytammy |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 7:13:12 PM
Your yoyos look cute in the glass jars
FarmGirl 2495
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 6:33:21 PM
Denise... you were just seconds ahead of me. Glad to know you are making a yo-yo quilt. You must post pics when you get it done. I would love to see it.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 6:30:57 PM
What do you ladies plan on doing with the yo-yo's?
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 6:30:42 PM
I have been trying to work on yo yos so I can start my quilt this winter. :)
Annie,
Have you ever used a yoyo maker? Clover puts some out. I like them because they are quick and easy for me.
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| njaw09 |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 3:18:57 PM
I also stocking up on fabrics. I am trying to learn how to make yoyo & hexagons.
blog: http://nj-nyc-3inna.blogspot.com/ |
