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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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 Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 11:13:19 AM
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In the Stitching Room book,on page 48, there is a photo of what looks like a rug on the bottom left. Do you know where I can get information on making them? If they are rugs? I'm not sure how to join them together. Also, when cutting circles for the yo-yo's do you use a circle fabric cutter or just trace onto material? Thanks for all your help.
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
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karla
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 11:16:23 AM
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If you have a circle fabric cutter you can use it. I just traced mine cut them out by hand. I will have to go home & see what is on page 48.
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Karrieann
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 11:34:11 AM
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... I use a template for my circles... like mayonaise jar lid, tuna fish can, soup can... you get the idea. :o)
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FieldsofThyme
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 11:56:32 AM
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Thanks! I am working on crafting my 25 hours with fabric from other sources.
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beekeepersgirl
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Luanne
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 12:07:55 PM
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Old CD's or DVD's (or those junk advertising ones you get in the mail) work great as circle templates for yo-yo's too!
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karla
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Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 06:42:46 AM
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I took a look at page 48-those are yo-yo coverlets. Not heavy enough for a quilt but more for decoration. I usually sew mine by hand but I don't know why you couldn't use a wide zizag & bar tack them. Lay them side to side & stitch with a zigzag i one spot-I think it would definitely make it a sturdier piece!
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Ric Rac and Polka Dots
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Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 08:14:15 AM
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| Just keep in mind the size you end up with will be half of what you started with, so make a practice one to see what size you get before you cut them all out! |
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FieldsofThyme
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Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 10:48:55 AM
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You just gave me an idea. I could make coverlets for my night stands! Thank you all so much!
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Originally posted by karla
I took a look at page 48-those are yo-yo coverlets. Not heavy enough for a quilt but more for decoration. I usually sew mine by hand but I don't know why you couldn't use a wide zizag & bar tack them. Lay them side to side & stitch with a zigzag i one spot-I think it would definitely make it a sturdier piece!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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karla
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Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 10:58:56 AM
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Yes that would make a pretty topper!
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FieldsofThyme
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Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 11:22:36 AM
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The only yo-yo project I have ever made, was a yo-yo Christmas tree (ornament). I never sewed them together for anything else. I found this very neat, printable how-to Web site for more projects and joining yo-yo's in more detailed photos.
http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/media/blog/SMSYoYoProjects.pdf
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karla
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Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 11:37:11 AM
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That is a neat web site-great directions!
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knitnpickinatune
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 08:05:01 AM
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using CDs as a template-what a grand idea-why didn't I think of that???
I also trace & cut mine out by hand. I've seen an oval shaped yo yo maker. Hmmm food for thought.........
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owwlady
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Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 08:10:50 AM
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Clover also sells yo yo makers in several sizes. I have some and they make very nice uniform yo yos. Before that, I also used cds. Quilt shops, Ben Franklin etc sell the yo yo makers.
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question regarding sewing yo-yo's
