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*Farmgirl Swap:  Round # 4 Heart Shaped YoYo's 2/2/2  |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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 Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 9:42:53 PM
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I don't know either...lol...but I know it is an old craft...when I looked it up...seems like they were used to make bedspreads in the 30's. I have everyones addresses now and will be emailing out the list tomorrow...There will be a total of 7 of us.
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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Debi Carr
True Blue Farmgirl
754 Posts
Debora
Centreville
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 10:50:44 PM
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OK YoYo Sisters this is what I found ~
The Yo-Yo quilt was a popular style of quilt in America from the 1920-40's,. Yo-Yos, or tiny circles of fabric , were gathered up at the edges and sewn together to create a three- dimensional effect. Yo-Yo quilts were popular because women could carry the little circles of fabric with them and make Yo-Yos whenever they had a free moment.
Another way to explain the popularity of the Yo-yo quilt may be its association with te toy called the Yo-Yo, very popular in the1930-40s. There are many theories or ideas about how long the Yo-Yo has been in existence. But we know that a wooden toy with a string looped around the center axis was developed in the Phillipines over 100 years ago. Some people believe that the Yo-Yo comes from the Filipino word for "come-come" or "return". In the 1920s a man named Pedro Flores brought a Filipino Yo-Yo to the United States. A businessman named Donald Duncan bought the Filipino Yo-Yo Company around 1928. In 1932 Mr. Duncan received a trademark for the word Yo-Yo.
And my Sisters this is your history lesson for this week ~ No quiz required. LOL
Farmgirl Hugs,
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 11:54:12 PM
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Megan thanks for the question! And Debi Carr thanks for the History Lesson. Soooooo my Yo-Yo Mama's I
wonder who first figured out that you could do a Heart Shape?????? Because I like "All Things Hearts"...
I love making the Heart Shaped Yo-Yo's better than the round ones...but that is my personal preferance.
My current Secret Sister...sent me some teeny tiny heart shaped yo-yo's that are just adorable...and my first thought was..."oh, her poor fingers must have gotten so cramped!" But they are so darn cute!
Deb...thank you for the No Quiz Reguired...I'm much too busy. :+)
One of our MJF Sisters put out a book on making Crocheted yo-yo afghans I think it was. For the life of me I can't remember what
sister it was but I did see her book in one of my Annie's Attic
Order Magazines. Just some trivia...if you didn't know they crocheted them too.
Hugs My Queens of Hearts,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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Edited by - LadyInRed on Oct 20 2011 11:59:03 PM |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2011 : 03:53:16 AM
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debi thank you for the history lesson!!!my introduction to yo yo's was thru the remnants of a pillow cover made by my first husband's grandmother!i am just intrigued by them! and, of course, the vintage fabric those particular yo yo's were made of!
i was never talented enough to make a toy yoyo "come come"!something in the wrist????
love the knowledge and humor in this group and sooooooo glad today not to have a quiz!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Debi Carr
True Blue Farmgirl
754 Posts
Debora
Centreville
Michigan
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2011 : 07:18:43 AM
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Peggy , I have the crochet Yo-yo book, I haven't attempted them yet.
I too love yo-yos , maybe because it does go with my love of the Depression Era !
Hugs,
Debi #1983 |
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DEW
True Blue Farmgirl
317 Posts
Dianne
Weiser
Idaho
USA
317 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2011 : 07:43:06 AM
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Hi Yo-Yo ladies
I am so glad you let me join all of you. It sounds like a lot of fun. I also had no idea what to do with them at first.I was thinking table runner with the fall and another runner with the Christmas. What do you ladies think? Thanks for the history lesson and the no test required.
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2011 : 1:39:00 PM
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I sent out the email with the address of the 8 ladies we have this time. I haven't sent it out to Susan H yet because I don't have her email...If anyone didn't get it let me know, could always be I typed the email addy incorrectly....thanks
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 07:22:39 AM
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ouch! nov 15th is fast approaching! how are we all doing on getting our yo yo's done? i'm not ready to mail yet!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 07:41:49 AM
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Debi, thanks for the history on yoyo's. That was very helpful. I really missed not being part of the 2and2 swap. Just too much traveling and too many funerals during this time. Hopefully, next one. (Of course, there will be a next one...right)
Can't wait to see photos of the swap.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Debi Carr
True Blue Farmgirl
754 Posts
Debora
Centreville
Michigan
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 08:06:12 AM
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I have had mine all done and ready to mail, I just haven't made it to the post office yet. Hopefully this weekend sometime .
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debi #1983 |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 10:00:00 AM
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I don't have mine done yet, will have them ready to mail on the 15th for sure. Last time had them out early but this time had baby presents to get done first...but hey as long as they are out by 15th, I'm not late..lol...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 10:21:25 AM
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Hi Ladies...My Sweet Yo-Yo Mamas...I had mine finished until we got the two new girls...now I just need to make theirs. My problem at the moment is finding them in the boxes out in the garrage that I still haven't unpacked yet. LOL
But I think I can still get mine out by the fifteen.
The move was insane but the worst part is behind me now. PTL!
blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be joyous, to be passionate, and to Be His! |
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Debi Carr
True Blue Farmgirl
754 Posts
Debora
Centreville
Michigan
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 6:47:00 PM
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OK Ladies , I made it to the post office. Your yo-yos are on their way !
Farmgirl Hugs ,
Debi #1983 |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 7:58:18 PM
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i made my first yo yo's tonite! um....they really aren't too bad! but--i need BIG buttons!!!!!!!!
so my question now is--is everyone getting buttons this round????
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2011 : 12:08:57 AM
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Margo...I do believe that everyone is getting buttons.
If you go on my blog site where I have step by step directions on making yo-yo's...you might find the
secret to tightening up the center so you don't have to use BIG buttons. LOL
OK Debi...looking forward to getting your yo-yo's!
blessings,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be joyous, to be passionate, and to Be His! |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2011 : 07:11:03 AM
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peg i used your blog which is the best! however- it seems to me that my gathered material is taking a lot more room than i think it should! i don't have "holes"--i just figure i should cover the gathers!
i was having fun til my cat started helping so i put it away last nite- have a bunch done but no where near all! will be good tho!!!!!
thanx for introducing me to this!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2011 : 10:43:49 AM
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Margo... the gathers are what make them pretty. I am sure that you are doing great! LOL!
You'll be a pro...by the end of this swap...Trust Me! :+)
Later girls!
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be joyous, to be passionate, and to Be His! |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2011 : 6:55:45 PM
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Margo, I agree with Peggy, I did my first yo yo's last time with a little nudge from Peggy, she created that wonderful tutorial for me and I am so glad she chose to share it with others, I felt like you with my first one's too, but I bet you are doing great...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 06:04:09 AM
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well,,,i'm coming along! got alot accomplished last nite watching Hallmark Christmas movies! when i speak of the gathers i mean the very tippy top gathers where you pull the thread --not the pretty gathers around the edges!
but i think i have a new problem...i am using scrap fabric meaning i did not buy any - which is a good thing-but everyone is going to be getting two DIFFERENT fabric yo yos from me in each category and in some cases 4 ppl will get one kind and 4 will get another- does anyone care?????
if anyone really wants both of theirs -ex both fall- to be the same please say so here and i will package accordingly...otherwise it's random fabric!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 7:26:28 PM
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Margo, I'm sure that what ever you do will be perfect, Some of us do different fabric and some the same, so don't get concerned about the fabric...lol..just enjoy.
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2011 : 12:33:57 AM
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Margo...Penny is right, not a problem girl. You are the Artist and we take what You make! And we will
all be blessed! So don't get stressed! (and yes I know it rhymes) :+)
blessings,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be joyous, to be passionate, and to Be His! |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2011 : 05:53:16 AM
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ty!
yo yo's are done- need to sew buttons on!
my fingers hurt last nite so i didn't tackle buttons!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 12:50:32 PM
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Oh my!!!!! debi carrs wonderful envelope of yo yos was waiting in the mail box today!!!!! i love em!!! thanx!!!!!
school last nite and tonite and dr appts today so mine are not yet buttoned but soon!!!!
such fun!!!!
peg thanx for ghostessing this swap and giving us the wonderful tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!
i snuck into the thrift store today and snatched up some fabric remnants for future yo yos!!!!! shhhh!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 11:55:54 PM
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Debi Carrs adorable 2/2/2 Yo-Yo's!!! Love them Deb and adorable buttons!
blessings,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be joyous, to be passionate, and to Be His! |
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DEW
True Blue Farmgirl
317 Posts
Dianne
Weiser
Idaho
USA
317 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 07:29:53 AM
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Hi Yo-Yo Ladies
With everything going on I have not gotten my yo yos done. Close but not quite. They are not as pretty as Debi's. I am having a little trouble with the top part but working on it. I will have them out in the mail by the 15th. I have put everything aside till they are done!
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*Farmgirl Swap: Round # 4 Heart Shaped YoYo's 2/2/2 |
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Round # 4 Heart Shaped YoYo's 2/2/2
