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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 12 2021 : 09:27:42 AM
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I managed to get into some mischief... in between commitments...
another YOYO flag,
These are such easy peasy evening in front of the TV projects,,,
I still have not had a chance to make a YOYO flag banner for my trailer,, but I will!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2021 : 10:42:27 AM
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Hmmm doing the math,, each flag takes 15 yoyos.. and I want to make a banner with 5 flags.. 'sew' I need to stitch up 75 flags,,, hope there is some boring shows on TV this week 'sew' I can get to stitching... lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2021 : 11:05:27 AM
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I have a thought. Grace why don't you host a yo-yo swap? Maybe 7 one inch or 1 1/2" yo-yo's per set. That way we would be able to change up our collections. Perhaps suggest themes so that we might be able to make a small quilt or Christmas or 4th of July items.
Just a thought,
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
"I was cut out to be rich but I was sewn up wrong"
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2021 : 12:44:19 PM
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I love the colors of this one! What colors are you going on use to make your yo-yo banner for your trailer?
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2021 : 1:54:11 PM
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Krista,, I still have some of MaryJane's fabric left,, enough to make fun sassy red, yellow and blue multi-color yoyos.
Kathy yoyo's are so relaxing, for me anyway..
We did a yoyo swap years ago and like quilt block swaps,, it's amazing how a 5" block is not necessarily 5" to each block maker,, same with yoyos.. lolol!
But, I just might organize a yoyo swap in the summer.. yes, it would be fun..
I use a simple old CD for my templete that way all my yoyos are the same... I use to have a Accu-quilt machine,, which I rarely used so I sold it to an avid quilter.. it was great for cutting out circles... so that was pretty dumb of me, to get rid of it...
I also have a Heart shape yoyo maker and a flower yoyo maker.. but they do require a lot of fussing... and are more time consuming.. so I only make them for special ornaments/decoration.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2021 : 09:57:05 AM
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Grace, that yo-yo banner is really clever and cute! You have come up with so many different and darling uses for yo-yos. How do you think them all up?
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2021 : 5:44:00 PM
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I too love your yo-yo creations. I really liked the Christmas one you posted earlier. Maybe I'll try a little coaster or something to start with. I know yo-yo's aren't hard to make I just never do it. The hand stitching I do is crochet :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2021 : 1:40:59 PM
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Same here Heather. I tried one last year, but was guessing on how to do it and it turned out a big mess. Haven’t tried one since. But I love crochet and nothing about scares me. I’m not sure why yo yos intimidate me so much.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2021 : 7:10:37 PM
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You can buy a yoyo templet by Clover,, but I think it wastes to much fabric and takes me longer to set up, stitch, disassemble and the fussy finger the yoyo into place.
I just sew a running stitch.. I fold over the edge about 6mm,, then I stitch about 2mm from the folded edge... then I run my needle through a pleat, knot it and cut off the excess thread,,,
I wish I could invite you over for a yoyo, tea & scones party.. and then afterwards,,, you gals could help me with crocheting...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2021 : 8:20:04 PM
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I just purchased an Accuquilt Go along with the yo-yo template, plus a couple more dies including the adorable Scotty! I think that I will have fun with this gadget as my son said. LoL but I will thank my dear Uncle Sam for the gift.
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
"I was cut out to be rich but I was sewn up wrong"
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2021 : 10:36:52 AM
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Oh Kathy, I am sew happy for you getting a Go Cutter. I have the GO Big electronic one. Which did you get? And I have around 30 or more of the dies. Be sure to register online with them. They have lots of free patterns and free download embroideries to complement your cutouts. I know they have the circle ones cause I have them. I don't have the Scottie die, but I'm sure I have seen a companion embroidery on that site. With all my silly handicaps I would never be able to do a lot of the projects I do if I didn't have my GO cutter and embroidery machine. Together they keep me going. Wanna swap a project with me? I have an extra little mini quilt stand I would be happy to send you and we could swap mini-quilts. Let me know if you are interested.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2021 : 11:01:17 AM
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I would love to swap with you. I have a mini-stand so hopefully, it will be big enough. My niece has multiple problems and is who suggested that I get the Accuquilt Go. She quilts all of the time and thought I would enjoy the machine also.
I will be happy to send you a Scottie to start with, or any other block that I have a die for....lol I don't have many yet, just the round, hexie, and block that came with the machine.
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
"I was cut out to be rich but I was sewn up wrong"
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2021 : 11:37:22 AM
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Awesome Kathy. I'd love a Scottie. Now what's your pleasure? I have many dies from flowers to hearts to seasons to holidays. You name it I probably have it. How tall and how wide is your mini stand. Mine is approximately 6x6.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2021 : 7:45:55 PM
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Oh My Stars!! a Scotty die???
How Kool is that.
As I had mentioned (somewhere) like a dumby, I sold my Accu-quilt cutter, dies and rack,,, dumb, dumb,dumb.. oh well,,
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2021 : 08:52:15 AM
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Kathy and Grace -- Happy to cut out anything for you. Just send me the fabric and tell me what you want. I have a kazillion dies from animals to seasonal, flowersl, shapes galore, hearts, holidays, etc., etc. Grace, wanna play mini-quilt with Kathy and I? I have an extra little quilt stand I could send you.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2021 : 10:14:54 AM
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Jean I would enjoy flowers.
I just purchased the Owl die on eBay, I am so excited!
Looking forward to this swap so I guess I need to hurry and finish some of my other swaps and get started on this one.
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
"I was cut out to be rich but I was sewn up wrong"
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2021 : 2:42:46 PM
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Jean,, what is mini quilt??? hmmm...
and yes,, I would luv a few scottie dogs.. let me go through my fabric stash for the perfect fabric.. btw, what us the dimension of the scotty dog?
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2021 : 2:44:35 PM
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Jean,, duh,, by mini quilt, do you mean like a 12 x 12" itty bitty quilt? A friend of mine use to make what she called Penny Quilts,, and dang,, talk about tiny shapes...because each piece-shape was the size of a penny..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2021 : 4:34:24 PM
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Yes, how big are the mini quilts? and what does the mini quilt stand look like? Sounds like fun. Is there a certain size of the pieces?
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2021 : 4:36:41 PM
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I thought about getting a GO cutter, but decided I have enough gadgets I don't use much and the GO is not cheap. LOL! I have a HUGE tub or two of scraps.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2021 : 11:53:18 AM
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 OK so let's talk about mini quilts. First see these pix for reference . . . 
The Irish Chain as well as other traditional quilt designs are done mainly with strip piecing. So, yes, they look tiny and intricate, but are really easy peasy to do. The appliques are mainly done using my GO die cutouts and accompanying embroidery which is mostly free (the embroidery) on the GO website. These quiltlets are basically 6"x12" and consist of 4 six inch blocks sewn together. I got this neat book from Nancy's Notions several years ago. but I think it's still available.
Now, about the stands -- as you can see, there are two different ones. I found my first ones at a local thrift store, but they may be available online. I do have one extra of the larger one that I would be happy to share -- first come first served. If I had more I would do a "real" swap and send everyone a quilt stand. But alas one extra is all that's left.
Taking all the above into consideration, I would love to do a mini-quilt exchange with anyone who is interested. So far Kathy is a taker Her Scottie should be perfect for a 6" block and too cute.
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2021 : 6:23:48 PM
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OK,, I have to laugh,, I made the little Tree one for WSQ,, many years ago, and I think I still have that pattern...
OK,, count me in.. 6 x12 it is,,,
I don't have a mini quilt stand.. but I can try to re-create one or peruse the Thrift for something..
now we just gotta get Quiltee and Stitchinwitch others in on this..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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