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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 7:06:00 PM
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Learned how out of my copy of "Mary Janes Stitching Room" it's addictive & fun! I'm using a template set of circles that I got ages ago & wondered what on earth I'd use em for...... I'll show you ladies what I'm using em for when I complete a couple of projects.
http://www.mandolinbabe.info
http://www.mandolinbabe.net
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mando pickin & fiddle sawin' Farmgirl #702 |
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shepherdess
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Robin
Eatonville
Washington
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 01:25:54 AM
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I love to make Yoyo's you can use them for so many things. I used some of mine on my applique quilt I am making and they look so cute
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From Sheep to Handspun."
http://mountainmorningfarm.blogspot.com |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 09:07:48 AM
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I love making yoyos.
We've had a couple of swaps here and maybe its about time for a new one.
Maybe a Springtime theme. I think its a good idea but I can't host this one. Anyone else interested?
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.sissyandsisterstitch.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 09:14:04 AM
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I have a plastic yo yo "maker" that I found at the craft store. It keeps them uniform and has the slots for passing through the needle so it keeps the tension right. I know there are other shapes out there - hearts, clovers, etc. but I've never found them. I think clover yo yos would be really cute.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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shepherdess
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Robin
Eatonville
Washington
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 3:13:14 PM
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I have these Yo Yo makers also. I just picked one up that makes Butterflies. I can't wait to use it. Most quilt shops carry these in my area.I see you are from Puyallup. The quilt Barn should have them and also Pacific Fabrics on South Hill.
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From Sheep to Handspun."
http://mountainmorningfarm.blogspot.com |
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 5:39:32 PM
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| I made a yo yo quilt that fits a king size bed .... all colors and prints mixed....it was a long process but enjoyed doing it!! |
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kluckingbear
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Tabitha
Ellensburg
WA
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 9:41:31 PM
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On a blog (just can't remember the name of it) I saw a group of four yo-yo's framed in a narrow shadow box that was just adorable.
I'd love to make a quilt top out of them!
Come visit me at my windy little blog www.windsewn.blogspot.com |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 2:07:56 PM
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I've never made a yo-yo, but have always wanted to. A swap sound fun! Let me know if you get one started. But give me plenty of time. I may be pretty slow at it.
Blessings, Brenda |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 4:05:31 PM
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after i got the stitching room, i made a lot of yoyos too, but have not made anything with them yet- i'm thinking i am going to make some sort of doll
connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
http://naturemaidenbathbodyproduct.blogspot.com/(Business Blog)
http://flowerchild-lifeinthegarden.blogspot.com/(Personal blog)
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 7:49:44 PM
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I make them all the time....especially when watching the TV...I have 2 large clear cookie jars...I just toss the yoyos in there & then when I need one or a couple I just go to my handy jars & fish out the colors I need.
1 jar has small yoyos and the other jar has regular sized yoyos.
I recently sewed some yoyos on a pair of felt gloves just for kicks-n-giggles.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 8:12:45 PM
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Sherrie,
I love your idea for your violin. Have you thought about putting the same thing on the end of your bow? Or would that get in your way? It reminds me of Charlie Daniels breaking the strings on his bow when playing the "Devil Went Down Georgia".
I use to play the violin when I was younger but havent picked it up for a few years now. I miss it and need to get back into it!
Thanks for sharing!
~Kerry
Farmgirl Sister #975 |
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
269 Posts
Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2010 : 11:19:08 AM
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I love to make yo-yo's and I made a small Christmas tree with some of them. But, I lost it before Christmas. LOL If we do have a swap, please, add my name.
Hugs,
 
Donna/nin1952
LIVE simply, LOVE generously, CARE deeply, SPEAK kindly...Leave the rest to God. |
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