It has been way too long. I have been super swamped between teaching, doing my grad work and just life in general. The master bathroom is currently under renovation and mister is away for the week for business. I feel so scattered since there has been a lot happening, but in due time I will catch up on it all.
Just wanted to post this cute quilt idea that I used to do as a child (Not that I have time to do anything crafty now, but if I do those appliques for Christmas need to get finished), but this is a future idea....
Yo-Yo Memory Quilt
To keep with the memory theme, you can choose certain colors, fabrics or even old clothing.
Thread a needle with sewing thread and knot the end. Fold over a 1/4" seam allowance to the pale side of the fabric and with running stitches, start stitching around the outside of the circle (approx. 1/8th stitch length dependent on fabric weight...light needs tighter, heavier needs looser).
Sew around the entire circle making sure the stitches are not too tight or getting pulled out when you go to gather them at the end. As you reach the end, pull the needle through the knotted end of the tail to prevent the stitches from coming out later on down the road and unraveling.
Next, pull the thread to gather the fabric evenly. It should look like a nice, even circle.
Knot the thread, trim it, and then either move on to your next yo-yo or press the yo-yo. I wait to the end to press the yo-yos so I am not wasting the heat of the iron and since I tend to do a bunch of yo-yos while watching a movie or TV.
Depending what you are making, after your press them, make your design for your quilt or item and then using a sewing machine (for fast connections) or by hand (for a true hand-made feel) sew your yo-yos together.
7.23.2009
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