What is a yoyo quilt?
What is a yoyo quilt?
What Is a Yo Yo Quilt? Yo-yo quilts are made from round pieces of fabric with long stitches along their turned-under outer edges. Stitches are pulled to gather the circles into rosettes. Yo-yos are sometimes attached to a large piece of fabric, which can then be treated just like any other quilt top.
Do yo yo quilts have backing?
By the way, yo yo quilts don’t have backing fabrics as pieced quilts do. The craft book that inspired my quilt did suggest a backing as an option though. In that case, the yo yo’s were to be tacked onto the backing while they are being tacked to each other.
What is a fabric yoyo?
Although they share the same name as a child’s toy, fabric yo-yos aren’t playthings at all—but they are great ways to use up fabric scraps to make adornments for a variety of projects. Any light- to medium-weight fabric, even old clothing, is appropriate for making yo-yos.
What are fabric yo yos used for?
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to put those scraps to use: fabric yo-yo’s! Fabric yo-yo’s, which look something like gathered flowers, are perfect for adorning anything from wearable accessories to home decor items, and they can be whipped up in just a matter of minutes.
How do you make a quilt with Yo Yos?
TIP: When flattening your yo-yo, spread out the gathers so that they are nicely aligned and even before stitching through them to secure. When you’ve made a pile of yo-yos, you’ll want to connect them to create something! To link two yo-yos, simply stack them on top of each other with their gathered sides together.
When did people start making Yo Yo quilts?
Individual yo-yos are typically hand sewn side by side into rows when they are used to make a quilt, but they also work nicely for 3-dimensional appliqué embellishments. Yo-yo quilts were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, and there are many lovely examples sewn with fabrics from those eras.
What to do with Yo Yo quilt blocks?
Attach rows together in the same way. Yo-yos can be sewn to a large piece of fabric, then sandwiched with batting and bound around the edges. Either quilt or tie the piece. Use yo-yos for dimensional applique – try making an easy throw pillow from a basket quilt block filled with flowers.
What can I make with yo yos for free?
Decorate a foam cone with dozens of assorted green yo-yos to make this whimsical holiday tree. Get the free pattern here. A garden of appliqués welcomes spring on this fun wall hanging. Use the “appliquilt” method to combine quilting and appliqué in one step, then embellish the quilt with yo-yos, buttons, and embroidery. Buy this pattern here.