Just as well I did! The first few I did, I didn't turn the edge in for the hem, and they were a bit messy. I experimented with several kinds of fabric, and quickly learnt that a softer cotton is easier to work with than a linen or heavy cotton.
I discovered that I do not have a great range of buttons! So I had to make do. But it was a good learning experience.
This is the project in Homespun Magazine No.11 (about 10 years old).
And here is what I achieved today. I used a piece of hand dyed fabric for the background - I'd found it in the Guild's remnant bin last year, and knew it would come in handy for something! The other materials are just from my scrap box. I fused the vase and leaves to the background, and attached the yo-yo flowers after embroidering the stems. I'll finish off the borders etc. over the next few days. This is NOT going to be a UFO!I'm planning my next project from this little book, which I won from Lynn Harris over at The Little Red Hen. She has a couple of designs in it, and had a giveaway on her blog when it was published. I'm sure she thinks I'll never use it. Well, I will. And soon!
6 comments:
You've done well, it looks great. Love the colours. I've got a bag of yo-yo's my mum made. They are left over from a yo-yo clown she made. I keep thinking I ought to do something with them, but haven't come up with the right project yet
Gina, wow! Your piece is cuter than the pattern picture! I love yo-yo’s and like Miss 376 have a lot of vintage one. I love creating them and you can see some in some of the recent tea-time blocks I did. :-) Do you need some large and/or colorful buttons?? I would love an excuse to send another “Care Package” you way, dear one! Hugs, Cathy
What a cute idea. It turned out great and looks so pretty on that fabric. Never heard the term 'Suffolk Puffs' before. Learn something new on blogs every day!
I have grown up seeing yo-yos used in every kind of way. They have never lost their appeal in the sewing world it seems. I love what you have done with them! blessings,Kathleen
yes..yoyos are very popular..I made a Christmas tree skirt out of holiday prints that took forever..out of them....your creation looks great!
I remember seeing that pattern somewhere a long time ago (probably about 11 years?). I've done a few YoYo projects and have a lot of leftovers . . . seems to be pretty common. No one would ever throw out the extras, would they? You have me thinking now. Hmmmm.
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