Thursday, November 4, 2010

Yo Yos

Remember this sneak peek of this yo yo I shared a few weeks ago?
Well, this...
plus this...
equals this.
I made this pillow for my oldest son and DIL for Christmas. I used the largest circle on the Accuquilt GO die cutter. I also bought the extra large Clover yo yo maker which fits perfectly with the circles to make all these yo yos. Then I hand tacked each one to the background fabric, made my own fabric covered cord, and now I have a pillow made for the couple.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats on yet another wonderful finish!!! :-) Have a great raining kind of day stitching away!

Penny said...

That's just adorable!

Darlene said...

Very, very cute, Carrie. I love yo-yos.

Marie said...

Lucky couple - beautiful finish.

Hugs - Marie

Carol said...

Very cute!

em's scrapbag said...

Very nice! I want a Go so bad! I'm very jealous right now.

Fiber Babble said...

Very clever! My mom just discovered yo-yo makers (she says she's the generation that creativity skipped) but has informed me that she has no fabric. I guess I learned the art of lead-weight hints from her...

When next we see her, maybe I'll show up with the Go! cutter (and a stack of fabric of course) and we'll just have a grand ol' time!

Brandie said...

They are going to love it! I love to do cording, and I think it makes thing look so professional.

Shakerwood said...

That looks like it went together quickly. I hope they don't read your blog! LOL

Miriam said...

Very cute!

Love the blue fabric in your pillow.

marina said...

I love the brown with the blue and I just love yo yos. A lovely combination. enjoyed your addicts show and tell. Some beautiful quilts.

Anonymous said...

They should LOVE it! Very clean and fresh looking!

KaHolly said...

PERFECT! It amazes me how something so simple can be so awesome. Well done. ~karen

Unknown said...

this is lovely......

Anonymous said...

I would love to learn how to do covered cording. Maybe you could post a tutorial?

Allie said...

Carrie it's lovely!! Great job - and you got a gift done - excellent!

Rumi said...

What a great gift! I'm sure they will love it!

Crispy said...

Very nice Carrie!! I'm sure they will love it :o)

Crispy

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh Carrie, I love it! what a great idea to use your "Go"!

Barb said...

That is adorable...

Rae Ann said...

That is one gorgeous pillow Miss Carrie! Love how you made it with those nifty tools! Cool!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Simply beautiful.

Crafty Chookie said...

Fantastic pillow Carrie..Very cute..Must put a die cutter on my Xmas list...Hugs
xx Michelle xx

Sheri Howard said...

Love those yo-yo makers!

Kim said...

Oh this is lovely in its simplicity...how many hours do you think you have in it?

Happy sewing

Robin said...

Very chic! I love the colors you chose.