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
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 10:09 AM

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

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  2. PennyNovember 4, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    That's just adorable!

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  3. DarleneNovember 4, 2010 at 10:33 AM

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

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  4. MarieNovember 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Lucky couple - beautiful finish.

    Hugs - Marie

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  5. CarolNovember 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Very cute!

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  6. em's scrapbagNovember 4, 2010 at 11:09 AM

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

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  7. Fiber BabbleNovember 4, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    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!

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  8. BrandieNovember 4, 2010 at 11:44 AM

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

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  9. ShakerwoodNovember 4, 2010 at 12:46 PM

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

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  10. MiriamNovember 4, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Very cute!

    Love the blue fabric in your pillow.

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  11. marinaNovember 4, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    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.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    They should LOVE it! Very clean and fresh looking!

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  13. KaHollyNovember 4, 2010 at 9:36 PM

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

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  14. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    this is lovely......

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  15. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 10:35 PM

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

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  16. AllieNovember 5, 2010 at 12:02 AM

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

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  17. RumiNovember 5, 2010 at 8:57 AM

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

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  18. CrispyNovember 5, 2010 at 3:28 PM

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

    Crispy

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  19. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsNovember 5, 2010 at 6:06 PM

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

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  20. BarbNovember 5, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    That is adorable...

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  21. Rae AnnNovember 5, 2010 at 11:54 PM

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

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  22. Abby and StephanieNovember 6, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Simply beautiful.

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  23. Crafty ChookieNovember 8, 2010 at 5:49 AM

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

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  24. Sheri HowardNovember 9, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Love those yo-yo makers!

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  25. KimNovember 13, 2010 at 9:45 AM

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

    Happy sewing

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  26. RobinNovember 22, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Very chic! I love the colors you chose.

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