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Yo-Yo Quilt Projects

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors June 14, 2013
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Yo-yos are perfect on-the-go sewing projects. See patterns that use yo-yos to embellish quilts, sewing rolls, wall art, and holiday centerpieces.
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Gather 'Round

Gather 'Round

Learn two great ways to make yo-yos for this sweet little accent pillow.

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Petal Pincushion Stacks

Pretty Pincushion Stack

These quick-to-make pincushions with a yo-yo center are cute enough to give individually or as a towering set of three.

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Yo-Yo Wall Art

Yo-Yo Wall Art

Elevate yo-yos to a new level: Mount them on a painted artist's canvas and present the composition as a wall hanging. To show off the colorful prints, some of these yo-yos are right side up and the rest are upside down.

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Yo-Yo Eggs

Yo-Yo Eggs

Yo-yos turn common foam eggs into holiday treasures. Gather a selection of spring fabrics, make yo-yos, and secure them to eggs with buttons and bead-topped pins to create easy holiday decorations.

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Sewing Roll

Sewing Roll

Keep your needles, scissors, and thread close at hand in an embroidered sewing roll made with fabrics that reflect your style and embellished with yo-yos.

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Yo-Yo Rows

Yo-Yo Rows

For an on-the-go project, stitch a bevy of yo-yos and secure them to strips to create a head- turning quilt filled with playful pops of color.

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Yo-Yo Stocking

Yo-Yo Stocking

Easy-to-make yo-yos add bursts of cheery color to this seasonal stocking.

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Yo-Yo Wreath

Yo-Yo Wreath

Grouped en masse, yo-yos are stunningly simple items that add flair to any space. Wrap coordinating fabric strips around a foam wreath, then attach assorted yo-yos with hot glue or pins. Hang the wreath with a satin ribbon. Use seasonal colors for holiday decorations or choose beautiful neutrals for a wreath that will last all year long!

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Trim a Tree

Trim a Tree

Decorate a foam cone with dozens of assorted green yo-yos to make this whimsical holiday tree.

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Signs of Spring

Signs of Spring

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.

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How to Make a Yo-Yo

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Learn how to make a simple yo-yo for fun accents on your quilted projects.

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