Absolutely brilliant! Who's got the time to be cutting things out in circles? And I hate wasting fabric from cutting out the circles! This is such a wonderful idea and solution! You should get a Quilter's award for this one💝🏅
This is perfect for me to take on my doctor visits. I need something that doesn’t take up a lot of space is easy to start and put down and this is perfect. Thank you for sharing
I luv this method. Less waste and faster. I'm currently making a yoyo quilt for my daughter's American Girl doll's bed. I wonder, how many yo-yo's did it take to create your grandmother's quilt. It's beautiful. Tfs 💌
My pleasure! I really made the video for me to remember how I did it and to explain to my kids if they ever wanted to do it, so not great quality, but it seemed to help a lot of other people too! Presently working on a gorgeous quilt that will literally never fall apart. The squares make everything so solid!
This looks much quicker than the round. If I make a bed cover I will definitely do this. Currently I use yoyos to decorate things like lavender bags, etc.
Truly clever and way more usable…and believe it or not I have I have experimented and done the square yo-yos and was surprised with the results…and YOU have got it perfected Young Lady…
Really enjoyed your tutorial as I have always preferred the squared off look to yo-yos. I have your approach a try and found it impossible to pull the threads around each corner without breaking my thread. I followed your instructions including which side of the fabric to point my needle at each corner. Any thoughts on what I could possibly be doing wrong? Would love your input. Thank you
It doesn’t say upholstery thread on the bobbin, but it is definitely a heavier, weight thread, and one that I have used making the traditionally round yo-yos. Do you think that’s what is causing the problem?
@@michelelaube8794 that would be my first guess. I use upholstery-weight thread, single (not doubled up.) If you try that and it doesn't work, send me a video of what you do and I will check it for you.
Isn't it just, though? My great-grandmother made it and my grandmother always put it on the guest bed for me when I came to visit. It was the only thing I asked for when she died.
@@Elledee8642, Even though this video was made in 2014, it is still relevant as you can see :-) Thank you for a fantastic explanation. Your method is for sure a lot easier. And, I like the fact that there is no waste of fabric a lot! You're so lucky to have memories from your great-grandmother and grandmother. I want to say my condolences for your loss, alas, this is life but , not wanting to sound presumptuous at least you have something touchable to hang on. Thank you, and I wish you well :-)
@@Elledee8642 That’s so lovely that you got your quilt. Super special story I just love it 💕 I sure appreciate the video and the touching story. I noticed you have a little notch on your left thumbnail from sewing, it’s just like my Granny 🥰. I didn’t learn to quilt before she passed but I’m learning now. Quick question...I am a new quilter and need yo-yos, your technique looks easy and simple. Would it be easier than the Clover yo-yo maker?? I’ve not done either so I was just wondering before I bought one. I’m not sure on the clover it looks like edges stay raw in the gathered center...not that they would fray if pulled tight. I just don’t know 🙃. It would be awesome if my quilt lasted 80 years 😊 Thank you so very much for the video 💕
I did my best. I only had a phone camera and I couldn't watch it and do the yoyos at the same time. I am not a pro - I only discovered this great method and am sharing it with whoever wants. It is also a reference for me in case I forget. My channel is not for making money, just for sharing. Everyone else who commented seemed to be happy with it, but again, this is not a professional video nor was it meant to be. It was simply to record this method I invented.
@@Elledee8642 You should be commended for actually replying to the rather rude OP, and so many years after you uploaded this video. Yes, it was a bit hard to see, but certainly not impossible, and I learned a very useful tip - thank you.
Just found this! Wonderful- thank you!!!
Absolutely brilliant! Who's got the time to be cutting things out in circles? And I hate wasting fabric from cutting out the circles! This is such a wonderful idea and solution! You should get a Quilter's award for this one💝🏅
The instructions were great, and I love that their is less waste.
This is perfect for me to take on my doctor visits. I need something that doesn’t take up a lot of space is easy to start and put down and this is perfect.
Thank you for sharing
They are addictive - and you can make so many things with them!
I love the idea of square yo yos - I have so much scraps which I will be using to make these - Thanks for showing how to do the square ones.
You're very welcome!
I luv this method. Less waste and faster. I'm currently making a yoyo quilt for my daughter's American Girl doll's bed. I wonder, how many yo-yo's did it take to create your grandmother's quilt. It's beautiful. Tfs 💌
I never counted! I will, next time I think of it! It is coverin a king-size bed.
Lovely twist on the yo-yo! Squares are easier by far than circle and will make joining a breeze! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure! I really made the video for me to remember how I did it and to explain to my kids if they ever wanted to do it, so not great quality, but it seemed to help a lot of other people too! Presently working on a gorgeous quilt that will literally never fall apart. The squares make everything so solid!
I love this! Thank you for your detailed instructions-practical and efficient. Bravo! 👏🏼
you are very welcome!
This looks much quicker than the round. If I make a bed cover I will definitely do this. Currently I use yoyos to decorate things like lavender bags, etc.
very cool yoyos from squares! who knew??
BRILLIANT!!! So smart!
thank you!
Truly clever and way more usable…and believe it or not I have I have experimented and done the square yo-yos and was surprised with the results…and YOU have got it perfected Young Lady…
Thanks for the easy-to-understand tutorial! I may give this a try.
Have fun!
Good idea, I am so happy to discover this way of doing yoyos. Thank you so much.
Beautiful! What a wonderful shortcut and your tutorial instructions are very clear and easy to follow 😀
You are very welcome!
That certainly makes sense and much easier. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience
You're very welcome!
Thank you, so much better than a circular one!!!
Fantastic! Thank you!
Wonderful instruction on yoyo making👍. Yours looked amazing. I'm going to make some today🤗. Thank you🌸💐🌹 for sharing. Have a blessed day 🌈🙏💜🌈
I liked, thank you.
you are welcome!
What a great idea cause I was jst abt to get into making these for a blanket or runner glad I found ur video 👍🙂
Love this. Where's the video that shows how you put them together.
ruclips.net/video/dGDQV2-8mRc/видео.html
You. Are. A. GENIUS ❤️❤️❤️
lol - thanks! The idea popped into my brain after spending hours of fixing my grandmother's yoyo quilt :)
Just found your channel. Love it!
So pretty. Is there no backing to it?
no need for a backing. Once each yoyo is made, it is double fabric.
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Really enjoyed your tutorial as I have always preferred the squared off look to yo-yos. I have your approach a try and found it impossible to pull the threads around each corner without breaking my thread. I followed your instructions including which side of the fabric to point my needle at each corner. Any thoughts on what I could possibly be doing wrong? Would love your input. Thank you
thanks for your question! Are you using an upholstery weight thread?
It doesn’t say upholstery thread on the bobbin, but it is definitely a heavier, weight thread, and one that I have used making the traditionally round yo-yos. Do you think that’s what is causing the problem?
@@michelelaube8794 that would be my first guess. I use upholstery-weight thread, single (not doubled up.) If you try that and it doesn't work, send me a video of what you do and I will check it for you.
dont know about the yoyo,🤭 but your antique suffolk puffs quilt is absolutely beautiful 🥰 just realised it was 8 yrs ago
Isn't it just, though? My great-grandmother made it and my grandmother always put it on the guest bed for me when I came to visit. It was the only thing I asked for when she died.
@@Elledee8642, Even though this video was made in 2014, it is still relevant as you can see :-) Thank you for a fantastic explanation. Your method is for sure a lot easier. And, I like the fact that there is no waste of fabric a lot!
You're so lucky to have memories from your great-grandmother and grandmother. I want to say my condolences for your loss, alas, this is life but , not wanting to sound presumptuous at least you have something touchable to hang on.
Thank you, and I wish you well :-)
@@Elledee8642
That’s so lovely that you got your quilt. Super special story I just love it 💕
I sure appreciate the video and the touching story. I noticed you have a little notch on your left thumbnail from sewing, it’s just like my Granny 🥰. I didn’t learn to quilt before she passed but I’m learning now.
Quick question...I am a new quilter and need yo-yos, your technique looks easy and simple. Would it be easier than the Clover yo-yo maker?? I’ve not done either so I was just wondering before I bought one. I’m not sure on the clover it looks like edges stay raw in the gathered center...not that they would fray if pulled tight. I just don’t know 🙃. It would be awesome if my quilt lasted 80 years 😊
Thank you so very much for the video 💕
Awesome! Thank you :-)
Amazing😍
bro this is my piano teacher
well, I'm certainly a piano teacher, but I don't recognize your name!
@@Elledee8642 (it's delvin)
@@oliverjames3610 lol of course!
Are you sure you want us to see that. We cannot.
I did my best. I only had a phone camera and I couldn't watch it and do the yoyos at the same time. I am not a pro - I only discovered this great method and am sharing it with whoever wants. It is also a reference for me in case I forget. My channel is not for making money, just for sharing. Everyone else who commented seemed to be happy with it, but again, this is not a professional video nor was it meant to be. It was simply to record this method I invented.
@@Elledee8642 You should be commended for actually replying to the rather rude OP, and so many years after you uploaded this video.
Yes, it was a bit hard to see, but certainly not impossible, and I learned a very useful tip - thank you.