Last year before a quilt retreat, I cut out enough fabric for two quilts using the same fabrics.
The yo yo's were made after retreat. They were made out of 6 1/2" circles and I must have made about 130 of them.
I made 121 blocks that weekend
It starts with a square cut 5 1/2 " How simple is this?
On my design wall I have a partially made quilt top which I can't take down and I don't feel like finishing it. Since I needed the wall to put these blocks up, I just pinned the top that was already on and overlaid a flannel sheet over it. Problem solved!
Very retro, fun cosy looking top. I now have to label the blocks according to position and rows and then I can sew all the yo yo's on. I definitely don't want to do it after the top is together.The original quilt is pictured in the book called Cotton Candy Quilts by Mary Mashuta but the magazine on the right shows it on the cover of this magazine that it was a project in.
I love the 30's style quilts but I often add other fabrics with them to give a more retro, sparked up look. Now all I have to do is get onto those yo yo's, at least I'm one step closer.
How Fabulous does this Quilt Look...Love Yo Yo's too...Love it.!!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love visiting your blog... you always inspire me! Woooohoo!
ReplyDeleteOhhh.. I say the same..Love this one.. and the fabrics.. gosh ..wish I had that stash!!! You are a true inspiration..THANKS!!!! :o)
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing , I love all those happy colours .
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy looking quilt, Janet - and so worth finishing! But don't bother labelling all those squares so you'll know where they go. Just take a photo and use it for reference when you're laying them out to join together. Much faster!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Janet.
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilt Janet. It's so lively and makes you want to stop and look at each square.
ReplyDeleteCrispy
What a terrific find and a fun and very pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteToo much inspiration!!!! Every time I pop along here there is even more fabbby goodness!! Your quilt is looking oh so so stunning!!
ReplyDeleteyou have got the best sense of color! what a marvelous quilt! surely you never sleep. you can't! :o)
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is fantastic and I love the 30's too! Mary Mashuta's book is very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOoooo charming, Janet! Don't you just love looking at the Cotton Candy Quilts book? I'm always cheered up by it.
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to pop in and see what is happening here...never disappoint!
ReplyDeleteVery happy and comfy looking quilt...you always inspire me!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love that quilt!! Be sure to show us when you are finished.
ReplyDeleteI love yo-yo's. This quilt is going to be incredible. Be sure to show it to us when you get it all done :-)
ReplyDeleteReally cute! That's a LOT of yo-yo's!
ReplyDeleteoh you have to finish this one
ReplyDeletewhat a great take along project to sew the yoyos on the squares,
its just beautiful!
can't believe you "forgot" about ti!
LOL
Kathie
Such a cute quilt top, I don't envy you all that yo yo stitching.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great way to use up scraps. Love the yoyo's.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! Love the yo yo's...I might have to make some soon! And your quilt is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of yo-yo's! I love it.
ReplyDeleteHow fun is that yo yo quilt!!!!!!! I LOVE IT! I am keeping my eye on that one as a potential future project for myself. Great eye! It looks so FUN and happy!
ReplyDeleteAre you enjoying the applique of of the McLean quilt? I am doing the Lollypop Trees and love the circles and LACK of inner curves. I am a follower of you now! Great work!
Love it. The block sure does look different once you put those yo yos on.
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, oh I like this funny retro look so much! A wonderful fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! You are one busy girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! And that's a lot of yo-yo's! I would put them on the blocks before joining as well. I just love these vintage looking scrappy quilts! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is cool it is something I could get your DGD1 to do - although she may loose interest in the yo yo's
ReplyDeleteAnother great idea I would like to try. You have a wonderful eye for color and combining prints. Looked at your princess feathers too and your precision and perfection continue to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteAhh Janet I can see you are a true quilter. You to have many quilts on the go at once. I love the way you just trot them out lol . I love that quilt and I think yo yo's might make a return in my world. They are very transportable, unlike some projects.
ReplyDeleteYou are very inspiring.
The quilt and the yoyos are adorable...what a nice surprise to discover them again!!
ReplyDeleteI love visiting your blog,you always inspire me! Very beautiful quilt and colours. Kiss from France
ReplyDeleteVintage and retro...my two most favorite words. What a fun quilt, Janet and it goes without saying that I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very good idea to use the yo-yo's that way. I dislike making yo-yo's but I surely do like the way they look in a project.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is so happy! Are the yoyos sewn on by hand or machine? That might be yet another that I need to try. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm hyperventilating here - I love this quilt! Do you mind, Janet if I do one like it???? I'm crazy about it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! How extraordinary! THanks for sharing. THe colours are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh this looks like a great project. Love the yo-yos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. I love the yo-yo's. I am with C&T Publishing and it is always exciting to see our books inspiring people. www.ctpubblog.com
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt. Your color choices are just wonderful. Would you please tell us what issue of the country crafts magazine is shown on your blog- that shows the yoyo quilt on the cover?
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