December 6th, 2006
This isn’t exactly the yo-yo animal ornament Eleanore was looking for, but Noreen of Hankering for Yarn has come up with a yarn bear wearing a yo-yo vest. She also shows a photo of a yo-yo chain that her daughter made. This decorates the piano with Teddy sitting on the keyboard.
Noreen is from Canada and […]
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December 5th, 2006
The discussion about yo-yo quilts, clothing, and ornaments seems a popular one and is drawing responses and inquiries.
Eleanore, one of my readers, wondered if anyone knew where she could get a pattern for a yo-yo animal ornament. She received one of these ornaments and would like to make something similar. If anyone has the source of […]
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December 5th, 2006
Noreen at Hankering for Yarn, with her fascination for yo-yo’s, has designed and made another vest using yo-yo decoration. She also posts attractive photos of much of her work, including this one.
Perhaps Noreen’s creativeness will give you inspiration for making yo-yo projects. Yo-yo’s are very versatile and can be used for decorative effect or making […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments
December 4th, 2006
What a fascinating idea….creating a yo-yo “memory” vest, consisting of these little shirred circles from fabrics given by friends and family. Noreen at Hankering for Yarn shares her love of yo-yo’s, dating back to her grandmother’s friend, and shows us pictures of the “memory” vest.
Yo-yo’s have a place in my life, too. I made exquisite bits of fabric art with […]
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December 3rd, 2006
Apparently quilting and cooking go hand in hand with many people. I’ve begun to see more and more recipes in newsletters I receive via e-mail or check out on web sites. Sometimes there will be a recipe in every issue. With other newsletters, the recipe will appear occasionally.
As I’ve mentioned before, this idea must date […]
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December 2nd, 2006
For years, I’ve told the students in my writing classes or audience at book signings,“I have to write just as I have to breathe”. Then I discovered author Isaac Asimov had the same sentiment. So I wonder if most writers feel the same way.
My thoughts turned to quilters. Do they “have to quilt like they have to breathe?” […]
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