YoYo Along

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noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:15:00 +0000

Hello long time since i posted ..wanted to share this book with you really neat projects . Isn't this a cute sweater using the yoyo flowers.

I would love to see anyones yoyo projects .. if you have joined my yahoo group and send me pictures and info on your project for the blog i will send you one of my yoyo patterns that i sell at etsy thru the email. You can send all your info to craftypiggie@gmail.com

If you havent joined my yahoo group its at the right hand side just scroll down you will see a link to join.. The list is very quiet at the moment but i hope we can jazz it up. Wow its sure hot in Sc ...staying inside stitching is the best i wandered how they endured the heat in the old days. Until next post have a blessed year...

hugs kat

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Look what leslie design a yoyo wall hanging for to hold christmas cards so cute i just love it i have it at my ecrater shop. Very busy time of the year for everyone i have moved battling a bad cold so i hope everyone is well and has a great holiday hugs kat

Poinsetta YoYo Wreath

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Look at my new pattern i have for sale my friend is brillant she has written all the directions on making this wonderful new way of using yoyo makers. Hard to fine patterns for the yoyo makers.

She has use photos to direct you in making each petal.

I think its darling and easy to make and not expensive and you don't have to have yoyo tool makers.

Makes great gifts for friends , nursing homes, Activity directors would love to make this for their homes as well as for their patients. i think a green bow would be cool. What do you think?? This is the wreath created for christmas using the circle plastic . Have a great day hugs kat

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Yes i have been bad i havent been to my blog in a long time.

Its not by choice had no internet for 3 months i had withdrawls.

My club thinks i probably was kidnaped lol. Im back for a bit hopefully

storms will not ruin our cable. Please post any goodies you have made

with yoyos love to see creations .. I hope to get more ideas out this blog

so happy sewing ..its going to be busy with holidays coming !!

hugs kat

I love YoYo Swap

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:31:00 +0000

Hello everyone i wanted to show and tell about my swap i have at Swap bot. Its called i love yoyos . What you do is you have a partner that you make one yoyo project gift and 5 yoyos and 5 embellishments and you mail to you partner in a swap.The pictures im showing are from Andrea she is on our group at yoyo along and also is a active blogger on this blog.. Here is a link to her wonderful goodies she makes i just love her crafts.

To the left is a swaper on the group she made a yoyo dotee i love it.

This is a bag made for Andrea from her swaper
i love the colors and made a pincushion how great the
colors all come together such neat fabric.

The pincushion and napkin holder is what Andrea made for her swap partner isnt so neat. I love the napkin holder to bad she wasnt my partner lol..

So why don't you come to Swap Bot
and join in the fun i have I love YoYo swap #2 up if you join you can find us in the search just put yoyo or sewing categorie you will find us.

Sam the Snowboarding Snowman

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:13:00 +0000

well Leslie did it again she made the cutest snoman he can snowboard on christmas day. I just love her designs she is also working on a other yoyo projects that are coming soon. You can get this pattern her at our store

great instructions and pictures to help make this cute guy. You can get all 16 holiday yoyo patterns all in one bundle package on a cd or emailed. Thanks for looking so what do you think about this cutie???

hugs kat ;)

Swap

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:59:00 +0000

Hi Everyone Weeeeeeee holidays are over time to take a break. But im busy with spring cleaning already i just made a strawberry shortcake doll for my gd katelynn for her 8th birthday we had a blast went to get this her favorite restraunt red lobster no not mcdonalds she picks red lobster lol. Then build a bear where we bought her bear sarah a outfit that could of bought katelynn one for the price. And then Rollar skating it was fun but im now tired. Now i am inviting you to my Swap-bot swap come and have some fun with us
go to this link and sign up then look for I love yoyo and you will find it.
Until next time happy yoyoing below is the swap..thanks kat

Swap Homepage:
http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/www.yoyo-along.blogspot.com
Swap Coordinator:
craftypiggies (contact)
Swap categories:
Sewing
Number of people in swap:
4
Location:
International
Last day to signup/drop:
January 30, 2009
Date items must be sent by:
March 1, 2009
Number of swap partners:
1
Description:
Usa and Canada only please.
You will make one crafty yoyo gift. Send 5 yoyos made of your favorite fabric. 5 pieces of embellishments.
Tips to send Your yoyo gift can be a bookmarker, small doll, any small gift you can make with yoyos. Doesnt have to be made all yoyos but mostly.
Embellishments can be buttons ,ribbons, pins beads just 5 pieces items u would use on your yoyos.
must have a 4.0 or better to join. Please dont join if your not going to go thru with swap things do happen if so please contact your partner and let them know whats going on.

Baby It's Cold Outside

noreply@blogger.com (aaaandreaaaa) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:02:00 +0000

Merry Christmas. I made two yo-yo scarves out of a cake layer. The cake layer I used was "Nest" by Tula Pink. The first scarf I am wearing is the dark side of the spectrum. I kept this one and sent the other one as a present to my friend Jamie in Missouri. She got the one I am wearing in the next picture which is the lighter side of the spectrum. Each scarf took twenty yo-yos, and I used the Clover JUMBO yo-yo maker. Hopefully you know someone that needs a new scarf?

See the lighter colors in this scarf? Each scarf took one day to make, so if you still need a last minute gift. Why not try to make one of these fun scarves? Happy New Year, too.

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:13:00 +0000

Isn't this to cute Leslie has come up with more darling yoyo patterns.

They are so neat i cant stand it lol . The detail is so neat but she makes it easy in her instructions you can get all 4 in a set or you can get them by twos.

I just love these they would look good by my tree or even on my table but wait look what she all so have designed its so precious and sooooooooooooooooooo cool.. yes a darling navity set soooooooooooooooooo neat i bet they would look good next to animals wise men and a barn. You could replace that old navity set you have an put them in it lol..and the last one i want to share with you is her antique Santa You can get these patterns here at my online store.

I wanted to share her works so cool

and very talented. I just love her work

we love to here some of your comments

thank you have a good holiday hugs kat

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:04:00 +0000

I finished my wreath today it was very easy and fun . Leslie instructions were very easy to follow and even tho i changed the ribbons and since we have a window on our door i had to felt the back because thru the window you can see all my stitches and plastic canvas. I have many ideas now since i have made one you should make one it was fun the bells in the middle are great imagination .

Just wanted to share my christmas wreath. Happy thanksgiving!!!!

YoYo Wreath

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:33:00 +0000

Looky what my friend designed isnt it beatiful and she has instructions written up in pdf format up at my ecrater and etsy. You can use various clover tools for this one and we are also offering a free christmas yoyo hotpads free with this pattern. I was thinking about this pattern once you knew how to make it you could you holiday fabric and make all kinds .. birthdays, valentines, 4th july im going to to do it. you can find cheap holiday fabric now and also gadgets to go with it.. Here is the cute hotpads she also made that you get the pattern free.

These are so pretty ..I definite making the wreath and these for my christmas party love it after i finish my thousands of never ending projects lol i still have time.. So please tell us what you think about this gorgeous wreath and any comments is welcome thank you hugs kat

And my favorite Holiday pattern is at Indigo Junction the santa clause is so cute

i think this pattern is worth the buy you get 3 cute

yoyo patterns for christmas here is the link to get it.

Im going to make the wreath and then the santa i hope

to in time if not i can make it after the holiday for next

year..

I see they got some new ones too wow i like this one .

I really like the puppy one

soooooo cute and made

different than the other

puppy one they have You

can get it here at Indigo Junction.

Flowers

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:53:00 +0000

Hello i just wanted to share the flowers im making they are so cute
great for cliping on purses, keychains,backpacks makes great gifts for

christmas presents for that woman or girl who has everything.

fun to make very easy.
Hugs kat

More Creations by Leslie

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:04:00 +0000

Leslie has designed some cute christmas wood yoyo dolls

So cute and she uses christmas fabrics .

Her instructions are easy to follow

you can get her patterns at my online store Ecrater

Here is her current designs she is writing up so it will be up too.

she has a few more up her sleeves a wreath and some animal ones

as well as crochet ones so please come back and check out her

wonderful designs . Thank you Leslie

New Creations

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:23:00 +0000

Hello i want to introduce my friends new creations with yoyos... She at the moment is debating on selling these great creations so if you have any comments please comment thank you hugs kat

Here is a little information about the designer:

I am a mother of 2 grown children who have not blessed me yet with any grandchildren. I have been sewing for 46 years, crocheting & knitting for about 30 years. I have been painting for 25 years. I like doing most crafts but what I enjoy the most is coming up with my own ideas and designs be it in clothing,crocheting, painting or yo-yo making. That's about it about me LOL Not awe inspiring but hey I'm still breathing.Hugs,Leslie

Update you can purchase these designs at my yoyo shop http://craftypiggiesgoodies.ecrater.com/

learning

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:03:00 +0000

hi
ok I am going to try and figure this blogging thing out,so bare with me. judyyak

So busy

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:24:00 +0000

Hello been busy working on projects and trying to be well been very sick with kids bringing home cold after cold.. I went to Joanns the other day and there is in the mccall pattern section a yoyo santa and other you should go check it out and that day it was 99 cents im kicking myself for not getting it ..Its in the craft section its just like the santa in the picture.

Well i hope everone is well and yoyoing up a storm please post your projects or email me at the group and i can post them for you thank you hugs kat

Patchwork Puppy

noreply@blogger.com (aaaandreaaaa) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:24:00 +0000

Frontside of Patchwork Puppy!

Yo-yo eyeball detail!

Backside of Patchwork Puppy

Hi everybody,

I made a very huge patchwork puppy. I downloaded the free pattern from Handcock Fabrics. Look under free projects. I decided to use a yo-yo eye for it. I used the extra small yo-yo maker and the medium yo-yo maker to layers. The pattern called for 4 inch squares, but I was too lazy, and I didn't have the heart to chop my charm packs up. The charm packs are five inch squares. The dog stands 31 inches tall from ear to foot and is 22 inches wide. I used two 32 oz. packages of fiber fill. It use to be called puff and stuff when I was a kid. I love that name Puff and Stuff.

Over all, I used 27 front + 27 back +30 side =84 squares total. I used two charm packs, and I had to cut the other thirty out by hand (I sound like a big complainer here). The charm packs made it pretty easy to make. Fabrics I used are Sandi Henderson's charm pack Ginger Blossom, Tula Pink's Flutterby by Moda, Vintage Reproduction Fabric from '30's and '40's. I started a fat quarter club where I get the vintage fabrics sent to me once a month. Those are turning out to be a lot of fun. The other fabric in this pillow came out of my stash. Desperately Waiting for Jumbo Yo-yo Maker to get to my house. Happy sewing. Blessings.

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:47:00 +0000

Well hi everyone i hope you all had a good holiday and was safe i have been busy i made this doll (baby) this week and i also made like a punk doll. They are all out of yoyos and i also used baby fleece for the baby . I sewed her hair on so she has curls. So what you think.

The doll is all in pink and different fabrics she was fun to make. My Grandson Josh made the necklace with a slipper. she is very pink. I have them up at my etsy store. Have a nice day

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:30:00 +0000

I just wanted to share my new yoyo piggy he is all crochet im still writing the pattern i hope to get it done by tomorrow ..it was fun to make. what do you think??

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:28:00 +0000

Hi all there going to be exciting news in the fabri yoyo world. There is the new jumbo yoyo tool by clover. My favorite store Indygo Junction will carry this tool in August. Im excited because this would make great yoyo dolls in size i have many ideas. Its also by the picture looks different from the other clover tools. Just wanted to share some news about the new tool. I still need to add to my collection the large yoyo maker, all the heart size i dont have any of the hearts any comments on those? I have the flower ones. Okay keep on yoyoing hehehe hugs kat

Pats yoyo wreath

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:07:00 +0000

This was made over a cut in half of styrofoan circle....

this one was made over a embroidery hoop.......
Great Hostess Gift for the 4th of July and a good seller at Craft fairs...
Happy July...
Sorry I have been MIA but lots going on with my health...
Just wanted to share the wreath....you are welcome to post it on you site...
Pat from N.Y

Thank you Pat i hope you feel better hugs kat

noreply@blogger.com (Craftypiggie) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:34:00 +0000

Come join in the fun at swap bot i just put up xtra large yoyo clover tool swap

YoYo Swap Xtra Large clover yoyo
SWap Homepage:
www.yoyo-along.blogspot.com
Swap Coordinator:
craftypiggies (contact)
Swap categories:
Sewing
Number of people in swap:
1
Last day to signup/drop:
July 16, 2008
Date items must be sent by:
July 30, 2008
Number of swap partners:
1
Description:
Do you have a Xtra large YoYo clover tool. Well you can swap 25 yoyos. Put that gadget to use. Yoyos are round fabric cutouts that you can embellish items or make quilts.
You must swap 25 different fabric yoyos You must use Xtra Large YoYo clover tool. Please do not sign up if you cant finish this swap. You must have 4.0 or better to sign up. You will get one partner. Please update your record when mailing and recieving your swap. thank you kat
Discussion

Halloween star quilt in progress

noreply@blogger.com (wendy harbaugh) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:40:00 +0000

This was posted on my blog 3 /07/08

In case you all thought I forgot about this project, or scrapped it, I haven't; it was just put on the back burner for a while. I still plan on having it done for next Halloween. I have included one of my children as a size-sort of reference. She is a typical 6-year-old in size, if that helps all who wondered how big this was so far. End goal is big enough to fit on my double pillow-top king-size bed. I have a ways to go, to say the least.

yoyo tutorials

noreply@blogger.com (wendy harbaugh) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:07:00 +0000

I have quite a few tutorials on my blog for yoyos if any one is interested.
square yoyo

egg yoyo

yoyo friend just describes the body you have to make up your own head.

shamrocks from penny's hearts

brooch tutorial

yoyo Christmas ornament

yoyo advent calendar

yoyo layout assemblies for afghans and the such

yoyo flip flops

noreply@blogger.com (wendy harbaugh) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:50:00 +0000

click on link to find instructions
http://www.hobbylobby.com/site3/pdfprojects/ol-8.pdf