Making Yo-Yo's (Albuquerque, NM)

Yesterday, I woke up with a very stiff neck and sore shoulders.  I must have slept wrong or it was all that rubber necking I was doing while Dan drove around Albuquerque.  We drove through our old neighborhood and saw our house.  They repainted the exterior.  I'm happy to see the owners taking care of the house and yard.

Since Dan had to take our car in for it's annual check-up with the dealer, I decided to stay home and focus on making my first yo-yo's.  It is a lot more comfortable to sit in my favorite quilting chair than sitting in the dining area trying to type on the computer especially when I am in pain.  (I feel better today.)

So, here's my first try at making a yo-yo.  Oh, I'm making them for the Fancy Sue block.  I was tempted to use the small tulip pattern from the Dresden Plate, but it was time to try something new.

I'm using freezer paper as a template.  I made a dozen circles so I could just relax and just sew without jumping up to iron on another circle.

ironed the circle onto the reverse side

cut 1/4 inch seam

marked the circle (template doesn't slide)

a perfect circle

running stitch the seam

gather

done..hmmm

Okay - not a perfect looking circle, but with some practice...

lots of practice

I think they are starting to look better.  I found it easier to start the gather while I am sewing the seam down.  Not too bad for a day of vegging out, eh?