August 4

I have a pretty big finish to share. Well, it's not actually finished, but I'm pretty pleased that it has reached it's current phase of completion. I had to go all the way back to Oct of 08 to remember when I started it. Here's the *before* picture from that post

 
 

And here's where they stand today:

That's 1250 yo-yos sewn into 50 5x5 squares. I sat watching tv with John and working on them most nights. Took them every time I did a flea market or craft sale. Always in this little bag Monica gifted me when I visited her in OR a couple years ago.

 Hey! Speaking of Monica, look just behind the finished yoyos up there. It's her wonderful new holiday fabric sitting patiently waiting to be used.

 I won't be surprised if the next step takes nearly as long--sewing them all down to this 'base'

 and then sandwiching it to a back. 

I think I'm going to miss sewing yo-yos! Don't know if I should start another project using them or pick up that counted cross-stitch that got put aside before the turn of the century. 

Wow, it's weird saying that!

:-)

Comments

[Shorty]

Such beautiful yoyo blocks! I'm truly envious!

[tina]

I stand in awe------------ I feed you grapes and fan your magnificent self!!! You are amazing and that yo yo quilt is going to be the coolest thing ever.Can't wait to see it. Hurry up willya????

[pam]

OHMYGOSH.

[Sue McGettigan]

Go Jen - I remember the beginning of the yo-yos, how wonderful to see them taking shape!

[BrendaLou]

I am so proud of you! YOU DID IT!!! It's going to be one heck of a beauty.