Teeny Tiny Yo-Yos
Thursday October 2, 2008
Have you ever seen something and had it stay on your mind? This past summer I saw a teeny tiny yo-yo quilt made with teeny tiny (and I mean TINY) yo-yos on display at a local county fair. The yo-yos were about the size of a dime. I haven't thrown away even a tiny scrap of fabric ever since I saw those tiny yo-yos.... just what I didn't need... another excuse to hold on to my scraps.
Today I took the time to make a dime size yo-yo. I started with a 1 1/2" circle. Using a very tiny turn-under, the finished yo-yo was the size of a dime. I also discovered that bobbin thread was perfect for working in teen-tiny mode. Regular weight thread added too much bulk to the gather.
I'm only guessing because I couldn't read the tag on the teeny tiny yo-yo quilt but I would bet it was a miniature for a doll house bed. I think it would make a great gift for a dollhouse enthusiast or grandchild with a dollhouse... and it will use up your tiny scraps.
Comments
What a neat idea for scraps! I can see all sorts of possibilities for tiny yo-yos!