Every single bit of the sewing I have done so far in 2025 has been in my lap with a needle and thread. I am not sad about this. The time will come when I set up the machine and busy myself with piecing, but for now I am entirely content making yo-yos and hexies.
Having everything I need tucked into this handy, portable tin bucket suits my current needs and keeps the clutter contained.
You saw all the red yo-yos I made on our trip south. Under these I stacked the smaller circles discovered during my summer of purging.
I now have all circles stitched into yo-yos, and all - big and small - are ready to be stitched end-to-end. They will become garlands on next year's Christmas trees. I like the look of a primitive-style tree; these will be perfect. The red ones measure 1.75"; the multi-color ones measure 1.25".
Before making garlands, though, I was in the mood to make some hexies for my plan (as yet to be shared here) to complete a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt.
In the bottom of my little tin are about 'leventy-hundred' hexies cut from shirting remnants. These and a baggie full of hexi templates will give me ample 'paths' for my flower garden. Stay tuned to see a more complete explanation of this plan.
Below, see the ones I've made since being in Florida. Not many as yet, but lots more cut and waiting.
Hey, did y'all hear that the OSU Buckeyes are going to the National Championship game? We have been cheering our team on to victory! Hopefully, they have one more WIN in them! It's been so fun to watch them as they charge through these post-season games.
I will link up with Kathy's weekly Slow Sunday Stitching party. It's always inspiring to see the pretty creations these quilters and sewists are making. Kathys talking about quilting goals for '25, and as I alluded to in a post a couple of days ago, I have not made a goals list. However, ideas have been niggling their way into my brain. I suspect that before the week is out, I will have jotted down some semblance of a goals list; I gotta' have some way to keep me focused! Stay tuned.
Happy Quilting, Friends!
Jayne
À yo-yo garland is a great idea! By starting now, it will be done in time for this coming Christmas! Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteHi Gail, About 30 years ago, I made a super-long yo-yo garland for the tree using homespun fabrics. I loved how it looked. I still use it, even though it's looking worse for the wear after all these years!
DeleteYour plaid yo-yos are so cute to see! And so are the lovely low volume hexies. You're making me want to start a hexie project!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of hexie projects; it's the tedium that causes my hesitation for a long, involved project. I am not good with finishing that sort of project.
DeleteI love the idea of a yo-yo garland. I will have to keep that in mind for a future Christmas. I look forward to watching you assemble the Grandmothers Flower Garden.
ReplyDeleteI worry that I will do what I often do - grow bored and impatient that it takes so long to finish. I need to work on that.
DeleteMaking yo-yo's and hexies is a delightful way to spend one's slow stitching time. A yo-yo garland is a fabulous idea.
ReplyDeleteI agree! These activities actually produce something. My typical evening activity is to play ridiculous games on my phone. Or mindlessly scroll Instagram and FB.
DeleteOh, you’re a stitcher after my own heart…how I love hand stitching! Beautiful yo-yo and love that tin can! Garland is a great idea! Thank you for sharing! I’m almost finished with a special Grandmother’s Flower Garden, but can’t share on the blog as it’s a surprise. After that, it’ll be time to get the original one off my design wall and on my bed! Are you glue basting/thread basting? I do both, depending on where I am. Hugs to you my fellow hand stitcher!
ReplyDeleteI will have to use your enthusiasm when I arrive at the time when I grow bored with endlessly stitching hexies end to end! I know I will hit that point. It's the biggest reason I have been so reluctant to commit to this!
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