Has anyone used the Clover yo yo maker?

[sewbug]

I've been seeing a lot of yo yo quilts lately on blogs. Most posted the yo yo maker made it easy and fast to make all the yo yos. I didn't know Clover made a yo yo maker. I'm off to Hobby Lobby to see if I can find one.

[qltsbme]

I have them but I haven't used them yet.

[QIAD-Linda]

Hi Sewbug,
We had several people here try them out and everyone loved them. They make it so easy to make Yo-Yo's in uniform sizes.

At the end of the month, Clover is coming out with more Yo-Yo makers. They have two sizes of hearts; two sizes of flowers, and giant and extra small circles for regular Yo-Yo's. I will let you know when they are available.

[calicopuzzle]

I think I will check them out when they are available on QIAD. I tried making them once, but it was the old-fashioned way without the little plastic circles etc. They would be fun to make as a take-a-long project for those like me who do only machine quilting. I do like to some hand items now and then...but not the quilting stitch. One of the gals from my quilt guild made a small lap quilt by just putting yo-yo's together and it was just beautiful and lacy looking.

[naniyosie]

I bought the 2 sizes in Paducah - and I'm addicted to them. They are so easy to make - better than the old fashioned way. They come out very uniform.

[qltsbme]

naniyosie,
You bought them in Paducah? You could have even checked out at my register! Too bad we didn't "know" each other then!

Nancy

[naniyosie]

qltsbme:
sorry....please let me know your register next year, and I def. will stop by. Are you with clover?
naniyosie

[qltsbme]

I was working for El last year. I was at the register at the back of the barn, for the most part. I also did some fabric cutting in the tent. Next year we are going to have a forum meeting at El's - maybe even have lunch with the good looking firedudes.

[texasgal65]

I also am interested in the Clover Yo Yo Maker. Does anyone know the finished size of the yo yo's using these tools? 2nd question: Has anyone used the circle cutter that QIAD has, it looks like a gadget that would actually make cutting circles easier. A pattern, in the current issue of F & P has a basket with flowers made of several sizes of yo yo's. I am wanting to do that, but as always I'm looking for an easier method to accomplish this. It's on page 78.

[1quiltinnana]

I am going to buy the Yo-Yo maker...prob. in both sizes....and, the newest ones when they come out. I saw a quilt made from soft pastel yo-yo's and it was gorgeous...very soft/pretty and cheerful looking. A fun project to do and can take it along and make the Yo-Yo's on a trip. Thanks for all your comments and tips.