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Yo-Yo’s are typically something we piece by hand and collect in bins and then eventually stitch together by the million. But I think this can also be a quilting design too. See what I mean in this new video:

The Qnique 21 series, the top of the line powerhouse longarm from Grace Company, is on sale this month for $1000 off the normal price. We're also throwing in $300 worth of free accessories and kit to any purchase of a Qnique 21.

 

Free accessory bundle includes:

• Ruler base
• 3 piece hopping foot set
• All three of my quilting rulers (Super Slide, Mini Slide, and Slice)
• 1.5" Mini quilt clips
• Bobbins
• MR Needles (size 18)

Click Here to check out all the options available for the premium Qnique 21 longarm. Includes an additional discount on a Continuum Frame!

Yo-Yo is built off a grid so if you’re working on plain fabric, you’ll need to mark lines 2-5 inches apart. What we specifically need are the intersections where the gridlines come together. Aim to hit those points as you curve up and down within each square.

While filming the video, I wasn’t happy with my stitches or the occasional wobbles I made with my longarm. However, after finishing the entire space and stepping back, I found the overall texture very pleasing. I think Yo-Yo will work best on scrappy quilts where you can use the seamlines as a guide. This will eliminate any need to mark the quilt and those occasional wobbles and inconsistent stitches will blend a bit better into the background.