Yo Yo Quilt

 I've always held a great appreciation

and loved the look of

Yo Yo Quilts

All of those little circles tacked together

really do not seem like a quilt at all.

There is no batting, backing

or 

"sandwich technique"

going on.

From a functional point of view

not much warmth is provided either.

But, for nearly 100 years

Yo Yo Quilts have maintained their popularity.

Women have always liked the concept

of an easy take along project

to keep their hands busy

combined with

a way to use up small pieces of scrap fabric.

 During Denise's home tour

she had a beautiful example of a 

Yo Yo Quilt

hanging in her guest bedroom.

A family heirloom

made years ago by her mother

with the help of her brother.

How wonderful to imagine a young boy

taking interest and spending time 

helping his mother with this project.

 A small quilt block pinned on top 

as part of 

Denise's contribution.

 Yo Yo quilts are so much easier to make in our day.

Clover offers

Quick templates

in several sizes

that makes the circles come together fast and easy.

And they have created several shapes like

flowers

butterflies

ovals 

shamrocks 

and hearts

that take 

Yo Yo Quilts to a whole new level.