When’s the last time you yo-yo’d? I wrote about fun yo-yo crafts on SC Johnson Family Economics HERE. 
The day I was writing it I visited my favorite all-craft thrift shop, The Legacy, to find this amazing vintage yo-yo quilt. I didn’t buy it but someone lucky sure did!
You can make the yo-yos freestyle or with a yo-yo maker like Diane Gilleland did for this darling handbag!
Hi, I’m Cathe (pronounced the same as Cathy). I’m a graphic designer, crafter, creative blogger, & flea market enthusiast. I live just north of San Francisco in lovely Petaluma, California with my husband, Mr. Wonderful & our 3 awesome teenagers.
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Love the yo-yo’s. I have just made one to adorne the clasp and tie on a journal cover I’ve made. They are just too cute. I remember yo-yo’s at my Nan’s house when I was little
You’re HILARIOUS! Our sweet friend, Dana taught our cutie-pie 4H’ers to make these – I have been TOTALLY addicted ever since! Off to check out your post! xo!
Fabric yo yo’s remind me of my childhood. My mom made them but I can’t remember what she made them for. Every time I see some they remind me of when I was a little girl…a very, very, very long time ago!
Hi Cathie, How fun to visit the Legacy! Would you like me to send you an email on the day I bring in the buttons at the Legacy? It has been awhile since my last visit to JSIM and it is always a treat. Also gives me ideas for new posts on my blog. much love Louise
Years ago I had made shoe boxes full of fabric yo-yos and then ended up giving them all to a thrift store. Boy do I miss all that work I did! I still love fabric yo-yos. Happy creating…
What a clever craft!
I have two vintage yo-yo quilts. Love yo-yo’s. I need to make a trip to the Legacy! Last time in it was just before closing so I didn’t get to browse!
Is The Legacy in Sebastopol? I think I’ve heard about it.
Yes!! You HAVE to go! Plan at least an hour to dig through every single drawer and nook.
I love how easy these make up!
Can you believe they sell kits at the hobby stores around here for $10+ for a round circle of plastic?!
I scored a huge box pre-made at an Estate Sale and I still have enough for a quilt. I made a pillow with my favorites.
Where is The Legacy Thrift Shop? Tried link, no it didn’t want to work for me.
Thanks.
It is in Sebastopol, CA about one hour north of San Francisco. I think the link is fixed now, sorry about that.
I love the yo yo look. I seen an all white yo yo coverlett years ago and it was so pretty all white. Maybe they called it a yo yo quilt?
anyway all yo yo’s look so great together
janice
Hi Cathe,
I was late in reading my Country Living magazine this month. I had read from your blog that you had an article in there, but to see it in print was awesome!!! Congrats! That is such a fabulous honor that you DESERVE!
Thanks for sharing all the wonderful things you do with us and hope you are able to take a little time and enjoy the summer with your family!
Kate
I have the yo-yo quilt that I helped my mom make when I was a young girl. We made SO many yo-yos!! It was such a great time and the quilt is such a treasure.
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I just came across this picture on Pinterest and thought the quilt looked familiar. It looked just like the quilt I bought at Legacy and it is one in the same. I live in Petaluma too. Cool! I am glad to have found your blog.
Alice, that is absolutely your quilt!! The next day after taking that photo I called The Legacy to see if it was still for sale, wishing I’d bought it (like I need another vintage quilt, seriously!) So glad you found it and LOVE that you found it again on Pinterest! And super love that you’re a P-Town gal! Thanks so much for sharing this with me.