A yo-yo is a decorative fabric element created by cutting a circle of cloth, turning the raw edge under, and running a gathering stitch along the perimeter. When the thread is pulled tight, the fabric collapses into a flat, circular rosette with a gathered center. These are often joined together to make quilts or appliqued onto garments.
Heard on the job
I need to make about fifty more yo-yos to finish the border of this coverlet.
Also heard as
- Suffolk puff