So, I decided to:

 a) be creative

 b) do something that was a practical part of the '30's and 40's

 c) you can NEVER have enough blankets and quilts in your house! 

This is where it all started.

I also made 2 bunnies out of these yo-yo's as gifts for two adorable little boys...I decided to put Lavender in the ears and then I started thinking...

I had made a decision to be a better person, in many ways...from my mind set to being a better American, friend, wife, mother...you get the idea.

So, I made my husband crazy (OK, still do...it's our job right?) On line, checking things out, going to my bookcase, and getting the books I obtained from my grandparents, and that I bought when my daughter was born...and started reading about 'How I once did things...and stopped'.

Anyway, I'm still working on the quilt....so I decided to make my quilt with a backing, seeing that the 'originals' did not, and not many are still around...which meant I was 'making it up as I went. So I starting sewing them together...I was using up all my 'left over' fabric...from when I made a Raggedy Ann outfit, Easter dresses, and old craft projects. Then I just bought Fat Quarters that I liked. After I made a pile of the sections...

 

I sewed them together, and made this...then I started over again.
Right now my pile of Yo-Yo's is getting smaller and I have reached the point I am wondering if I made enough...Anyway, I'll update again when I get more done!