This is a prequel post.
In fact, the real post is located somewhere else. I debated about whether or not to post it here or on the other blog. Since it’s entirely pin loom relevant, I put it over there.
Make a pair of same size samples and pre-shrink one of them.
This might be repetitious information, but just in case someone has missed it (and is interested), I’ve finished designing the alphabet and number weaving patterns.
The Final 12 patterns—yes, there are thirteen squares in the photo; the letter D is in there twice (two different versions).
Nothing I like better than rhyming words—what a great title for a blog post!
Zoo Crew cover
My Facebook and FB Pin Loom Weaving Support Group friend, Deborah Bagley, asked me to have a look at her brand new book (congrats, Deborah!) and write a review about it. I have to admit this is challenging in a couple of ways for me. First of all, most of you know I’m a great pin loom square weaver but not a great project-maker, so I look at these adorable 3-D creations and think, “Uuuuuuh.” Second, this is an eBook and I’m old school. However, I know how to use a computer and it’s actually easy to get around the “complication” of looking at a book onscreen (and you have the added bonus of being able to zoom in which is pretty cool). Read More →
As anticipated, this second skein of art yarn is thinner than my first—more suitable for the pin loom. It seems a bit of a shame to cut it up; it reminds me of Native American jewelry.
The finished-and-ready-to-use art yarn
The colors in this skein are toned down, so let’s see how its squares turn out.