Adventures in Pin Loom Weaving — Notes to Self (and Others)

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It’s easy to forget this is a blog and not a television show; web-log, not production number. Sometimes I put forth too much effort, I think. In the spirit of writing something self-beneficial, I dedicate this entry . . .

To my Windswept Mind:

Things I’m likely to forget even if I write them down, but which may surprise and delight me should I run across them later on.

Thing One–See the Signs

Signs a project has, or projects have, been abandoned:

Yes sir, yes sir, three looms full--of started projects most likely never-to-be-completed.

Yes sir, yes sir, three looms full–of started projects most likely never-to-be-completed.

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Adventures in Pin Loom Weaving and Wet Felting — a Star and Some Poppies

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Been a busy Saturday, finishing up a couple of projects–one I started yesterday and one I started a couple of weeks ago. Are you the kind of person who gets all the pieces for a project made only to be deterred by the actual sewing of the pieces together? I am.

Star cushion--variegated side.

Star cushion–variegated side.

Some time ago, someone on the Facebook Pin Loom Weaving Support Group posted a link to a cute little star cushion–the originator calls it a “starfish picnic pin” (according to Google Translator). It’s made using 10 @ 2″ x 2″ Weave-It squares (scroll down the original page to see the instructions). I decided to make mine with coordinating yarns, so I made five variegated and five purple. Read More →

Adventures in Pin Loom Making — And So Can You!

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Today I’m posting instructions on how to make (I say “make,” not “build”) a right angle triangle loom, though I’ll try to make sure they are suitable instructions for any loom–regardless of size or shape.

Companion videos:

How to make (not build) your own loom
How to weave on a triangle loom

Someone told me it’s much easier to just buy the loom you want than to build it yourself. Obviously. But it’s much CHEAPER to make it yourself. And if it’s a size or shape you only want to play around with, why go to the expense of buying, or the trouble of building, when you can make one? I realize that even this simple procedure will be more than some people want to put themselves through, but for those who want a little guidance, here’s my experience.

Looms I've made in the past month.

Looms I’ve made in the past month.

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