tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40147083090590189372024-03-08T13:22:07.385-06:00Pin Loom WeavingExploring and sharing pin loom techniques and patterns. Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-49893037098102978962023-02-04T12:03:00.000-06:002023-02-04T12:03:01.921-06:00A Classic Pin Loom Felted Winter Hat<p>Ann H. is a fellow Minnesotan who shared the story of her long involvement with pin looms, including all the details for making this very classic (double-layered reversible felted) pin loomed hat. <b>You will find a diagram and complete directions for making the hat below. </b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOutwpEGXA9hruRY0AmxARG772oxYSEVgcMlSg8lgSNGjUaSYmec6mBK6hAhcQJVCHXuAeUDqmnaohYqfYMtK7IozKOuAYsR4NfdpSUyGzF0OO9tpOtfrbsxNsuhL5FmE68iWpLsIpAaWunwJQx9gF3zVAAL-8jXk2ASOn70L-pYo3tpGzswLd46MbjA/s490/z%20Intro%20Ann%20H.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="477" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOutwpEGXA9hruRY0AmxARG772oxYSEVgcMlSg8lgSNGjUaSYmec6mBK6hAhcQJVCHXuAeUDqmnaohYqfYMtK7IozKOuAYsR4NfdpSUyGzF0OO9tpOtfrbsxNsuhL5FmE68iWpLsIpAaWunwJQx9gF3zVAAL-8jXk2ASOn70L-pYo3tpGzswLd46MbjA/w390-h400/z%20Intro%20Ann%20H.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLX8q-aYbN1yCADfOw0ZcXO2j9ySmE2Ycxp-5htTZmRt9qWar8emSoUtin4olSqtGsSN7lTQ0_SFlELv-TSJ4q6tPhAwN_nCoK41UI_N7OTHhk524UXjQwVhCUef9Nizt-kysMQ4l0wymVpV9TprcBWrfKc9egBtUKQ6DLdEIoh6JsfSMY67dP_1GReQ/s595/z%20holding%20up%20yarn.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLX8q-aYbN1yCADfOw0ZcXO2j9ySmE2Ycxp-5htTZmRt9qWar8emSoUtin4olSqtGsSN7lTQ0_SFlELv-TSJ4q6tPhAwN_nCoK41UI_N7OTHhk524UXjQwVhCUef9Nizt-kysMQ4l0wymVpV9TprcBWrfKc9egBtUKQ6DLdEIoh6JsfSMY67dP_1GReQ/w323-h400/z%20holding%20up%20yarn.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div>Ann has been working in fiber, including deep dives into natural dyes and various forms of weaving, since the 60's. She noted that her pin loom hat came from a magazine at that time. </div><div>She decided to make the hat using some of her incredible selection of naturally dyed wool samples. As you can see she still possesses a whole wreath of samples, each tagged with the dye and mordant that she used to create them. </div><div><br /></div><div>As a side note, I believe that I should get a few extra "good life" points for not being tempted to grab the wreath of samples at the end of the interview and run away. Okay, I was a little bit tempted... but I didn't do it. <br /><div><br /></div><div>Ann noted that she has worn her reversible, felted hat each winter for at least 40 years. It's very warm and comfy and just doesn't wear out. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>I believe that this is the grail of pin loomed hats, the fabled pattern that I have heard about over the years and could never find.</b> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNVPjvgyrONP9zTfqzAow8Y72Hdg7EWzkuOZvH4CX92LHpP45BoX_XfZKnzS3EWIgMKH8ErhT0FhbcMv3Ti1aCk7pbbjgD5Bhcj9BAY_UEhe2kjp3zacCevvaH7rZvDVj_trsAkLL-o8eHDUJ96XAwseON8KhiT7b8rh8GP1UfhHbqzBAAyrirkzHyQ/s912/z%20side%20of%20hats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="912" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNVPjvgyrONP9zTfqzAow8Y72Hdg7EWzkuOZvH4CX92LHpP45BoX_XfZKnzS3EWIgMKH8ErhT0FhbcMv3Ti1aCk7pbbjgD5Bhcj9BAY_UEhe2kjp3zacCevvaH7rZvDVj_trsAkLL-o8eHDUJ96XAwseON8KhiT7b8rh8GP1UfhHbqzBAAyrirkzHyQ/w640-h365/z%20side%20of%20hats.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are the important pictures for recreating this classic hat. It is completely reversible, you are seeing both sides of the hat. The two ends of the hat are constructed differently. The blue end consists of six 4x4 squares stitched into a star and tightly felted. The red end consists of twelve 2x2 squares topped with a 4x4 square. </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqRy31nZuAtwfeZjQz251gyZ-Otro376VhCKomoIWeEvTODm5-oBupToLtoNaktfpwqpSZaTHVWakOz0iXKhD3SrZl49EMlbN1nbFjVRtKz7U962pWkADmnxAG6rRR_LDhwcqYs7Yvij_htHev1PltuUpUJLiBrS9wIzOnCeTmhexnKVaQDmO1U1q1g/s814/z%20top%20of%20hats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="814" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqRy31nZuAtwfeZjQz251gyZ-Otro376VhCKomoIWeEvTODm5-oBupToLtoNaktfpwqpSZaTHVWakOz0iXKhD3SrZl49EMlbN1nbFjVRtKz7U962pWkADmnxAG6rRR_LDhwcqYs7Yvij_htHev1PltuUpUJLiBrS9wIzOnCeTmhexnKVaQDmO1U1q1g/w640-h360/z%20top%20of%20hats.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvXN0VozpiAmgVAK_CB9EntUdShocQqEjxcsZtfYvn2Pj_LEsipjQcVLG0Xg9V1ZvEVVlL5f3NUS92Qm6zgdqmpEeI9T-jeEivRNgLoxArIyOign3iXSYIveAwFuyPKr-E-n7gWgBFgf3E2BNG1uWsHpj90m25crBidrEbIQeQQfwn8x1tTlqsSKMew/s1282/z%20Classic%20pin%20loom%20hat%20diagram.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="1254" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvXN0VozpiAmgVAK_CB9EntUdShocQqEjxcsZtfYvn2Pj_LEsipjQcVLG0Xg9V1ZvEVVlL5f3NUS92Qm6zgdqmpEeI9T-jeEivRNgLoxArIyOign3iXSYIveAwFuyPKr-E-n7gWgBFgf3E2BNG1uWsHpj90m25crBidrEbIQeQQfwn8x1tTlqsSKMew/w626-h640/z%20Classic%20pin%20loom%20hat%20diagram.JPG" width="626" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>This classic pin loom hat is made with 49 large squares and 18 small squares. Choose a yarn that will felt well. </b></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The hat is made with 49 - 4x4 wool pin loom squares and 18 - 2x2 wool squares. </li><li>Join the squares (I would suggest using the double overcast stitch) to create a tube with the right side out. </li><li>Join the squares at the ends of the tube to close the ends as shown in the pictures above. </li><li>Fold the closed tube in on itself to create a very large double-sided, reversible hat. </li></ul></div><div><b>Now comes that essential step of felting the hat.</b> Ann noted that before she started the felting process, she went through her cupboards and tried a number of different mixing bowls on her head, finally finding one that best fit her head size. These days we also have the option to use a foam mannequin head as a form for the hat. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ann felted the hat by hand, using hot water and Woolite. She noted that the felting took quite a while because it was essential to put extra work into the ends in order to shrink them down to a tight, rounded shape. She turned the hat both ways in order to work both sides evenly. Every so often she would stop and try her hat on the mixing bowl, finally stopping when the hat fit snugly over the mixing bowl. <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzz-aFGYiaVcdDuzRWriASFbKgSmUtR5LWNur0PTa17eeBXiciDJqRXbwWBtrZNXU8YHp2wrljZeWevXrAAW3ACr97cYP5Y16e5YLZvAOaIj89pjLtl4in_Ge_hdbY_V8kFc7BmDhY9AmuDAv3RVLHQ4cx7uMK7gqwUpiJ0EVGq3l4IfSq8oaOSbcu2g/s1211/z%20side%20view%20of%20hat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="1211" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzz-aFGYiaVcdDuzRWriASFbKgSmUtR5LWNur0PTa17eeBXiciDJqRXbwWBtrZNXU8YHp2wrljZeWevXrAAW3ACr97cYP5Y16e5YLZvAOaIj89pjLtl4in_Ge_hdbY_V8kFc7BmDhY9AmuDAv3RVLHQ4cx7uMK7gqwUpiJ0EVGq3l4IfSq8oaOSbcu2g/w640-h254/z%20side%20view%20of%20hat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And here it is, <b>the classic pin loom hat</b>. Now that I have a handle on the pattern I am definitely going to make one. I realize that I could make the hat using just one of the styles on the ends, but I think that I am going to be so curious about the hat that I will want to recreate the two different ends. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKOcUCmKLxU0hO8VpRQLZSOl0RRGUJNNwMm8QdKlRJbJ8Ep68cSqVbwNwpO9r6YsvbzKWudK9_Q73UYzyHiOfFtHtiwWr_n3JbEoxN4K2MySU4NZUvQUH7P_kZMmP7ZpoXMxTkiUV9mkYd21ySQp98FxFcgoQc6y1eQF31LmFfNVxXkAULK6Tf4IXPA/s565/z%20wearing%20hat.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="565" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKOcUCmKLxU0hO8VpRQLZSOl0RRGUJNNwMm8QdKlRJbJ8Ep68cSqVbwNwpO9r6YsvbzKWudK9_Q73UYzyHiOfFtHtiwWr_n3JbEoxN4K2MySU4NZUvQUH7P_kZMmP7ZpoXMxTkiUV9mkYd21ySQp98FxFcgoQc6y1eQF31LmFfNVxXkAULK6Tf4IXPA/w400-h340/z%20wearing%20hat.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />My hat won't be made with hand dyed natural colors, that's beyond my skill level. But I am going to think about what colors I would love most...</div><div><br /></div><div>Because, let's face it, this hat could last another 50 years!<p></p></div></div><div>Please let me know if you are tempted to create this classic hat, too. Or if you already have one in your weaving collection. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy weaving!</div><div>Margaret Stump</div><div><br /></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-58739280178224195392022-03-10T14:18:00.004-06:002022-03-10T14:18:40.576-06:00A Springtime Purple Pin Loom Llama <p>Who needs bunnies and ducks when you can make your own fabulous purple llama for Spring?! Inspiration for this large but delicate creature came from a friend's quilt in the making, intended for a young relative. I think an actual woven animal is a perfect accompaniment. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy-czspoHvNBTzuFig_kMxGan7z7_uQSPE010WxcoxrqlQf3tmFt7y39Qr12u4zWWsArCgOqxlx-4ebZ7Vz2DjodASje8YoLY6v36aWD7IOr0E4C858XqiuUXXY5smPsrvXGIE1hHuKiHFpA-FycduhSLAlHNKNeSu0Nlm3RbaQQKVASZpJzFu_Rs8tQ=s2604" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="1912" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy-czspoHvNBTzuFig_kMxGan7z7_uQSPE010WxcoxrqlQf3tmFt7y39Qr12u4zWWsArCgOqxlx-4ebZ7Vz2DjodASje8YoLY6v36aWD7IOr0E4C858XqiuUXXY5smPsrvXGIE1hHuKiHFpA-FycduhSLAlHNKNeSu0Nlm3RbaQQKVASZpJzFu_Rs8tQ=w470-h640" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCWMcxtNXuhcJL0-7oV4sNJPw8z_08f6cbwhRnQ-x27U2PcK6Yf1l9tptWG0isBZf_cBGn-G7Vj7-bNE_nhObpFRhqCWnqnirRZlE6EOySTRo1hsWBFvOYntx-I3qUqpv4BcTRvSmF-ajEAEUfp7JgjoVNXJLZabl4F0aPx1L-EWdbVx-McddcaykD2g=s2048" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCWMcxtNXuhcJL0-7oV4sNJPw8z_08f6cbwhRnQ-x27U2PcK6Yf1l9tptWG0isBZf_cBGn-G7Vj7-bNE_nhObpFRhqCWnqnirRZlE6EOySTRo1hsWBFvOYntx-I3qUqpv4BcTRvSmF-ajEAEUfp7JgjoVNXJLZabl4F0aPx1L-EWdbVx-McddcaykD2g=w150-h200" width="150" /></a></div>This Spring Llama was made from Red Heart Super Saver Yarn. I had most of a large skein and ended up using every bit of it. This is the first time I have worked on a stuffed animal in a larger size-- part of my interest in making the Llama was to try out a 4" x 8" loom that I had unearthed in my (very messy) hobby room. Keep in mind that you can make all the same pieces by joining two 4" x 4" squares. You can see details about the design and construction below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3NdO-qY0GoIInKnzY1tZW1YKw2VihKdVRyloRjfIflJy0esv4X_KXFWzcz2rm3fcKAcLL9qvlaOW0mdDXxI0C_ap_bSx0VBw6uUfXO8zVJCCh0cSXZL1M_RwckZZuwsl92pIB9CZB5QUNE1N-7sxbXN3crkczmHhq8GZkYTRG_msn8orPK-EQx2BbLQ=s2188" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="2188" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3NdO-qY0GoIInKnzY1tZW1YKw2VihKdVRyloRjfIflJy0esv4X_KXFWzcz2rm3fcKAcLL9qvlaOW0mdDXxI0C_ap_bSx0VBw6uUfXO8zVJCCh0cSXZL1M_RwckZZuwsl92pIB9CZB5QUNE1N-7sxbXN3crkczmHhq8GZkYTRG_msn8orPK-EQx2BbLQ=w400-h163" width="400" /></a></div>Because this was designed as a rather large piece, I wanted to weave it as quickly as possible and I also wanted to weave in a pattern to indicate fur. I chose pattern #4 from the old Loomette Weaves handbook that worked out beautifully. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is an overall pattern that is very easy to weave and, since you are skipping over or under a number of threads, makes the weaving go much faster. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are the basic dimensions and woven parts of the of this Spring Llama. Keep in mind that you do not have to have each of the looms that I used to make it, it is easy to join 4" squares or 2" squares to make any of the parts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDZGc5siOUF4lDdLEqJVaGPx-Ahf8ilKcBWv7p4DZJfUgWm3uDkjsOGYzMovtSd760zfr_9vyGMQn9XqYSTrNCWS20KrH2FVmQLin1X3hL70fdfny1LUJsTZ1lkfgYL6o4D4GN8oIniVFPWvBAPRA9ZA31K8Ah-tsJoQcvtyvnXlg1mS-YCwi52qKswA=s1136" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1136" data-original-width="923" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDZGc5siOUF4lDdLEqJVaGPx-Ahf8ilKcBWv7p4DZJfUgWm3uDkjsOGYzMovtSd760zfr_9vyGMQn9XqYSTrNCWS20KrH2FVmQLin1X3hL70fdfny1LUJsTZ1lkfgYL6o4D4GN8oIniVFPWvBAPRA9ZA31K8Ah-tsJoQcvtyvnXlg1mS-YCwi52qKswA=w520-h640" width="520" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just noticed that I didn't indicate on the pattern that the bottom front of the body should be folded in a little-- check out the picture of the actual llama above. I think that makes it more llama-like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a pattern for the head. The most challenging part of the pattern was figuring out how to make the llama nose. I did it by using a 2" x 4" rectangle, turning some of it to the inside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcUm66eYUWG7fQ6U373VyczGer_zYx0bXtxdQd-QwZIgHCnd5pdIP2UDk0fkkHunjK9hAECsao4awFozqulG2p8BOnFfKSzufpyK8YIAolCrx-zXOM25-EFz3AMZGUlRyYd8rRqMPq5oJhRB6q4y6B0nG_gVr3P7SSsrUGp6ui9oFUsKj2ZJvL5zUZHQ=s597" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="597" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcUm66eYUWG7fQ6U373VyczGer_zYx0bXtxdQd-QwZIgHCnd5pdIP2UDk0fkkHunjK9hAECsao4awFozqulG2p8BOnFfKSzufpyK8YIAolCrx-zXOM25-EFz3AMZGUlRyYd8rRqMPq5oJhRB6q4y6B0nG_gVr3P7SSsrUGp6ui9oFUsKj2ZJvL5zUZHQ=w400-h350" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The original quilt pattern showed the llama with a colorful blanket on its back, which I definitely wanted to reproduce. I used a 6" x 6" pin loom and wound it in the two layer fashion, in other words, I just wound the warp on the loom and then used a number of different colored yarns for the weft. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Weaving in this manner definitely takes longer than my normal pin loom weaving, but worked really nicely. I finished the two woven blankets with a single crochet in variegated red along the top edge and a single crochet in charcoal along the other three sides. I was hoping that the charcoal edge would make it look like a shadow, that the blanket was on top of the llama and I think it worked pretty well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The feet are also finished with a single crochet edge charcoal. I wove the eyes on my 1" pin loom, they could also have been done in a satin stitch. The nose and eyes are done in black. I added a stitch of white yarn to each eye. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The ears were each made using one 2" x 4" rectangle, stitched together at the top and stitched to the sides of the head. You may have noticed that there is no tail on this particular llama. The reason for that is that I entirely ran out of the purple yarn and any other color would have been too jarring. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhA-LHf7l5YHQBesEkVA_j9FbPCP6RsdAINukHW3ppz4Oz00q3TjnZUEC0rFgXkKWrPcSl05yNs1iZQFO1yMZ1aCCNi6D226VqCmpovaKBReY3zQc3nGCyFC4JyMbEyWDfjeYnrQ7wsxtjj0wWA-6Ssqx3k1KL4k8jjovB4leKw9R0sF2Z3GZtitpnDEg=s3084" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2684" data-original-width="3084" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhA-LHf7l5YHQBesEkVA_j9FbPCP6RsdAINukHW3ppz4Oz00q3TjnZUEC0rFgXkKWrPcSl05yNs1iZQFO1yMZ1aCCNi6D226VqCmpovaKBReY3zQc3nGCyFC4JyMbEyWDfjeYnrQ7wsxtjj0wWA-6Ssqx3k1KL4k8jjovB4leKw9R0sF2Z3GZtitpnDEg=w640-h556" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After constructing the llama I decided to add a collar. I used the same variegated red yarn as on the blanket and made a 2" x 10" strip. I turned in both edges and stitched them together to create a 1" x 10" collar, which just fit around the neck without looking too tight. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Spring is with us and with Spring comes rabbits and duckies and, of course, purple llamas. Happy Weaving!</div></div><p></p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-52644499873628731472022-02-01T17:42:00.002-06:002022-02-01T17:42:49.473-06:00Year of the Pin Loom Tiger<p> Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year - it's now the Year of the Tiger! I am celebrating by highlighting one of my favorite pin loom animals, the sleek, stately tiger. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEje_ZxAz6swnt77JV5s3HsUBxzFxuc5-qegfrATKBGBTBtnsAoAb9x4dg3tAxvEfKWuLFOVkx_kU4lKPl7rFZPinlgimIqPlYugZn5obePouEelq4EWmw-F4rBhw6nIk2NThQvXDhTWKSqBtX9dLbdbuCdMuHVQz2j1sI17D8t2bbVdvvEW0uIw7mcKsQ=s892" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="804" data-original-width="892" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEje_ZxAz6swnt77JV5s3HsUBxzFxuc5-qegfrATKBGBTBtnsAoAb9x4dg3tAxvEfKWuLFOVkx_kU4lKPl7rFZPinlgimIqPlYugZn5obePouEelq4EWmw-F4rBhw6nIk2NThQvXDhTWKSqBtX9dLbdbuCdMuHVQz2j1sI17D8t2bbVdvvEW0uIw7mcKsQ=w640-h576" width="640" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>If you have a friend who needs a special, heartening gift, make them a pin loom tiger. Tigers are strong, courageous and independent and sometimes we need to be reminded of those qualities in ourselves. </b></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoDGA_jA5WO_dWsxRoSiTUjZIJo7B1pckgYYDy6BwW2-abhf4fkfF21_QityEDFlUAAJHRi-6jJoJqrSk7_DmDyrfJ8kze0M6TCxf7tnmHv2wkotREo-CDUIRzyRU9x3WUAh_adG_SAGb3j_7_iM4un2EgMLVsuB2bzPOCKLC9h7BVtIeeIEGyvhodcA=s1140" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1140" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoDGA_jA5WO_dWsxRoSiTUjZIJo7B1pckgYYDy6BwW2-abhf4fkfF21_QityEDFlUAAJHRi-6jJoJqrSk7_DmDyrfJ8kze0M6TCxf7tnmHv2wkotREo-CDUIRzyRU9x3WUAh_adG_SAGb3j_7_iM4un2EgMLVsuB2bzPOCKLC9h7BVtIeeIEGyvhodcA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>There are two tigers in my book, Adorable Beasts. This is Melvin, who has the fierce eye of an apex predator. </p><p>In addition to this woven beast, I am also sharing a picture of the predator that shares our home, our cat, Cheeto. She got that name because when we first got her she was very small and very orange. </p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: center;">Happy Year of the Tiger New Year!</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYHvPvsUNpOEqa-51hQBT1GrUdjiqefob0npC1YgcrBNDDN1oC6k4uQTGDsqhss0vhWRvQHUpOa2Mt0oZvUCUqgDym5qvXuer85Gw5TsPGqOYMCVawEfP5GeJtx1RCyPJ2hPmdB1l7G3hpsR-NJuX4gOARz03sQuB-gI3eRGl38RA2jTOuTGbBMnCvfg=s780" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="780" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYHvPvsUNpOEqa-51hQBT1GrUdjiqefob0npC1YgcrBNDDN1oC6k4uQTGDsqhss0vhWRvQHUpOa2Mt0oZvUCUqgDym5qvXuer85Gw5TsPGqOYMCVawEfP5GeJtx1RCyPJ2hPmdB1l7G3hpsR-NJuX4gOARz03sQuB-gI3eRGl38RA2jTOuTGbBMnCvfg=w400-h313" width="400" /></a></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-56621107465196906092021-12-26T00:29:00.000-06:002021-12-26T00:29:38.950-06:00Finally!! Pin Loom Mini Sweaters for 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks to Florencia and to the many weavers who shared their mini-sweaters, we have another fabulous field of pin loom creativity. <b>Many thanks to everyone who took part. </b></div></blockquote></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy_rdw__Ugt3yurE8gvbVSup0I2q6W0_BIpRTNEVZBPwtXvNI0wk3FoWgLHlFY-czhhWkwsZDmTasH4lh_HcHL7UDIyfoMJyoRqD7f4zoF51-Q_eAnDEVODL1uL6oNq_TCZiZQDKsjEtRvyScbo7NPXINwfIHkaHCDb3rPhHmE-b1ORXCZ-UO5oH5o9w=s1616" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1616" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy_rdw__Ugt3yurE8gvbVSup0I2q6W0_BIpRTNEVZBPwtXvNI0wk3FoWgLHlFY-czhhWkwsZDmTasH4lh_HcHL7UDIyfoMJyoRqD7f4zoF51-Q_eAnDEVODL1uL6oNq_TCZiZQDKsjEtRvyScbo7NPXINwfIHkaHCDb3rPhHmE-b1ORXCZ-UO5oH5o9w=w640-h438" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My new mini sweater plan is to begin now and start making mini sweaters any time I find that I have woven the wrong size or an unneeded square. With any luck I shall have the start of a new Christmas ornament tradition. They may not be as wonderful as the creations above, but it should be a lot of fun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCUa7NO-tNQ/YYl2RzbGPnI/AAAAAAAAF54/Exw9-ottOncfn-q7yj9MTBdKyq74PxjCQCNcBGAsYHQ/s700/mini-sweater-2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCUa7NO-tNQ/YYl2RzbGPnI/AAAAAAAAF54/Exw9-ottOncfn-q7yj9MTBdKyq74PxjCQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/mini-sweater-2021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bnd1nyKsXbI/YYl1VJwuLEI/AAAAAAAAF5w/q9NzOGygA2IahwRPvBPcg1xuAqZbAEStwCNcBGAsYHQ/s929/Gary%2BWolf.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">How to participate</span></b></p><p>Grab your 4x4 loom and start weaving your mini sweater! The only requirement is that you do it only using four 4" x 4" squares. You can use any type of yarn you like with encouragement to use the leftovers that you or your friends already have at home. </p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">How to make a mini sweater</span></b></p><p>No need to be a pin loom expert. Follow the step by step instructions below or check out <a href="https://ullvuna.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/mini-sweater_eng-esp.pdf" target="_blank">Florencia's PDF</a> with everthing you need to know. </p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">How to send your designs</span></b></p><p>Place each sweater on a white piece of paper and take a picture straight from above. Try to take each picture with daylight and send them in a good quality .jpg file (150 dpi min) to: <b><u>florencia.campos@ullvuna.cl</u></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Deadline</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Florencia will be gathering pictures through December 18. We will publish a large picture of all of the mini sweaters on December 20.</b></span></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bnd1nyKsXbI/YYl1VJwuLEI/AAAAAAAAF5w/q9NzOGygA2IahwRPvBPcg1xuAqZbAEStwCNcBGAsYHQ/s929/Gary%2BWolf.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="929" data-original-width="463" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bnd1nyKsXbI/YYl1VJwuLEI/AAAAAAAAF5w/q9NzOGygA2IahwRPvBPcg1xuAqZbAEStwCNcBGAsYHQ/w199-h400/Gary%2BWolf.jpg" width="199" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>If you are anything like me (or like Gary, my Mini Sweater model) you have been waiting on tenderhooks for the next <b>Mini Sweater Pin Loom Day.</b> <p></p><p>The theme this year is gathering up and using all those tiny scraps of fabulous yarn-- to good to throw out, too small to use on anything but a <b>Mini Sweater.</b> Gather them up and make one... or two... or a whole Christmas tree-full of Mini Sweaters. </p><p><a href="https://ullvuna.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/mini-sweater_eng-esp.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Use this link to find a downloadable PDF in English and Spanish with complete directions from Florencia Campos Correa on making Mini Sweaters.</b></a></p><p>Keep in mind that the basic sweater is easy to do, using four 4" squares to create the cutest little sweater. Weave them using the 3 layer method or add extra levels of design by weaving every line using the two layer method. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-atiw_Jew0pU/YYl73UA67jI/AAAAAAAAF6M/f1lruOsQ5I4pdF7pKS05tRRqTLIAC3UHwCNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="710" height="432" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-atiw_Jew0pU/YYl73UA67jI/AAAAAAAAF6M/f1lruOsQ5I4pdF7pKS05tRRqTLIAC3UHwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h432/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CThyqjV3afg/YYl_h8FKEMI/AAAAAAAAF6U/49d-xWZ5dNcFpl2hkBxvdfk8H75fWiQhQCNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1138" height="485" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CThyqjV3afg/YYl_h8FKEMI/AAAAAAAAF6U/49d-xWZ5dNcFpl2hkBxvdfk8H75fWiQhQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h485/image.png" width="640" /></a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1LiHCTobCtM/YYl_5-iqeBI/AAAAAAAAF6c/W-zTDEc-MbUdMMI1-pvJIQO35mJmNlAqgCNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1134" height="478" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1LiHCTobCtM/YYl_5-iqeBI/AAAAAAAAF6c/W-zTDEc-MbUdMMI1-pvJIQO35mJmNlAqgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h478/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0wULvNRYHIw/YYl2SOLW73I/AAAAAAAAF6A/tb0tlEL-bggvEAvdyWXeNRDSM6aUZCCigCNcBGAsYHQ/s701/screen-shot-2021-11-05-at-16.51.28.png" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="701" height="482" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0wULvNRYHIw/YYl2SOLW73I/AAAAAAAAF6A/tb0tlEL-bggvEAvdyWXeNRDSM6aUZCCigCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h482/screen-shot-2021-11-05-at-16.51.28.png" width="640" /></a></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Don't forget that deadline, send your mini sweater pictures to Florencia at florencia.campos@ullvuna.cl by December 18. </span> </div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every year the sweaters get better. I can't wait to see yours!</span></div></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7yTn_3_Fmg/YYl2SKujA8I/AAAAAAAAF58/D-CCe5hgH4IAH96_NysrvK2OZ8JIU59OACNcBGAsYHQ/s699/screen-shot-2021-11-05-at-16.57.31.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="699" height="456" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7yTn_3_Fmg/YYl2SKujA8I/AAAAAAAAF58/D-CCe5hgH4IAH96_NysrvK2OZ8JIU59OACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h456/screen-shot-2021-11-05-at-16.57.31.png" width="640" /></a></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-71674715289965443962021-12-03T15:55:00.000-06:002021-12-03T15:55:31.642-06:00Hanging Out with Hazel Rose<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A894qucx7RU/YYmGoeyZpdI/AAAAAAAAF6w/pREzgjW6YIAF70-_kOaZXZ7uIN21F2CkgCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/Hazel.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="272" height="178" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A894qucx7RU/YYmGoeyZpdI/AAAAAAAAF6w/pREzgjW6YIAF70-_kOaZXZ7uIN21F2CkgCNcBGAsYHQ/w162-h178/Hazel.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><p></p><p>A long time ago... or at least it seems like a long time ago (before Covid) I used to go to fiber conferences. I would often teach classes, have a booth, sell pin loom items and books, and just generally hang around with other weavers. It was wonderful. My very favorite conference was the Oregon Flock and Fiber Fair because I could go visit my daughter in Oregon <b>and </b>because Hazel and Randy Spencer, owners of <a href="https://hazelroselooms.com/" target="_blank">Hazel Rose Looms</a> always came to that conference, too. </p><p>I can't tell you how great it was to see her booth because, quite honestly, it's a lot harder to sell cool pin loom patterns if people can't find pin looms! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jKgLECGR09Q/YYmE2aKObtI/AAAAAAAAF6k/-OyAWcx1la4oEENV7mb5YAwmERD-lrIeQCNcBGAsYHQ/s644/BSG%2B2016%2B%2Bcropped%255B2%255D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="644" height="336" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jKgLECGR09Q/YYmE2aKObtI/AAAAAAAAF6k/-OyAWcx1la4oEENV7mb5YAwmERD-lrIeQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h336/BSG%2B2016%2B%2Bcropped%255B2%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We always had an agreement-- that when people asked me where to find looms to match my patterns, I could point them towards the <a href="https://hazelroselooms.com/" target="_blank">Hazel Rose Loom</a> booth out on the lawn... and when people were wondering what all they could make with her extraordinary variety of looms, she could mention the <b>Pin Loom Weaving</b> books available at my booth. </p><p>I know that we will be back at fiber conferences in another year or two, but in the meantime I talked to Hazel about our meetings and learned a little more about what she's been doing. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INI4VS9ygbc/YYmJYrHW1LI/AAAAAAAAF68/2_2qd_sTeAIuyJ3aEReFAkBjYIgzpO8BwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1213/IMG_2444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1213" height="488" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INI4VS9ygbc/YYmJYrHW1LI/AAAAAAAAF68/2_2qd_sTeAIuyJ3aEReFAkBjYIgzpO8BwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h488/IMG_2444.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>She reminded me of the lap blankets that I made using her 12" triangle loom along with 4" squares. I actually used two ends of worsted weight yarn to weave the triangles in order to get the same tight weave that you see in the 4" squares. <br /><p>Hazel noted that she had put together a really fun weave-along on at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/pinloomweaving/?multi_permalinks=2988452764750619" target="_blank">Pin Loom Weaving Support Group</a>, which people had enjoyed. I saw a bunch of the finished items, they were wonderful. We both talk about how much we missed traveling to fiber conferences to hang out and talk with other weavers. I hadn't realized it, but Hazel and Randy have been making looms and traveling to conferences for over 20 years. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-af_abHyBILc/YaqJK1xudSI/AAAAAAAAF7w/kYKPZC2w4fwmlrHd1ujMmV1--ThRStC6ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1914/Hazel%2BRose%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="1914" height="248" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-af_abHyBILc/YaqJK1xudSI/AAAAAAAAF7w/kYKPZC2w4fwmlrHd1ujMmV1--ThRStC6ACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h248/Hazel%2BRose%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>These are my basic Hazel Rose pin looms. While it makes sense to start out with just one or two-- I recommend starting with the 4" and 2" square pin looms, the rectangle looms are a much easier way to produce the various parts for pin loom animals and more complex patterns. </p><p>I have to admit that I now own most types and sizes of pin looms. It took me a while to get over the guilt of having so many pin looms. It helps that they are all very small so that they don't really take up much space (as opposed to my yarn collection which has totally overwhelmed my hobby room and is making advances into what was once the guest room). What moved me past the last of my embarrassment over the number of looms I have is when a friend pointed out that my entire collection still costs significantly less than one small table loom. It's all a matter of comparison. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X-Rv_t-M0yg/YaqOCkUODrI/AAAAAAAAF74/TPIhVNcnR6gM_X5_oDcMvcZhuwljFLjMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1041/Hazel%2BLooms%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="1041" height="366" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X-Rv_t-M0yg/YaqOCkUODrI/AAAAAAAAF74/TPIhVNcnR6gM_X5_oDcMvcZhuwljFLjMgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h366/Hazel%2BLooms%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I know it may be a while yet before we are all out on the road again. In the meantime it is nice to know that there are fellow weavers out in the world and we can get together through the Looms To Go group on Ravelry and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/pinloomweaving/?multi_permalinks=2988452764750619" target="_blank">Facebook Pin Loom Support Group</a>. </p><p>ps: I have to admit that I love the Facebook Group Name just because it so aptly reflects that we've got all sorts of support from fellow pin loom weavers <i>and </i>that it's kind of an addictive process. MS</p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-92071173613589488272021-10-21T13:58:00.003-05:002021-10-21T13:58:00.217-05:00What to do with all those clipped ends? <p> For years I have littered my house with small bits of yarn-- the clipped ends from pin loom woven squares and rectangles. I finally started putting an empty Kleenex box next to my chair in hopes of containing the mess. This receptacle is my next step up from the Kleenex box. </p><p>This was a simple decorative box until I added a hole to the lid. But it has worked so well and been such an elegant improvement in terms of keeping the yarn litter off the floor and out of my vacuum cleaner that I had to celebrate it with everyone! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ht91vXpcrGo/YWsit7O-JkI/AAAAAAAAF4s/0Mgeyk0Gf-gk0DYR9gWPGsJJ9ITDaT6sQCNcBGAsYHQ/s886/IMG_2379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="886" height="528" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ht91vXpcrGo/YWsit7O-JkI/AAAAAAAAF4s/0Mgeyk0Gf-gk0DYR9gWPGsJJ9ITDaT6sQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h528/IMG_2379.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Weave on! </span></i></b></h4>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-75666011585016528562021-10-16T13:12:00.001-05:002021-10-16T13:16:17.409-05:00Pin Loom Weaving on the All n One Knitting Loom<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QP3W_exp8Fk/YWn1BRihzpI/AAAAAAAAF4A/Z8-joml6iVotwihaT04XDQGh-6ZVqZKJgCNcBGAsYHQ/s580/All%2Bin%2Bone%2Bloom.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="580" height="268" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QP3W_exp8Fk/YWn1BRihzpI/AAAAAAAAF4A/Z8-joml6iVotwihaT04XDQGh-6ZVqZKJgCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h268/All%2Bin%2Bone%2Bloom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>I personally believe that any weaving frame that has pins or posts located all the way around counts as a pin loom.</b> </p><p>So while most people are perfectly content to use a knitting loom as a knitting loom, my preference is to look at a knitting loom and say, "Wow, that would make a great pin loom!"</p><p>This is a Kb 5/16's All n One Knitting Loom using the two inch side pieces. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ChUnSUCflwk/YWn0CcpnK1I/AAAAAAAAF30/uW7L9Ernhd0cd9YFJQvona7najdNrUP2wCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/All%2BIn%2BOne%2BLoom%2BScarf%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1862" data-original-width="2048" height="582" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ChUnSUCflwk/YWn0CcpnK1I/AAAAAAAAF30/uW7L9Ernhd0cd9YFJQvona7najdNrUP2wCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h582/All%2BIn%2BOne%2BLoom%2BScarf%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which is how I came to start weaving pin loom rectangles on a Fine Gauge All n One Knitting Loom from <a href="https://www.knittingboard.com/" target="_blank">Kb Looms</a>. I had been weaving on the smaller Fine Gauge Original Sock Loom for some time and found it to be a fun, easy process. (All the directions for weaving on knitting loom can be found in <b>Pin Loom Weaving To Go</b>.) But I wanted to be able to make a piece that was longer than 7 inches. The All n One Knitting Loom can weave a piece up to nineteen inches long, more than I needed for this project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This scarf is 69" by 8 1/2" and is made up of thirty-one 2 1/4" x 8 1/2" rectangles. I liked the repeating pattern, and was planning to make ten in each color, but then decided to put a dark navy rectangle on each end. The yarn is Plymouth Yarn Encore acrylic/wool worsted weight. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u5ZIlgGiEGs/YWn1UPRpJhI/AAAAAAAAF4I/BaxqEwPkpE49Hn8ckdHpyvSauRIOjKOHQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1590/IMG_0978.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="1590" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u5ZIlgGiEGs/YWn1UPRpJhI/AAAAAAAAF4I/BaxqEwPkpE49Hn8ckdHpyvSauRIOjKOHQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h212/IMG_0978.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is my All n One Loom while I'm weaving one of the pin loom rectangles. The lovely thing about weaving on it is that while you are producing a simple, pin loom rectangle, you can easily use a wider variety of yarns, especially thicker yarns, because of the wider pin spacing. This also means that it is easier to pass the needle through the pins. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whenever I am weaving on a narrow setting on a knitting loom, I use the Susan Bates five inch weaving needle. It has an enormous eye, it is a bit thicker and much stronger than the normal pin loom needle and it is inexpensive and easy to find. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmBlrJ4_U_s/YWn0z8d-X0I/AAAAAAAAF38/cqsWR1Ueza8mW0MPJ7hUMqiQeBmVG_ddwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1682/IMG_1172.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1682" height="370" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmBlrJ4_U_s/YWn0z8d-X0I/AAAAAAAAF38/cqsWR1Ueza8mW0MPJ7hUMqiQeBmVG_ddwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h370/IMG_1172.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is definitely a cold weather scarf intended for Minnesota winters. I joined it using a mattress stitch, which is amazingly quick. This pattern would work well, maybe better, if it was woven in a DK or light weight yarn, maybe with more variation of color within the blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But let's face it, what is the point in having a larger loom if we can't make larger pin loom squares/rectangles?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3xBM21bP1A/YWsLQmPmpvI/AAAAAAAAF4U/tIJiBCmjuK06KRApiKFIC5yhTU5-0m3XQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1410/IMG_1117.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="1410" height="324" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3xBM21bP1A/YWsLQmPmpvI/AAAAAAAAF4U/tIJiBCmjuK06KRApiKFIC5yhTU5-0m3XQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h324/IMG_1117.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UUd6qewhbd0/YWsLQmhARxI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/K12D_oyKYFQ8gWX7R2YW5JZAHroZQjU3gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1477/IMG_1120.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1477" data-original-width="1410" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UUd6qewhbd0/YWsLQmhARxI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/K12D_oyKYFQ8gWX7R2YW5JZAHroZQjU3gCNcBGAsYHQ/w381-h400/IMG_1120.jpg" width="381" /></a></div>This is the Fine Gauge All n One Loom set to it's largest dimensions. I swapped out the two inch spacers for the nine inch extensions so that the weaving area measures 9" x 19". The yarn is YUMMY by The Hook Nook. It is a #5 bulky yarn in acrylic and wool. </div><div><br /></div><div>I wove up two pieces in the same size. They measured eight inches by eighteen inches off the loom. Each piece took about 60 yards of the bulky yarn. </div><div><br /></div><div>I joined the two pieces to make a cowl. After joining, I pulled up three weft yarns in three equidistant places in order to gather the cowl in a little. </div><div><br /></div><div>The result is a simple, very wearable cowl made with great ease on a knitting loom!</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9w8_mszF5A/YWsLQQjpLLI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/23MzYOZRECMijQIagUy9Dquk7gBGxNuQQCNcBGAsYHQ/s925/IMG_1165.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="925" height="528" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9w8_mszF5A/YWsLQQjpLLI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/23MzYOZRECMijQIagUy9Dquk7gBGxNuQQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h528/IMG_1165.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, that's not the end of the story. There are endless possibilities with weaving. This last piece was also woven on the All n One Loom using the extensions. It measures 9" x 12". It has almost twice as many ends per inch as the cowl and that, along with working in the pattern, made it much more challenging to weave. I'm not saying that I wouldn't weave something like this again... but I would have to have a darn good reason for going to so much trouble. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nP2Joo2FJk/YWsRJR7kXWI/AAAAAAAAF4k/MwcKBg22pzkOkepYFvoLJ3GgmHWRiV40ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1254/IMG_1687.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="1254" height="460" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nP2Joo2FJk/YWsRJR7kXWI/AAAAAAAAF4k/MwcKBg22pzkOkepYFvoLJ3GgmHWRiV40ACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h460/IMG_1687.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I feel like I would have been better off moving up to a rigid heddle to accomplish this look. Plus a rigid heddle would have given me the space to make something a bit bigger, so that it could be used as a place mat, or woven in cotton for towels or dishcloths. </p><p>On the other hand, the All n One cowl was so much fun to make that <b>all</b> my relatives may be getting one for Christmas this year. <i>"It's a <b>cowl</b>, Uncle Jim, just deal with it."</i></p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-68329287096565716412021-07-31T16:44:00.000-05:002021-07-31T16:44:18.474-05:00Pin Loom Mouse Sachets, also known as a Catnip Mouse<div>Here we are in the midst of summer. The one thing we can count on this year is that gardens will grow and flowers will bloom. So I am reprinting this mouse sachet pattern, thinking that this might be the perfect time to plan out a Lavender mouse or two as fun embellishments or little gifts. </div><div><br /></div><div>Introducing the perfect house freshener/ fun cat toy/ unforgettable bookmark or unique sachet to tuck away in a drawer or closet. Make your very own rose petal mouse, lavender mouse, catnip mouse or an "insert-your-favorite-flower-or-scent-here" mouse.</div>
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This is one of my earliest patterns. I have been making catnip mice, mouse sachets, and weird little mouse toys for many years because people love them and it is a fun and easy pattern, using one 4"x 4" square and two 2"x 2" squares. They are easy enough to make multiples for craft fairs or church fund raisers.<br />
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Consider adding extra value with embellishment such as black beads for eyes or embroidered flowers to give your mice a whole new look. I chose to leave off the stitching for the nose, I think it gives them a cleaner, more modern look.<br />
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Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-19896797706833828962021-06-23T21:16:00.001-05:002021-06-23T21:16:44.420-05:00Pin loom weaving raffia, yes, it can be done<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Raffia is definitely a summer fiber-- colorful, light, perfect for light breezy projects. But I have run into a number of pin loom weavers who questioned whether it's possible to weave with raffia, and my major concern, would it be fun to weave with raffia?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AB0v4epYA6A/YNPjhoVCDuI/AAAAAAAAF00/zEQivedx-1I60RKmSSaamdv_50LlSLv8ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1084/IMG_2170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="1010" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AB0v4epYA6A/YNPjhoVCDuI/AAAAAAAAF00/zEQivedx-1I60RKmSSaamdv_50LlSLv8ACNcBGAsYHQ/w596-h640/IMG_2170.jpg" width="596" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KBHzRpj3z_g/YNPjhkeoFsI/AAAAAAAAF0w/ViHlheix9i0ry5_nh7zYfQlmfEffAdOuACNcBGAsYHQ/s1210/IMG_2176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1210" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KBHzRpj3z_g/YNPjhkeoFsI/AAAAAAAAF0w/ViHlheix9i0ry5_nh7zYfQlmfEffAdOuACNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_2176.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>To answer the first question-- can you use raffia on a pin loom, the answer is a definite "<b>Yes</b>". Not only can you weave with it, you can add all sorts of patterned weaves to add to the summery feel. <p></p><p>The second question-- "Is it fun?" took me some weaving exploration to discover. </p><p>If you have read many of my posts, you may have noticed that having fun while weaving is a top priority for me. When I first wove with raffia it was definitely not fun. </p><p><br /></p><p>I first tried weaving with three layers of raffia, using a cotton yarn for the fourth layer and found the process to be frustrating and not fun. Not only was it extremely difficult to weave, but the several layers of raffia made for an overly-complex weaving surface. It was difficult to do and didn't look that good. But I found an answer. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cktfAGEIJiI/YNPnZ-9htCI/AAAAAAAAF1A/CyH4aMUZsbgiJApMi_HKPDonwj0t0kYNACNcBGAsYHQ/s945/IMG_2174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="945" height="630" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cktfAGEIJiI/YNPnZ-9htCI/AAAAAAAAF1A/CyH4aMUZsbgiJApMi_HKPDonwj0t0kYNACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h630/IMG_2174.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The answer was to use just one layer of raffia, letting the colors and pattern of the fiber shine through, and completing the weaving with a complementary colored cotton yarn. It worked beautifully whether you do the weaving in a plain, tabby weave or bust out an overshot pattern. (Reminder- you can find great overshot patterns at Eloominations.com.)</p><p>In terms of projects, I decided on a summer table setting, with raffia/cotton mats for coasters, drinks mat and place mats. I am still working (albeit slowly) on a summer table runner, using a variety of colors in the raffia and cotton.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_14yF1yAfXg/YNPpcJQd74I/AAAAAAAAF1I/biJsqer3ZYE_DctOxOtFSEdxP3ULipKNgCNcBGAsYHQ/s854/IMG_2173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="854" height="572" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_14yF1yAfXg/YNPpcJQd74I/AAAAAAAAF1I/biJsqer3ZYE_DctOxOtFSEdxP3ULipKNgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h572/IMG_2173.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>So consider tackling a new fiber for the pin loom, and have a fabulous fibery summer!</p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-84538629044892802962021-05-21T14:40:00.000-05:002021-05-21T14:40:33.798-05:00Cool summer scarf from a 12" triangle pin loom<div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">This is a Covid story. I took a picture of these lovely triangles the last time I met with weaving friends on February 15, 2020. Brenda was planning to make a scarf and promised that I could take pictures of it the next time we met. I never expected that it would be fifteen months before that happened!</p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="2048" height="326" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ABxhYEcwIA/YKgCpCYo61I/AAAAAAAAFyo/-P0tlhLkS0IrqjNdomIiagCacqrkiZlzQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h326/IMG_0564.jpg" width="640" /> </p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gqEmVuORc5c/YKgCo2n96UI/AAAAAAAAFyg/QhDMgPBKAZkaqwS1HuOY1xykm6nmPAXLACNcBGAsYHQ/s1469/IMG_2119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="1207" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gqEmVuORc5c/YKgCo2n96UI/AAAAAAAAFyg/QhDMgPBKAZkaqwS1HuOY1xykm6nmPAXLACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2119.jpg" /></a></div><b>Forward to May, 2021</b> when I <i>finally</i> got to see, and take pictures, of the completed scarf-- while standing in the Minneapolis IKEA parking lot. <p></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">The triangles are woven in fingering weight hand dyed blue-green merino. The joins and edging are same weight turquoise merino yarn. </p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">The scarf is made using ten triangles. They were woven on a 12" Hazel Rose triangle loom. </p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">I know that the gorgeous pin loom effect when using variable yarn is old news to most weavers. I admit that I am always moved by the incredible way that the colors meld and compliment one another with this style of weaving. </p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">I also want to note the lovely crochet edging on the scarf ends. I did not have enough sense to ask Brenda about the exact pattern, but if anyone wants to know, I am sure that I can get her to share it with us. </p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ABxhYEcwIA/YKgCpCYo61I/AAAAAAAAFyo/-P0tlhLkS0IrqjNdomIiagCacqrkiZlzQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="1496" height="468" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwyLfJXlcwo/YKgCowVdm1I/AAAAAAAAFyk/K-tqbmA_6r0PWgOdZjSXQvyS9_S8XLNRwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h468/IMG_2112.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">Brenda, thank you so much for being willing to share your beautiful scarf. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJJU_6eekXE/YKgKdGLdg9I/AAAAAAAAFzA/QYBnPP5VBHQjhtNQ3Tp_DsUC2HB4rSKjACNcBGAsYHQ/s1346/Triangle%2Bloom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1346" height="608" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJJU_6eekXE/YKgKdGLdg9I/AAAAAAAAFzA/QYBnPP5VBHQjhtNQ3Tp_DsUC2HB4rSKjACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h608/Triangle%2Bloom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-11425463377638270872021-04-30T23:39:00.009-05:002021-05-01T11:44:26.502-05:00Weave a ridiculously cute Pin Loom Owl Bag<p><b>Introducing an extremely cute companion for Spring.</b> As you may have noticed I love making animals and owls are a particular favorite. I also love small bags and bags that have secret pockets in them, so the Pin Loom Owl Bag hits the trifecta. </p><p>It is a great size to carry a phone and has extra little pockets in the wings. Each owl takes six squares for the body, two for the wings, and two for the eyes. This makes it a great project for those special leftover yarns-- too little to use on a regular weaving project, too precious to give away. The Owl Bag is made using only a 4" pin loom (except for your choice of purse strap) and features hand felted pin loom eyes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-twCSYSFUflM/YIzP6wNJM1I/AAAAAAAAFxI/FMytzZ9Mp9wYqWL3C7DrSvUrficjoBZXwCNcBGAsYHQ/s797/DSCN0554.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="797" height="460" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-twCSYSFUflM/YIzP6wNJM1I/AAAAAAAAFxI/FMytzZ9Mp9wYqWL3C7DrSvUrficjoBZXwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h460/DSCN0554.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Follow the illustrations below to make your own Pin Loom Owl Bag. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>A) <b>Lay out the six squares for the body and join together using a double overcast stitch. </b>You can find further information about the double overcast stitch <a href="http://www.pinloomweaving.com/p/blog-page_30.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Fold the two bottom squares in half on the diagonal and tack them in place to the inside of the bag.</div><div><br /></div><div>B) <b>Fold the two sides of the bag in and finish joining the bag together.</b> Whip stitch the bottom front and back of the bag together, first tucking in the corners to create a more rounded, owl-like bottom.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0e2z67Scf_s/YIzP7Cvx9BI/AAAAAAAAFxQ/z9Qn8YnpliQtvenaIcQGb3nnVpdlIRrbgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2068/ZMeg1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="2068" height="288" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0e2z67Scf_s/YIzP7Cvx9BI/AAAAAAAAFxQ/z9Qn8YnpliQtvenaIcQGb3nnVpdlIRrbgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h288/ZMeg1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>C) <b>Weave two squares for wings.</b> This is a great place to use your fancier yarns. Take each wing square and turn down the top corner and tack the corner to the inside. </div><div><br /></div><div>D) <b>Line the wing up with the body</b> so that the bottom tip of the wing is close to the bottom of the owl body. Tack the wing in place to keep it stable while you whip stitch it. Using the wing color, stitch around the two sides of the wing, leaving the folded-in top open to create a small pocket. Repeat this process with the second wing.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PU-kbB-g5p8/YIzP7F4CkwI/AAAAAAAAFxM/m0Ztnaj_59k5hV4QjxiAdvO2FIOk-90GQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1632/ZMeg2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="1632" height="366" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PU-kbB-g5p8/YIzP7F4CkwI/AAAAAAAAFxM/m0Ztnaj_59k5hV4QjxiAdvO2FIOk-90GQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h366/ZMeg2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>E) <b>Make the owl eyes.</b> The colored portion of each of the owl eyes was made by cutting a 1 1/2 inch circle from a felted pin loom square. See directions for felted squares below. I used yellow and pale blue for the owl's iris, but you can use whatever color you want. The owl's pupils were made by cutting a one inch circle from a black felted pin loom square or using a 1 inch button. I stitched the iris on to the bag but found that glue worked much better for attaching the pupils. </div><div><br /></div><div>F) <b>Add the owl beak.</b> Using a tapestry needle with your choice of color, use satin stitch to create a beak that is approximately half inch wide at the top, tapering to a point over its three-quarter inch length.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>G) <b>Attach your handle.</b> These owl bags were made using small bamboo rings and lightweight faux leather straps. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-asN8jKoyyNg/YIzP7T8IXPI/AAAAAAAAFxU/5cCcbTspo0knp1x1wt7u2AbuDhzK5i0MACNcBGAsYHQ/s3301/ZMeg3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="3301" height="184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-asN8jKoyyNg/YIzP7T8IXPI/AAAAAAAAFxU/5cCcbTspo0knp1x1wt7u2AbuDhzK5i0MACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h184/ZMeg3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b>Since first making the Owl Bags I have found that the lightweight straps work beautifully and the bamboo rings really don't work at all.</b> Using the bamboo rings was a fun experiment but the only place they are really handy is if you want to hang your owl bag on a doorknob, maybe as a catch-all for pens or scraps of paper. If you want to use it as a purse, I recommend a manufactured or handmade strap. <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y4YVZFiLDY/YIzXXQD_pfI/AAAAAAAAFxg/Cl-IJlrBv0g6lNM3moGdcctrInGNUYRQACNcBGAsYHQ/s899/DSCN0575.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="899" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y4YVZFiLDY/YIzXXQD_pfI/AAAAAAAAFxg/Cl-IJlrBv0g6lNM3moGdcctrInGNUYRQACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/DSCN0575.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Making felted squares.</b> Squares used for felting need to be constructed from 85 to 100% wool or they will not felt satisfactorily. Since you will only be felting one or two squares, you can do it easily and quickly by hand. Submerge the squares in hot water, add a small amount of shampoo or mild dishwashing soap and rub and roll them vigorously between your hands. They will very quickly begin to shrink and thicken as the fibers pull together. They only need to shrink by about 25%. When the squares measure about 3ins, rinse them out and lay them out to dry. When they are dry you will be able to cut out the circles for eyes with minimal fraying. I think a little fraying looks good because it softens the eyes, so don't worry if they are not perfect. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Jg0pljWvJI/YIzcta8m_6I/AAAAAAAAFxo/o0h-Bh_JP8Q0LUslTE9Ynm-t1DIQ-paKwCNcBGAsYHQ/s598/DSCN0530.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="327" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Jg0pljWvJI/YIzcta8m_6I/AAAAAAAAFxo/o0h-Bh_JP8Q0LUslTE9Ynm-t1DIQ-paKwCNcBGAsYHQ/w350-h640/DSCN0530.JPG" width="350" /></a></div><br /><br /></b></div><div><b>There is another great reason for making Owl Bags.</b> As the world starts to get moving again and craft shows open up, Pin Loom Owl Bags make a really cute craft to sell. </div><div><br /></div><div>While the copyright says that you are not allowed to make copies and sell my patterns, you are always welcome to make and sell your own hand woven goods. </div><div><br /></div><div>I do hope that if you decide to make some Owl Bags that you will share some pictures with me. Margaret Stump</div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-82618193249786948202021-04-12T17:27:00.001-05:002021-04-12T17:27:40.067-05:00Weave Pin Loom Carrots for Spring<p>Spring is in the air and the time is right for making pin loom carrots. Brighten up a counter or add them to a package as an extremely unique embellishment. These were so much fun to make that I'm going to end up with a big bunch. The larger carrot was made using a 6" loom, smaller carrots from a 4" loom. It would be totally possible to make a gorgeous giant carrot by joining four 4" squares, but I'm okay with these sizes. </p><p>The carrot greens are made with lime green scrubby yarn, which has a wonderful organic look. I added the root texture with stitches in light brown yarn and used the same color for some straggly roots. These directions are repeated below along with my attempts at illustrating the making of a pin loom carrot. I hope you'll try a few carrots of your own. Happy Spring Carrot Day!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KbRILYrh09U/YHTFsAvlLII/AAAAAAAAFwY/nRVZiPjNWXQNkEROeNjoU0FXfzMZyeYFQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1899/Carrot%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1899" data-original-width="1455" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KbRILYrh09U/YHTFsAvlLII/AAAAAAAAFwY/nRVZiPjNWXQNkEROeNjoU0FXfzMZyeYFQCNcBGAsYHQ/w490-h640/Carrot%2B2.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HExDQ3RmoU/YHTFsADMPdI/AAAAAAAAFwc/8-1f5dDJ-UQHMPrt1KOuyl4enMKmBvErwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1896/Pin%2BLoom%2BCarrots%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="1654" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HExDQ3RmoU/YHTFsADMPdI/AAAAAAAAFwc/8-1f5dDJ-UQHMPrt1KOuyl4enMKmBvErwCNcBGAsYHQ/w558-h640/Pin%2BLoom%2BCarrots%2B1.jpg" width="558" /></a></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-78176642414887917312021-03-31T23:29:00.000-05:002021-03-31T23:29:12.673-05:00Unearthing Old Pin Loom Projects<p>After falling off of my very lax schedule of posting a couple times a month, I found that I needed some inspiration to get back in the swing of pin loom weaving and writing about it. I ended up going through some very old boxes that had been lost in the basement and found a hanging that I did in about 1980. Sad to say that the mice had found it and made the most of it. But despite some holes and evidence of an ancient mouse nest, I still like this hanging very much. I completed it back when I was falling in love with weaving squares, but struggling to figure out what to do with them. The strips of cloth between the colored squares were sewn from upholstery cloth that I had dyed black.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1cn0rZdNWBA/YGVJl7793XI/AAAAAAAAFvY/U2L-ndX7rAonTwGv08bOac4zyiYNwuu5gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1320/Colored%2Bsquares.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1129" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1cn0rZdNWBA/YGVJl7793XI/AAAAAAAAFvY/U2L-ndX7rAonTwGv08bOac4zyiYNwuu5gCNcBGAsYHQ/w548-h640/Colored%2Bsquares.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /><p>I also found the original paperwork and one so-so picture of an early weaving project, Victorian House. I am really quite proud of the project except that I look at the construction and wish that I could go back in time and teach myself how to properly join the squares. It took me another thirty plus years to build a library of good pin loom joins. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aHmvmrmCjQo/YGVKeP7uDCI/AAAAAAAAFvg/_Fxsdrq25cg4D_Hho_cW17eWC4vlhm0YQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1416/Victorian%2BHouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aHmvmrmCjQo/YGVKeP7uDCI/AAAAAAAAFvg/_Fxsdrq25cg4D_Hho_cW17eWC4vlhm0YQCNcBGAsYHQ/w452-h640/Victorian%2BHouse.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><p>That's it. Two pieces that I feared would never see the light of day again. I will get back to posting on current projects again very soon. I hope everyone is well and working to be patient in dealing with the many issues (plague, crazy violence, etc.) that we are facing these days. MS</p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-86914805483420122242021-01-31T22:31:00.001-06:002021-05-01T11:50:59.433-05:00This Valentine's Day send a Valentine Elephant <p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b1HKQigKQbA/YBSIH8YSDQI/AAAAAAAAFtA/o_C679xVp-AObw8vkxzTx-_yKxI_scwaQCNcBGAsYHQ/s945/IMG_1905.jpg"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b1HKQigKQbA/YBSIH8YSDQI/AAAAAAAAFtA/o_C679xVp-AObw8vkxzTx-_yKxI_scwaQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1905.jpg" /></span></a><span style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b1HKQigKQbA/YBSIH8YSDQI/AAAAAAAAFtA/o_C679xVp-AObw8vkxzTx-_yKxI_scwaQCNcBGAsYHQ/s945/IMG_1905.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="1218" height="390" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3stuShZCjkg/YBSIH05vyTI/AAAAAAAAFtE/awSlU-yJou0PZ8jSqLeiVoeIbD5aY3xOgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h390/IMG_1903.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div></div>This elephant started out intended as a "Good Luck" Elephant. As I was finishing it I realized that we are only about two weeks from February 14 and, while you might choose to change the pattern on his sides to something that features hearts or flowers, this lovely little elephant would make a really special Valentine's gift. <div><br /></div><div>Of course, you could make it even more special by threading a diamond ring on his trunk-- that would really be unforgettable. No, I take that back. That might just come off as pretentious and overbearing. Just go with the elephant, it is heart warming and sincere. And have a wonderful (possibly socially distanced) Valentine's Day. <br /><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">This pin loom elephant pattern is featured in the book Adorable Beasts along with 29 of his best pin loom friends. </h4><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2P5OWgWSfI/YBSIH2ZS7gI/AAAAAAAAFtI/0KATLeApN_8SkePQ_1v1a25wddst8iYUACNcBGAsYHQ/s1218/IMG_1904.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="1218" height="388" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2P5OWgWSfI/YBSIH2ZS7gI/AAAAAAAAFtI/0KATLeApN_8SkePQ_1v1a25wddst8iYUACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h388/IMG_1904.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LMXuuIWvIc/YBSIh_W8PLI/AAAAAAAAFtU/WyqQAmH7dmcHARBRLkLY65BumdoaaH5xQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1901.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LMXuuIWvIc/YBSIh_W8PLI/AAAAAAAAFtU/WyqQAmH7dmcHARBRLkLY65BumdoaaH5xQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1901.JPG" /></a></div>Once you have woven your pin loom elephant (or other preferred valentine object) you can decorate it with any design. The designs on the left are a few that might work for you. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div> </div></div></div></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-37636697275647638412021-01-10T15:52:00.000-06:002021-01-10T15:52:33.436-06:00Pin Loom Panda, a new beast for a New Year<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's a new year and like a lot of people, I want to do everything I can to make it better than the last one. So this seems like a great time to introduce a new "adorable beast". The panda is not in the Adorable Beasts book although the bear is-- you can see the difference between them in the picture at the bottom of this post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This means that with a few alterations from the original bear pattern found in Adorable Beasts, and with a change of colors of course, you can delight your world with a special panda mascot, or a whole panda family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZNKWH0d9k8/X_tucMFWx5I/AAAAAAAAFr4/oj1df9CwLq8LrAcBn8BGAWtuhqw0GXocACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1805.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="2048" height="470" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZNKWH0d9k8/X_tucMFWx5I/AAAAAAAAFr4/oj1df9CwLq8LrAcBn8BGAWtuhqw0GXocACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h470/IMG_1805.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4am9TStgsgI/X_tucMljLsI/AAAAAAAAFr8/qye2946DlXk894mIXbvkGZ3rk_wqpA54ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1908/IMG_1804.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="1908" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4am9TStgsgI/X_tucMljLsI/AAAAAAAAFr8/qye2946DlXk894mIXbvkGZ3rk_wqpA54ACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1804.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>To make a panda you will need the original bear pattern found in the Adorable Beasts book. <span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">(Just look slightly to the right of this post and you will see all the particulars on the book.) The difference between the Adorable Beasts' bear and the panda is the size of the head and neck. In order to look like a respectable panda, the head must be a larger size than you will see in the original pin loom bear. </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Follow the directions for the Adorable Beast's bear making these changes--</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Instead of using 4" x 6" rectangles for the body, make the body using two black 2" x 4" pieces for the front of the body and two white 4" x 4" pieces for the back of the body. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Make the legs just as directed in the book using black yarn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Make the neck 7" around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Make the face by using a 3" x 3" square, or use a 4" square--tucking the extra cloth to the inside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Make the ears in black and add extra large black spots for the eyes. I also made the black nose bigger and more pronounced on the panda. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These changes in the bear's dimensions seem relatively minor, but they are enough to produce a pretty darn good panda. Enjoy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you have any questions about this process, feel free to get in touch. My email is located in the right hand column at the bottom. You just need to take the spaces out. I would love to hear from you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Margaret (Meg) Stump</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQMXreKK-_0/X_tub2tORhI/AAAAAAAAFr0/V89K6hVG5fw5HNmaXf4FR23lfsYE6T8YwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1418/IMG_1834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1418" height="304" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQMXreKK-_0/X_tub2tORhI/AAAAAAAAFr0/V89K6hVG5fw5HNmaXf4FR23lfsYE6T8YwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h304/IMG_1834.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-65361263454913295512020-12-21T12:02:00.000-06:002020-12-21T12:02:57.897-06:002020 Mini Sweater Pin Loom Day<p>It's finally arrived, the perfect prelude to the holidays, Mini Sweater Pin Loom Day. Thanks to Florencia Campos Correa for challenge of organization and photographic work. Check out Gary the Wolf modeling this year's entry in the post right below this. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFCODcQLzZM/X-DgawgHyaI/AAAAAAAAFrA/p5By-qgwu2QqON64CQqZoNpbjiYGeZB8gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1899/2020%2Bmini%2Bsweater.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1685" data-original-width="1899" height="568" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFCODcQLzZM/X-DgawgHyaI/AAAAAAAAFrA/p5By-qgwu2QqON64CQqZoNpbjiYGeZB8gCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h568/2020%2Bmini%2Bsweater.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you didn't get an entry in this year-- plan for next year. Heck, you could just make up a great mini sweater over the holidays and have it all ready for 2021. (I bet you could even send the picture to Florencia now, though there is probably no prize for having the first entry in for next year's mini pin loom sweater day.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope your holidays are great. Here's the link to the <a href="http://www.pinloomweaving.com/2020/10/mini-sweater-pin-loom-day-2020.html" target="_blank">mini-sweater instructions</a>, just in case you want to get started. </div><br /><p></p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-64721014215219761102020-12-16T18:00:00.001-06:002020-12-16T18:00:07.744-06:00There's still time to weave something for Pin Loom Mini Sweater Day <p>There are just two more days before the Mini Sweater deadline on December 18. Check out all the details <a href="http://www.pinloomweaving.com/2020/10/mini-sweater-pin-loom-day-2020.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and join in with your own pin loom Mini Sweater. Then check back after the 20th to see everyone's contributions. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsPCTgWrTYQ/X9fTlDeEbII/AAAAAAAAFqU/yWvGLf95bkQx2Az3q2rXL2_u-FkaxQ_UwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1059/IMG_1719.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="976" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsPCTgWrTYQ/X9fTlDeEbII/AAAAAAAAFqU/yWvGLf95bkQx2Az3q2rXL2_u-FkaxQ_UwCNcBGAsYHQ/w590-h640/IMG_1719.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I am not comfortable making a mini sweater without also making a creature who can happily wear the sweater. So this is Gary, who I believe is a wolf, but keeps introducing himself as a coyote. <div><br /></div><div>In addition to the sweater, Gary is wearing matching board shorts. He reports that he is an outdoor kind of guy and enjoys talking about his feelings and taking long walks on the beach. Considering his report, I'm pretty sure that he is really a wolf. <br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPbxTz-kkso/X9fTlWCJRNI/AAAAAAAAFqY/o_dQ-rH1SWQB0V5war1PcVB5UDUqWXtXACNcBGAsYHQ/s1534/IMG_1727.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1534" height="496" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPbxTz-kkso/X9fTlWCJRNI/AAAAAAAAFqY/o_dQ-rH1SWQB0V5war1PcVB5UDUqWXtXACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h496/IMG_1727.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-49113398221861082362020-12-12T17:31:00.005-06:002020-12-12T17:31:58.302-06:00New Felted Purses; use pin looms to create new patterns<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Felted pin loom purses have become a new passion for me. They combine all my favorite things, being relatively quick to weave, allowing me to use small bits of yarn (all wool, so they will felt) and then getting to experience the alchemy of felting. Seeing the woven squares, rectangles and triangles meld into perfect objects. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grl1p7enck0/X9VLDBLln1I/AAAAAAAAFpg/iuJ4ow8oLbAPZxIzsB_E-G7OXQdWrmlSACNcBGAsYHQ/s1558/IMG_1704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1558" height="276" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grl1p7enck0/X9VLDBLln1I/AAAAAAAAFpg/iuJ4ow8oLbAPZxIzsB_E-G7OXQdWrmlSACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h276/IMG_1704.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WEUi8-wqDbc/X9VLDFfJY2I/AAAAAAAAFpk/qE_VMtwhn58D0x-Pmjo1sZvLkEPOZw2cwCNcBGAsYHQ/s788/IMG_1710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="788" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WEUi8-wqDbc/X9VLDFfJY2I/AAAAAAAAFpk/qE_VMtwhn58D0x-Pmjo1sZvLkEPOZw2cwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1710.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Okay, none of them are actually perfect, but they were each very fun to make and will go on to become handy bags around town, or possibly bags that hang in my yarn room, holding yet more yarn or accessories. <p></p><p>My original plan was to produce bags that could be carried in a folded over shape. But if I had wanted that I should have made them plainer or made a pattern that worked better in the folded position. As it was, these look far better as pictured, so the whole "folded over" idea will have to wait for a future project. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am still struggling with adding straps and hardware. I am just learning how important the right leather work is to the piece-- but I find it easy to ignore that work because weaving is so much more fun. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHjvR7tKF3w/X9VOC-XB0YI/AAAAAAAAFp0/P5SZu1qhUUwtR4wniwzbZbX8zdT4Vj3owCNcBGAsYHQ/s1778/IMG_1713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="1778" height="358" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHjvR7tKF3w/X9VOC-XB0YI/AAAAAAAAFp0/P5SZu1qhUUwtR4wniwzbZbX8zdT4Vj3owCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h358/IMG_1713.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>You may have noticed the woven triangles in the purse on the left. This was my first project with the Wunderwag 4" triangle loom and it worked out really well. (There is a link for Wunderwag Looms in the links list in the right column.) It is so much fun to see the range of patterns that become super doable with the use of squares, rectangles, triangles... plus extra shapes like hearts and the six sided turtle looms. The decorative section on the bag on the right was made with 2" x 4" rectangles to make 2" x 8" rectangles. The edging of each the bags was made using twelve 4" x 4" squares. </p><p>Once sewn together, the bags were felted (actually fulled) by hand using hot-ish water and a little shampoo, agitating them until they got about 20 to 25% smaller and thicker. </p><p>These have proven to be a fun and versatile project, I am definitely going to be making more since it is so easy to make new, different patterns each time. And because it is getting very close to Christmas, I am pretty sure that at least two of these bags will end up as presents, hanging in other people's yarn room. </p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-16156606301651138932020-11-27T16:16:00.001-06:002020-11-27T16:16:50.822-06:00The 2020 Pin Loom Commemorative "Dumpster Fire" Christmas Ornament<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tG5PQemahc8/X7g5Q0i0c2I/AAAAAAAAFnU/C9_6qF0U2bgPS1YkBBqYHVgGbE7l_2F_wCNcBGAsYHQ/s972/IMG_1621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="972" height="610" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tG5PQemahc8/X7g5Q0i0c2I/AAAAAAAAFnU/C9_6qF0U2bgPS1YkBBqYHVgGbE7l_2F_wCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h610/IMG_1621.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YRtUYm2qB48/X8Frk4jcO_I/AAAAAAAAFoM/y5hfU7v14kM5CpsKJxTNqCzACO6BAUMIACNcBGAsYHQ/s1186/IMG_1647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="1186" height="406" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YRtUYm2qB48/X8Frk4jcO_I/AAAAAAAAFoM/y5hfU7v14kM5CpsKJxTNqCzACO6BAUMIACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h406/IMG_1647.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2020 has been a pretty challenging year. What with a pandemic and politics and quarantines, unemployment and some super-weird theories about what has been going on (yep, I'm looking at you, Q-Anon) this is not a year that many would ever want to experience again. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>But even a terrible year needs to be remembered, and what better image to commemorate the year 2020 than a dumpster fire? </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is my take on a special pin loom Christmas ornament made especially for this strange, terrible year. It is easy to make and, considering that you are only going to weave one-third of the flame squares, pretty quick to finish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Dumpster Fire ornament is made with three 4" squares and one 2" x 4" rectangle. If you do not have a 2" x 4" loom, weave another 4" square and fold it in half. I used two shades of green for my dumpster, you can choose whatever color you want, perhaps a deep blue, to match the local dumpster color. After weaving, I made a single crochet edge on both of the dumpster squares. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jzci25IaCQY/X8FvLUGxlnI/AAAAAAAAFoY/NpvimwsJrNgm6vSGOx5wy8KwSTniLS-2QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1202/Dumpster%2BPieces.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="1202" height="332" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jzci25IaCQY/X8FvLUGxlnI/AAAAAAAAFoY/NpvimwsJrNgm6vSGOx5wy8KwSTniLS-2QCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h332/Dumpster%2BPieces.png" width="640" /></a></div>Weave the flames for the dumpster fire. The easiest way to do this is to wind the yarn for a two layer weave rather than the usual three layer weave. Choose some flame colored yarn. I used variegated red yarn alternating with yellow yarn. You are going to make two layers of flame, I used darker reds for the back layer and more yellow in the top layer. <div><br /></div><div>Warp the first layer as in the normal pin loom instructions. Then turn the loom 180 degrees. Go around the first pin and warp this layer as in the pin loom instructions for the third layer. This will give you a solid warp, you will be weaving each line (not every other line as with the normal pin loom weaving pattern) one third the way up the square, then stop and tie off your yarn. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once these squares are off the loom clip the yarn to better represent flames. Stack the flame squares on top of the 4" back of dumpster and stitch in place. I added a 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" piece of cardboard on top of the flame squares to stiffen the ornament and stitched the cardboard to the woven portion of the flame squares. </div><div><br /></div><div>Before adding the front of the dumpster, use a white or light grey yarn to stitch "2020" to this rectangle. The stitching should not look too perfect, which worked out really well considering my embroidery skills. Use a whip stitch to stitch the top of the dumpster to the back of the dumpster. Add an 8" crocheted chain to the back as a hanger for the ornament. </div><div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07YkiKq6hWU/X7g5eXoG9AI/AAAAAAAAFnc/NjnAkDRC2e4lkcmF6LAFaV-JwbIzWlBeQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1324/Fire%2Bsquares.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="1324" height="336" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07YkiKq6hWU/X7g5eXoG9AI/AAAAAAAAFnc/NjnAkDRC2e4lkcmF6LAFaV-JwbIzWlBeQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h336/Fire%2Bsquares.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These Dumpster Fire ornaments were so easy and fun to make that I wove a couple more so that several relatives will get their own special remembrance of this very special year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu4n56dNrAQ/X7g6NhKkHGI/AAAAAAAAFno/6-uurHqoASsytWjd1mdr7I-EWF1HDWkQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s982/Dumpster%2Billustration.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="982" height="308" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu4n56dNrAQ/X7g6NhKkHGI/AAAAAAAAFno/6-uurHqoASsytWjd1mdr7I-EWF1HDWkQwCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h308/Dumpster%2Billustration.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-23668174761694124432020-11-19T15:47:00.000-06:002020-11-19T15:47:32.510-06:00Pin Loom Angels<p><b>I was going to call this "Pin Loom Angels for the Holidays" but angels are good for any time of the year. </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8cVL8VsuVNk/X7bXIlCCIPI/AAAAAAAAFmY/dzHZz-PqAHcVxbWIZNn0CBkg6--q1x7TwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1480/IMG_1601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1480" height="336" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8cVL8VsuVNk/X7bXIlCCIPI/AAAAAAAAFmY/dzHZz-PqAHcVxbWIZNn0CBkg6--q1x7TwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h336/IMG_1601.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5KUmgKrIU4/X7bXh_29bqI/AAAAAAAAFmg/stepX52YV7YKWz4t3Eimuye9VAKZ4UASQCNcBGAsYHQ/s974/IMG_1606.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="974" height="374" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5KUmgKrIU4/X7bXh_29bqI/AAAAAAAAFmg/stepX52YV7YKWz4t3Eimuye9VAKZ4UASQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h374/IMG_1606.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>Four inch pin loom squares make surprisingly good wings and my plan was to make some angels with sparkly wings by adding sparkly material woven into the squares. The two angels on the left have silver zigzag laid into the first layer finished off with soft, white yarn for a sparkly, fluffy look. </div><div><br /></div><div>However making angels is a little like eating chips for me, and I have found that there are lots of angel wings on the market that compliment a pin loom angel. So there is also an angel with rusty, tin wings and one with some sort of sparkly, plastic wings. <p>Here is the short form for directions to make the angel, there are more extensive directions for making people in two of my books- <b>Pin Loom Weaving</b> and <b>Adorable Beasts</b>. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7lybIIs2QM/X7bYUePXrmI/AAAAAAAAFms/ihQup8Hlxk4XTiHZ4GjmhW7hM8psXjESQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Wings%2Band%2Bdiagram.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="2048" height="276" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7lybIIs2QM/X7bYUePXrmI/AAAAAAAAFms/ihQup8Hlxk4XTiHZ4GjmhW7hM8psXjESQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h276/Wings%2Band%2Bdiagram.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Each angel is made with six 2" x 2" squares (or one 2" x 4" rectangle for the head and four 2" x 2" squares for the arms and legs) plus one 4" x 4" square for the gown and two 4" x 4" squares for the wings. Fold the square for the gown in half and stitch closed to make a long tube. </p><p>The head is made by stitching a circle on two of the 2" squares, leaving a corner open and turning, and then stuffing. Stitch the head into one end of the gown. Stuff the body with a few layers of quilt batting or other cloth. I used several layers of fleece as stuffing for the body to make these angels. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bOllzz4yGAY/X7bYvKIBCoI/AAAAAAAAFm0/fv9LHslOYXI7fkDSTJa1DH_81nmtNlTgwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Angel%2Bfront%2Band%2Bback.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="2048" height="264" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bOllzz4yGAY/X7bYvKIBCoI/AAAAAAAAFm0/fv9LHslOYXI7fkDSTJa1DH_81nmtNlTgwCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h264/Angel%2Bfront%2Band%2Bback.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Make the arms and legs by rolling the two inch squares and stitching along one side. Attach the arms to the outside of the gown securing with the same color as the gown. Attach the legs by stitching to the bottom of the gown. Weave two wings using any combination of sparkly and fluffy yarns that you want. Keep in mind that you can wind any difficult to weave yarn on the loom first and then weave through with a smaller, more supple yarn. Tuck in one corner and fold on the diagonal. I choose not to make a perfect triangle because I wanted the two corners to stick out from one another so that each angel is flying with double wings. Stitch the wings to the angel's back as shown in the illustration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used a variety of feathery yarns for angel's hair. The hair was added using a small crochet hook, looping a 4 to 6" length of yarn under the scalp and pulling a loop through and making a larks head knot. The final step is adding a little more glittery or colorful yarn for halos and other embellishment. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gkbxy747_Uw/X7baRK58qGI/AAAAAAAAFnA/exjqIJ_kBZ0himlDiYhtChhpCWmCh27sQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1818/Pics%2Bof%2Bfront%2Band%2Bback.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1818" height="280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gkbxy747_Uw/X7baRK58qGI/AAAAAAAAFnA/exjqIJ_kBZ0himlDiYhtChhpCWmCh27sQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h280/Pics%2Bof%2Bfront%2Band%2Bback.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the fun aspects of making pin loom people or pin loom angels is that yarn comes in lots of colors, just as people, and angels, do. I used wool and acrylic worsted weight yarn for all aspects of the angel body and gown except the hair, which was a lighter, feathery scarf yarn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8oHCMAFbCBM/X7bag2_JXVI/AAAAAAAAFnI/DcWMr-815Y8NCMbmldwV13sJgJNfS6CHQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1265/IMG_1607.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="1265" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8oHCMAFbCBM/X7bag2_JXVI/AAAAAAAAFnI/DcWMr-815Y8NCMbmldwV13sJgJNfS6CHQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h474/IMG_1607.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>These particular angels are going to be visiting several different family Christmas trees, sending love and comfort in a year when I can not take the message in person. But then, that has always been the purpose of angels. </div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-16723412746030449442020-11-08T12:43:00.000-06:002020-11-08T12:43:53.021-06:00Take flight on Pin Loom Wings<p>These pin loom wings are the product of my background as a mythology geek along with the knowledge that you can make a pretty good little woven wing using a 4" square. The result is a super cool (or super weird?) set of winged hat and heels to meet any occasion, whether you are tasked with bringing a message from a Greek god or just want to lighten your mood. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AhQsTBafsr8/X6Avh_yFjuI/AAAAAAAAFlI/rebOXRG-G0QMDHK_zIt4PfkGmU5lSOi5wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1642/Taylor%2B%2526%2Bshoe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1642" height="562" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AhQsTBafsr8/X6Avh_yFjuI/AAAAAAAAFlI/rebOXRG-G0QMDHK_zIt4PfkGmU5lSOi5wCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h562/Taylor%2B%2526%2Bshoe.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cTemgJE8lrE/X5R8NHL-E2I/AAAAAAAAFj0/kPH_cPmLiTUTjFNR8AJnjDYLMAfu6GOAwCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/IMG_1453.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="940" height="472" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cTemgJE8lrE/X5R8NHL-E2I/AAAAAAAAFj0/kPH_cPmLiTUTjFNR8AJnjDYLMAfu6GOAwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h472/IMG_1453.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This headband/ear warmer style works great in Minnesota winter weather -- and I am pretty sure that it makes you faster on ice skates or cross country skis. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w306ORSsjSg/X5R8NOpMeZI/AAAAAAAAFjw/AzEIsb6Y-aItTjJffKaopd4Qa3dfgEqHwCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/IMG_1455.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="940" height="278" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w306ORSsjSg/X5R8NOpMeZI/AAAAAAAAFjw/AzEIsb6Y-aItTjJffKaopd4Qa3dfgEqHwCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h278/IMG_1455.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>Other parts of the country may prefer a cute hat or simpler headband to keep their wings in place. </div><div><br /></div><div>The wings on hat and heels is a nod to Hermes, also known as Mercury in the Roman myths. He was known as a message bringer and one who traveled between realms. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to lighten someone's day, I am pretty sure that their own set of wings for head and heels will do the trick. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="1630" height="390" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5LIlZDipK6E/X6g3Ed1fH-I/AAAAAAAAFlw/nqUkiPilJ2sMktmesIA4VDdsz_zGM32fgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h390/Wing.JPG" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I need to make a slight correction on the above drawing. You may also want to turn in the bottom corner of the wing to make it slightly more aerodynamic as is shown in the wing image below. MS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="917" data-original-width="1286" height="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KpYdAxe6SHE/X6Av0LIcs0I/AAAAAAAAFlQ/DCyHzBS1jjgfYBAM6ANjXPvd3I10f4lkQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h285/Taylor%2Bshoe2.jpg" width="400" /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have fun with your wings! May they take you on many flights of fancy. </h3>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-63384461592125865712020-10-24T15:31:00.004-05:002020-10-24T15:51:03.522-05:00Mini Sweater Pin Loom Day 2020<p> Yes! Finally! It's back! The day we have all been waiting for, the great mini sweater celebration of 2020! Florencia Campos Correa has put together the directions below- I am hoping that we will have mini-sweater pictures flooding in from all over the New World and the Old. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BaT2grVphb4/X5SNBWgoZxI/AAAAAAAAFkg/0PDfN3bQiTkjYJbqQP4YEPeKZAqVSKgcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s787/Shama2.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="777" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BaT2grVphb4/X5SNBWgoZxI/AAAAAAAAFkg/0PDfN3bQiTkjYJbqQP4YEPeKZAqVSKgcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Shama2.png" /></a></div><p><br /></p><b>Start planning now. The last day for entries is December 18, 2020 with the pictures of all the mini sweaters coming out on December 20th, 2020. </b><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Send your pictures (check out the instructions below) to <span style="color: red;">florencia.campos@ullvuna.cl </span></h3><p>For more information about Florencia, see her website at: <a href="https://www.ullvuna.cl/">https://www.ullvuna.cl/</a></p><p>Check out last year's incredible <a href="http://www.pinloomweaving.com/2019/12/mini-sweater-pin-loom-day-2019.html" target="_blank">collection of mini-sweaters here!</a> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gty-51AUg1M/X5SDyx5Dx1I/AAAAAAAAFkI/UPQlovm6N1I6j2yAeyuK4enkg9Sfk10SACNcBGAsYHQ/s1500/mini%2Bsweater%2B2020_baja.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gty-51AUg1M/X5SDyx5Dx1I/AAAAAAAAFkI/UPQlovm6N1I6j2yAeyuK4enkg9Sfk10SACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/mini%2Bsweater%2B2020_baja.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G905z8upAaw/X5SJuunMv5I/AAAAAAAAFkU/59eyrP7TP8kh8lBrR1bhpzQ56H_CzcJQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2546/Mini%2BSweaters%2B2020.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2546" data-original-width="643" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G905z8upAaw/X5SJuunMv5I/AAAAAAAAFkU/59eyrP7TP8kh8lBrR1bhpzQ56H_CzcJQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Mini%2BSweaters%2B2020.png" /></a></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-39445184258115416972020-10-10T12:15:00.001-05:002020-10-11T17:06:52.408-05:00Pin Loom Monster Softies for Halloween<p> It may be a strange Halloween this year, less trick or treating and LOTS MORE MONSTERS! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Za7OhpHEdl8/X4Hjbu2E9VI/AAAAAAAAFh4/1xYRi2efoc0YwE5odxy5HJbT5cr-tVgqgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1120/IMG_1437.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="1120" height="330" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Za7OhpHEdl8/X4Hjbu2E9VI/AAAAAAAAFh4/1xYRi2efoc0YwE5odxy5HJbT5cr-tVgqgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h330/IMG_1437.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ncqu1qfZmck/X4Hjxr2iIYI/AAAAAAAAFiE/rd-0COHLumwWw8o0FWzfHDtWCGIJDYxuQCNcBGAsYHQ/s850/IMG_1427.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="850" height="288" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ncqu1qfZmck/X4Hjxr2iIYI/AAAAAAAAFiE/rd-0COHLumwWw8o0FWzfHDtWCGIJDYxuQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h288/IMG_1427.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>These Monster Softies represent so many of pin loom weaving's best features. They are made of bits of whatever yarns and embellishments you choose, they weave up and zip together in no time, and each one is a unique creation. <div><br /></div><div>Right now my favorite is the Vampire Bat. He has a pocket in front to carry his flashlight...which he has apparently lost. I am also rather partial to the Ghost Monster. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hWn5tJHpW50/X4Hjxg8ZSiI/AAAAAAAAFiA/wrJP6F9nR3Ei3OGq0_k6jIyAldbFS1xmACNcBGAsYHQ/s773/IMG_1428.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="773" height="517" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hWn5tJHpW50/X4Hjxg8ZSiI/AAAAAAAAFiA/wrJP6F9nR3Ei3OGq0_k6jIyAldbFS1xmACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h517/IMG_1428.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The diagrams below show the basic dimensions for these Monster Softies but keep in mind that there is no limit to what you can create. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tzWiwQ1TFCM/X4Hk3tCSrcI/AAAAAAAAFiQ/3utrAeGEa086LrgrSla7xk1eg6Bpo5GsgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2871/Monster%2Bdiagrams.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="2871" height="244" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tzWiwQ1TFCM/X4Hk3tCSrcI/AAAAAAAAFiQ/3utrAeGEa086LrgrSla7xk1eg6Bpo5GsgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h244/Monster%2Bdiagrams.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A few notes about construction: With the exception of the vampire bat, all of the seams on the softies are turned to the inside and then the bodies are stuffed. Also, I used two 2"x 2" squares for each of the feet/legs but it is important to make each foot/let narrower than 2" or there will be no space between them, the two legs will take up the entire width of the body, which looks weird. I also found that the hands/arms looked better if, after stuffing and attaching to the body, I put a couple stitches in the "palm" of the hands to flatten them out a bit. </div><div><br /></div><div>Let me know if you have any questions. <br /><div><p style="text-align: center;"><b>HAPPY HALLOWEEN! LET'S MAKE OCTOBER</b> <b>PIN LOOM MONSTER MONTH!</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EWcTFa9cqc0/X4OBbWOi7YI/AAAAAAAAFic/q9LV-kHPSY8nPk_5Kfv4im9uiqQBeP43QCNcBGAsYHQ/s746/IMG_1440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="746" height="301" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EWcTFa9cqc0/X4OBbWOi7YI/AAAAAAAAFic/q9LV-kHPSY8nPk_5Kfv4im9uiqQBeP43QCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h301/IMG_1440.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div></div>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-31626598875744145662020-10-05T12:39:00.000-05:002020-10-05T12:39:20.220-05:00Update on Felted Pin Loom Purses<p><br /></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLw_m0v0Hgk/X3tTMRjF4oI/AAAAAAAAFhU/Ls0aEud8lNwC4mDT2XX_9c-VBHSFrxX8wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1728/Felted%2Bbucket%2Bbag.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="930" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLw_m0v0Hgk/X3tTMRjF4oI/AAAAAAAAFhU/Ls0aEud8lNwC4mDT2XX_9c-VBHSFrxX8wCNcBGAsYHQ/w344-h640/Felted%2Bbucket%2Bbag.jpg" width="344" /></a></p><p>I am not always good at going back and repairing problems but this is an actual follow-through regarding my somewhat over-felted but fun pin loom purse. You can see the whole <a href="http://www.pinloomweaving.com/2020/09/felted-pin-loom-purses.html" target="_blank">Felted Purse post HERE</a> with this new picture of the Felted Bucket Bag added. </p><p>I originally added large hoop handles which made it look like it had time warped from 1969 -- as well as making it extremely difficult to get in to. </p><p>I removed the hoop handles, I think they might be fun to weave with, and I found a manufactured strap that picks up the orange highlight on the bag and works beautifully. Now I have a bucket bag that is super easy to use, great for quick trips where you want to just throw a few things in a bag and go. </p><p>The felted material feels very strong and I like that it is roomy enough to keep everything secure. </p><p>Making felted purses has a certain addictive quality to it, there is such alchemy in the felting process. I already have plans for a new series and can't wait to show you! </p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014708309059018937.post-34387276353944711972020-09-23T14:44:00.005-05:002020-09-30T10:41:28.344-05:00Weavette® Looms is now up and running<p>Licia Conforti, the woman behind the Weavette® pin looms and the author of <b>Textured Patterns for the Weavette® & Weave-It Looms</b>, is now back on line at <a href="https://weavettes.com/" target="_blank">Weavettes.com</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FWO87MMq3gk/X2uhKjMSwrI/AAAAAAAAFg0/ht95G-tgXvQASeVjgbSbnHeCycfkPDjBgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1130/Book%2Band%2BLooms.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="1130" height="218" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FWO87MMq3gk/X2uhKjMSwrI/AAAAAAAAFg0/ht95G-tgXvQASeVjgbSbnHeCycfkPDjBgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h218/Book%2Band%2BLooms.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I was really looking forward to her site. Up until Licia started producing her extensive series of Weavette® Looms, there was only the 4" and the 2" square pin loom available anywhere. For me, the opportunity to weave in a variety of rectangles opened up many of the ideas and patterns that led to the <b>Pin Loom Weaving</b> book series. </p><p><b><i>Licia, it is so good to hear from you!! And a big welcome back to Weavettes. </i></b></p>Margaret Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442106676937344950noreply@blogger.com1