[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom

Wed Mar 2 22:34:44 UTC 2011

I made it by machine.  I did make it while I was sighted, but, would think
it would be easy enough to make blind as long as someone would mark the
right sides of the fabric.

 Dixie
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Terry Knox
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Dixie,

Thank you for these suggestions. Another question for you. Last week you
mentioned you have a quilt top you made some where. Did you do this by
machine or hand sewing/?

Y\Terry

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Hot pads, coasters, book marks, rugs, wall hangings, apparel, pillows, etc.

 Dixie
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Except for making Barbie blankets can you do anything else with weaving
besides trying it.

Terry K

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We used to use these to make Barbie blankets.

Cindy S.

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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dixie
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:10 PM
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> 
> 
> I just found the following directions describing how to make a 
> cardboard loom.  This is for weaving a rectangle piece of fabric.
> 
> Using the basic idea, I wonder if we could design a cardboard triangle 
> loom for people to try tri-loom weaving?
> 
> 
> 
> To make a cardboard loom
> 
> 1. Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard from a cereal box or a piece 
> of poster board. The cardboard should be thin enough to cut easily 
> with scissors, but sturdy enough to hold the weaving. You can make the 
> rectangle any size, but it's easiest to make it the length and width 
> of something you want to make. 5" x 8" is a good starting size.
> 
> 2. Cut slits every quarter-inch at the top and bottom of the rectangle 
> as shown.
> 
> 
> 
> Your loom is done!
> 
> To string the vertical threads (called the warp)
> 
> Tape the end the string or yarn to the back of the loom at the bottom 
> left hand corner.
> 
> Run the yarn through the first slit at the bottom left corner, so it 
> is now on the front of the card
> 
> Bring the yarn up through the first slit at the top left corner, then 
> down through the second slit at the top left.
> 
> Now bring the yarn down the front of the card through the second slit 
> at the bottom left, and then back through the third slit.
> 
> Continue this way until you reach the last slit. Never cross the back 
> of the loom from top to bottom.
> 
> It's OK if the cardboard curves up slightly - that will give you a 
> little space to maneuver under the strings as you weave.
> 
> Now your loom is set up for weaving. 
> 
> To Weave
> 
> Tape a long piece of yarn to a craft stick. 
> 
> Start at the bottom of the loom. Run the craft stick under and over 
> the warp strings, pulling the yarn through behind it. When you reach 
> the other side, come back the other way, going "under" where you went 
> "over" on the first pass.
> 
> Make about 5 rows. Use a fork or wide-toothed comb to push the 5 rows 
> down, one at a time, into tight rows. Make sure the weaving is not so 
> tight that it pulls the warp inward.
> 
> Change color and fabric as desired, pushing loose ends through to the 
> back of the loom.
> 
> Work as high on the loom as you want, but leave enough warp string at 
> the top to cut it and tie it in a knot.
> 
> When you finish, remove the weaving from the loom. Cut the loops at 
> the top and knot them tightly to hold on the last row. Cut loose 
> strings short.
> 
> Your weaving is done!
> 
> 
> from:
> http://www.biglearning.com/article-cardboard-loom.htm
> 
> 
>  Dixie
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> 
> 
> 
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