by Phoebe
About 25 years ago, Fisher-Price toy company sold a very nice child's loom. This particular one belonged to my mother when she was a girl in the 1980's, and although it was packed away and mostly neglected in Grandma's attic for 15 years or so, it is enjoying a second life in the crafty hands of Sister, who has spent quite a bit of time weaving this winter. It is a rigid heddle loom and the weaving set came with a handheld comb and a trio of shuttles. It is just the right size to make a place mat or a purse, and warping the loom is very simple as the loom is marked with the letters of the alphabet for the thread placement. This week Sister made a striped wool blanket, and I feel very warm and cozy when I snuggle up under it. Has anyone else out there used this loom?
