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*Farmgirl Barter™:  TAKEN by Sunshine: lap loom  |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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 Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 12:17:31 PM
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I have never used this. I got it at flea a couple of summers ago and it just sits in my craft room. it's the perfect little lap size for making small rugs. I can take photos if interested. I like all sorts of things, so if you want it, let me know what you want to trade for.
I imagine it is worth a bit more than I paid for it, so a comparable trade would be a nice thing ;) it comes with the instruction book too.
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Tasha-Rose
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Edited by - GaiasRose on Oct 15 2007 1:20:29 PM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 1:12:13 PM
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i would like it but I would also like a little more information too such as its dimensions and is all the parts there
Ok saw dimensions on flickr
28.5x24 inches
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
Edited by - sunshine on Oct 15 2007 1:13:11 PM |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2007 : 3:31:12 PM
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Oh, Sunshine, I have one of these and it is so fun to use. The most time consuming thing is setting up the warp, but it is WAY easier than a jack loom. This is called a rigid heddle loom as well as a lap loom, and if you have the room, you can buy, or DH can build, a stand for it. I have made scarves and shawls with it, but have the yarn and "intention" to make rugs. You can also make two matching lengths of shawl and then sew them together for a poncho or "ruana" type of wrap. I think you'll enjoy it. Congratulations! Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 07:22:52 AM
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really your husband could make a stand for it. What would that take to have done.
Just wondering if this was mailed yet so I can keep an eye out for it. thanks sunshine
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
Edited by - sunshine on Oct 30 2007 07:24:03 AM |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2007 : 7:25:32 PM
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arrived today nice halloween treat when I got home from school which was good as I am room mom of three classes at two differnt schools who all had their halloween parties today at the same time. I could bounce between two rooms to keep them going but the third every 10 minuets i had to call my husband to tell him what to do next as he went at the last second to help me so it was a crazy day but I think all the kids had fun.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2007 : 09:52:16 AM
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Sunshine, I missed your post about the stand for the loom. Here's a link to the Ashford site. They are in New Zealand.
http://www.ashford.co.nz/weaving/weaving-frameset.htm
I just assume your husband is handy, because you are so talented...but that is just an assumption on my part. the stand doesn't look too complicated. If you want to buy one, there are dealers in the US. I bought my loom from my friend in Ramona, CA and can put you in touch with her if you like.
I am by no means an expert on the loom, but if you have any questions, feel free to email me. You should be able to figure out everything from the instruction book. One tip: be sure to use Very Strong yarn for the warp, as you have to pull it tight with a lot of tension, and if it breaks, it is a pain to try to tie it back together. Luckily I found this out on a sample project. If white works for your warp color, then you can use string. I think it is Aunt Lydia's big roll of string that I got at Joann's and if you get it on sale it is way cheap, and it is strong. I am going to use it for the rug project I have in my head.
Well, enjoy, and let me know how you like it! Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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*Farmgirl Barter™: TAKEN by Sunshine: lap loom |
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TAKEN by Sunshine: lap loom
