Due to COVID-19, FTWG cancelled its 2020 Conference one week before it was scheduled to start. As a result, this workshop was not taught in 2020.

Pin Loom Weaving A to Z

Skill Level

All levels

Required Skills:

  • No prior knowledge needed. Class will walk students from introduction to achievement.

Class Length

  • 2.5 Days
  • Friday: 9 am to 12 pm, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 12 pm

Description

Explore the world of pin loom weaving from soup to nuts, stem to stern, first date to final rose.  We will start by learning to weave on the pin loom and create a first project: your choice of a rose or coasters.  Learn and practice the essential pin loom joining techniques.  Build your own collection of weft float pattern samples.  You can choose to start your own shawl or scarf right in class.  You may also weave and construct a Spirit Horse, including your choice of embellishments.  Finish a weekend of fun and laughter knowing that you can carry this relaxing, portable technique any place you go.

Fees

Registration Fee $260 for FTWG members and $295 for all others.
Materials Fee $20

Materials Fee includes: all supplemental weaving tools, yarn for in-class samples, and complete instruction she

Students to Bring

  • A 4" pin loom that comes with a 6" weaving needle (e.g. Zoom Loom, Weave-it, Weavette, Hazel Rose)
  • You may wish to bring yarn or embellishments.
  • If you'd like to make a scarf, you need approximately 160 yards of DK or worsted weight yarn

Instructor Bio

Margaret Stump has been weaving on pin looms for over 40 years. (Actually it is closer to 50, going on 60, but she would prefer not to admit it.) Over the years she has made innumerable blankets, hangings, bags, purses, animals, scarves and household items because she loves the fun and energy that she discovers when creating with the pin loom. Margaret is the author of three books: Pin Loom Weaving, Pin Loom Weaving To Go, and Adorable Beasts; 30 Pin Loom Woven Animals & 4 Playscapes. She is also a contributor to several loom and craft magazines with a current total of 31 projects and articles to her name. Margaret lives in Minnesota with her husband, Jerry. She happily shares lots of pin loom techniques and projects at the website, Pinloomweaving.com.

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