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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 5:09pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
I am craft-challenged to say the least. My poor girls basically have to figure out any craft on their own.

I am looking at this loom for them for Christmas (mainly for the 9 yr old). How "easy" is easy? Will she be able to figure it out? Are looms only for the craft-inclined types? Is there a different craft we should try first?

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 6:00pm | IP Logged Quote Mary G
Molly ... that's a beauty! I think it should be "easy" enough for the "craft-challenged" but then I don't think anyone CAN'T do crafts!

We could always come help if you really get in a bind but honestly, I don't think it should be too hard for a 9yog.

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Posted: Nov 03 2008 at 7:29am | IP Logged Quote cathhomeschool
I think it would be so fun for the girls!

The threading would be the most difficult part to visualize. I would have the girls take careful mental notes (or write it down if you think you all might forget) on how to thread, so that they can do it on their own with the next project.

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Posted: Nov 03 2008 at 8:32am | IP Logged Quote nissag
Looks beautiful, Molly! I agree with Mary - anyone can be crafty. I promise.

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Posted: Nov 03 2008 at 3:39pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
Thanks Ladies! I would really have to argue the "anyone can be crafty" thing, though!

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Posted: Nov 13 2008 at 12:54pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
Here is another option I am looking at. It is half the price and looks like it is made by the same company as the loom I linked to above.

The difference is that it is a lap loom. But that means nothing to me. Do I want a lap loom as a beginner? What are the pros and cons of the two different types. Spending half the money for the same quality certainly appeals to me! I want what will be the best and simplest for us to learn on as well, though.

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Posted: Nov 13 2008 at 1:22pm | IP Logged Quote Betsy
I am have no personal experience, however, Harrisville Designs makes the looms. I have ordered from them before and talked to their staff. They are helpful and would be able to answer all of your questions.
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Posted: Nov 13 2008 at 2:25pm | IP Logged Quote Mary G
teachingmyown wrote:
Here is another option The difference is that it is a lap loom. But that means nothing to me. Do I want a lap loom as a beginner?
You could make a lap loom -- it's just basically a frame with pegs or nails at each end and you weave (probably did this when you were younger!). A lap loom is one you can set on your lap -- as opposed to the first one you mentioned which needs a table to rest it on.

I would go with the first, heddle loom. The benefit is you can really go wild or stay pretty simple. The heddle (that's the first one you quoted) gives you and your kids a chance to REALLY weave -- incorporating fancy patterns by how you lift the threads.

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Posted: Nov 14 2008 at 9:00pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
Thanks Mary and Betsy!

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Posted: Nov 15 2008 at 7:41am | IP Logged Quote Betsy
Molly,
Let us know what you decided!
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