Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom: Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares

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by Deb Essen

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Learn how to transform woven squares into a charming collection of stuffed animals with this fun and accessible project book. Using basic fiber art skills and a handy pin loom, makers will learn how to combine simple woven squares to create 30 adorable critters, from dogs and cats to dinosaurs and hedgehogs. With step-by-step instructions and tips on color changing, weaving patterns, and mastering twill techniques, this guide unlocks the creative potential of pin loom weaving, letting artisans turn their leftover swatches into delightful, cuddly companions. Whether seasoned fiber artists or beginning weavers, this book makes it easy to bring woven squares to life in a fun and creative way possible. "The creativity and complexity of the designs goes beyond what I've seen in other pin loom pattern books...If you are looking for a way to use up all the scrappy bits of handspun in your stash quickly, this will do it with flair!" -- Ply Magazine "Textile artists looking for a quick, portable project will be especially pleased." -- Publishers Weekly Deb Essen is a well-known weaving expert and teacher. She owns dje handwovens and has contributed to Handwoven and other magazines. She is the author of Easy Weaving with Supplemental Warps . She lives in Victor, Montana. www.djehandwovens.com

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