Unfortunately, I lost or threw out the Threads magazine about that technique--#51, I believe. I know I had it once upon a time. Really, I should invest in their DVD magazine collection. There is a more recent Threads article by Shirley Adams in #147, and online Here.
I decided to make fabric for the front and back of a handbag. It will be a boxy style bag, in fall colors. OK, I know, know--but I'm slow and it won't hurt to be ahead of the game for a change! I gathered some yarns and other fibers in turquoise, gold and rust for the bag. Fabric can also be used in pinweaving, but I'm going to stick to yarns and trims.
I have a pinweaving mat by June Tailor. It's a board, covered, padded and with grid marks on the top. I cut a piece of fusible interfacing a bit larger than my finished bag, and pinned it, fusible side up in 3'8" (approx) intervals. That makes the "loom".
Then, using a rust colored #8 Pearl Cotton, I made the warp by wrapping the thread around the pins, top to bottom across the entire piece.
These are some pin-weaving tools. Usually, I prefer a very large yarn needle.
Then start weaving the weft. It is free-form, taking shape as I work. This is where it is now.
Pin-weaving is fun. I've had a good time working with it today. Handbags are fun to make, too. You can get very creative with handbags, embellishing them to the hilt, which isn't always a great look in garments. I'm carrying a summer bag that I made some time ago.
I love this bag. My daughter has one similar. I call it "MardiGras". It is crazy quilted, and embellished with trims, pearls, iron-ons. Makes me happy.
Back to my weaving. Oh, and have a great 4th of July. Be safe this weekend.
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Amazingly beautiful!
A beautiful start. Will be waiting (patiently) for the end result. Pin weaving really intrigues me. One of these days...
Wow! That looks like a lot of work - even if it is really fun. I've never tried it but it does look pretty interesting. Hmmmm, can I fit more into my schedule?
That is such a beautiful start to your pinweaving. Your bag is amazing.
That is a mardi gras bag! Your pin weaving is intriguing. I like the wave you have started.
Thanks for the info on pin weaving. And, that is one wonderful bag!
Love the start of your pin-weaving, I would never think to do anything but straight across!
Your Mardi Gras bag is gorgeous. I can see why it makes you happy.
That looks so interesting. Love the colorful design you've started.
Fantastic idea!! What a beautiful job and very creative!
First of all. I love your summer bag. What fun!As for the pin weaving , that sounds like a lot of work and I'll be anxiously awaiting the finished bag. Have fun!
Wow! You are doing the freeform weaving! It looks great.
Love your Mardi Gras bag. You've got a great start going on your pin weaving project. Can't wait to see this one constructed. I am coveting your "shuttle" and board.
WOW!! That looks interesting. I love what you have done so far. And that handbag is a party in the best way possible!
I have never heard of pin weaving, but it looks beautiful. I can't wait to see your finished bag. The bag you are carrying this summer sure is nifty!
the bag looks great! Your pinweaving is very creative - nice job.
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