Little Loom

A little update on the Potholder Loom. I have been churning a few out now and then. I started using large rubber bands to Hold the loops down by the pegs. It is working out pretty good I think.

You remember this blast from the past?

A little bowl of potholders.

I forgot to take a photo before I took the loops off the loom but these rubber bands from fresh broccoli actually work well in holding the loops on the pegs. I think the pegs were longer on the old fashioned looms. These are a bit stubby.  Binding off the loops is easier as well without all those little ends popping off. I'll make a few more then work on something else. I have a nice little selection of wool squares in the post, I am going to cut pennies, lots of pennies.

• I am not sure how many of these I will make. The end cost per is sort of high so I want to use up the loops, I will have enough of these to last the rest of my life, and a few more as well!
• I want to pop in a few annuals for color in the beds. I say that every year and end up with flower explosions all over that are a pain to maintain. Jury is still out on that one.
• I have a thing for shoes, since childhood. Summer demands some new ones. I did good.

Cute, yes? Alegria, one of my favorite makers. Arthritis in the footsies require a molded foot bed for me, this brand has that, like a built-in orthotic that molds as you wear them.   Happy Feet.

You might like this post on Marc and Angel's site. As my days become increasingly stressful I find that I am running out of coping mechanisms and do not want to turn into THAT person. An insightful and touching story woven with practical habits for me, and maybe you too.