Meanderings in more ways than one!

So we are coming up to the three month mark since the last time there was a post. While I know this is pathetic I have been working on some new articles. The first of which is an article regarding the Weavette.

I have found a gem of a website with patterns that you can download for the Weavette. But I'd better not get ahead of myself. First of all, for those of you that don't know, the Weavette is a mini loom that is sold by a company out of the United States (as usual!) called Buxton Brook. These are marvelous little gadgets that allow you to weave in a simplistic way and is handy as a take-along project. Buxton Brook is having difficulties with supply so I will warn you that not all of the sizes that these little looms come in are available. I purchased a 2"by 6" loom in the spring and I find that it is perfect for bookmarks. This loom comes in square, rectangular and triangular shapes and in various sizes for each shape. There is an instruction manual that teaches you step by step how to complete a project with the exact measurements for the amount of yarn you will need to complete a project on your loom.

Now that I have told you what the Weavette is, I will tell you all about the research that I did regarding the Weavette and the one site that I can safely say I will return to again and again.

The Weavette was most popular during the 30s and 40s and there were several brands including the Jiffy loom. There were many patterns that were published at that time. The Weavette was never intended to just weave a square or rectangle. Instead the weavette was used for all kinds of things from baby clothes to afghans to flowers for decorations.

I have misled you somewhat by telling you that the Weavette was popular during the 30s and 40s, however, this is not true. The Weave-it was popular during the 30s and 40s and then went out of popularity and wasn't made for quite a few years. Recently there has been a reinterest in this gadget and became highly sought-after items at garage sales and rumage sales and so Buxton Brook decided to begin manufacturing them again this time as the Weavette.

All this information can be seen on my favorite little website..... have a look at www.eLoomanation.com You will find patterns and history and all kinds of tips and hints when you go there. In the meantime Shuttleworks has them available in Canada, or you can order on line directly from Buxton Brooks as I did. Check it out it is tons of fun.