Weaving Loom (retired)
Apr 29, 2008 10:53:05 GMT -5
Post by tara on Apr 29, 2008 10:53:05 GMT -5
I got this set some days ago and I love it! The instructions are detailed and not at all confusing. Although the loom itself, and the needle, clamp, and fork are all plastic, the shed rod (top sliding rod) and the batten (long flat wooden thingy) are real bamboo (not accurate for Josie, but still cool) and the other parts AmericanGirlRescue mentioned as wooden are normal wood.
I finished the weaving in four days, but I could imagine getting frustrated with it when I was younger. One thing I do like is all the stripes, so you can change color often and not get bored of constantly weaving with a single color.
Now, the important thing. On the website AG calls it a doll size blanket. However, they conveniently forget to mention that by doll they mean Nin~a, Josefina's doll! But the blanket is big enough to cover a doll-sized banco (bench) or cover part of a doll, like her legs.
The wool is not your normal craftsy/knitting wool. It's much more authentic and thicker and fuzzier
.
For around ten pieces and a new skill you can learn yourself, I rate this:
****** A++
Also: I believe this piece is doing very well because mine came in the newest box, with the newest pamphlet type that was introduced last year or so. I have heard that these sorts of crafts are becoming popular, so this may herald similar pieces for Felicity, Samantha, Molly, and other popular AGs.
I finished the weaving in four days, but I could imagine getting frustrated with it when I was younger. One thing I do like is all the stripes, so you can change color often and not get bored of constantly weaving with a single color.
Now, the important thing. On the website AG calls it a doll size blanket. However, they conveniently forget to mention that by doll they mean Nin~a, Josefina's doll! But the blanket is big enough to cover a doll-sized banco (bench) or cover part of a doll, like her legs.
The wool is not your normal craftsy/knitting wool. It's much more authentic and thicker and fuzzier
.For around ten pieces and a new skill you can learn yourself, I rate this:
****** A++
Also: I believe this piece is doing very well because mine came in the newest box, with the newest pamphlet type that was introduced last year or so. I have heard that these sorts of crafts are becoming popular, so this may herald similar pieces for Felicity, Samantha, Molly, and other popular AGs.