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ISBN 978-0-7643-6810-3 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6810-3 $24.99, £22.99, 35.99 CAD softcover • 168 pp. • 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) 310 color photos BISACs CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Weaving & Spinning CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Stuffed Animals CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fiber Arts & Textiles Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares By Deb Essen 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 enjoyed by seasoned fiber artists or beginning weavers, this book makes it easy to bring woven squares to life in a fun and creative way. AVAILABLE AUGUST 2025 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 84 New this Season: Craft