Potholders

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I was at a friend's house for lunch and she used these. Her daughter loves to make these. I remember making them myself. How many of you made these marvels? I wonder what happened to the loom?

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Brian said…
I remember these too. There was a little metal frame and you "wove" the bands in an out to create your design. Not quite a diamond, but maybe forever. ;-)
January 3, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Gina said…
I have never made these kind of potholders but have seen them many times. Were these Jordan's? If so, I bet you went home with a set!!
January 5, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Kristin said…
No, Gina. They were made by Missy's daughter, Emma. I haven't seen these kind of potholder in a long time. They just brought back memories. Jordan and Jennifer have never made or seen these kind of potholders. Funny!
January 6, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Kevin Kennison said…
Apparently someone is still selling the kit. What Brian must be aluding to with the forever comment is the durability of brightly colored polyester.
January 7, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Brian said…
Not only forever do they last but this "product" is 45-50 years old and kids are still using it. It must not have been around when Gina was a little girl though.
January 8, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Corby said…
These were very popular in our house! I made gobs of these - some with a color pattern e.g. only black and white - but most were just random! Hmmm...haven't thought of these in years!
January 9, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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