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sew on canvas. It has been found desirable with children to push about
an inch of woof threads close to the head piece and then fill in the
space. Care should be taken not to pull the woof too tight. If these
directions are followed and the warp is strung correctly the strings
will not slip out of the notches. In adjusting the loom it will be found
that the width from rod to rod is a little more than is required. For
instance, for a rug nine inches wide, the width from rod to rod will be
about nine and one-half inches. This is to allow for the springing
together when the work is finished. To remove it from the loom, pull the
rods gently upward and out. Then lift the warp strings out of the
notches.

[Illustration: _The Todd adjustable hand loom, Style a_]

[Sidenote: _Use of the primitive loom_]

The primitive loom can be used by following these same directions, but
the work will, of course, be limited.

[Sidenote: _For school and home work_]

While a great deal of the work is intended for the schoolroom, many
suggestions are given for home weaving, in making various articles for
birthday and holiday gifts.

Chapter Two

A CHAT ON WEAVING

[Sidenote: _Weaving defined_]

[Sidenote: _Weaving trains both hands_]

[Sidenote: _The three-fold development_]

Weaving is the art of interlacing threads, yarns, filaments, or strips
of different material, so as to form a cloth or fabric. It is an ideal
occupation, not only for little children, but for older ones as well,
affording admirable opportunities for the development of head, hand, and
heart. It trains both hands in deftness and proves a delight to the
left-handed child, who for the joy of using his left hand again, will
plod patiently across with the right. The fat little hands soon learn to
grasp the large needle, and the nerves and muscles of both hand and arm
are strengthened by daily use. Both hand and eye are trained in
accuracy, and the training in patience, perseverance, industry, economy
in the use of materials, perception, concentration, dexterity, and
self-reliance cannot be overestimated. The heart, too, has its part in
the joy of giving to others, for the children are encouraged to make
little gifts for the home. A consciousness of power comes, also, with
experience; and a sense of self-respect arises when the child realizes
that he is of some use in the world.

[Sidenote: _Knowledge of principles necessary_]

Lois Bates, in her "Kind