PM Weave a Pin Cushion with Lisa Gerber
In this hands-on class, participants will learn the basics of weaving while creating their own functional and beautiful pin cushion. Using a simple cardboard loom, you’ll weave a small textile piece from colorful scrap yarn and explore texture, pattern, and color. Once your weaving is complete, we’ll remove it from the loom, trim and sew the edges, and stitch it into a charming pyramid-shaped pin cushion. This project is perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, offering a satisfying introduction to weaving and a handmade item to take home.
Teacher: Lisa Gerber
Lisa Gerber is the founder of Ithaca Cloth Works (https://www.ithacaclothworks.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/ithacaclothworks), a small production weaving studio in Ithaca, NY where she weaves high-quality, small-batch woven textiles on a restored AVL dobby loom and a 4-harness Leclerc loom. Her work centers on sustaining traditional craft, supporting local farmers, and creating functional, beautiful cloth for modern accessories, homegoods, and clothing. Based in Ithaca’s Artist Alley, she draws on a lifelong creative practice focused on craftsmanship, provenance, and connection. In addition to weaving, knitting, and sewing, Lisa runs a community-engaged learning program in the S.C. Johnson College of Business at Cornell University.
- Participants should bring scrap worsted, aran, or bulky weight yarn in a variety of colors for the weft (sharing scrap yarn with others is encouraged!).
- Looms, yarn for the warp, and pin-cushion stuffing will be provided. A sewing machine, and hand sewing supplies will also be available.
Max Number of Participants: 6
