In today’s video, I show you how to make 2 types of basic pen wipers.
You will need:
- Dense wool pieces – 4″×8″ for the “pretty” layers, 8″×8″ for the interior layers.
- A strong needle
- Thread
- Optional: embroidery floss or decorative figure
Examples:
Mentioned in the video:
Chestnut Bay Quilt Shop. Their live Friday Frolic will be this Friday at 7:00. Register here in advance and join us on Facebook for a fun way of buying great fabrics and project kits from home. Oh, and here is a link to see some of their reproduction fabrics. Here are some of the great wools available at Chestnut Bay:
Video highlights index:
- Day 12 and 13 – pen wipers
- Day 10 – straw millinery
- Day 9 – straw motifs
- Day 8 – hats stands
- Day 6 – woven thread pin balls
- Day 4 – some of my pin cushions
- Day 2 – sewing boxes
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
My 11 year old daughter and I made pen wipers today. She loved the short simple little project.