Welcome to today’s FMS event.

My name is Lorenzo DiAndrea.

I am a weaver. I like to share my weaving with people in my

community like you.

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Before I weave, I measure the warp.

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Next, I twist the warp.Monday, March 11, 13

I have to thread the warp into the harness and reed.

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I think about what color yarn to use.

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I have to wind the bobbin.Monday, March 11, 13

Now the loom is ready for me to weave!

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When I weave I feel happy.Monday, March 11, 13

I like to weave with my friends.

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My friends and I wove this tapestry! Monday, March 11, 13

After I weave I like to write about my weaving.

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I brought my looms to art class. We made Cherry Blossoms for Sakura.

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In April of 2012 my art class helped me and Loop of the Loom in NY create a

big weaving at The Museum of Natural

History.  After New York the weaving traveled to

Japan.

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With help from my friends, 21 Cherry Blossoms and 4 scarves were sent to survivors of the 2011 hurricane and

tsunami in Japan.

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In 2012, I helped raise money for the 8th grade Washington DC trip.

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This is my teacher Mrs. Mihalik with her

children at the FMS fundraiser. Monday, March 11, 13

Sometimes I weave scarves.

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Laurie purchased this weaving!

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Sometimes I weave tapestries.

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And sometimes I use my weaving to make clothing.

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Sometimes I use my weaving to make bags.

I also love to make coffee.

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Thank you very much !

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