I wanted a simple craft project for my 93 year old father who has limited abilities now but a past filled with patient creativity. This loom seems to fill the bill. I chose it because his own father used to make rag rugs on an old fashioned loom, and I grew up admiring the weaving process along with my dad. This is the best small loom I could find and it is sturdy, convenient and pleasant to use. I bought extra fabric bands so he can experiment with color combinations and patterns. It has become a very pleasant pastime for home....