Miscellaneous

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RUG YARN FOR SALE

For sale: 30 kg stash of vintage rug-weaving wool, in mixed colours and sizes ofhanks, skeins and balls. The yarn dates from 1970s and 80s; most is 20% nylon 80% wool and was sourced from the original Wilton carpet factory and from Craftsman’s Mark, plus other small suppliers. This yarn wears very well for rug weaving, but there is a little fading evident in one colour. In the colour range there is a quantity of darker reds, pinks and peach shades, golds, white, plus other colours (see pictures).
Sold as a job lot. Buyer to collect from Stretford, Manchester
just off the M60. The yarn is packed in carrier bags for ease of transport.

MICHAEL WILLIAMS SKEIN WINDER

Skein winder. -designed and made by Michael Williams. Includes counter mechanism. Specially made with 1.5 metre circumference .
Cost new £1250

Collection only   NG area.
More photos on request.

INKLE LOOM

Elderly but working. Comes with heddles and instructions.
Measurements: Length .71 cms, Depth 35 cms. Height 36 cms.
Based in Lymington, Hampshire.

The Loom Wizard

Having trouble setting up your loom?  In a muddle with warping?

See details of The Loom Wizard  on the Floor Loom page of this website.

Cashmere Yarn

Louet Fly Shuttle and extra box of pirns

Louet fly shuttle with 5 pirns plus box of  5 pirns (10 in all) Never used. Mint condition.

Buyer to collect from BS28

Reeds for sale

Stainless steel reeds 130cm wide 16dpi and 12dpi. 12cm in height and are suitable for the Louet Megado. Brand new.  £300

Buyer to collect from BS28

TAPESTRY WEAVING LOOM CLAMPS

Tapestry weaving loom clamps. 
Wooden clamps to enable easier weaving; once on the table they allow the frame to be moved up and down and angled.  Recycled hardwood. The photos show the style. You can receive photos of those available at the time.

Clamps for the table also available, but they can easily be bought from 'Tool Station' and ‘Screwfix'

Nb. A friend uses them to hold Bee breeding frame units when checking them.

Sett Charts

These charts enable you to adapt the reed you have to the sett you want! - a great help to those weavers who only possess one or two reeds.