Miscellaneous
YOUR ADVERT HERE?
Is there something you would like to advertise here? Courses, services, textile holidays..... if you think this is the place for your advert, contact hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk or phone 01730 817191 to discuss.
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.
WEAVING ITEMS FOR SALE
18” peg loom, three rows of pegs, brand new
Small box loom with 8” Ashford rigid heddle, 5 epi
One 8” rigid heddle, 7 epi
4 metal rigid heddles, 15”, 12 epi
Shuttle for rug weaving, 19”
2 stick shuttles, 21”
2 boat shuttles, pins missing
Tapestry frame, 8” wide, length adjustable up to 23”
4 x 24” struts for tapestry frame from Handweavers Studio
Assorted yarns, mostly rug wool, suitable for tapestry, min. 1.5 kilo
To be collected from Sussex
£50 ono
Contact: Jenny WebbTel: 01243 776364, or 077 888 51557
Email: webellon@phonecoop.coop
Advertised Since: Monday 22 November 2021
Rice Skein Holder
Rice or squirrel cage skein holder. £ 25. collection from SIDCUP. DA 14
£25
Contact: Joy DownesTel: 0208 309 7225
Email: joy.downes1@tiscali.co.uk
Advertised Since: Monday 22 November 2021
ASHFORD TWO SPEED DRUM CARDER
The Ashford 2 Speed Drum Carder (and Packer Brush).
Excellent condition, hardly used. Ideal for Spinning, and felting.
Prepares 50g (2oz) batts quickly and efficiently. Fine or course fibres
The two-speed ratios gives flexibility and control when carding and blending.
Adjustable drum clearance.
Wire teeth, special protective coating & flexible rubber backing.
The Drum Carder is strong and robust, body made from SilverBeech hardwood.
Rubber feet to prevent slipping.
Buyer Collects from Kent.
£400 ovno
Contact: DeeTel: 07876 693 032
Advertised Since: Tuesday 03 August 2021
Warping equipment, reeds etc.
Tel: 07957 066 117
Advertised Since: Wednesday 10 June 2020
FIBRES, YARNS ETC.
Approx 12 Kilos weight of specialist very varied natural fibre yarns, some dyed, hand spun, home grown and some ‘normal’ with vast collection of knitting needles, ideal for creative, artistic knitter. Collection only from Hertfordshire.
£80
Contact: Elissa DerefordTel: 01442 871 485
Advertised Since: Sunday 09 February 2020
WOODEN SHOE LASTS
Pair of beautiful wooden child size shoe lasts (vintage). Size 7 imprinted on them. Suitable for felt making - or just beautiful objects!
£38 (includes postage)
Contact: The Loom ExchangeTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Sunday 26 November 2017
Thread Cutter Pendant (New)
This Clover thread cutter is so handy - wear it as a pendant and forget about where you put your scissors! Looks attractive worn as a pendant and comes in either "antique silver" or "antique gold" An ideal gift for any textile worker.
£7 includes p&p within UK
Contact: The Loom ExchangeTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Saturday 31 December 2011
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.
25p plus large s.a.e.
Contact: The Loom ExchangeTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Saturday 31 December 2011
Repairs and Construction
Here are some contact details you may find useful if you need parts or repairs to looms or spinning wheels: Ted White www.tedcraft.co.uk also Woodland Turnery make and repair wheels and make new bobbins etc. Here's the address of their site www.woodland-turnery.co.uk Harris Looms (Emmerich Berlou) 01233 622684. Stansfields Loom Builders www.stansfields.co.uk tel: 01484 531967 If you know of a maker or repairer please send the details to The Loom Exchange via hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk