Weaving Accessories
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All the manufacturers have many options and accessories for their looms. If you are looking for weaving accessories and weaving supplies from a particular manufacturer, be sure to check our other pages. This list is by no means complete. If you need or desire a particular brand just give us a call and we will be happy to quote a specific price. |
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New! YARN GAUGE: made of New Zealand silverbeech, this yarn gauge offers 1/2 and 1" measures for use by spinners and weavers. Wrap your yarn around it periodically during spinning to check your gauge; or use it when selecting yarn to help you gauge your weaving sett. You can easily tie it to your wheel, loom or key ring with the leather strap that is included.
ASH-GAU - $5.50 |
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New! YARN SWIFT: made of natural hard maple, this swift features durable metal bearings for a consistently smooth winding process. You'll be amazed at the range of skein sizes this swift accommodates while sitting conveniently on any table top. No clamps are needed to hold it in place. Ships knocked down but assembles in minutes with no tools needed.
BEK-SW - $53.50 |
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New! YARN METER PLUS: this is similar to the Yarn Meter (see further below) with the addition of a yarn tensioner to assist users with maintaining tension on their yarn more easily. The yarn meter measures lengths in feet (up to 999 feet) and will handle most yarn weights. It will even work with certain ribbon yarns (1/4" or less). Includes hardwood base and clamp. The clamping system allows the unit to be attached to a table or other surface. Includes instructions. NAN-MET - Yarn Meter Plus - $69.99 |
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LAP MAGNIFIER: this large handy 4 1/2" diameter magnifier has an adjustable neck cord and chest brace making it great for all handwork. H2B-LAP - $7.50 |
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YARN CUTTER PENDANT: made of antique silver and modelled after an antique yarn cutter, this pendant can be worn like a necklace and used whenever you need to cut yarn. A rotary cutting blade is integrated in the pendant, making it safe to use. H2B-CUT - $7.75 |
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THREAD CUTTER PENDANT: made of antique bronze and patterned after an antique thread cutter, this pendant can be worn as a necklace and used whenever you need to cut thread. It is fairly similar to the above pendant but the grooves are much smaller, making it suitable for cutting thread rather than yarn. H2B-CUT2 - $7.50 |
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REED HOLDERS: use these reed supports to hold your reed at the right angle for sleying. Come as a pair. JO-HO - $28 |
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LECLERC HOLDS-ALL (pictured with cone holder): keep your yarns, bobbins, shuttles etc. neatly arranged while you weave; this "Holds-All" is also designed to allow you to fasten a bobbin winder and/or a swift onto it, or use it as a doubling stand. It includes a spool rack that holds up to 10 spools or bobbins. Made of maple. Cone holder pictured on the side is extra. LEC-H - Holds-all $235. |
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SCHACHT TAPESTRY BEATERS: available in 3 styles. SCH-702 - Large/weighted $39 LECLERC TAPESTRY BEATER (pictured on right): light comb with teflon coated teeth, 8" long, 2.25" wide, 8 teeth. LEC-701 - $30 |
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TAPESTRY BOBBINS
NV-TAP - 5 1/2" wood - $4 |
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FOLDING MAGNIFIER: this 1.7" magnifier with 2.5X power opens into a "linen tester" stand which is placed directly on the work to be examined. Folds easily. LAC-200 - $8.00 |
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THREAD CLIPPER: this 5" thread clipper is lightweight and very sharp. Can be used right or left handed, on the loom or for finishing woven fabric. LEC-105 - $14 |
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McMORRAN YARN BALANCE: useful tool to determine the yardage per pound of any yarn (handspun yarn, unlabelled or leftover yarn, etc.) Instructions included. GRA-100 - $21.95 |
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FRINGE TWISTER Made of maple and measuring 4"x4", this little device allows you to quickly twist fringes: decide on the number of strands in your fringe, divide them into 2 groups and clamp each group in a clip; turn crank clockwise as many times as desired, remove from clips and tie knot. New! FRINGE TWISTER now also available with 3 and 4 clips! LEC-103 - 2 clips - $14.50 |
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OTT-LITE: this technology is a new kind of lighting system that mimics natural light. Great to examine woven or knitted work. The TrueColor Folding Lamp is lightweight and compact (12" folded), with a carry handle that makes it easy to take anywhere; just lift up the arm to turn the light on. Includes 13-watt tube. OTT-12 - $79.95 |
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TEMPLES: a very helpful device to maintain the warp width as sleyed in the reed and prevent narrowing. Choose wood or metal; each comes in several sizes: LEC-303 - 11"-16" wood - $41 NOR-300 - 16"-24" metal - $44.50 |
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RAG RUG CUTTER: this clamp-on cloth cutting machine will cut strips for hooked, braided or woven rugs. Safe to operate with no exposed gears. Guarantees uniform slitting and saves hours over scissors method. A twist of the tension screw adjusts cutter to any thickness of material. One cutter head (# 1 which cuts one strip 1/2" to 2" wide by adjusting cloth guide) is included on machine. Extra cutter heads available for rug hooking (see below): #2 cuts 6 strips 1/16" wide; #4 cuts 4 strips 1/8" wide; #6 cuts 3 strips 3/16" wide; #8 cuts 2 strips 1/4" wide; #10 cuts 2 strips 1/2" wide. FRA-1000 - $157 |
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HEDDLE THREADING HOOKS: we offer 4 sizes of heddle hooks: 5" (#3) and Kromski (below) 6.5" for 4 harnesses or rigid heddle; 8.75" for 8 harnesses (#2). LEC-101 - 5" $6.75 HEDDLE HOOK/REED HOOK COMBO: a beautiful brass hook (#4). Use one end to thread the heddles and the other to thread the reed. HAR-101 - $10 REED THREADING HOOKS: available in styrene (#5) or brass. LEC-100 - Styrene (#5 pictured above) $1.85 SCH-100 - Brass (pictured right) $5.25 |
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AUTO REED HOOK: this sley hook makes threading your reed easy, fast and fun (yes, fun). It works most easily from right to left but can be used from left to right. Slip the end through a dent, bring SCH-101 - $55 |
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SCHACHT "DIZZY" GAUGE: this spinning/weaving gauge with 1/2" and 1" measures is also a diz for making consistent sliver when using combs. SCH-3400 - $17 |
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LOUET BOBBIN WINDER: this is a new product from Louët and they know what weavers want - a smooth, easy-to-wind bobbin winder. Uses sealed ball bearings. Built-in clamp. Holds most types of bobbins but not Schacht end-feed bobbins. LOU-333 - $95 |
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SWEDISH BOBBIN WINDER: metal hand bobbin winder with built-in clamp; runs smoothly and fast. Top quality. Will handle wooden or plastic bobbins of various lengths, pirns, as well as your own handmade paper quills (but not commercial paper quills). NOR-333 - $99.50 SWEDISH BOBBIN WINDER II: same as above but with a thinner shaft to handle commercial paper quills. GLI-333 - $96.50 |
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SCHACHT BOBBIN WINDER, DOUBLE END : can be used for bobbins, pirns and a variety of large flanged spools up to 9" long. Includes built-in clamp. SCH-334 - $159 SCH-34 - replacement belt for winder $5.75 |
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LECLERC BOBBIN WINDER, ELECTRIC: this single-end bobbin winder with a tapered shaft will handle 4" and 6" bobbins and spools. Foot operated speed control. LEC-335 - $195 |
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LECLERC BOBBIN WINDER, ELECTRIC DOUBLE-END: this double-end bobbin winder is designed for bobbins of any length between 1" and 8". Foot operated speed control. LEC-337 - $285 |
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TREADLE TRACKER (a mini-clipboard that attaches to the back of the loom. Can be installed on any loom. SCH-200 - $19 |
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HEDDLES: come in flat steel (C), wire (B), inserted eye wire (better for fragile and hairy yarns and do not catch on each other - A) and polyester Texsolv (left). They are available in a number of lengths and we are listing the most popular. For others, please call. All are sold in bundles of 100. Both wire and inserted eye wire in sizes 9.5", 10.5" and 12.5". Texsolv heddles in sizes 8", 8 5/8", 10.5", 11" and 12 7/8". If you are not sure of the size for your loom you will need to measure. Determine the distance from the top of the heddle bar on the shaft/harness to the bottom of the bottom bar, then select from the list below and order by product code. Measure correctly. SCH-110 - flat steel 9.5" - $26.25 LEC-110 - wire 9.5" - $17.50 LEC-111 - inserted eye wire 9.5" - $22.25 GLI-100-7 - Texsolv 8" (fits Louet table looms & Glimakra Victoria) - $16 NEW! REPAIR HEDDLES: come in wire in 3 lengths: 9.5", 10.5" and 12.5". Ends are not soldered; just untwist each end, place on harness and retwist the ends. Sold individually. LEC-118 - repair wire 9.5" - $1 |
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the handle all the way up to the reed. When you do this a clip on the left side goes through the next dent to the left. Position your warp on the hook and pull back on the handle. This step will thread the first dent and position the tool properly in the next dent so you can repeat the process. You will have to look closely to see just how this works but from a distance your weaving friends will think it is magic. With just a few minutes of practice you will thread your next reed in record time. No weaver should be without this time-saving tool. And that bend on the end of the hook - that allows you to let go of the hook and let it hang as you go about your work.