“The Classified” – Supplies for your Tapestry Needs 

  ·      FOR SALE – A 48” Crisp tapestry loom.  It's solid maple with walnut trim and has only been warped one time. You may  know that Crisp Looms sold to Fireside Looms a few years ago and they have continued to manufacture the loom, although they no longer make the 48" width.  A new 48" loom would be $5,560.  I originally was asking $2,800, but have reduced the price to US $2,000 or best offer. Shipping extra if required.  For more information, please contact Widney Moore at (503) 223-4278 or by e-mail:  widney@widneymoore.com

·          Tracy Kaestner’s  “Nordic Studio and Lone Star Loom Room”, 22506 Unicorns Horn Lane, Katy, TX 77449;  Lone Star Loom Room  houses the ongoing weaving classes, has a classroom for dyeing and other classes and all of the stock for Nordic Studio. We are much happier in our new space! Classes are offered for beginning and intermediate weaving, warp painting, and some classes are taught by guest teachers. Come by and visit!   Website:  www.lonestarloomroom.com; Phone (281) 467-1575, 1-888-562-7012

·         “This Mad Tapestry Studio & Retreat”, :  Fine 2-ply Tynt Kunstvevgarn - $4.50 / 25 gram ball / 65 meters.  Tapestry Weaving Instruction in my oceanfront studio with or without the option of B&B.  For inquiries, please e-mail me at:  madeleinedt@shaw.ca or by phone:  (250) 539-3699.

·         "Brenda Franklin Designs" offering for tapestry weavers, small portable tapestry looms with convenient stands.  Both the top and bottom bars are notched in a durable high density polymer plastic for easy and secure warping.  For inquiries about these inexpensive looms, please e-mail Brenda at:  design@porchlight.ca or by phone:  (519) 638-9958

·         “Weaving Southwest”:  “is a tapestry gallery, a handweaving studio, and a manufacturer and supplier of weaving and spinning equipment, and hand-dyed yarns.  The tapestry gallery, started in 1987, shows work of many of New Mexico’s pre-eminent contemporary tapestry artists while the hand weaving studio produces rugs, blankets, and pillows on the premises.  The supply business (also known as Rio Grande Weavers Supply), manufactures Rio Grande looms, spinning wheels and hand-dyed yarns for knitters and weavers.”

For more information, Tel: (505) 758-0433, or to sign up for an e-newsletter, please visit:  www.weavingsouthwest.com  or visit at: 216 B Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM87571

·         Fine Australian Yarn great for tapestry, hand and machine knitting and all kinds of needlecraft.   With 366 colours to choose from the creative possibilities are endless.  For information, phone:  (604)-255-5565, or e-mail Trena at: textiles@trenacoulter.com, or visit: www.trenacoulter.com

·         Paternayan Crewel and Paterna Persian yarns in over 600 colours, suitable for tapestry, weaving and needlepoint and other fibre art needs.  This high quality yarn is colour fast, and also dyes beautifully with both acid and natural dyes.  I maintain stock in all colours, and fill orders immediately.  I am based in Calgary, so supply without exchange fluctuations, and customs clearances. Please contact Karen King at 403-284-4048, toll free at 1-866-666-9276, or visit my website at www.aubussonhouse.com.  For more information, please contact:  Karen King,

·         I have 2 looms I'd like to sell as I am now weaving only in small format.  One is an 8 harness 48" Macomber & bench, and the other is a LeClerc 45" Tissart - upright, tapestry loom.  Both are in very good condition except the apron on the Macomber is somewhat stained.  The Macomber has 3 reeds and lots of accessories and I will sell for $650.  The LeClerc is $400.  If interested, I will send photos.  The looms are in Sunapee, NH and buyer picks up. If interested, please contact:   Jill Mongomery;  Tel:  (603) 763-2635; geojill@comcast.net

·         A 40" - 4 harness beautiful old Swedish loom with string heddles.   The outside dimensions are approximately 56" wide, 60" high and 46" deep (plus seat depth).  It is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts and would require local pick-up or the buyer must make shipping arrangements.  If interested in Ruth’s loom, please contact:  Lisa Epstein at (508) 693-8181; ilco@gis.net.

• I have one loom for sale as I am now only weaving tapestries in small format. In good condition, a Macomber, 8 harness, 48", with a bench, 3 reeds and lots of accessories, I will sell for $650.00. For more information on this loom currently located in Sunapee, NH, please contact Jill Mongomery at (603) 763-2635; e-mail: geojill@comcast.net 

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