for more information on my retreats and other classes please click here:

http://www.villageweaver.com/2010/retreats.html

Village Weaver Website

http://www.villageweaver.com

One fine 26 inch DORSET LOOM

AND

1 Harrisville warping board
Texsolv Heddles (over 400)
1 Schacht 26 inch raddle
1 pair of Leclerc Lease sticks
1 Heddle Hook
1 Sley Hook

THIS IS NOW A COMPLETE WEAVING PACKAGE FOR THE PRICE OF $700. (not including packing and shipping!)

See full details on my website: http://www.villageweaver.com/2010/usedequipment.html

I’m putting up my last Dorset for sale. i was going to keep this one because it was 26 inches wide (many Dorsets are 18, 20) but I need a multi shaft loom for workshops. So up she goes. This loom is in excellent condition. The beam handles turn the beams, no rust, easy to warp. I have put over 400 texsolv heddles on it to make it even lighter for transport. These looms are coveted.

I will include either a 10 or 12 dent reed. And can ship.

See full details on my website: http://www.villageweaver.com/2010/usedequipment.html

Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions – i’ll be around most of the weekend.

$700 +shipping/crate. Can take paypal, credit card, check, and good old cash.

I realize that the blog is sorely forelorn. I am busy these days learning my letterpress, creating websites and eeking a little weaving now and again – I cleaned my studio this week, so with now that i’m organized, i should be able to get to my studio more. In the meantime, I’m going to be selling my wares this weekend – Sunday and Tuesday , May 30 and June 1 at the Leon and Lulu’s Artist Market – I think it’s going to be a nice show and it’s a lovely shop to boot! Many interesting items – If you have time, come see me!

http://www.villageweaver.com

currently on my loom

I’ll be doing a weaving demo at Wolcott Mills in Romeo this Sat. March 20 from 10 – 3. Stop by and say hi!

http://www.metroparks.com/calendar_item.aspx?ID=212&PID=13&r=3

A friend commissioned 3 demin rag rugs – she supplied the denim and after taking off the waists, zippers, hems and seams, I just started sewing the strips of denim I took from many pair of jeans. Once I stripped it, i sorted according to dark, mediumm and light. I then sew the strips together and put them on a swift until I’m ready to transfer to my shuttle.

I found this pretty little Jones Sewing machine at a garage sale in my hood. I was driving by, and the blue hit me first! I spent $12 – they guy wanted 30, i said 15, he said ok, but all i had in my pocket was 12.00 – so that was a done deal! I spent 60.00 converting it from the british plug and had it oiled and cleaned. Best 72.00 i’ve spent. I love this machine. It only does a straight stitch, but it is so nice to work on. I like the feel of the metal as I turn the wheel – so much nicer than the plastic on my other machine!

http://www.villageweaver.com

I’ve been so busy building 2 sites since the beginning of December, I haven’t touched a loom! This afternoon, I’m going to my slave cave and begin weaving again. Here’s a peak at my new site.When you get into the catalog of product, make sure to click on the large picture to zoomify – it’s so close you can feel it through the screen.

www.villageweaver.com new website

When i wanted to make the leap to a computer dobby – it felt like i was jumping off a very high ledge without the safety net.

If you have interest in maybe investing in this type of loom, but just aren’t sure, or if you purchased a used loom or even a new loom, here’s your chance to test drive one in real time – wind your warp, beam it and weave with a fly shuttle. On an AVL A-Series 16 shafts, 60 inches, single box flyshuttle, new auto advance and cloth takeup – CompuDobbyIII – All the bells and whistles….From start to finish. See my Learn to Weave page and scroll to the Private Retreat – AVL.