Weavers Guild
of Kalamazoo
Connecting Through Fiber
Classified Policy
The Guild will post for sale ads for fiber related equipment, books and raw materials. Ads selling items not considered to meet these requirements will not be posted. Ads will be accepted from non-members as well as members. The complete classified ad policy can be found here.
Sender must provide copy ready to post, complete with contact information for potential buyers. The webmaster reserves the right to deny ads that do not provide sufficient information about the sale item, or insufficient contact information.
The Guild will not be responsible for the veracity of any ads.
Ads will be posted for three weeks. After three weeks, the posted ad will be removed. If the seller wishes for the ad to run beyond three weeks, they will need to re-submit the ad to the webmaster.
Please contact us with details of your items. wgkazoo@gmail.com
Pictures of the item(s) to be sold will be posted if provided in .jpeg format.
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SALE! Display equipment for fiber art!
The WAFA component of Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo is offering their collection of display equipment on Saturday, April 30. There are many scarf trees, rug racks, and smaller display racks. Everything will be extremely reasonably priced, cash and carry. The Dropbox link shows photos and short descriptions of items for sale.
Details: Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: the storage barn of Chipman Preserve: 8395 E Main St, Galesburg MI 49053
Chipman Preserve is 3.25 miles east of Sprinkle Road, between N 30th and N 33rd St. on the north side
The yellow barn is at the end of the driveway behind the office. A large sign will be posted at the street
Cash or checks accepted. A truck or van will be needed to load some items.
Any questions, call Kristi Chapman
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zf5wy2q5prkuiim/AADXRcYTfx308ErY5CjRp-xja?dl=0
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Louet S10 Spinning Wheel-used
For Sale $350.
If new sells for between $800-900
Single treadle Louet spinning wheel in good condition
Irish tension
3 standard bobbins
Lazy kate rack
Standard flyer with hooks
Sturdily constructed of lacquered solid birch and beech
Perfect for spinning with newcomer or experienced spinner
Easy to learn to spin on this spinning wheel
Very suitable to produce both thick and thin and artsy yearns
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bernadette Buechler
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Maple 4 Harness Counter Balance Loom
Lovely Maple 4 Harness Counter Balance Loom for sale. Direct tie-up. 20" weaving width.
Compact size is perfect for apartment or small studio. Ideal for the new weaver as well as
experienced weavers. Most of the wood used in this loom is birds eye maple. Charmingly
crafted horses, smooth pulleys. Very sturdy.
Comes with 2 reeds, an 8 dent and a 12 dent. Plenty of new inserted-eye wire heddles.
Comes with accessories - tool pocket to attach to side of loom, lease sticks, sley hook.
Warp beam is set up for warp-board measured warp, but can be adapted to for sectional
warping. Cloth beam has canvas apron. Chain tie-ups ensure consistent shed. No need to
take this loom apart to move, fits through doorways easily.
Moves without difficulty in the back of an SUV, mini-van, or some hatch-backs. Built before
1963 and sold through the Dixie Hobby Shop, Lincoln Park, MI. I believe this loom was
made in Michigan. Great find! Local pick-up only.
$500 Accepting cash or Venmo.
Miranda Howard
Kalamazoo, MI
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Glimakra Standard Loom, Countermarch, 100 cm wide
Beautiful Glimakra Countermarch loom, 10 harnesses and 10 treadles, 100 cm weaving
width. Sturdy and reliable.
Includes 2 dozen warp sticks, fabric protector, lease sticks, extra warp tie on bars for cloth
and warp beams, 12 dent stainless steel and 20 dent carbon steel reeds, sley hook, 2 reed
hooks, hammer, horses and balance devices to make it a counter balance look, testsolv
heddles (LOADS) and tie-up system, tie-up diagrams, hammer, original gum feet, heavy
cotton twill aprons on warp and cloth beams, replacement break handle, adjustable bench.
Loom measures 52" wide, 69" tall, and 62" deep.
$1250
Miranda Howard
This is a used loom, a real workhorse. It still has a lot of weaving left in it. Please mouse
over the images to examine condition.
I accept credit cards, cash, and Venmo. Discount for cash and Venmo. Local pick-up only in
Kalamazoo, MI.
