Supplies (Material and Equipment)
For a complete directory of fiber arts suppliers, please see the Fiber Suppliers directory.
AB Gunnar Andersson Looms
Andersson and Glimakra looms, plus hundreds of weaving tools and accessories.
http://www.vavsked.se/eng/index.html
Ashford Spinning Wheel Company
New Zealand manufacturer of numerous models of spinning wheels and accessories. An online equipment catalog, Helpline and subscription form for a yearly newsletter. Visitors to the showroom, factory, and craft village are welcome.
http://www.ashford.co.nz
BEKA, Inc. Hand Made Wood Products
BEKA has been making rigid heddle looms, weaving frames, and weaving accessories since 1973.
http://www.bekainc.com/index.html
Bluster Bay Woodworks
Terry Lavallee
804 Airport Way
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-4600
BlusterBay@gmail.com
Bluster Bay Woodworks produces exquisite weaving shuttles and yarn swifts, handmade from an assortment of beautiful hardwoods. Each item is hand-buffed, resulting in tools that are silky smooth. Each has a luster and warmth, and is a delight to the touch.
http://www.blusterbaywoodworks.com/
Dundas Loom Company
Dundas Loom Company from Missoula, MT. Looms, accessories, and wheels are made start to finish by Steve Dundas. Excellent selection of books and videos.
http://www.dundasloom.com/
Gilmore Looms
Fine looms since 1936.
http://www.quikpage.com/G/gilmorelooms/
Gowdy Reed Company
Handloom reeds in Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel. The standard Dents Per Inch (DPI) ranges up to 20. Anything over 20 DPI may cost slightly more. Inserted-eye round nickel-plated steel wire heddles. Available in many lengths, such as 8.5", 9.5", 10.5", and 12.5". Sold in packs of 200, minimum and we sell in lots divisible by 200.
http://www.gowdeyreed.com/images/index.htm
Habu Textiles
Unique yarns and fabrics, most from Japan, some produced on premise in New York city. Silk/stainless steel and linen paper yarns are examples of two of the more unusual offerings.
http://www.habutextiles.com/
Stillpoint Farm
Leicester Longwool fleeces available. White and colored.
http://stillpointfarming.com/
AVL Looms, Inc.
Chico, California manufacturer of a variety of new and reconditioned looms and accessories.
http://www.avlusa.com/