Suppliers Directory
Weaving
Suppliers primarily of looms and weaving tools, accessories, books, CDs, videos, and instruction, as well as artists' studios and galleries.
"Pattern Techniques for Handweavers"
Doramay Keasbey
3428 Hampton Way
Eugene,
OR
97401-7097
US
"Pattern Techniques for Handweavers," is now available. The book is intended for handweavers at all experience levels with solid coverage of basics for new weavers and fascinating, unusual techniques to excite advanced weaver. Attention is given to drafting, designing, and mechanics of several different loom types. A major portion of the book covers loom-controlled pattern-weaving techniques ranging from the simplest one-shuttle weaves on four or fewer shafts to multishaft versions and complex structures with multiple warps and wefts. A chapter devoted to pick-up techniques includes processes for a single layer, several methods for double weave, and choices for triple warp layers. The final chapters showcase the work of several contemporary weavers and describes drawloom techniques for a variety of different weaves. Included are an extensive glossary, annotated bibliography, and comprehensive index. A pre-publication price of $31.95 (plus $6.00 S&H) is available through Jan. 1, 2006. After Jan. 1, the price will be $39.95. For more information or to purchase a book, contact the author.
Aarhus Weaving Center
Diane Marshall
1456 Coutant Ave.
Lakewood,
OH
44107
US
216-228-4841
website
Providers of fine weavings and weaving equipment. Unlimited support via e-mail with purchased loom.
Anansi Weavery
Teresa A. O'Neill
P.O. Box 376
Alert Bay,
BC
V0N 1A0
Canada
250-974-2176
website
The Anansi Weavery is located in the village of Alert Bay, situated on a small island off the northern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia and specializes in quality hand-woven tapestries, rugs and wall-hangings
Arm AG
Rohrstrasse 2
CH-3507 Biglen,
Switzerland
+41 31 701 07 11
website
This Swiss family-owned firm has been in existence since 1885, and offers a complete line of electronic and hand operated looms, including the ARM PATRONIC for sampling. Second-hand ARM looms are available. Fax: +41 31 701 07 14. Choose English, German or French.
Aubusson House Tapestry Fibers
Jean Farrington
1012 Terrace Avenue
Victoria,
BC
V8S 3V3
Canada
1-866-666-9276
website
Specializing in Tapestry warp, seine twine and linen warp, we also carry two different Tapestry yarns in a total of 780 colours all in stock.....call our toll free line or 1-250-361-3001.
Aurora Artisanal Handwovens
Jill E. Holod
PO Box 134
Stump Creek,
PA
15863
USA
814 427 2185
website
Beautiful handwoven scarves and shawls made from alpaca, mercerized cotton, mohair, merino wool, and other fibers. Handspun handwovens are also available. Other types of items such as purses, bags and table linens will be added in the future.
Bakkehuset Pattern Shop
Jytte Bonde
St. Karlsmindevej 73
DK-3390,
HUNDESTED
DK
Fax: +45 47 98 50 03
website
Weaving and knitting projects with full pattern descriptions for different fabrics, project notes, suggested use and inspirational pages. All printed in full color. Delivered in copy safe pockets. Mail order only.
BEKA, Inc.
542 Selby Ave
St. Paul,
MN
55102
US
1-888-999-2352
website
BEKA has been making a wide range of rigid heddle looms and shuttles since 1973.
Blomqvist/Nordiska Textil-Garner AB
512 84
Överlida,
Sweden
website
Swedish yarn and equipment supplier for handweaving and knitting, mainly by mail order.
Bluster Bay Woodworks
Terry LaVallee and Kristie Sherrod
804 Airport Way
Sandpoint,
ID
83864
US
208-263-4600
website
Handcrafted weaving shuttles and yarn swifts in the finest hardwoods.Thirty-two styles of shuttles and eight different yarn swifts.
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