 It's Available / It's Wanted It's Available / It's Wanted is a service to Woodstock Weavers Guild members and Website visitors. We list weaving items that are available for sale or swap. All of these items can be listed in our Monthly Newsletter, which we send to Guild members and other Guilds, as well as being posted on this Website. Make sure you see our It's Available / It's Wanted policy below. We tend to leave Sold items on the page for a period of time to show the page works. =============================== April 7, 2018 Warning ! Alert ! One of our Members received an offer for an item on our It's Available page. This 'offer' is a typical Internet SCAM.
STAY AWAY FROM THESE 'OFFERS' 100% OF THE TIME. THESE INTERNET SCAMS ARE ALWAYS GOING AROUND; NOW TARGETING WEAVERS. Always use care if you do not personally know the buyer. Safety First. =============================== ASHFORD TRADITIONAL SPINNING WHEEL SOLD ! For Sale: Ashford Traditional wheel (from New Zealand), 3 bobbins and lazy Kate with the Learn to Spin and Assembling Instruction booklet. Also a knitty knotty and wooden umbrella swift. Wheel and 3 bobbins, lazy Kate and knitty knotty have a Natural Finish and are in excellent condition. Also a Navajo drop spindle. $400.  HANDMADE MAPLE WARPING BOARD For Sale: One of a kind maple Warping Board, handmade by my husband. It's a three elephant warping board meaning that three elephants can sit on it and it won't break. Perfect for holding all warps from a thick blanket to a thin belt. Outer dimensions, 27" wide, 38.5" long. Nine pegs on each long side, each peg 10" long, 1" in diameter. Two pegs on each wide side for the cross. Winding a warp, the distance around each peg in about 38", so that when the yarn is removed and relaxed it can be counted as one full yard. Has screws on one long side so it can be hung on a wall. Asking $150. Pickup in Glenview, IL. Contact Judy at: starwork23@gmail.com  15" KROMSKI RIGID HEDDLE HARP LOOM For Sale: 15" Kromski Harp Forte Rigid Heddle Loom with Stand & extra reed. Loom folds for convenience. Like new. Woolery price with stand is over $400. Asking $250. Contact Gail at gailweaves@hotmail.com.  36” KESSENICH JACK LOOM-CHERRY SOLD ! For Sale: 36” Kessenich Jack Loom-Cherry 4 Harnesses; 6 Treadles Includes 3 Reeds (8,10,12); 3 Shuttles; 3Boat Shuttles; 1 Bench. 57” wide and 46” deep, shelves on the side add 10” to width, folds to 50” high and 20” deep. Original plans are included. Asking $300 and a good home! You will need to pick up.  SCHACHT MIGHTY WOLF LOOM SOLD ! One owner; 10 treadle, 4 harness; Weaving width: 36”; Loom width: 45”; $900 or best offer. Inherited from mother, who rarely used it, but do not have room to keep. Appears to be in very good condition. Includes variety of accessories. (I don’t know anything about weaving so I don’t know what everything is.) Pick-up only in Warrenville, IL. WEAVING MAGAZINES Valda Miller has the mostly complete collections of Handwoven, Weavers, Weavers Journal magazines that she was given by two retired weavers. She would like to sell them at $2 a piece, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. So, check your collections to see what issues you are missing and give her a call or email. This would also be a good time to start a collection! Remember that the money is going to a good cause! valdamiller@att.net
While they are not inventoried in a spreadsheet, they are stored in boxes, in chronological order, so that if someone wishes a specific issue or year, you can let Valda know and they will be easy to find. MACOMBER 48", 10H LOOM SOLD ! For Sale: Macomber 10-harness, 12 treadle, 48”, double back beam loom, (model B4-serial 2699); all open-eye heddles. Completely restored. Folds to 27” x 50.” Loom purchased from UW-Milwaukee when they closed their weaving studio in 2005. Loom was cleaned, repainted, waxed, and in general, added whatever was missing. It is a sturdy loom that will weave anything from fine linens to heavy rugs. Now downsizing to a smaller loom. Available for pick up in Clinton, Wisconsin. $1000.00.   HARRISVILLE 4H, 24" LOOM SOLD ! For sale: Harrisville 24 inch loom, 4 harnesses, 6 treadles, and stainless steel heddles. Removable top tray. Includes #10 and #12 stainless steel reeds, and a 12"shuttle. 29"w, 44"h, 32"d. Like new, purchased 2 years ago for $1150 selling for $850. I purchased a larger loom and don't have room for 2 looms. Pick up in Brodhead, WI or will meet part way.  GLIMAKRA STANDARD COUNTERMARCH LOOM SOLD ! Glimakra Standard Countermarch Loom and Bench, in excellent condition. One owner. * 8 shafts and 10 treadles, 100 cm / 39" weaving width * This was originally a 4 shaft/6 treadle loom and was converted to a 8 shaft / 10treadle countermarch loom by a master carpenter. * Texsolv heddles and Texsolv cords for treadle tie-ups * 5 Reeds various sizes * Lease sticks, custom raddle to fit the loom * Instructions, Mallet; Threading Tool * Warp packing sticks * Warping board attached to back of of loom * Corrugated cardboard for back beam warping * Many boat shuttles (including the Glimakra shuttle with wheels). * Many stick shuttles Overall dimensions are : 58" L x 54" W x 68 H. Made in the (early 1980's???) The loom is located in McHenry, IL. Price is $2,200. Contact Kathy by email at: kroepke@yahoo.com
  NORWOOD CHERRY WOOD LOOM SOLD ! Norwood cherry wood loom - Purchased in the mid-1980's, used three years, stored since then. No bench. Price: $800.00. The loom has a 48" weaving surface; 4 Harnesses; 6 Treadles; a 12 dent Reed. Also included are: 1500 heddles, shuttles, bobbin rack, winder, and Marguerite Davison's Handweaver's Pattern Book. Purchaser responsible for pick-up in Naperville, Il.
METIERS CLEMENT 60” DIRECT CONNECT TREDDLE FLOOR LOOM SOLD ! Metiers Clement 60” 4 shaft, direct connect treddle floor loom. Extremely heavy great for weaving rugs. Weight about 300+ lbs. 1” sectional beam 36" circumference, metal band braking system back beam. Cloth beam with double ratchet front beam. At least 1200 metal heddles, 15/16 dent reed. There was a crack in sectional beam when we received from Canada, fixed with metal brace. Can be totally taken apart for transport. $1200; Pick-up only; 17 miles south of Huntley, 17 Miles NW of St Charles, IL. For sale because of seldom weaving rugs Contact for more photos of braking, direct treadle connection and repair.
1977 NILUS LECLERC ARTISAT IV 36” LOOM SOLD ! One owner, 1977 Nilus LeClerc Artisat IV 36” Loom. Cloth beam, 4 Shaft, 6 Treddle. Brake release for back beam Front and back beams fold for storage or transport. Loom in beautiful condition and has been well cared for. Weaver passed away and wife is not a weaver. Storage was clean and dry. Included is bench/storage, 10 yd (42 X 36) warping board (hand made), 4 stick shuttles, 1 boat shuttle approx. About 500 plus heddles. Original information book. A few weaving books available, mostly Navaho and rug weaving. $800 OBO; Pick-up only in Huntley, IL.
WEAVING ITEMS ALL SOLD ! The estate of deceased Guild Member Nancy Wilson still has the following items For Sale:
If you are interested, please contact Sue Sturlis at 815-236-9509. LECLERC NILUS 45-INCH JACK FLOOR LOOM AND BENCH For Sale: Leclerc Nilus 45", 4 harness, 6 treadle floor loom and bench with storage under lid. Lightly used and in excellent condition. Also included: raddle, lease sticks, 6 shuttles, warping board, 5 reeds (6, 8, 10, 12 & 16 dent), 12 bobbins and various weaving books and magazines. $1,400.00 for all. Cash only and pick-up in Batavia, IL. Contact Jan at janweiss312@gmail.com.  RESTORED 4-HARNESS COUNTERBALANCE 24" WIDE LERVAD LOOM SOLD ! For sale or donation to a history museum: Restored 4-harness counterbalance 24" wide Lervad loom. New front and back beams, new aprons, new cordage, new string heddles, heddle jig. Fully operatable. On wheels for easy moving, but is not attached to the base. Looking for a good home. $50.00 or a good home.
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MODEL DRESS FORM Donated. Professional Model dress form, size 40; Waist, 30.5", Hip, 41.5", back length, 17.75" collapsible shoulders, padding, caster set, spin lock, magnetic pin holder. This is a very sturdy dress form with many extra features. The shoulders can be made wider or narrower. Padding can be added or removed. It rolls easily on the base. The height is easily adjustable by pressing down on top to release lock. The Dress Rite comes with complete directions for draping and a set of patterns showing how to alter to fit the body. The form was purchased by a dressmaking shop in Racine for $277 in 1994. It is in good condition, no nicks or tears. The form is intact, all directions, bill of sale, etc. are included. $100 or OBO (or best offer).
FIBER ITEMS from Bruce and Elaine Tietgen's Estate ALL SOLD ! Former Guild Members Bruce and Elaine Tietgen have both passed away. Their estate has the following weaving/spinning items for sale.
All appear to be in excellent condition. There are also books, journals/magazines, and other materials related to weaving. Anyone purchasing one of the above may look through this material and have anything they want at no cost. Purchaser would need to pick up at Bruce and Elaine's home in West Dundee. Contact Mark by email at: KESSENICH FLOOR LOOM Kessenich floor loom for sale. This 36" loom has a weaving area of 24", with 4 harnesses and 6 treadles and includes a removable oak shelf on either side. It stands 39" tall and the side width is 42 1/2". Included are a couple shuttles, other accessories & many hanks, cones of thread, and some rug yarn. The loom is warped for rug weaving. There is NOT a bench or warping board included. It has been adjusted by a gentleman at "Fine Line" in St. Charles. It is used and in good condition. The original paperwork is there as well. $550. Cash and pick-up only in Rochelle, IL. Contact Tina at: breitlife@aol.com
KESSENICH 42" 4 HARNESS, 6 TREADLE FLOOR LOOM SOLD ! Kessenich 42" 4 harness, 6 treadle heavy duty floor loom. Made in the 1980's in Wauwatosa WI. Very low "weaving miles". Very good condition! Also included 2 shuttles, various warp and weft material and a Harrisville Design warping reel. Includes a 12 dent reed and 4 side shuttle holders. Asking $950 or reasonable offer. Located in Grayslake, IL; Will help with moving it.  LE CLERC COLONIAL I, 45" WIDE, 8 H, JACK TYPE LOOM SOLD ! LeClerc Colonial I, 45" wide, 8 H, Jack Type with 2nd sectional beam for sale with bench. Fly Shuttle beater & 2 end feed fly shuttles, raddle, lease sticks, 2 spool racks with 28 spools, 13 wood pirns, 2 reeds 8 and 12 with reed stand. Tension box with yarn counter. LeClerc floor model 4 yard warping mill. All for $1400 [or best offer], pick up in Harvard, IL only. ITEM WANTED - TEMPLE FOUND ! I'm looking for a temple - metal or wood - that will go up to 15 inches. If you have one available for sale please contact me or let me know and bring it to the September Guild meeting. 8H NORWOOD 10 TREDDLE 50" WEAVING WIDTH LOOM in CHERRY SOLD ! Beautiful 8H Norwood 10 treddle 50" weaving width Cherry Loom. High castle, with shelf. Includes shuttles, raddle, bench with storage under lid, 6, 8, 10, & 12 dent reeds, sectional beam. Pickup only in Woodstock, IL. $2000. KROMSKI RIGID HEDDLE LOOM SOLD ! Kromski 32" Rigid Heddle Loom with stand, two reeds, shuttles, pick up stick, some lease sticks, and canvas carrying bag. Easily transported. Very good condition. $300.  HOFFSWELL CHERRY WOOD LOOM SOLD ! For Sale: Cherry wood loom made by Robert A Hoffswell of Champaign, Illinois in the late 1970s. 40 inch - 4 harness - 6 treadles - 8 dent/inch reed - sectional back beam. Loom size is 38” high - 40” deep - 48” wide. Gently used; $400. To be picked up in western suburbs. Contact Betty by email at:  GILMORE 46" LOOM SOLD ! For Sale: Gilmore loom, 46", 8 shaft, 14 treadle, in perfect condition. Includes bench, new Texsolve tieup, 4 reeds, unique and effective warp-by-yourself device plus other useful tools no longer included with new looms, and interesting correspondence with Mr. Gilmore. Over $4500 just for loom, bench, and reeds at today's prices. All this and many other accessories, $2000. Pickup in Freeport, IL. SINGER
FEATHERWEIGHT 221 NOT AVAILABLE ! For Sale: Singer Featherweight 221 Vintage 1940. Machine has excellent finish and decals in good shape. Carrying case in great condition with keys and includes the tray, foot control, power cord, 5 Bobbins and 6 additional attachments. Comes with the original green manual. Has recently been cleaned and tuned-up by a professional. $350.00  CHERRY WOOD LOOMCRAFT 48" 4 HARNESS LOOM SOLD ! For Sale: In excellent condition, beautiful cherry wood Loomcraft loom with a 48" weaving width (loom occupies 51" x 38" floor space) 4 shafts and 6 treadles. Custom built bench; 4-, 8- and 10-dent reeds; several ski, boat and flat shuttles. $800 Pick up only in Chicago.  WEAVING ITEMS FOR SALE ALL SOLD !
Pick up only; near Beloit, WI. LECLERC SHED REGULATOR SOLD ! LeClerc Shed Regulator for 45 inch 4 Harness LeClerc Counterbalanced Loom-$50.00. TAPESTRY and INKLE LOOMS Jean Niemann designed a loom made for traveling, tapestry and sampling. Jean also is making Inkle Looms. They are both available for purchase. Check out her Website at: www.intertwinedbyjean.com. =============================== It's Available Policy
1. Costs for Newsletter or Website postings are $10.00 each (prepaid) for one month or $25.00 each (prepaid) for three months for non-members. If you wish to add a picture, the cost is $5.00 per month additional (prepaid) for non-members. These charges help defray the WWG costs. 2. Make checks payable to 'Woodstock Weavers Guild'. Mail to: PO Box 666; Woodstock, IL 60098 3. Weaving and spinning equipment only, no non-member commercial ads. 4. Ads should be around 50 words or less. 5. Ads need to be emailed to the Newsletter Editor at gailweaves@gailweaves.us. Include price, make of loom, width, number of harness/treadles, and equipment that is being sold with the loom including reeds (with sizes), shuttles, warping boards, yarns, books or magazines, bench, etc. 6. State whether the loom will need to be picked up or can be shipped or delivered. 7. Provide an email address or phone number where you would like to be contacted. If we place it on our Website, we need an email address. We do not publish telephone numbers or addresses on our Website. 8. Advise whether you want your listing in the Newsletter, on the Website or both. 9. Approval and posting of ads are at the discretion of Woodstock Weavers Guild. 10. It's Wanted ads are only for Woodstock Weaver Guild Members. ...
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