Generously Donated Looms and Spinning Wheels will be posted here for Sale as they become available.
To purchase any of these items or to offer a donation, contact
Gail Rochlin at donations@thsg.org or (520) 237-6177 CALL OR TEXT
GLIMAKRA RIGID HEDDLE LOOM AND STAND
Glimakra Susanna rigid heddle loom, 27 inch weaving width, 8 dent heddle. Bolts to a matching stand, so it is strong and stable. Also comes with clamps if you choose to use the loom on a table without the stand. Loom does not fold. Back of the loom has holes and removable pegs for a built in warping board. Excellent condition.
$140
Anjou Tapestry Loom from Brittany Looms
27“ weaving width, 34″ top rail to bottom rail, nice walnut construction with original instructions. Probably from 1970s. Wooden heddle switches sheds when rotated back and forth. Matching stand allows the loom to be positioned at several angles. Very good condition.
$100
Bosworth Charkha Spinner
Charkha handmade by woodworker Jonathan Bosworth in 2017. A self-contained charkha with skein-winder in a beautiful cherry case that folds to the size of a book. Designed for spinning lace-weight yarn. Current new price is $495, with a waiting list for purchase. Selling this used one in excellent condition.
$300
Ashford Spinning Wheels
TWO spinning wheels, very likely Ashford Traditional model from the 1970s but without identifying marks. Wheels are identical except one has stenciled decorations. Both are single treadle, single drive, with one bobbin each and a dark walnut finish. Extra bobbins are easily available, since this wheel is still in production. Very nice condition, ready to spin. Includes some wool fleece from the donor’s own sheep. Buy either one, or find a spinning partner and adopt both of them!
ONLY ONE LEFT!!!
$100
Vintage Spinning Wheel – “Accelerator” style
Vintage double treadle accelerator spinning wheel with 2 ratios, designed for fast, fine spinning. This beauty is unmarked, but similar to other old Quebec double wheels. The donor said it is at least 50 years old and possibly 100. Size is 38″H x 36″W x 14″D . Wheel is functional and in remarkable condition for its age, but will likely need some adjustments. Best for an intermediate or advanced spinner who is interested in a historic wheel. The link below shows a nearly identical wheel in Maine, named Pierre Lapin (Peter Rabbit) by its owner.
$150
