am researching which company produced the first ever compu dobby for handweavers. All I could find so far is a mention of AVL that in 1982 they produced their first one. But was that the first loom ma

Does anyone have a source for really nice linen gift boxes for giving woven items as gifts? Thank you. Pam

To Weave For The Sun Ancient Andean Textiles by Rebecca Stone Miller $20 plus shipping Weaving And Dying in Highland Ecuador by Ann Pollard Rowe $45 plus shipping Shipping from 60073 Thanks!!!! Ellen

Anybody have a sewing pattern recommendation for a lightweight shirt with 3/4 quarter length sleeves? I checked Daryl Lancaster’s site but patterns too heavy for Texas heat. Thanks for any brain biscu

A friend asked me for books or articles on "weaving and mindfulness", a subject I know practically nothing about. I've found various things online, mainly to do with saori, plus a book by Ann Futterma

Hi everyone. I am considering getting a Louet Spring 2 loom. (Currently I own a Schacht standard floor loom.) I am wondering what y’all think of the Louet Spring. Advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks

Beautiful lightly figured maple loom in excellent condition. My dream loom, but hub’s medical issues force sale. Fire sale priced at $5,200.00. Pickup in Warner Robins, GA (just south of Macon off I-7

Hi again Folks, Please forgive a second email today. Mom has come to the moment when it is time to sell her last loom, the TC-1. If you are interested, or can pass it on to any who might be interested

Hi Folks, this is Sig's daughter Deb. We are making available issues of SS&D (Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot Magazine) from 1974-2008. Price $2 each plus media mail or could do a bulk price if anyone would

Johanna Erickson Studio Sale 48 Chester Street, Watertown MA 02472 Friday, June 3rd 10am to 2pm Saturday, June 4th 10am to 3pm Sunday, June 5th 10am to 2pm Johanna – the author of “Rag Weaving – Gimmi

Hello everyone, I'm trying to find a copy of the Best of Weavers: Thick 'n' Thin Does anyone have a copy surplus to requirements, that they would be happy to sell to me, please? Thanks for your time!

Hello, dear weavers! Is it possible to do a skeleton tie-up on a countermarch loom? I have 4 shafts and 6 treadles, but need more for the pattern I'm trying to do. On a jack loom, I would use a univer

I am researching spot draft which were woven with 5 shafts. I requested a copy of the Weaver's Journal Vol X #4 from my local guild. They mailed me the magazine. My local post office accidentally plac

Today’s print edition of the NYTimes has an “overlooked obituary” for Junichi Arai. The obituary is very interesting, and the few fabrics shown are in color when viewed online. https://www.nytimes.com

I've just finished a jacket woven in plain weave, warp and weft in a viscose-linen blend (light) and wool (dark) (see attached photo, arrows showing the warp direction). I wove the bodice and the top+

HI I made allowances to hem the sides and bottom and put a casing at the top for a bar to hang this from. Now I’m wondering if there is a better way. Any suggestions? I have not secured the loose thre

Greetings, Weavers! Is anyone aware of an app that will allow me to read wif files on an Android tablet (version 12)? I'd love to be able to manipulate them as well, but reading is my minimum requirem

Thanks everyone for the link and suggestions for the proper loom height. Rule of thumb and article are the items I was looking for. Sue

Looking for info on how to determine proper height of loom bench. There was an excellent discussion about this on Weave Tech a few years ago, but unfortunately didn't save it. Any advice about how to

Hi all, I'm on a search for a dobby loom that fits in my limited available space. In searching for options, I came across a newer loom maker that I have not heard of before. I know that dobbies can be