Classifieds

Classifieds - This page was made available to facilitate the sale & purchase of weaving and spinning equipment by members and other fiber enthusiasts. The Guild does not warrant any of the items advertised on this page. Purchasers assume all risk associated with the purchase of these items. It is recommended that all purchasers view, test, and pick-up the items noted here in person.

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Email webmaster@desmoinesweaversguild.org with any photos you would like included along with the following information:

Make & Model of the loom, wheel, or applicable item (if known)
For looms: the weaving width
Overall condition (i.e. is there any rust or broken/missing parts)
Any accessories included (reeds, shuttles, bobbins, whorls, etc.)
Asking price
Contact information to include: name, phone number and/or email

For non-members, we ask for a $10 donation to the Guild to help defray the cost of our website. Please mail to:

Des Moines Weavers & Spinners Guild

4801 Franklin Ave.

Des Moines, IA

50310

For Sale: Rick Reeves Wheel

$1,200

Double drive; single treadle; 4 bobbins; Orifice hook; Small medium and large whorls

Contact:

Gayle Hoepner,

ghoepner@gmail.com

For Sale: 60" LeClerc Mira Loom

4 shaft, 6 treadle, counter balance. Many features included, such as sectional rakes and extensions, flying shuttle system, standard shuttle race, shed regulator, and more. See list below. Sturdy loom for rugs and tapestry.

$1,400

Contact:

Barbara Olson

(515)795-7550, call or text

Comes With:

Sectional rakes

Sectional warp beam extension kit

Shed regulator, older style, to allow unbalanced weaves

Flying shuttle system, fairly new with End Feed Shuttle and 8 pirns

New shuttle race, when flying shuttle is removed

60" Reed, 12 dent

Beater handle, part of the flying shuttle package

Front apron in fair to good condition

Threading Helpers (angel wings)

All manuals, these can also be download from the website of Camilla Valley Farms, where all things LeClerc can be ordered as well.

Extra steel heddles

Tension box, unknown brand

Full set of updated shaft clips, not installed.

New tie up cords installed

Lease Sticks

Steel Rod for the Beam

500 Texsolv heddles (not installed)

For Sale: Bobbin Winder

$200

Variable speed bobbin winder. Tested and working. No brand name.

Contact:

Bailey Steinfadt

baileysteinfadt@gmail.com
or visit Area515 during the Open House at 7 pm on Tuesdays.

For Sale: Toyota KR350 Knitting Machine

Make an offer

Includes weights, accessories, manuals, extension. Buyer must take the magazine and pattern collection shown on the bookshelf. (Everything to the left of the felting book.) It is able to knit, and a sample is shown. The ribbing carriage slider (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333367806/vintage-toyota-knitting-machine-kr350-kr) is missing and one plastic arm is broken (shown in photos).

Contact:

Bailey Steinfadt

baileysteinfadt@gmail.com
or visit Area515 during the Open House at 7 pm on Tuesdays.