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OUR NEW WEB PAGE COMING BY NOV 25, 2008
A NEW LOOK...
The Big Book Of Weaving...is here!
We have this great book in stock. $29.95 plus shipping. Order one today. This is a great resource at 269 pages in hard cover.
NEW website for Glimakra. Take a look
Glimakra loom catalog available free. Send your address and we will mail one to you.
Prices have changed: here is the current and accurate list as of 1/15/08 Price list.
A color Glimakra catalog is available. Get a copy free. A complete price list and numerous pages of descriptive and informative material is included along with a mini-stick shuttle. Use the "Get A Catalog" button on the left and send us your address. Or call for immediate information. NEW PRICE LIST EFFECTIVE 1-15-08. Get a copy in pdf format. It is an 8 page booklet apprx. 238kb. Price list.
the JULIA loom: Here it is!!
"Tying up the Countermarch Loom". A very helpful new book.
Now in its second printing !
Countermarch tie up instructions for both horizontal and vertical countermarch looms, using shaft holders, treadle tie ups, evaluating sheds, unbalanced tie ups, instructions for using Texsolv tie up products as well as traditional knots, charts for setts, reed substitution, metric conversion, glossary and more. It has many clear diagrams and step by step help. 36 pp. The book is $18.50 plus shipping and handling. We've sent copies all over the world. Use our toll free number (866-890-7314) or the contact button on the left of the screen.
This book makes a great gift for weavers.
Countermarch Questions? More basic information on countermarch looms
Joanne prepared a couple pages of information on the types and basics of the countermarch loom. Click on the 'countermarch' button on the left to view it. Feel free to copy it as needed. Expertise and service is one of our resources.
VAV MAGASINET
Scandinavian Weaving Magazine
Subscribe to this fine weaving magazine, now in ENGLISH. 4 colorful issues a year with at least 10 projects per issue. This is a very good magazine you should get. $62 for one year subscription. $112 for 2 years. It is easy to subscribe. Contact us and we will take care of it for you. Try it.
NEW ITEM. A pre-wound kit for three towels. More information HERE
Read what Tim Rumbinas, fine furniture maker and weaver has to say about looms and wood. A short and enjoyable reading experience.
Tim also wrote some notes on the care and storage of looms which will help you care for your loom and its components. Read it here.
Download color cards from Bockens then contact us to order yarns. Click here, then select 'Products-Services', then 'Yarns', pick the fiber of your choice and the color cards will be displayed. We have cotton, linen and cottolin.
Texolv has an instruction booklet for how use Texsolv cord and heddles in various situations. You can see a copy of it here. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Show me the Texsolv Instruction Booklet
Workshop Schedule. Contact me for details and see the workshop page.
Other information: The Victoria loom, Videos, band
looms, reeds, expansion ...
- View a Glimakra Victoria table loom, with legs and treadles.
- If you have a Glimakra loom and need help, instructions or parts, click the Glimakra button on the left.
- View the two treadle Glimakra band loom
- Need help with your loom? The video "Dress Your Loom the Swedish Way" is available.
- View a Glimakra Combination Drawloom. A drawloom CD and the video 'Dress your Swedish Drawloom" are available. FAQ for drawlooms.
- Interested in Swedish reeds? Need more shafts or parts for your loom?
Time in Stockholm, Sweden:
Planning on a visit to Montana?
Here is the best place to stay Elkhorn Inn, 3 miles from my studio
Glimakra-USA... 866-890-7314 or 406-442-0354
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