Contemporary Handweavers of Houston

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There are two websites that reach a much wider audience that may be very helpful to you if you are selling equipment. They are:

Spinners and Weavers Housecleaning Pages
The Fiber Equipment and Barter Page

Buyers and Sellers be aware!

April 17, 2008

Hi, I'm a former member of CHH. I have moved to the Hill Country of Texas and am no longer weaving. I have a 4 harness LeClerc Artisat 36" floor loom for sale, together with the bench and warping mill, books and many other accessories.

The loom can have another 4 harnesses added, is in excellent condition, looks like this one, and I'm asking $1,000 for everything, yarns included.

If anyone is interested, phone me at 830.885.7476 for more photos. Or, you can send e-mail to sebland@gvtc.com and I'll be happy to e-mail pictures.
Shirley Bland
http://www.sebland.com

April 10, 2008

AVL 48" 16 Harness Dobby Loom
Overhead Beater, DoubleBox Fly shuttle, Sectional Beam and Supplemental Beam. Automatic advance and takeup, built in bench. Extras: Chenille Cloth beam cover, Dobby peg boards, pegs, and tools, Rotation counter for sectional beam, 2 spool racks, 53 Leclerc 4" plastic spools, 28 cardboard 4" spools, Electric spool winder, AVL Manual and Combo 16 by Eleanor Best, 2 Fly shuttles and 25 pirns, Schacht yardage counter for spool winder, Electric pirn winder, Texsolve heddles, tubing for fly shuttle. Delivery and set up within 250 miles of LaPorte, Texas is included. $7000.00
Contact Upstairs Studio. upsstudio@att.net. Telephone: (281) 470-0108 or 1-877-722-4996.

AVL Loom (click image for larger photo)	AVL - Extras (click image for larger photo)

April 10, 2008

Glimakra Countermarch Loom - 8 harness and 10 Treadle: Overhead beater, built in bench, string heddles with heddle maker, warp sticks, 3 rag shuttles, one ski rag shuttle, extra texsolve tie up cores and pegs, 3 hand shuttles, temple, Instruction book for Countermarch. Price includes delivery and set-up within 250 miles from La Porte, Texas. $1300.
Contact Upstairs Studio. upsstudio@att.net. Telephone: (281) 470-0108 or 1-877-722-4996.

Glimakra Loom (click image for larger photo)	Glimakra - Extras (click image for larger photo)

April 10, 2008

Glimakra Tapestry Loom - Glimakra Lapestry Loom: 60" Two Harness with beater tapestry loom. Warp sticks, Texsol Heddles included. Delivery and set-up within 250 miles from La Porte, Texas. $1000.
Contact Upstairs Studio. upsstudio@att.net. Telephone: (281) 470-0108 or 1-877-722-4996.

Glimakra Tapestry Loom (click image for larger photo)

February 22, 2008

WANTED: Metal tipped AVL shuttle and pirns for the fly shuttle box attachment. I received a fly shuttle box attachment from the kids for Christmas but did not receive the necessary Shuttles to put it into use. Since I cannot afford new ones, I am seeking a weaver or two that have an extra they are willing to part with for a reasonable price. I can be reached by email at shuttlecraft@charter.net or you can call Gene at phone number 507-206-0278. I am very anxious to try this attachment out so am anxious to hear from you.

February 22, 2008

Pagosa Fiber Festival: Pagosa Fiber Festival, Pagosa Springs, Colorado

May 24 and 25, 2008

7th Annual Pagosa Fiber Festival at Town Park in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Our Best Fest Yet! Come see animals - alpacas, llamas, angora and cashmere goats and churro sheep. Visit vendors of fleece/fiber, finished fashions and equipment. Enjoy fashion shows and Navajo Rug Auction, Sat. May 24. Learn from demonstrations and presentations. Bring the whole family; Admission is $1.00 - children under 12 free. Workshops from May 22 through May 23.

For information: www.pagosafiberfestival.com or email info@pagosafiberfestival.com. Contact Jane McKain at 970-264-4458

February 10, 2008

FOR SALE: Like new Harrisville 36” 8H/10T maple loom with 12 dent s/s reed. Extras include bench, 8” and 12” shuttles, bobbin winder and bobbins, and warping board. After moving from cold country, I am just not using the loom any longer and would like to find a good home for it. Overall dimensions 42 1/4” W, 31” D, 43 1/2” H. Price $1200 plus shipping unless you pick it up (League City, TX). Contact Patty or Lew Spurlock at 281-334-7989 or lewiscpatty@gmail.com.

Be aware. Our little web site is not immune from the scams that are polluting the net. If a transaction seems unduly complicated or if you have any feeling that something is not right, beware of the transaction. Just keep your wits about you when you transact any business over the net or by phone. At least one member has had a suspicious query.

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