library and Equipment for Loan

The Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild maintains a collection of books, periodicals, and videos for guild members to borrow. Browse our book list and contact the librarian to request a loan.

Guild members are welcome to borrow equipment from the guild’s inventory. The first month of a loan is free. Contact our librarian to arrange a loan. Our equipment includes:

Rope Making and Split-Ply Weaving

• • Cord Winder for Split-Ply Weaving
  • Rope Twister

Spinning:

• • Spinning Wheel
  • Electric Spinning Wheel
  • Hand Spindles
  • Hand Carders
  • Carding Machine (Crank)

Weaving Looms:

• • (4) Schacht 16” 8H Table Looms (12-dent reed)
  • Schacht 16” 4H Table Loom (12-dent reed)
  • 4-Harness 20” Table Loom
  • (2) Ashford Knitter’s Looms (7.5 epi reed)
  • Kromski Harp Rigid Heddle Loom with Stand (8, 10, 12 epi reeds)
  • LeClerc Penelope Tapestry Loom
  • Schacht Inkle Loom
  • Triangle Loom
  • Southwest-style Table Loom
  • Jiffy-Loom with adustable bar
  • Weave-It Loom

Weaving Supplies:

• • Schacht Warping Board
  • Frazier Rag Cutter
  • Electric Bobbin Winder
  • Skein Winder
  • Tensioner Box
  • Heddle and Reed Hooks
  • Rug shuttles