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
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- Cord Winder for Split-Ply Weaving
- Rope Twister
Spinning:
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- Spinning Wheel
- Electric Spinning Wheel
- Hand Spindles
- Hand Carders
- Carding Machine (Crank)
Weaving Looms:
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- (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:
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- Schacht Warping Board
- Frazier Rag Cutter
- Electric Bobbin Winder
- Skein Winder
- Tensioner Box
- Heddle and Reed Hooks
- Rug shuttles