The Fibre Garden : Ashford Looms & Accessories
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Ashford is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of looms, with plenty of different kinds and sizes to offer. We would love to help you find just the right one for your studio.
NOTE: Almost all looms require at least SOME assembly, as they are shipped in a flat box. Basically the larger the loom the more time required to assemble.
Ashford Looms & Accessories
Ashford Belt Shuttle for Inkle Weaving
Canadian Shipping only.
18 cm (7") belt shuttle for Inkle weaving. Made from Silver Beech hardwood.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Boat Shuttle – 11.5″/29cm
Beautifully shaped and well balanced, this is the smaller of the two sizes available from Ashford, the lower one in the photo. Made from Silver Beech hardwood. Lacquered finish. Includes one nylon boat shuttle bobbin. Additional bobbins are available in 10-packs.
NOTE: The nylon bobbins for Ashford boat shuttles will fit only Ashford brand boat shuttles, so far as we know. They will not fit Leclerc, Louet, Schacht, etc.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Boat Shuttle – 14″/35cm
Beautifully shaped and well balanced, this is the larger of the two sizes available from Ashford, the upper one in the photo. Made from Silver Beech hardwood. Lacquered finish. Includes one nylon boat shuttle bobbin. Additional bobbins are available in 10-packs.
NOTE: The nylon bobbins for Ashford boat shuttles will fit only Ashford brand boat shuttles, so far as we know. They will not fit Leclerc, Louet, Schacht, etc.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Boat Shuttle Bobbins – Nylon 10-pack
Grey nylon bobbins that fit either size of Ashford Boat Shuttle. Sold in packs of ten. Pictured on the right in the photo (they used to be blue).
NOTE: The nylon bobbins for Ashford boat shuttles will fit only Ashford brand boat shuttles, so far as we know. They will not fit Leclerc, Louet, Schacht, etc.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Bobbin Winder – Metal
FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We do not usually have this in stock at the store.
Metal bobbin winder with handle and table clamp. Includes one nylon boat shuttle bobbin. Please note, this may not fit other brands of nylon bobbins, we are not quite sure.
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Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving
CANADIAN ORDERS ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: this book does not fit inside the Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom boxes and will ship separately.
The revised edition of the Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving. Includes new techniques like brooks bouquet, huck weaving, bronson lace and weaving with the second heddle kit.
International weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows you how you can create exciting, beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two harness loom. In the book she guides you step-by-step through the many techniques, showing just how easy it is to make your woven creations come alive through colour and texture. Also known as the Rigid Heddle, this loom is simple to use, light and compact. It will produce fabrics and tapestries to delight you - whether you are a novice or experienced weaver.
Softcover, 100 pages..
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Carry Bag
Canadian Shipping only. A CUSTOM ORDER PRODUCT: please allow 7 to 10 days for delivery. We do not usually have this in stock at our store.
Smart, natural oatmeal colour with black straps, cotton carry bag emblazoned with the Ashford logo. Designed to fit the SampleIt 10"/25cm Loom but also perfect for all your craft tools and supplies.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Heddle Hook – double-ended nylon
Makes threading your rigid heddle or table loom easy and convenient. Made from strong but flexible acetal nylon.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Heddle hook – steel/nylon
Sturdy stainless steel hook with a comfortable nylon handle. Ideal for pulling warp yarn through the heddles on various brands of Table looms and Rigid Heddle looms.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Inkle Loom
Canadian orders only. Normally in stock at our store.
For making long, very strong warp-faced braids and bands.This regular-sized version of the Inkle Loom can weave bands up to 10cm (4 inches) wide. Weave intricate patterns and embellish with different types of yarns, beads and colours. Make trims, tassels, bands, straps, chokers, dog leads and more. The warp tension can be adjusted with the adjusting block. Compact size for portability and easy storage.
- very portable
- strong design for high tension warps
- adjusting block to maintain warp tension
Amazing 2.8m (110") weaving length with pegs 65mm (2 1/2") long and 50mm (2") tension flap. Includes 6-inch belt shuttle and 16-page step-by-step instruction booklet.
WARP WIDTH: 10cm (4") WARP LENGTH: 2.8m (110")
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Inklette Loom
Canadian orders only.
This smaller version of the Inkle Loom is also used to create long, very strong braids, but narrower than the regular Inkle. Weave intricate patterns and embellish with different types of yarns, beads and colours. Make trims, tassels, bands, straps, chokers, dog leads and more. The warp tension can be adjusted with the tension peg. Compact size for portability and easy storage. Belt shuttle and 16 page instruction booklet included. Made from Silver Beech hardwood.
- very compact and portable, only 37cm (14.5") long. Weighs 530g (18 oz)
- strong design for high tension warps
- adjustable tension peg
Amazing 1.8m (72") weaving length with pegs 65mm (2 1/2") long and 50mm (2") tension flap. Includes 6-inch belt shuttle and 16-page step-by-step instruction booklet.
WARP WIDTH: 5cm (2") WARP LENGTH: 1.8m (72")
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jack Loom – 8-shaft 38″/97cm – Pre-order only
FREE GROUND SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We do not usually stock this at our store. Please note, this ships by courier so please include your actual street address with your shipping address. Cannot be shipped to a PO Box number! NOTE: There WILL be additional shipping charges applied to FLY-IN destinations such as the far North.
Ashford has reintroduced this eight-shaft, ten-treadle folding Jack loom. Create your own beautiful fabrics with ease on this strong and relatively compact floor loom.
The loom features include:
- 38"/97cm weaving width.
- Eight shafts.
- Ten treadles.
- Bottom pivot beater with built-in shuttle race.
- Easy action warp advancement with steel ratchet.
- Large rising shed.
- Friction rear brake.
- Quiet smooth parallel lamms.
- Smooth nylon shaft guides and easy shaft removal.
- Folding back beam for storage and transport.
- Built-in raddle with cap rail.
- Removable front beam - for easy threading.
- Removable back beam.
- Handy shelf above castle.
- Quick and easy warp stick attachments
- Tip loom on front side for easy treadle tie-up changes.
- Made from lacquered solid Silver Beech hardwood.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 12 DPI stainless steel reed, 14"/35cm boat shuttle, 5 Cross sticks, 10 wooden warp sticks, 100 Texsolv heddles per shaft.
For full loom specifications please visit the loom page on the Ashford website
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Katie Table Loom – 30cm/12″
FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We do not usually have this in stock at our store.
The Katie Loom is the perfect eight-shaft loom for workshops, sampling, travel and fun.
- portable - easy to fold and pack, padded carry bag included.
- compact - 30cm (12") weaving width
- light - 6.5kg (14.25 lbs)
- smooth levers and auto bounce-back overhead beater
- easy threading - beater flips up and out of the way
- eight harnesses - a fully functional table loom, unlimited possibilities
- lacquered solid Silver Beech hardwood
The Katie Loom comes assembled. Includes: 10 dpi stainless steel reed, 320 texsolv heddles, threading hooks, step-by-step instruction booklet, and study padded carry bag. Just add yarn!
Weaving width with wide shed 30cm (12")
Height 49cm (19.25") Length 48.5cm (19") Width 29.5cm (11.5")
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Knitters Loom 12″/with Carry Bag Combo – Pre-order only
PRE-ORDER ONLY. FREE EXPEDITED GROUND SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. Inventory quantity exists so that our cart will accept orders and does not reflect our on-hand supply.
Weave anywhere, anytime. This loom is the upper one in the photo, the bag is the one on the right.
- the most portable loom with carry bag
- quick and easy to warp and weave
- lacquered and assembled
- 30cm (12") weaving width
- special combo price, includes sturdy carry bag
Fast and easy, this compact loom makes for exciting weaving anywhere, anytime. Fast - from yarn to scarf in two hours, easy - a loom that is simple to understand and operate, and exciting - let your fancy yarns play. The flexibility of the Knitters Loom means you can be weaving in your lunch break, while camping, or when visiting friends. What's more you can take the loom to workshops with the weaving still in place - a revolution in loom design and manufacture.
The Knitters Loom is simple to understand and operate with nylon warp stick ties, handles, cogs and pawls. Weave fancy yarns with the wide-eye 7.5dpi (30/10) reed. The loom is made from Silver Beech hard wood and comes assembled and lacquered, with all the warping tools - ready to use
INCLUDED: 7.5dpi (30/10) reed with large holes and slots, for all your fancy and funky yarns. Kit includes a colour step-by-step warp and weave book, warping peg, 2 hooks, 2 clamps and 2 shuttles.
WEIGHT: 2.3kg (5 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Knitters Loom 20″/with Carry Bag Combo – In stock
Generally in stock. FREE EXPEDITED GROUND SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only.
Weave anywhere, anytime. This loom is the lower one in the photo, the bag is the one on the left.
- the most portable loom with carry bag
- quick and easy to warp and weave
- lacquered and assembled
- 50cm (20") weaving width
- special combo price, includes sturdy carry bag
Fast and easy, this compact loom makes for exciting weaving anywhere, anytime. Fast - from yarn to scarf in two hours, easy - a loom that is simple to understand and operate, and exciting - let your fancy yarns play. The flexibility of the Knitters Loom means you can be weaving in your lunch break, while camping, or when visiting friends. What's more you can take the loom to workshops with the weaving still in place - a revolution in loom design and manufacture.
The Knitters Loom is simple to understand and operate with nylon warp stick ties, handles, cogs and pawls. Weave fancy yarns with the wide-eye 7.5dpi (30/10) reed. The loom is made from Silver Beech hard wood and comes assembled and lacquered, with all the warping tools - ready to use.
INCLUDED: 7.5dpi (30/10) reed with large holes and slots, for all your fancy & funky yarns. Kit includes a colour step-by-step warp and weave book, warping peg, 2 hooks, 2 clamps and 2 shuttles.
WEIGHT: 2.8kg (6 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom – 16″/40cm (In Stock)
FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We do not usually stock this at our store.
The Rigid Heddle Loom is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile and affordable. Create beautiful and unique garments and home-ware. With colour and texture weave unique fabrics or with pick-up sticks create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. You can use the loom to create cushion covers, table mats, fabrics and garments, floor mats, just about anything!
- quick and easy to warp and weave.
- portable.
- double heddle option. The option of a second heddle kit for multishaft weaving gives extra versatility to this loom.
- made from natural (unfinished) Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust.
INCLUDED: 7.5 DPI reed, two 14" stick shuttles, warping peg, two threading hooks, clamps and easy to follow colour step-by-step Learn to Weave booklet.
WEAVING WIDTH: 16"/40cm
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom – 24″/60cm – In Stock
Feb 7/22 - back in stock.
FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also usually stock this at our store.
The Rigid Heddle Loom is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile and affordable. Create beautiful and unique garments and home-ware. With colour and texture weave unique fabrics or with pick-up sticks create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. You can use the loom to create cushion covers, table mats, fabrics and garments, floor mats, just about anything!
- quick and easy to warp and weave.
- portable.
- double heddle option. The option of a second heddle kit for multishaft weaving gives extra versatility to this loom.
- made from natural (unfinished) Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust.
INCLUDED: 7.5 DPI reed, two 22" stick shuttles, warping peg, two threading hooks, clamps and easy to follow colour step-by-step Learn to Weave booklet.
WEAVING WIDTH: 24"/60cm
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom – 32″/80cm – In stock
May 16 2022 - currently in stock.
FREE SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days.
The Rigid Heddle Loom is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile and affordable. Create beautiful and unique garments and home-ware. With colour and texture weave unique fabrics or with pick-up sticks create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. You can use the loom to create cushion covers, table mats, fabrics and garments, floor mats, just about anything!
- quick and easy to warp and weave.
- portable.
- double heddle sideposts included. The option of having a second heddle expands the weaving possibilities
- made from natural (unfinished) Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust.
INCLUDED: 7.5 DPI reed, two stick shuttles (22" and 30"), warping peg, two threading hooks, clamps and easy to follow colour step-by-step Learn to Weave booklet.
We highly recommend the optional stand for this loom, to make for more comfortable weaving.
WEAVING WIDTH: 32"/80cm
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND