accessories – The Fibre Garden

Shuttles & Bobbins

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

$75.50

Shuttles & Bobbins

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

$80.00

Shuttles & Bobbins

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

$23.00

Ashford Bobbin Winder – Metal

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.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$250.00

Ashford Flyer Bearing Jumbo Set

Ashford Flyer Bearing Jumbo Set

Canadian shipping only Includes both the front and rear Maiden Upright bearings for use with the JUMBO flyers on all Ashford wheels. The Standard Flyer bearings are smaller. The front has a 3/4" hole, the rear the 1/4" hook. Sturdy black nylon. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$5.75

Ashford Flyer Bearing Standard Set

Ashford Flyer Bearing Standard Set

Canadian shipping only

Includes both the front and rear Maiden Upright bearings for use with the standard flyers on all Ashford wheels. The Jumbo Flyer bearings are larger.

The front has a 1/2" hole, the rear the 1/4" hook. Sturdy black nylon.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$5.00

Ashford Heddle Hook – double-ended nylon

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

$4.00 Read more

Ashford Heddle hook – steel/nylon

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

$11.00

Ashford Maiden Uprights – pair

Ashford Maiden Uprights – pair

Canadian shipping only

A set of two natural (unfinished) wood Maiden Uprights for Ashford Traditional, Traveller or Elizabeth spinning wheels. Includes two screws. Made from Silver Beech hardwood.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$29.75 Add to cart

Ashford Quill Spindle

Ashford Quill Spindle

Canadian Shipping only. This features a long, pointy and sharp steel quill and you spin off the tip then treadle backwards to wind the yarn on. "Replace the flyer on your single or double-drive Traditional, Traveller, Elizabeth spinning wheel or E-Spinner and enjoy the ancient craft of quill spinning. When spinning from the point the spinner can spin any diameter yarn. The spindle is also useful for bobbin winding." Made from lacquered Silver Beech hardwood and strong polished steel. NOTE: this accessory does NOT fit the Joy, Kiwi or Country Spinner. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$146.00 Add to cart

Ashford Tapestry Loom Warp Thread – 200g

Ashford Tapestry Loom Warp Thread – 200g

Canadian orders only.

A perfect base to start your tapestry weaving. 100% cotton, a very strong thread/twine for warping tapestry looms and frames. Sometimes called Seine twine. Also useful as a carpet warp.

200g spool (7 oz), Approximately 612 yards (560m). Enough for several projects.

$23.75

Ashford Tension Knob (OLD STYLE)

Ashford Tension Knob (OLD STYLE)

Canadian shipping only

Note: ONLY for Ashford Traditional Wheels made before 1975, as this has a narrower base. For adjusting the brake band tension on Scotch tension spinning wheels. These mysteriously vanish more often than you would think!

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$14.00

Ashford Tension Knob

Ashford Tension Knob (Regular)

Canadian shipping only For adjusting the brake band tension on Scotch tension spinning wheels. These mysteriously vanish more often than you would think! This is the knob we sell the most of, for most modern Ashford wheels. Note: for Traditional Wheels made before 1975 you might need the Old-Style Tension Knob. PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$14.00

Ashford Weaving Needles – 3-pack

Ashford Weaving Needles – 3-pack

Canadian orders only.

Perfect for tapestry looms, rigid heddle looms and weaving frames. Weave various techniques quickly and easily. Weave fabrics, yarns, fibres and more with a large eye for easy threading. A must-have weaving accessory. Made from natural/unfinished Silver Beech hardwood.

Set of three needles in different sizes:
- 4.75" (12cm)
- 6.5" (17cm)
- 8.5" (22cm)

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$42.00

Bungy Cord Set for Ashford Table Looms

Bungy Cord Set for Ashford Table Looms

Canadian Shipping only. CUSTOM ORDER PRODUCT: please allow 7 to 10 days for delivery.

Set of 2 spare bungy cords for the automatic beater on all Ashford Table Looms.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

$5.75

Doffer Brush – Louet – Pre-order only

Doffer Brush – Louet – Pre-order only

PRE-ORDER ONLY. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Available quantities show to allow our shopping cart to accept orders and do not reflect our on-hand inventory. The Louet Doffer Brush is a handy tool used to clean drum carder drums between uses. This tool is included with all new Louet Carders and certainly works fine for other brands of carders. PRODUCT of HOLLAND

$55.00

Doffer Pin – Louet – Pre-order only

Doffer Pin – Louet – Pre-order only

PRE-ORDER ONLY. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Available quantities show to allow our shopping cart to accept orders and do not reflect our on-hand inventory. This Louet Doffer Pin is used to help remove a batt from the drum of the drumcarder or roving carder. This tool is included with all new Louet Carders. PRODUCT of HOLLAND

$49.00

Louet Footman Connector – Standard

Louet Footman Connector – Standard

Black plastic round part that connects the top of the footman to the wheel axle. Standard on all Louet Irish tension wheels, possibly on the rest as well. Louet part number 17.1060 PRODUCT of HOLLAND

$20.00