Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom

Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom The Rigid Heddle loom is recommended to new weavers because it is so easy to use but still very versatile. You can use the loom to create cushion covers, table mats, fabrics and garments, floor mats, just about anything.

Video - warping an Ashford Rigid Heddle loom

The rigid heddle loom requires some finishing and assembly. For a similar rigid heddle loom that is ready-to-go-out-of-the-box, see the Knitters Loom

If you are interested in spreading payments, please contact me for details using the details above.

Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom

Ashford rigid heddle loom

Includes 7.5dpi - 30/10cm reed, 2 shuttles, warping peg, 2 threading hooks, clamps and easy to follow colour step-by-step Learn to Weave booklet.

16" / 400mm : £125 available from stock
24" / 600mm : £130 available from stock
32" / 800mm : £140 available from stock
48" / 1200mm : £270

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Next dispatch: lunchtime Thu 17 May

Ashford rigid heddle loom floor stand

With two handy shelves and foot rest. Comfortable weaving position and height. The loom can be easily removed from the stand.

16" / 400mm : £89 available from stock
24" / 600mm : £90 available from stock
32" / 800mm : £93 available from stock

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Reeds for Rigid Heddle Loom

The Rigid Heddle Loom comes with a 7.5 dpi reed. These other sizes will allow you to weave even larger, more textured yarns (the 5 dpi reed) or medium to medium fine yarns (10 dpi or 12.5 dpi reeds).

For 16" / 400mm loom: £12.70
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For 24" / 600mm loom: £16.30
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For 32" / 800mm loom: £21
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For 48" / 1200mm loom: £36.25
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Note that items over 61cm/24" are outsize for my usual first class and usually travel by a parcel service.

Next dispatch: lunchtime Thu 17 May

Second Heddle Kit for the Rigid Heddle Loom (new style)

Enjoy experimenting with more complex patterns. You will need another reed identical to the one you have. (Kit does not include loom or reeds.) Two 12.5 dpi reeds give you 25 ends per inch! Fits all sizes of rigid heddle looms.

£14.70Temporarily out of stock

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Stick shuttles

Sold in pairs, so the price you see is for two shuttles.

6" / 15cm (pair) : £3.80
10" / 26cm (pair) : £3.80
14" / 36cm (pair) : £4.30
22" / 56cm (pair) : £4.56Temporarily out of stock
30" / 76cm (pair) : £5.28

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Fringe twister

Fringe twister

Finish woven projects with a fringe or twist yarn for embellishing, edging and jewellery.

Ashford provide this leaflet explaining its use: http://www.ashford.co.nz/newsite/ltfty/book/27.html?page=1

£30

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Weaving yarns

Cones of Venne fine mercerised cotton and cottolin weaving yarn.

Weaving yarns

Reed hook

Reed hook

Thin flat hook for hooking yarn through reed.

Note that this hook and a heddle threading hook are both supplied with every new Ashford loom.

£2.80

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heddle threading hook

heddle threading hook

Long angled metal hook with handle for hooking yarn through heddle.

Note that this hook and a reed hook are both supplied with every new Ashford loom.

£4.50

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Warping Frame

Warping Peg and Clamp

Clamps to table or edge of other flat surface

A method of making a warp, tying directly to the back beam and threading through the reed as you create the warp. This method is quick and easy for rigid heddle looms and this peg is supplied with Ashford's Knitters loom and Rigid Heddle looms. Also available here separately.

£13.80Temporarily out of stock

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Warping Frame

Warping Frame - 11 Metre

Strong frame with pegs set firmly at regular intervals. Makes up to a 11m (37ft) warp. Includes warping instructions and diagram for crosses.

£69Temporarily out of stock

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Hobby Bench

Hobby Bench
  • Folding seat conceals roomy storage compartment
  • Solid Silver Beech hardwood to match your wheel or loom
  • Four-position adjustable seat height - 49cm (19.3ins), 52cm (20.5ins), 56cm (22ins), 60cm (23.6ins)
£164

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secondhand spinmner's chairs

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The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving - Rowena Hart

Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving - Rowena Hart

Read more

£15.35

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Ashford Book of Projects - Vol 1

Read more

£11.50

Next dispatch: lunchtime Thu 17 May

Selvedge magazine, November / December 2011 issue (number 43)

Selvedge magazine, November / December 2011

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£9.95

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Selvedge Magazine backnumbers

Selvedge magazine, back issues

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