"The Little Gem is the Majacraft folding wheel designed for using while travelling. It is especially useful for those who need to transport their spinning wheel, but has the smoothness and capacity to cater for all types of spinning. The Little Gem is very suitable for use on vacation or away from home as it can be folded flat and transported. While the Little Gem is both compact and light (approximately 5kg/12lbs – this can vary with the wood), it easily handles spinning and plying any kind of fibre, wool, mohair, silk and so on. The Little Gem is a full height wheel with attractive and unique design.

Some of the features of the Little Gem are:

• double treadle
• comes with three (2) plastic bobbins
• quick change flyer
• no oiling sealed bearings
• sliding flyer hook
• sensitive scotch tension
• NZ rimu construction
• laminated bamboo drive while that has plenty of inertia and looks great
• compact and light
• has special Majacraft cast hinges
• spins like a full-sized wheel with an easy rolling treadle action
• compatible with all Majacraft bobbins and flyers (except the giant Overdrive)" ... from the Majacraft website

The Cendrel Loom, from Leclerc Looms, is a floor-standing inkle loom that is incredibly easy to warp and weave on.  It can (per the manufacturer) weave a band up to 6 inches wide and 16 feet long.

The pegs on this loom can be easily moved to easily accommodate almost any warp length and can also be used as a warping frame for warps up to 10 yards long.

Almost complete disassembly is possible for storage.

The loom was purchased around 20 years ago and has been gently and only occasionally used and well cared for.  The instruction manual, additional warping pegs, string heddles and a shuttle are included.

Loom dimensions: 32-3/4 inches high, 28-1/2 inches wide, 14 inches deep.  Weight 9 pounds.

Woven in Navajo style, ABOVE AND BELOW is a four selvage piece designed as either a wall hanging or table rug.  

ABOVE AND BELOW won the First Prize ribbon for Wall Hangings in the Nevada County Fair in 2023.

As there are no knots within the weaving, Navajo weavings are reversible.  The back is essentially the same as the front.

The 100% wool warp was from the R.B. Burnham Trading Post in New Mexico.  The weft yarns are 100% New Mexico Churro and the edge twinings are Asborya Scandinavian rug yarn.

Dimensions are 19” in length and 12-1/4 inches wide.  A hanging dowel, monofilament hanger and a hanging pocket are attached to the back.

Wooden niddy-noddy with removable crossbar. Use this portable tool to easily wind your yarn into a skein. It is especially helpful with calculating yardage for smaller amounts of handspun yarn. 

Once the yarn is skeined it can be dyed or washed to set the twist. 

This light and airy lace shawlette sparkles in the sunshine. It was knit using one skein of Forbidden Woolery's Pride Lace in the Poisoned Apple colorway. The yarn is 75% superwash Merino, 20% silk, and 5% silver Stellina.

The pattern is Ictis, a design by Boo Knits. The ruby red beads knit into the border enhance the drape and add a bit more sparkle. 

Easily thrown about the shoulders or worn around the neck kerchief style, this shawlette will brighten any outfit.

Wool combs are handheld tools used to prepare wool fibers for spinning by arranging them in parallel and removing unwanted fibers. Combs are used to prepare fleece for spinning by removing short fibers, vegetable matter, and tangles.

These wool combs were hand crafted by Sue and Lindsey. They are sturdy, effective, and come with a mechanism to protect the tines while being stored, a wonderful benefit! (PSA:  Be sure to have your tetanus vaccination up-to-date when using sharp tools.)

This yarnbowl is large enough for most yarns and yet the ball or cake will stay in the bowl because of the curved designed into the sides. The "J-hole" through which the yarn is pulled is large and smooth. The inside glaze is smooth so that delicate yarns (even mohair) will not snag and catch as the yarn move around the bowl. Even down to the details of placing cork "bumpers" on the bottom of the bowl to protect furniture. On top of all that, there was an expressed mandate to have a good looking yarnbowl. Mission accomplished.

Our yarnbowls come in raku, nekked raku, horsehair and feather carbon painted, some with mica and in our stoneware line called "Hobnob." All of the bowls are one-of-a-kind. 

Chocolate Lily, a shawl pattern by Ambah O'Brien with yarn kit by Love & Speckles. Includes bonus mini skein set.

The Chocolate Lily, Dichopogon strictus, is found across Australia, the mauve-purple flowers appearing during Spring and Summer. The common name ‘Chocolate lily’ alludes to the scent of the flowers which resembles chocolate; while the flowers are edible it is the tubers that are eaten, raw or roasted, for some delicious bush tucker. Segments reflecting the petals are featured with eyelets creating texture, plus optional embroidery stitching to add that extra flourish.

Shawl pattern includes a video tutorial with techniques and styling tips. Watch the tutorial here.

DIMENSIONS
Wingspan: 53”/132.5 cm
Depth: 17”/42.5 cm
Measurements taken after blocking.

 This well-loved wooden blanket rack will give you a nice place to show off your handmade blankets or throws. The rack flattens for storage when not in use. 

38" x 16" x 36" H

This beautiful 1 1/2 pounds of washed fleece is ready to be carded,  combed or dyed. The crimp structure is lovely and a sample lock is almost 7" long. It pings when tested and there are no apparent weak spots. The sheep's breed is unknown, but spinner that selected this fleece knew how to pick 'em!

This adorable heart shawl pin was handcrafted by local potter Jim of Lickin' Flames. It will certainly add a dash of whimsy to your handmade shawls.

Inspired by Greek and Roman architecture, this hat and fingerless mitten set features Ionic columns, grapes, and acanthus leaves. 

Knit with Knit Picks Chroma Fingering in two colorways, this colorwork kit should be a fun and interesting project.

This highly sought-after Harrisville Designs Model A8 loom comes with 8 shafts, 10 treadles, and approximately 600 wire heddles. It folds to 28" by 18" and easily fits in a three-foot wide space for storage. A Wheels Kit is available from HD to make it truly portable. It has been well-loved and needs a good cleaning.

From the Harrisville Designs website, "Our floor looms are hand-built, using the highest quality hard rock maple. All of our floor looms feature an innovative tie-up system, using “snap chains” instead of cords and knots, or wires that fall out. The tie-up is quick, simple and secure for any treadle to harness combination. Our looms are designed with a friction brake for excellent tension control and an adjustable beater to accommodate reeds of different heights and widths. The suspended harnesses make the jack-action light, quiet, smooth and rhythmical - the way it should be. Unlike most looms, our floor looms are easily folded while fully warped, leaving the tie-up intact. Take them to workshops, unfold them, and you're ready to weave! Living in a small apartment? They can be folded and tucked away to entertain company or minimize studio space.

The Model A8 weaves a full 22 inches and comes with 8 harnesses and 10 treadles. The Model A8 is perfect for sample work and experimentation, while also providing the versatility of eight harnesses and complex weave structures. This loom offers you the chance to experience the excitement of multiple harness weaving at a surprisingly affordable price. You will find that our Models A8 and T8, complete with eight harnesses and ten treadles, are a fantastic value. Our looms are quiet, practical, and hand built in New Hampshire from highest quality materials."

Weaving width: 22"
Weight: 70 lbs
Includes: 8 harnesses, 10 treadles
Loom includes: 12 dent reed and approximately 600 wire heddles
Height to Breast Plate: 26”
Unfolded floor space: 28" x 34"
Folded floor space: 28" x 18"

Mimi the Bunny is a whimsical hand-crocheted amigurumi doll from high-quality natural origin yarns. She is about 12-16" long/tall (including the height of the ears).

This could make a fantastic gift for a special little someone in your life - and who knows?! Maybe they could be inspired to make their own some day...

What could inspire a project for this year's guild challenge, "Make a project using natural materials?" How about 30 skeins of 100% Peruvian wool fingering weight yarn?

Knit, crochet, weave, felt, or hook a rug with Knit Pick's flagship yarn:  Palette.There are 14 skeins of black and 16 skeins of various rosy reds including Lingonberry Heather, Garnet Heather, Currant, and Mauve.

From their website, "Palette is Knit Picks™ beloved 100% wool, fingering weight rainbow—expansive, ever-growing, and ever-reliable. Designed especially for Fair Isle and colorwork, Palette features hues that span the entire gradated wheel, including supporting neutrals and a full complement of heathers. Consider Palette for warm and durable socks, slim-fit sweaters, or felted items galore; it'll quickly find a permanent place in your stash and never disappoint."

Make a gradient blanket with the reds and black or brighten it up with additional colors now available to order from Knit Picks website.