Classifieds

Classified ads appear in both Fibre Focus magazine* and on the OHS website.

Placing an ad

  • E-mail your ad (with a photograph, if desired) to The Publisher.
  • Cost: OHS members may place one classified ad – up to 25 words and one photograph – every three months without charge. Additional words and photographs are 25¢ each and $10 each respectively. More than one ad per three month period will be charged at the non-member rate below.
  • Non-members are also welcome to place a classified ad. The cost is $8 for 25 words or less, 25¢ for each additional word and $10 per photograph.
  • Submission: Classified ads will be placed on this page (OHS Classifieds) and in the upcoming issue of Fibre Focus magazine.*
  • Deadlines for publication in Fibre Focus are February 7, May 7, August 7, October 21 for the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Issues respectively.

* Space permitting, free member ads will also appear in Fibre Focus.

Current Ads

DOROTHY LOOM CONVERSION KIT Handcrafted, wooden 4-lever lifting kit eliminates those nasty side metal levers. Fits all widths of the Dorothy loom & can be installed for right or left-handed use. More information available by contacting Cheryl Sheridan.

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Castle style spinning wheel in solid walnut for sale. Three years old, hardly used. Extra bobbins. $300. Contact Claire, 705-774-4047. St. Catharines.

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For Sale: Leclerc 45” 4-shaft loom including bench. 1940s model with metal braking system. All cords, aprons, heddles replaced last year. Brand new 8- 10- 12-dent reeds, raddle. Brand new electric bobbin winder. Shuttles and bobbins, reed and shaft hooks. Several books, CDs, patterns, included. A wonderful loom to use, but health issues won’t let me weave any longer. Asking $2300 cash or certified cheque. Contact Christy

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Leclerc fanny loom 45 inch with three reeds, bench and bobbin winder. $300. Dorothy 15 3/4 inch table loom with two reeds. $250 Contact Barbara.

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RUGS WOVEN BY PETER COLLINGWOOD - 2 gently used and recently cleaned wool rugs woven by Peter himself. Both a generous 3 feet by 6 feet. One with fringe ends and the other turned ends. Red and black and the other black and natural. Reversible. $800 each. Contact Colleen.

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Nilus Leclerc 60” 4 harness, 6 treadle Jack loom with bench. Excellent condition. Extras: 4 reeds, raddle, heddles, wool spools. $2200. Pick up Bloomfield, Prince Edward County. Contact Susan.

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Leclerc 12-shaft, 60" Jack loom with bench and 12 dent reed. Excellent condition. $2000. Email Jacqueline, or call 705-848-2535.

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20” Handmade 4-Shaft Loom with Hanging Beater. Built by Honey Hoozer (well-known Surrey BC weaving teacher in the 1950/60s) and family. Smooth unvarnished reddish wood, wood heddle frames with string heddles. Weaves well, adjusted for good sheds, smooth movement.
Useful as a working loom or historical reenactment from pioneer through medieval periods, its design echoing floor looms from the last thousand years. Doesn’t fold up, but light enough for one person to lift easily. Fits through standard 30” doors, and in back of van or truck. Can be moved warped up. 45” long, 29 ½” width, 61” tall (beater removed), 71” tall (beater in). 8-dent reed, 2 shuttles & bobbins. $275. More photos available. Ralph Johnston, Sudbury. Text/phone: 705-471-1856.

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