About Classifieds

The classifieds is a FREE service provided by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Anyone can post or respond to ads on the site.

The classifieds are intended to facilitate:

  • the re-sale of supplies related to weaving, spinning and dyeing
  • commissioned help (to search for a skilled craftsperson to do x)
  • In select cases, WGM may also approve ads for other content. If you have questions, please contact us before submitting.

Information for Sellers

Each ad is free and up for 90 days and includes space for one photo. All ads must be approved before publication. 

USERS AVOID SCAMS AND FRAUD

The Classifieds are a public site, and are viewable by anyone. Protect yourself from scams and fraud and use good judgment when selling or making an offer on an item.

  • DO NOT SEND/ACCEPT PAYMENTS THAT ARE ANYTHING OTHER THAN CASH
    • Signs of Fraud: Requesting payment by cashier check, money order, electronic transfers; threatening to take action if there isn’t immediate payment
  • DO NOT SHIP OR PAY FOR A SHIPPING SERVICE
    • Signs of Fraud: Asking for the item to be shipped; asking to use a shipping service and claiming they will reimburse you
  • SALES SHOULD ALWAYS BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON
    • Signs of Fraud: Inability to meet face-to-face, refusal to talk on the phone, wanting to send a third party
  • UNFAMILIAR WITH WEAVING/SPINNING TERMS
    • Signs of Fraud: Making vague inquiries, e.g. asking about “the item”,
  • RESPONSES APPEAR ROBOTIC OR IMPERSONAL OR ESCALATE EMOTIONALLY
    • Signs of Fraud: Poor grammar/spelling and oddly phrased emails, copy and paste emails, short replies with no new information

Read the full scam and fraud prevention tips from Craigslist, here.

Disclaimer

The Weavers Guild of Minnesota does not sell, inspect, certify or warrant any of the equipment or goods listed for sale in the Classifieds section, nor does it make any investigation of, or warranty regarding, any buyer or seller, or their ability or desire to actually complete a transaction. WGM allows prospective sellers to place notices on this webpage, the accuracy of such notices is the sole responsibility of the seller. The Weavers Guild of Minnesota specifically disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy of data listed. Buyers should independently verify all information with the seller.

The Classifieds is a free service, provided by the Weavers Guild of MN, so that anyone may post ads related to weaving, spinning and dyeing.

You can ensure that it remains a free service by making a donation.



Classified listings

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8 shaft 10 treadle countermarch - handcrafted

8 shaft 10 treadle countermarch - handcrafted

This 8 shaft 10 treadle countermarch loom donated to WGM, was handcrafted in Oregon in the 70’s. Loom is in...
05/24/2024
Total views: 239
Price: $ 1,200.00
Warping Mill

Warping Mill

We are selling a custom built horizontal warping mill. This 12-14 yd mill was built for Kelly Marshall, who kindly...
08/22/2024
Total views: 118
Price: $ 327.08
MACOMBER-AD-A-HARNESS 40” Loom with 4 Harnesses and 6 Treadles

MACOMBER-AD-A-HARNESS 40” Loom with 4 Harnesses and 6 Treadles

This very well built maple loom comes with plain and sectional beams, ratchet brake, 3 reeds- 8,10,12, extra heddles, lease...
08/22/2024
Total views: 119
Price: $ 800.00
Help setting up loom

Help setting up loom

Still asking for help to set my loom I just moved here from Maryland and the movers really messed up...
08/21/2024
Total views: 68
Price: Free
Antique Scandinavian Warping Mill

Antique Scandinavian Warping Mill

Sturdy condition with original “bonde-rød” (farmer red) paint. Frame measures 22”L x 21”H x 25.5” D. Mill lifts off frame....
08/18/2024
Total views: 77
Price: $ 150.00
Antique Norwegian or Swedish band weaver

Antique Norwegian or Swedish band weaver

Dated 1836 with initials MIDL. Unlike the usual band weavers carved from one piece of wood with rigid heddles, these...
08/18/2024
Total views: 65
Price: $ 150.00
Well-used Antique shuttle

Well-used Antique shuttle

Antique wooden shuttle with faintly etched embellishments purchased at an Oslo antique store. Measures 11-1/2” long x 1-3/4” wide x...
08/18/2024
Total views: 32
Price: $ 40.00
Antique Scutching Blade

Antique Scutching Blade

Antique wooden scutching blade for beating flax, purchased at an Oslo antique shop. The initials AD are carved near the...
08/18/2024
Total views: 23
Price: $ 80.00
Hand-carved Finnish Distaff

Hand-carved Finnish Distaff

A reproduction of an antique Finnish distaff purchased from the woodcarver at a Finnfest in Minneapolis in the early 1980s....
08/18/2024
Total views: 74
Price: $ 45.00
Louet Megado Computer Dobby Loom

Louet Megado Computer Dobby Loom

This is a beauty of a loom…from non-smoking environment Louet – Megado Floor Loom – 16” (40 cm) – 16s...
08/17/2024
Total views: 93
Price: $ 6,500.00
LeClerc Nilart 12 shaft sectional jack

LeClerc Nilart 12 shaft sectional jack

12 shaft sectional jack loom. 12 dent reed. 45" weaving width; 53" wide. Circa 1974. Folding back beam, lease sticks,...
08/13/2024
Total views: 103
Price: $ 1,750.00
LeClerc Fanny 4 shaft sectional counterbalance loom

LeClerc Fanny 4 shaft sectional counterbalance loom

12 dent reed; 28" weaving width, 34-37" wide. Folding back beam, canvas apron. One owner. Circa 1976. Price includes bench...
08/13/2024
Total views: 78
Price: $ 1,650.00
Vintage Ideal Reed Manufacturing Company Rug Loom (Springfield, IL)

Vintage Ideal Reed Manufacturing Company Rug Loom (Springfield, IL)

2 shaft sectional, foot treadles, wire heddles. Price includes bench....
08/13/2024
Total views: 65
Price: $ 300.00
Inkle Loom

Inkle Loom

Lily Inkle Loom with shuttle and instruction book 24 x 9 x 7”...
08/13/2024
Total views: 96
Price: $ 18.00
FREE spinning wheel, needs TLC

FREE spinning wheel, needs TLC

I got this wheel a few years ago and fully intended to rehab it and get it working again with...
02/08/2024
Total views: 286
Price: Free