[{"id":420371955956,"handle":"all","title":"ALL","updated_at":"2024-11-22T11:30:10+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eWelcome to Thread Collective - Your Premier Destination for Weaving and Spinning!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite world of fibre arts with Thread Collective, Australia's leading supplier of quality weaving yarns, weaving supplies, spinning wheels, and weaving looms. Elevate your craft with our curated collection featuring renowned brands such as Louet, Maurice Brassard, and Venne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo matter where you are in Australia, Thread Collective is dedicated to bringing the finest fibre art supplies to your doorstep. Enjoy the convenience of shopping online and have your favourite weaving yarns, spinning wheels, and looms delivered straight to you. Shop our comprehensive collection today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-02-09T16:06:36+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2024-02-26T09:13:50+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/all.jpg?v=1715387228"}},{"id":435789562100,"handle":"all-products-except-yarns","title":"All Products Except Yarns","updated_at":"2024-11-22T11:30:10+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-09-12T14:03:38+10:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"YARN"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Yarn"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":242055807161,"handle":"ashford-handicrafts","title":"Ashford Handicrafts","updated_at":"2024-11-22T11:00:08+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAshford Weaving Looms, Spinning Wheels, \u0026amp; Carding Tools\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the world of fibre arts, the pursuit of creativity and the desire to connect with traditional craftsmanship are beautifully embodied by Ashford weaving looms, spinning wheels, and carding tools. These exquisite tools have stood the test of time, enabling artisans and enthusiasts alike to embark on a journey of self-expression, skill development, and artistic exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAshford Weaving Looms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/ashford-weaving-looms\"\u003eAshford weaving looms\u003c\/a\u003e are synonymous with quality, versatility, and ease of use. Crafted with precision, these looms offer an unparalleled weaving experience for both beginners and experienced weavers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshford's range includes inkle looms, rigid heddle looms, frame and frame looms, table looms, and floor looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshford Spinning Wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor those enchanted by the art of spinning yarn, Ashford spinning wheels are a gateway to an enchanting world of fibre transformation. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering, Ashford spinning wheels are cherished for their superb performance and ergonomic design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshford's range includes traditional or electric spinning wheels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced spinner, there's an Ashford spinning wheel that's right for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshford Carding Tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarding is an essential step in preparing fibres for spinning or felting, and Ashford carding tools excel in facilitating this crucial process. Ashford offers a comprehensive range of carding tools, including hand carders and drum carders, designed to blend and align fibres effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Ashford for Your Crafts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend of tradition and innovation in the field of fibre arts is best represented by Ashford weaving looms, spinning wheels, and carding tools. These tools and equipment provide unmatched craftsmanship, durability, and versatility whether you're an expert weaver or spinner or an enthusiastic beginner at any craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their attention to detail, ergonomic weaving loom and spinning wheel designs, and commitment to sustainability, Ashford is a well-loved brand among fibre artists and textile art enthusiasts worldwide. Explore your options with Ashford handicrafts and let your imagination run wild as you embark on an exciting journey in the world of fibre arts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Ashford Handicrafts Online in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashford range of spinning wheels, weaving looms and carders are designed to be simple, easy to assemble and fun to use. Built on a family tradition and over 80 years of experience, Ashford products have been designed for crafters and built to last. In addition to quality equipment, Ashford offers a range of knitting, weaving yarns and fibre for spinning and felting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of Ashford products are built in New Zealand using high-quality sustainable timber and offered with a natural or lacquered finish. The Ashford woollen mill is located in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilton, New Zealand, we source and process high-quality fleeces and fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-21T11:58:47+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-04T10:24:54+10:00","alt":"Ashford Handicrafts - Thread Collective Australia ","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/collection-ashford_handicrafts.png?v=1704932806"}},{"id":164145987642,"handle":"ashford-spinning-wheels-and-weaving-looms","title":"Ashford Spinning Wheels and Weaving Looms","updated_at":"2024-11-22T11:00:08+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eGet Started on Spinning and Weaving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAshford is a New Zealand company globally known for its spinning wheels, weaving looms, and carders. Ashford quality products are the result of more than 80 years of experience, research and development, and customer feedback. Ashford wheels and looms are simple to use, easy to assemble and finish, and fun to explore for beginners and experienced spinners and weavers alike.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\nThread Collective has brought Ashford products to Australia with the goal of being a one-stop shop for fibre artists looking to expand their arsenal without the hassle of ordering from overseas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nChoose from the different spinning wheel and weaving loom options and get started on creating beautifully handmade pieces. Our Ashford weaving loom collection includes the inkle and inklette loom, rigid heddle looms, table looms, and frame looms. For spinning, we have brought several wheel models to Australian customers, including the Ashford e-Spinners and the more traditional spinning wheels.\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n \n \u003ch3\u003e\n Buy Ashford Wheels and Looms Online\n \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\n We try our best to stock the latest models of Ashford looms and wheels to provide Australian textile artists easy access to everything they need for their craft.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\n A wide range of accessories for the Ashford spinning wheels and weaving looms are also available here at Thread Collective. This includes additional heddles, shuttles, ball winders, warping mills, carry bags, maintenance kits, and so much more. If you’re looking for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/ashford-spare-parts\"\u003espare parts\u003c\/a\u003e for your Ashford spinning wheel or weaving loom, we have them right here.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\n We also have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/books?filter.p.vendor=Ashford\"\u003eAshford books\u003c\/a\u003e on our shelves that you can use as resources to help you navigate your way through the world of spinning and weaving, especially if you are just starting out.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\n Thread Collective is the number one supplier of Ashford weaving looms, spinning wheels, and accessories in Australia. Buy now and have your orders conveniently delivered to your doorstep.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"readless\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-08T20:46:27+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-05T12:38:19+10:00","alt":"Ashford Spinning Wheels and Weaving Looms","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/ashofrd_spinning_wheels_and_weaving_looms.png?v=1704927896"}},{"id":402329927924,"handle":"thread-collective-all-products","title":"Thread Collective All Products","updated_at":"2024-11-22T11:00:08+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-07-11T14:29:13+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"AVL"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ada Fibres"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Addi"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Birch"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Bluster Bay"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"DMC"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Daylight Company"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Erica de Ruiter"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Full Circle Fibres"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"GIST Yarn \u0026 Fibre"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Georgia Yarn Company"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Glimakra"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"ITO"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Kerry Lord"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"KnitPro"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Kollage"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Leclerc"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Lotte Dalgaard \u0026 Paulette Adam"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Louet"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Lowery Workstands"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Lykke"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Magiske Garner"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Malabrigo"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Marian Stubenitsky"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Marion Stubenitsky"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Maurice Brassard"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Mirrix"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Nancy's Knit Knacks"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Omanik Factory"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Peggy Osterkamp"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Schacht"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Prym"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Scheepjes"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Selvedge"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Suomen Lanka"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Swiss Mountain Silk"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Texsolv"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Thread Collective"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Various"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Venne"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Zweigart"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Venne Colcoton"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":155581055034,"handle":"weaving-loom-accessories","title":"Weaving Loom Accessories \u0026 Spare Parts","updated_at":"2024-11-18T23:40:15+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eKeep your weaving looms in top condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're passionate about weaving, you already know how important having the correct equipment and supplies is. Having access to high-quality weaving loom spare parts and accessories will make it easier for you to produce intricate and attractive designs whether you're a novice or a seasoned master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readmore\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Weaving Loom Accessories Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some of the must-have weaving loom accessories that will improve your weaving process significantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShuttles\u003c\/strong\u003e - Weft yarn is passed through the warp threads while being held in place by shuttles. They are available in a range of sizes and forms to accommodate various looms and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobbins\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bobbins are used to hold the weft yarn on a bobbin winder. They come in a range of materials, including plastic and wood, and can be purchased pre-wound or wound by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeddles\u003c\/strong\u003e - Heddles are an essential part of any loom as they are used to separate and raise\/lower the warp threads. They can be either pre-wound or manually wound, and they are available in a variety of materials, including plastic and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReed\u003c\/strong\u003e - The warp threads are spaced apart and secured in place with a reed. The warp threads travel through tiny, perfectly spaced slots in a metal frame that makes up the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoom Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e - If you're working on a floor loom, a loom stand is a practical tool that can make your work more comfortable. The height of the loom can be raised to a more comfortable level and customized to your preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to produce woven products of the highest calibre, having the proper weaving loom spare parts and accessories is crucial. There are several options available whether you're seeking shuttles, bobbins, heddles, or reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also make sure that you're always prepared to take on any weaving project by keeping spare parts like loom springs, brake bands, tie-up cords, heddle hooks, and reed hooks on hand. With the correct equipment and supplies, you may advance your weaving skills and produce stunning, detailed works of art that you'll be proud of for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Weaving Loom Accessories \u0026amp; Spare Parts Online in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective offers a collection of weaving loom accessories to help make your weaving journey much easier and weaving loom spare parts to help you keep your looms in top condition at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from our selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/weaving-loom-accessories?filter.p.product_type=Heddles\"\u003eheddles\u003c\/a\u003e, reeds, shuttles, loom extenders, carry bags, tension regulators, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't find what you are looking for, please drop us a line and we will be more than happy to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readless\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-01-13T03:44:25+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Texsolv"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Weaving Loom Accessory"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Tension Box"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Warping \u0026 Winding"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Warp Weights"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-17T11:01:39+10:00","alt":"Weaving Loom Accessories \u0026 Spare Parts - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/collection-weaving_loom_accessories_and_spare_parts.png?v=1715395063"}}]
The Ashford Rigid Heddle Second Heddle Kit includes two support blocks that can easily be attached as your rigid heddle has predrilled holes. Don't worry about being unsure on how to use it, instructions for weaving with the two heddles and patterns are included in the kit!
If you buy another reed that is identical to the one you already have, you will double your ends per inch. For example, two 12.5dpi (50/10) reeds will give you an amazing 25 ends per inch (100/10).
If the Ashford item you want is on backorder, please be advised that there is a wait time of approximately 1.5 weeks before it gets shipped. Please note that this is a general estimate and unexpected production and delivery delays can occur, and that certain Ashford items can have different back-in-stock dates. To confirm when an item would be back in stock, please email our team at hello@threadcollective.com.au.
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