[{"id":394400071924,"handle":"animal-fibre","title":"Animal Fibres: Fibre for Spinning \u0026 Felting","updated_at":"2022-07-05T18:05:11+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003ePremium Quality Wool and Silk Fibres\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal fibres include wool from animals like sheep, alpaca, angora rabbits, cashmere and mohair goats, as well as silk from insects like silkworms. You can spin these fibres to create your own yarns or use them for spinning to create patterns or beautiful, life-like animal figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Fibres: Fibre for Spinning \u0026amp; Felting\u003c\/strong\u003e collection includes mulberry silk fibres, Angora fibres, natural Corriedale wool fibres, white alpaca wool fibres, tussah silk fibres, and more. Choose from our premium quality animal fibres for your spinning and felting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-01-23T10:18:52+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Yarn"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Silk"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Wool"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Alpaca"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Merino"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-24T14:17:53+10:00","alt":"Buy animal fibres for spinning and felting - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/collection-animal_fibres.jpg?v=1642997874"}},{"id":269739393209,"handle":"avl-looms","title":"AVL Looms - Premium Handweaving Looms and Equipment","updated_at":"2022-07-03T16:35:47+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eAVL Looms \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective is excited to be partnering with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avllooms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AVL Weaving Looms - Australian partner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAVL Looms\u003c\/a\u003e to bring their premium range of computer-controlled dobby looms, and weaving equipment to Australia. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AVL loom range includes the Workshop Dobby, K Series, A series, home loom and weaving accessories such as the warping square. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be adding the AVL range to the website over the coming month and we are happy to provide a quote on any of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/weaving-looms\"\u003elooms\u003c\/a\u003e available.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-05T14:11:48+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"AVL"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-19T15:25:50+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/avl_looms_-_collection.png?v=1637299550"}},{"id":282899087545,"handle":"avl-workshop-dobby","title":"AVL Workshop Dobby","updated_at":"2022-07-03T12:30:59+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eAVL 16\" and 24\" Workshop Dobby Loom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA great entry-level loom into computerized weaving, the AVL Workshop Dobby Loom is a lightweight, portable loom with Compu-Dobby® up to 24 harnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe AVL Workshop Dobby Loom is best paired with a sectional warp beam designed specifically for this loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-10-27T13:58:08+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"AVL Workshop Dobby"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-10-27T13:58:06+10:00","alt":"AVL Workshop Dobby - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/AVL-Workshop.png?v=1643786585"}},{"id":73416572986,"handle":"dobby","title":"Dobby Looms: Computer and Mechanical","updated_at":"2022-07-03T15:00:10+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer or Mechanical - No more tie-ups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDobby looms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dobby loom has a dobby mechanism, which is used to program the harness combinations for the weave pattern. Dobby is short for “draw boy” which refers to the weaver’s helper who was used to control the warp thread by pulling on draw threads. The dobby mechanism replaces the treadle\/lam combination of the traditional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/floor-looms\"\u003efloor looms\u003c\/a\u003e. The performance of a multi-harness loom is vastly improved by using a dobby mechanism, as it overcomes the major problems associated with the use of a large number of treadles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dobby loom allows you to select the combination of harnesses for every shed opening you wish to make. The great advantage of a dobby loom is that it avoids the necessity and the labor involved in making multiple tie-ups to treadle positioned underneath a loom. An investment in a Dobby loom ensures many years of comfortable and productive weaving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mechanical dobby is a program bar with pegs system. 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Whether you're a beginner looking to learn to weave or have been weaving for years, Thread Collective will have a loom for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thread Collective range includes\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/tapestry-looms\/frame-loom\" title=\"Frame Looms - Thread Collective\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e frame \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/tapestry-looms\/frame-loom\" title=\"Frame Looms - Thread Collective Australia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003el\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/tapestry-looms\/frame-loom\" title=\"Frame Looms - Thread Collective\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/tapestry-looms\/frame-loom\" title=\"Frame Looms - Thread Collective\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003efor modern textured weaving. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/tapestry-looms\" title=\"Tapestry Looms - Thread Collective Australia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapestry looms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for creating home decor works of art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/inkle-looms\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInkle looms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for bands. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/rigid-heddle-looms\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigid heddle\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003elooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a great way to learn, allowing you to create home decor pieces and wearable scarves. 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Operated by shafts, a table loom allows you to have more control over your final design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/floor-loom\" title=\"Floor Looms - Thread Collective Australia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloor looms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a great choice when you want to weave longer lengths, and the advantage is that treadles on the floor control each shaft, allowing for much faster weaving. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to step up to the next level, have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/dobby\" title=\"Dobby Looms - Thread Collective Australia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edobby looms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we have both mechanical and computerised models available, allowing you to create the most complex of patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective stocks \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/louet-looms\"\u003eLouet weaving looms\u003c\/a\u003e from the Netherlands, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/ashford-weaving-looms\"\u003eAshford weaving looms\u003c\/a\u003e from New Zealand, and Leclerc looms from Canada. 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The AVL Workshop Dobby Loom is a lightweight, portable loom with Compu-Dobby®up to 24 harnesses. It's also our least expensive computerized dobby loom. This is a great entry-level loom into computerized weaving!
16 Inch Workshop Dobby Loom
The original “California Traveler” is designed for portability with quick setup/take-down features that allow you to take your fully warped loom on the road.
24 Inch Workshop Dobby Loom
In addition to the standard features, the 24” WDL includes a separate cloth storage beam. The 24” WDL is an excellent value for sampling and small projects.
AVL Workshop Dobby Loom Features
16" or 24" weaving widths.
AVL Compu-Dobby® IV - 8, 16 or 24 shafts.
Interchangeable Design Unit on wheels for easy transport
X-Frame Body
Standard Bottom Swing Beater
Stainless Steel Reed: 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15 Dent (please specify at time of order)
Sectional Warp Beam with 2” sections - hoops are removable for use as plain beam. (Second Warp Beam System Available)