Blog Posts

  • Dyeing workshop

    Dyeing workshop

    The guild is excited to have Yvonne from Dublin Dye back to give another dyeing workshop (see the first one here) at the end of the month. The workshop is April 24th, 1:30 at the Constant Knitter and costs €30 for guild members, €40 for non-members. All materials are included. You can sign up through… Read more

  • January Drop Spinning Workshop

    January Drop Spinning Workshop

    It’s a new year, and the guild has a lot of plans for 2016! The first thing on our list is a spindle spinning workshop. Introduction to Drop Spinning Sun, January 24, 2pm – 5pm at The Constant Knitter, Francis St, Dublin 8 Create your own unique handspun yarn using a drop spindle. In this… Read more

  • Guild Open Day

    Guild Open Day

    The guild will be having an Open Day again this year, this time in the F2 Centre in Dublin on the 29th of November from 11 to 3. This will replace our regular guild meeting, and will offer spinning, weaving and dyeing demonstrations. You’ll also have the opportunity to try some of the crafts! And… Read more

  • Norwegian counterbalance loom

    Norwegian counterbalance loom

    Norwegian suspended heddle (counterbalance) loom (built around 1890) for sale. Size of outside frame is about 4 by 5 ft. It is working but needs tidying up.nine pedals,spare parts. It can be dismantled easily, would need a good cleaning. Asking 650 euro ono. Located in Co Sligo. Can be delivered for fuel cost.   Contact Susanne 086 2799109 Read more

  • Floor loom and wool for sale

    Floor loom and wool for sale

    20 skeins of wool (2.2kg each!) which was used by Macroom Carpets for fringing their floor rugs, so is a little bit coarse. All twenty available for €300. That is €15 each. Also a solid mahogany floor loom that came from Macroom Carpets. This typically made floor rug 39″ x 59″ excluding fringes. No photos as… Read more

  • Floor Loom for Sale, Dublin

    SOLD Glimakra Standard floor loom for sale, North Co. Dublin 120 cm weaving width, 4 Harnesses, 5 treadles, 2 reeds 50/10 & 30/10 Shuttles, Warping Mill and selection of yarns In original packing boxes for ease of transport, full assembly instructions included. Overseas move imminent, so please get in touch immediately if interested. Contact details… Read more