A division of Alster International Inc.

High-Quality Spinning and Weaving Equipment For Serious Hobbyists And Professional Fiber Artists.  

We are located near Montreal and can offer hands-on experience with many of these finely crafted spinning and weaving tools.

Majacraft spinning wheels from New Zealand feature double treadles for smooth and effortless treading and are beautifully designed and hand-crafted in Rimu wood.  We have  the Rose,  Suzie and Gem 2 models available and enjoy many hours of spinning with them.  Coming soon the new Alpaca wheel designed for spinning of fine fibers. 

Schacht wheels are made in the U.S. of hard maple with walnut detail and feature both double-band drive and scotch tension for a wide range of spinning.  Available in single and double treadle.  Schacht is also well known for their Baby Wolf loom which has 26" weaving width yet is compact and portable.  A great loom for workshops and limited working space and available in 4 or 8 shafts.  The Cherry limited edition is available to see and try out.  Schacht offers a wide range of  weaving accessories and  my favorite is their light-weight shuttles, ideal for arthritic hands/wrists. New for Fall 2007 is the LadyBug wheel (only 12.5 lbs).  See the Schacht website for details.

Ashford of New Zealand are renowned for their affordable textile craft equipment.  The popular Elizabeth wheel has recently been re-designed and now available.  New portable Knitter's loom and felting punch with needles in stock.  Ashford dyed Merino and Corriedale rovings for spinning and felting projects (minimum 1 kg order) can be ordered in up to 37 colors.  Lovely selection of hand-dyed silk fibers available from Treenway Silks of B.C.

For information about these product lines, parts and pricing please contact Delia. Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars and applicable taxes are extra. Prices may vary due to exchange rates.  

Contact us

  

Delia Courmanopoulos is an enthusiastic spinner and weaver.  An active member of the Lakeshore Weaver's Guild, she offers demonstrations at the Stewart Hall Community Center in Pointe-Claire, Que., with her selection of Majacraft wheels and Easy Knitter's Loom.  Demos planned for Sundays Feb 17th, Mar 16th, April 20th, and  May 11th.
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In Stock New and Used equipment
   
          Ashford Knitter's Loom  12 inch with 7.5 dpi reed for novelty yarns                                                $220
          Ashford Knitter's Loom  20 inch with 7.5 dpi reed $250
          Majacraft Rose spinning wheel                                                                               Sold
          Majacraft Gem 2  *NEW* $700
          Schacht  Flicker carder 72 PSI (new) special  price $20
          Schacht Spindle brass reed hooks $6
          Schacht Spindle pick-up sticks and weaving swords (12" to 26" selection) $10-$16
          Schacht Spindle Tapestry bobbins in beautiful dark Pau Ferro wood (pkg of 3) $16
          Schacht Cherry mini 9" and 11" shuttles (for table looms or narrow sheds) $38-$45

          Schacht Cherry large 13" and 15" shuttles     

$50-$55
          Schacht double boat shuttle open bottom in Maple (fits 2 x 4" bobbins) $48
          Schacht End-delivery shuttles available in 12" and 15"                                   $90

    Schacht Pirns for 12" and 15" End-delivery shuttles  available                         

$18

    Leclerc Artisat 36" jack loom in very good condition                           

 $500
          Leclerc metal skein winder (retails $195.00)  very good condition $100
          Ashford Inkle Loom  (New) $83
         Wooden yarn blocker (Louet in excellent condition) can be used also as a horizontal warping mill $200
          Antique counter-balance loom with overhead beater in good condition 36 inches wide with bench $400

Email us if you have any questions about these products.