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Schacht Cricket Quartet | Pre-order Now

The all new Cricket Quartet reimagines Schacht’s most popular rigid heddle loom, the 15″ Cricket, and transforms it into a multi-purpose 4-shaft weaving loom!

This skilfully engineered add-on achieves a generous warp width of 34cm, plenty of room to explore endless shaft combinations.

Made from high-quality maple ply, the design Incorporates smooth action levers to raise and lower shafts, extended back beam for clean sheds and a pivoting beater to maximise weaving space.

Available now to pre-order at the special introductory price of AUD$690*.

*Expected delivery, Spring 2022.
*Hurry, this offer is only available until August 31st 2022, after this date the RRP will be AUD$780.


FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE

  • Generous 34cm (13.5") weaving width

  • Smooth action levers to raise and lower shafts

  • Extended back beam for clean sheds

  • Pivoting beater to maximise weaving space

  • Clean crisp aesthetic

  • Made from high-quality maple ply and hard maple

  • Made in USA


KIT INCLUDES

1 x Cricket Quartet system (unlacquered)

1 x Reed, your choice of 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15

300 x Texsolv heddles

Please Note: The Cricket Quartet is only compatible with the 15" Cricket loom. The 15" Cricket loom is sold separately. Find it HERE.

CUSTOMISATION AND ACCESSORIES

The Cricket Quartet is compatible with a range of Cricket loom accessories. For custom order enquiries please get in touch to discuss your needs. We would love to help you out!


Schacht Cricket Quartet

WELCOME | Schacht Flatiron Spinning Wheel

True to form, Schacht’s contribution to the world of traditional Saxony-style spinning wheels is anything but conventional. Built for consistency and speed the Schacht Flatiron is a modular, multi-drive spinning machine.

Made from formed maple ply the Flatiron includes all Schacht’s clever design features that we’ve come to regard, like quick release levers for easy bobbin and flyer changes, self-aligning bearings for precise action, and three drive modes for Scotch tension, double-drive or bobbin-lead configurations.

Completely customizable, the wheel can be assembled straight out of the box with the flyer on either the left or the right, and with double-treadle action you’re guaranteed an ergonomic spin.

Optional extras include the Schacht Bulky Plyer Flyer, and a range of whorl sizes from the ‘Extra-Slow’ up to the ‘Super High’ with a mind-boggling ratio of 26.1:1. 

Shipped with three Travel Bobbins, Medium and Fast whorls, a threading hook and both a cotton and poly drive band, you’ll have lots to explore with the Schacht Flatiron Spinning Wheel.

FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE

  • Adaptable to any need, skill level or spinning technique

  • Modular design and multiple drive modes allow for customization

  • Interchangeable orifice/flyer positioning for ergonomic spinning

  • Full maple ply construction

  • Long, comfortable treadles

  • Included whorls offer spinning ratios between 10.4:1 and 17.4:1

  • Quick release levers for easy bobbin and flyer changes

  • Precise control knob for fine tuning take-up

  • Two-year limited warranty

OUR KIT INCLUDES

  • Ladybug Spinning Wheel (complete specifications HERE)

  • 3 x ‘Travel’ bobbins

  • Medium speed whorl (WS6706)

  • Fast speed whorl (WS6707)

  • Threading hook

  • Black poly drive band

  • Cotton drive band

  • Instruction manual

  • Loom & Spindle Leader Yarn 3 Pack

  • Loom & Spindle Yarn Gauge

CUSTOMISATION AND ACCESSORIES

The Flatiron uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Ladybug, Flatiron, and Sidekick wheels. Accessories available include:

  • Extra Slow, Slow, High, and Super High-speed whorls 

  • Bulky Plyer Flyer Package

For custom order enquiries please get in touch to discuss your needs. We would love to help you out!


Schacht Flatiron Spinning Wheel

Meet Our New Schacht Looms...
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Lilli Looms and Easel Weavers in-store now!

I know how much you all love frame-looms so I've added not one but two new looms to our line-up.

First, the Schacht Lilli Loom. An all-inclusive weaving tool kit perfect for beginner weavers exploring the possibilities of frame-loom weaving.

Whether you’re keen to learn traditional tapestry or free-form techniques, the included tools provide the opportunity to explore a range of weaving styles.

Next, the Schacht Easel Weaver. In three compact sizes this picture-perfect portable loom is ideal for sampling, swatching and on-the-go weaving.

It has a unique design feature – a funky fold out kickstand, allowing for comfortable table-top weaving and admiring you work while on display.

Shop these two beauties HERE.

Enjoy!

Andrea - Loom & Spindle


 
 
 
 

LET’S GET STARTED…

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Introducing The Schacht Ltd Ed. Cherry Ladybug Spinning Wheel
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Schacht’s Ladybug Spinning Wheel just got a whole lot cooler! 

Introducing the limited-edition Schacht Cherry Ladybug Spinning Wheel.

With a sleek new black polyurethane drive wheel and stunning cherry ply finish, this limited-edition Ladybug offers the complete package at any skill level. 

A modular design encourages you to customise your experience. Alternate between Scotch-tension and double-drive modes, incrementally adjusting your spin using the factory set-up that’s geared for four speeds.

Three integrated carry handles make the Cherry Ladybug easy to pick up and transport, and adjustable front feet are certainly handy when you’re spinning on more adventurous terrain.

Among its many features, it’s the long comfortable treadles and centred orifice that will provide comfort and support, spin after spin.

The list of optional extras is generous with further whorl sizes for slow or super-fast spinning, an integrated tensioned lazy Kate system and a bulky flyer package, all now available in a matching cherry finish.

Schacht guarantees that every wheel is unique - somewhere on your Cherry Ladybug Spinning Wheel you’ll find your very own ladybug!

PLUS, all limited-edition wheels will ship with one of Schacht’s signature ladybug enamel pins.

*This limited edition wheel has now sold out.


FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE

  • A sleek black polyurethane drive wheel and stunning cherry ply finish.

  • Modular design with multiple drive modes.

  • A factory set-up that’s geared for four speeds.

  • Long, comfortable treadles and centred orifice for ergonomic spinning.

  • Three integrated carry handles make it easy to pick up and transport.

  • Adjustable front feet for when you’re spinning on uneven ground.

  • Precise control knob for fine tuning take-up.

  • Adaptable to any need, skill level or spinning technique.

  • Every wheel is unique! Somewhere on your Ladybug Spinning Wheel you’ll find your very own ladybug.

OUR KIT INCLUDES

  • Ladybug Spinning Wheel (complete specifications HERE)

  • 3 x ‘Travel’ bobbins

  • Medium speed whorl (WS6706)

  • Fast speed whorl (WS6707)

  • Orifice hook

  • Black poly drive band

  • Cotton double-drive band

  • Instruction manual

  • Loom & Spindle Leader Yarn 3 Pack

  • Loom & Spindle Yarn Gauge

CUSTOMISATION AND ACCESSORIES

The Ladybug uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless, Flatiron, and Sidekick wheels. Accessories available include:

  • Extra Slow, Slow, High, and Super High-speed whorls 

  • Bulky Flyer Package (available in cherry)

  • Ladybug Tensioned Lazy Kate (available in cherry)

For custom order enquiries please get in touch to discuss your needs. We would love to help you out!


Schacht Cherry Ladybug Spinning Wheel

*This limited edition wheel has now sold out.

Introducing The Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel
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Schacht’s Ladybug Spinning Wheel is the precocious incarnation of a traditional castle style wheel.

With its statement making red polyurethane drive wheel and slick maple ply construction, the Ladybug offers the complete package at any skill level.

A modular design encourages you to customise your experience. Alternate between Scotch-tension and double-drive modes, and incrementally adjust your spin using the factory set-up that’s geared for four speeds.

The list of optional extras is generous with further whorl sizes for slow or super-fast spinning, an integrated tensioned lazy Kate system and a bulky flyer package all available.

Three integrated carry handles make the Ladybug easy to pick up and transport, and adjustable front feet are certainly handy when you’re spinning on more adventurous terrain.

Among its many features, it’s the long comfortable treadles and centred orifice that will provide comfort and support, spin after spin.

Schacht guarantees that every wheel is unique - somewhere on your Ladybug Spinning Wheel you’ll find your very own ladybug!

FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE

  • A statement making red polyurethane drive wheel and slick maple ply construction.

  • Modular design with multiple drive modes.

  • A factory set-up that’s geared for four speeds.

  • Long, comfortable treadles and centred orifice for ergonomic spinning.

  • Three integrated carry handles make it easy to pick up and transport.

  • Adjustable front feet for when you’re spinning on uneven ground.

  • Precise control knob for fine tuning take-up.

  • Adaptable to any need, skill level or spinning technique.

  • Every wheel is unique! Somewhere on your Ladybug Spinning Wheel you’ll find your very own ladybug.

OUR KIT INCLUDES

  • Ladybug Spinning Wheel (complete specifications HERE)

  • 3 x ‘Travel’ bobbins

  • Medium speed whorl (WS6706)

  • Fast speed whorl (WS6707)

  • Orifice hook

  • Black poly drive band

  • Cotton double-drive band

  • Instruction manual

  • Loom & Spindle Leader Yarn 3 Pack

  • Loom & Spindle Yarn Gauge

CUSTOMISATION AND ACCESSORIES

The Ladybug uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless, Flatiron, and Sidekick wheels. Accessories available include:

  • Extra Slow, Slow, High, and Super High-speed whorls 

  • Bulky Flyer Package

  • Ladybug Tensioned Lazy Kate

For custom order enquiries please get in touch to discuss your needs. We would love to help you out!


Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel