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What's New
e-Shuttle for March
Fabulous promotions and exciting new products. Read more in the latest e-Shuttle!
WeavePoint 6.4.1.7 Now Available
WeavePoint 6.4.1.7 is a free upgrade for those who have purchased version 6.4. Email info@avlusa.com to request a download. For all others upgrade prices apply. To order on-line, follow this link. Or call 800-626-9615 ext. 236.
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V-Series
Jenny Ellwood-Wade's IDL
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UPDATE: V-Series on Weavezine!
UPDATE: Our new yarn on Weavezine!
UPDATE! AVL Featured on How Its Made
The AVL segment aired December 4th and continues to air in re-run on both the Science and Discovery Channels. The Science channels are: DirectTV channel 284, Dish channel 193 and Comcast channel 272.
New! Swans Island Yarns from AVL Looms!
We are pleased to announce the addition of fine yarns to our on-line store! This inaugural offering is a collection of beautiful Merino wool yarns produced by Swans Island. Certified organic and dyed from natural sources, the resulting hand is creamy soft, breathable and comfortable in any application. Read more at Knitter's Review.
Announcing the new AVL Gift Certificate (the perfect Stocking Stuffer!)
The AVL Gift Certificate is available in any denomination you wish. Surprise a friend, a loved one, a guild member, or have someone surprise you with one of our lovely gift cards sent via USPS to your mailbox. Available for online purchase, or call the AVL sales staff to register a gift card to that special someone you love. Buy on-line or by phone at 800-626-9615 or +1 530-893-4915 ext. 236
Announcing the AVL Signature Bench by Walt Turpening
For those looking to upgrade their seating experience, we are proud to introduce beautiful and amazingly comfortable weaving bench. This lovely bench has been exclusively designed for AVL with all of Walt's attention to detail and ergonomic fit. The bench features ash hardwood to match your AVL and Walt's signature woven twill seat. Read more at the AVL store
.Announcing the V-Series Loom
AVL's newest loom was designed for all those out there with a hankering for many shafts, but no need to weave yardage like a production weaver. The ‘V’ stands for value and with this loom you get it in spades: up to 40 shafts, Compu-Dobby, E-Lift II and a super-rigid frame for great low price. See it in action on YouTube. Read more in the products section. Want more? You just cannot beat our even lower introductory pricing.
Announcing the Auto-Tensioner for the AVL Electric Bobbin Winder
Tired of yarn burn on your fingers and hands? Tired of wearing that glove? Tired of inconsistent tension on your bobbins? Try adding our new Auto-Tensioner to your AVL Electric Bobbin Winder! Easy to install, this small, adjustable tensioner mounts on the Thread Guide Assembly to give you an effortless way to fill your bobbins and spools comfortably and efficiently. This is a must have at the special price of $34 USD. Read more or buy now.
JacqPoint 2.0.7
JacqPoint version 2.0.7 for the Jacq3G AVL Jacquard loom is now available. It contains improved features and bug fixes. Read on. If you purchased JacqPoint version 2.0, email us for your free copy at info@avlusa.com.
Jannie Taylor Interview
We are always raving about Syne Mitchell's WeaveZine/WeaveCast efforts. Well, here's another great podcast -- this time with AVL's own weaving instructor, Jannie Taylor. Take a listen.
Advancing Twills Go from Shaft Looms to Jacquard by Sheila O'Hara
From one of our favorite weavers, Sheila O'Hara writes an interesting story for Handowven. Read on.
Dangerous Fiber Artists!
I pulled this off WeaveTech -- very funny if you like the Colbert Report (or sarcasm for that matter). Knitting as a form of Protest
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