Fall 1986 issue of The Weaver's Journal, themed on cotton. Articles cover the history and mythology of cotton, a glossary, cotton spinning (including Southwest pueblo practice and supported spindles), Hopi rain sash embellishments, doup leno cotton lace, cotton yarn counts and fiber types, a profile of Robert and Roberta Ayotte, cotton receiving blankets, brushing cotton, a summer-and-winter skirt, and double corduroy rugs. Other features include tapestry with unspun flax, textile research in Paris, border design in block weaves, antique spinning chairs, book reviews, errata, calendar, catalogs and ads. Eight pages carry weaving drafts.