Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. XXVI (c. 1953-1954): Easy-to-Weave Rugs
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A Lily Mills Company booklet (Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. XXVI) by Osma Couch Gallinger giving instructions for seven small, inexpensive handwoven rugs, each about 2 x 3 ft. It opens with notes on rug materials (carpet warp, rug yarn, rug-weave yarn) and a table of recommended rug techniques. Each rug has a draft, warp and threading plan, weaving plan, materials and cost: Summer and Winter, two M's and O's rugs, a Crackle runner, Herringbone, Orange Peel overshot, and a two- or four-harness Log Cabin rug or bath mat. Also mentions bags made from rug warp ends.
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