Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 1-58 (1958): Homespun Yarns
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An issue of Practical Weaving Suggestions (Lily Mills) devoted to original drafts by Winogene Redding for Lily Homespun wool yarns (Lamb's Wool, Tweed, Suiting) intended for suit and topcoat fabric. It gives warp plans, reed settings, sinking-shed tie-ups, treadling sequences and yarn order quantities for a green/black/gray warp, a black/brown warp and a gray warp, each with several weft variations for a 10-yard warp. It closes with advice on finishing and weaving handwoven wool cloth and a Lily Mills yarn advertisement.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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