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Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 3-55 (1955): Heavy Mats for Bath or Bedroom
Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 3-55 (1955): Heavy Mats for Bath or Bedroom
Periodical · 4 pages · weaving drafts
A Lily Mills Company leaflet by Heather G. Thorpe giving instructions for weaving heavy washable bath or bedroom mats on a four-shaft loom using the overshot draft "Pine Cone." It specifies warp, sett, width, and yarns (Lily rug filler and carpet warp), and gives treadling directions for four mat variations, including a twill treadling, a diamond variation, an "opposites" stripe, and a version with table, star and rose elements and a knotted fringe. Photographs of the finished mats and a tie-up and draft are included.
Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. XVII: Colorful, Soft and Absorbent Towels
Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. XVII: Colorful, Soft and Absorbent Towels
Periodical · 4 pages · weaving drafts
A Lily Mills leaflet by Heather Thorpe of the Buffalo Museum of Science, giving directions for four colorful, absorbent hand-woven towels (Rose Border, Rose Bouquet, Rose Trellis, American Beauty). It lists the warp (Lily Art. 714 soft twist 10/3 cotton in five colors), weft (Art. 105 novelty cotton boucle and 10/2 mercerized), reed, a rose path threading with tie-up, and treadling for each towel. It also covers finishing, shrinkage, and color substitutions.

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