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Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 1-71 (1971): Huck Variation
Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 1-71 (1971): Huck Variation
Periodical · 6 pages · weaving drafts
A leaflet in the Lily Mills Practical Weaving Suggestions series by Nell Steedsman, describing a four-frame huck variation inspired by a six-frame spot weave in fine linen. It explains the structure, including double or triple ends on pattern frames and a 50/50 balance, then gives drafts for an afghan, two cushion tops, glass curtains, dress fabric, and a patio runner and mats. Each project lists Lily yarns, reed, threading and treadling, with rising shed and counter-balanced drafts and photographs of samples.
Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 4-71 (1971): Bronson Lace
Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 4-71 (1971): Bronson Lace
Periodical · 6 pages · weaving drafts
Article by Nell Steedsman describing a method of weaving Bronson lace on a four-harness (counter-balanced) loom using pick-up sticks, so that designs are not limited to two blocks. It explains the equipment, the Bird's Eye threading used in place of a Bronson threading, pick-up procedures for warp floats, weft floats, and both together, and how to prepare the graph-paper cartoon. Six linen samples (10/2 and 40/2 Lily linen) show borders, corner motifs, monograms, and designs adapted from Mexican and Ojibway sources, with setts and warp counts given.

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