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Drafts and Designs, Vol. 1 (1958)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 1 (1958)
Periodical · 26 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 1 (September 1958 to June 1959) of the monthly Drafts and Designs, issued by Robin & Russ Handweavers of Santa Barbara, California, and edited by Russell E. Groff. Each issue presents one multi-harness (5 to 12 shaft) pattern with threading, tie-up and treadling drafts, plus warp, weft and reed specifications, sample swatches and comments on the fabric and its uses. Patterns include four-block texture and lace, diamonds and circles in silk, linen squares, diamond lace, barleycorn double diamond, heather flowers (overshot spot), extended point twill, tic-tac-toe on ten shafts, demi-damask and dancing diamonds.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 10 (1967-1968)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 10 (1967-1968)
Russell E. Groff · 1967-1968
Periodical · 21 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 10 (September 1967 to June 1968) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each issue presents one fabric sample with the warp and weft threads, reed and sleying, threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, thread and fabric costs, and background notes. Samples include a 6-harness overshot-style flower pattern, a 7-harness spun silk church fabric, an 8-harness twill in three silk weights, Swiss linens, a 6-harness linen mesh, a cashmere and silk point twill, a 10-harness two-block damask, a Swiss-woven point twill variation, a 7-harness purple silk, and an 8-harness shadow weave.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 11 (1968-1969)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 11 (1968-1969)
Russell E. Groff · 1968-1969
Periodical · 20 pages · weaving drafts
Ten monthly issues (September 1968 to June 1969) of Drafts and Designs, a newsletter of 5 to 12 harness fabric samples published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one sample with threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, thread and fabric costs, and notes on weaving and finishing. Samples include a shadow weave coating fabric, a fine cotton novelty weave, 8-shaft twill upholstery fabrics, a double weave, a 7-shaft summer and winter, an extended twill, a huck-type lace, and worsted twill variations for suits and skirts.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 12 (1969-1970)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 12 (1969-1970)
Russell E. Groff · 1969-1970
Periodical · 24 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 12 (September 1969 to June 1970) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each of the ten issues presents one fabric sample with warp and weft threads, reed and sleying, threading and tie-up drafts, a treadling sequence, and thread and fabric costs. Samples include an 8-shaft Swiss pattern in ramie, shadow weaves, a 5-shaft floating-warp weave, a 10-shaft two-block damask in linen, combined Rosepath units, a 6-harness overlay, an 8-shaft warp-face adaptation of Star of Bethlehem overshot, a 12-shaft Summer and Winter Christmas tree pattern, and a 4-block profile pattern.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 13 (1970-1971)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 13 (1970-1971)
Russell E. Groff · 1970-1971
Periodical · 25 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 13 of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, covers September 1970 to June 1971. Each issue presents one fabric sample with a threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, reed and sleying details, yarns and colors used, width and take-up, and yarn and fabric costs. Samples range from 5 to 12 harnesses, mostly in imported English 2/18's worsted and Egyptian cotton, with a Swiss pattern, a 12-harness crepe, an 8-harness double-weave polychrome, a twill, warp-face and M's and O's fabrics. Two errata notices correct the April 1971 tie-up and the June 1971 threading draft.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 14 (1971-1972)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 14 (1971-1972)
Russell E. Groff · 1971-1972
Periodical · 25 pages · weaving drafts
Ten monthly issues (September 1971 to June 1972) of Drafts and Designs, a newsletter of multiharness weaves for 5 to 12 shafts published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one fabric sample with warp and weft yarns, reed and sleying, threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, yarn costs and the source of the idea. Samples include an 8-shaft summer and winter, shadow weave, 7-shaft ribbed diamond, lace weave, crepe weave, M's and O's, a 10-shaft summer and winter and a 12-shaft twill. Pages also carry advertisements for yarns, books, spinning wheels and equipment.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 15 (1972-1973)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 15 (1972-1973)
Russell E. Groff · 1972-1973
Periodical · 21 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 15 (September 1972 to June 1973) of the monthly Drafts and Designs, issued by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each of the ten issues presents one fabric with a threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, yarns and colors, reed, thread and fabric costs, and weaving notes. Fabrics include a 12-harness double weave, a warp-faced rep, 8-harness shadow weave, Summer and Winter upholstery fabrics, a 10-harness English Maze, 6-harness shadow weaves by Marion Powell Carpenter, and a hounds-tooth alpaca check.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 16 (1973-1974)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 16 (1973-1974)
Russell E. Groff · 1973-1974
Periodical · 20 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 16 of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, covering September 1973 to June 1974. Each issue presents one fabric sample for 5 to 12 harness looms, with threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequences, yarn keys, reed and sleying details, thread and fabric costs, and weaving tips. Samples include an eight-harness twill in fall colors, a six-harness Aztec pyramid pattern in tussah silk and wool, Bedford cord, a nine-harness parquet design, a linen fabric for patio mats, and a twelve-harness alpaca fabric.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 17 (1974-1975)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 17 (1974-1975)
Russell E. Groff · 1974-1975
Periodical · 20 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 17 (September 1974 to June 1975) of the monthly Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each of the ten issues is a two-page bulletin presenting one fabric sample, with threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, reed and sleying, warp and weft yarns, yarn and fabric costs, and weaving notes. Fabrics include a huck wedding fabric, a heather twill, upholstery twills, a windmill afghan, a double-weave tartan, and a silk geometric.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 18 (1975-1976)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 18 (1975-1976)
Russell E. Groff · 1975-1976
Periodical · 20 pages · weaving drafts
Ten issues (September 1975 to June 1976) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each issue presents one fabric sample with a photograph, threading and tie-up drafts, warp and weft yarns, reed and sleying, treadling sequence, yarn and fabric costs, and sometimes the source of the idea. Samples range from a 10-harness chenille weave and 6-harness silk and wool twills to a 12-harness point twill in silk, a 3-harness pocket double weave, a monochromatic summer and winter, and an 8-harness shadow weave.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 19 (1976-1977)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 19 (1976-1977)
Russell E. Groff · 1976-1977
Periodical · 25 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 19 (September 1976 to June 1977) of the monthly bulletin Drafts and Designs, published by Robin and Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each issue presents one fabric sample with warp and weft yarns, reed and sleying, threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, and notes on cost and weaving. Fabrics include a silk Summer and Winter, two treadlings of a worsted twill designed by Jack Womersley, a shadow weave travel blanket, a twelve-harness silk twill, Swedish lace in linen, and upholstery fabrics (a Bedford cord and a viscose/silk design).
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 2 (1959-1960)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 2 (1959-1960)
Russell E. Groff · 1959-1960
Periodical · 29 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 2 of the monthly Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of Santa Barbara, California, covering ten issues from September 1959 to June 1960. Each issue presents one fabric for 5 to 12 harness looms, with threading and tie-up drafts, warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, treadling sequences, costs, and notes on the pattern. A woven sample photograph accompanies each issue. Projects include a worsted spot weave, an 8-harness polka pattern in cotton, extended point twills in silk and cotton, ramie twill and tablecloth, a 10-harness two-block damask, double weave, an overshot with borders, and a silk wedding fabric.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 20 (1977-1978)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 20 (1977-1978)
Russell E. Groff · 1977-1978
Periodical · 20 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 20 of the monthly periodical Drafts and Designs, covering issues 1 to 10 (September 1977 to June 1978), published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one fabric sample for 5 to 12 harness looms, with a threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, yarns and reed used, notes on weaving the fabric, and the cost of the yarns and fabric. Designs include a Beiderwand bedspread, a Bronson spot plaid, a Tag System bedspread, double weave drapery and overlay fabrics, a Welsh blanket copy, and 8-harness fabrics such as Beehive Ovens and Indian Village.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 21 (1978-1979)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 21 (1978-1979)
Russell E. Groff · 1978-1979
Periodical · 20 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 21 of Drafts and Designs, a monthly newsletter from Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, covering ten issues from September 1978 to June 1979. Each issue presents one fabric sample for 5 to 12 harness looms, with threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, yarns and colors, reed and sett, warp and finished dimensions, and cost per yard. Samples include a warp-faced pattern, shadow weaves, an 11-harness worsted point twill, a double-weave-inspired six-harness fabric, a huck, a basket weave in spun silk, and fabrics with metallic and rayon yarns.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 22 (1979-1980)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 22 (1979-1980)
Periodical · 12 pages · weaving drafts
Selected issues of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, Volume 22 (September 1979 to June 1980), published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one 8-harness fabric sample with warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, and yarn and fabric costs per yard. The samples are a basket weave and huck lace combination, a warp-faced upholstery weave, a lace and huck variation, a twill double weave called the Lazy Squaw Stitch, the shadow weave Cucumber Vine, and a warp-ribbed double weave, Fall Field Burning. The issues also carry subscription information and notices for a handweavers' tour to the Far East.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 23 (1980-1981)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 23 (1980-1981)
Periodical · 16 pages · weaving drafts
Partial run of Volume 23 of Drafts and Designs, a monthly guide to 5- to 12-harness weaves published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. The issues here (Nos. 2-7, 9 and 10, October 1980 to June 1981) each present one sample fabric with warp and weft yarns, reed, threading and tie-up drafts, treadling, and yarn and fabric costs. Samples include an 8-shaft waffle weave, Swedish lace on 8 shafts (twice), a 6-shaft basket/overshot combination, an 8-shaft imitation damask in two colorways, a 6-shaft basket-weave plaid, and an 8-shaft twill variation in linen. The issues also carry workshop and tour notices and a correction of a tie-up error.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 24 (1981-1982)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 24 (1981-1982)
Periodical · 12 pages · weaving drafts
A 12-page selection of monthly issues from Volume 24 (September 1981 to June 1982) of Drafts and Designs, a newsletter of Robin & Russ Handweavers for 5 to 12 harness weaving. Each issue presents one fabric sample with its threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, reed sleying, threads used, and per-yard cost. Samples include Crystal Palace (8-shaft semi-sheer rayon and cotton), Beiderwand, Daffodils in Spring (6-shaft warp-faced linen), Sculptured Sand-Dunes (Bedford cord), Marcee's Magic (8-shaft linen point twill variation), and San Diego Sun-Rise (6-shaft extended twill in cotton floss).
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 25 (1982-1983)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 25 (1982-1983)
Periodical · 16 pages · weaving drafts
A partial run of Drafts and Designs, Volume 25 (1982-1983), a monthly guide of fabric samples for 5 to 12 harness looms from Robin & Russ Handweavers. The issues present are numbers 1-4 and 7-10. Each issue gives a threading and tie-up draft, treadling sequence, reed and sett, yarns used, cost per yard of warp and weft, and notes on the fabric and its uses. Patterns include London Look, Forest Park, Winter Blackberry Leaves, Meander, Fronds, Trellis, Tropicana Orange and Melon Patch.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 26 (1983-1984)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 26 (1983-1984)
Periodical · 16 pages · weaving drafts
A partial run of Drafts and Designs, Volume 26 (September 1983 to June 1984), a monthly guide of fabric samples for 5 to 12 harness looms published by Robin & Russ Handweavers. Each issue is a two-page sheet presenting one sample with a photograph, warp, weft and reed information, a threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, yarn costs per yard and notes on the fabric and its uses. Samples include a 12-harness point twill, a Dornick-type twill, a corded doubleweave, a 5-harness satin, a plaid of basketweave and tabby, and an 8-harness rosepath with heart motifs.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 27 (1984-1985)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 27 (1984-1985)
Periodical · 14 pages · weaving drafts
A selection of issues from volume 27 of Drafts and Designs, a monthly guide for 5- to 12-harness weaves published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, covering September 1984 to June 1985. Each issue presents one fabric sample with threading, tie-up and treadling drafts, reed and sett, yarns used, costs per yard, and notes on weaving and finishing. Projects include a linen twill (Shimmering Leaves), a double two-tie unit weave (Diamond Ties), checks and baskets, a 5-harness textured weave, a 7-harness waved pique, a 10-harness Angels on Cloud Nine, and Navaho Diamonds. The last pages of two issues carry advertisements for used looms and workshops.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 28 (1985-1986)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 28 (1985-1986)
Periodical · 14 pages · weaving drafts
Selected issues from Volume 28 (September 1985 to June 1986) of the monthly Drafts and Designs, a guide to 5 to 12 harness weaves published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one fabric sample with warp and weft threads, reed, threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, and cost per yard. Patterns include a Celtic cross with huck lace floats, a twill variation (Intermittant), Crimson Arrowheads, a shamrock pattern, Blue Gentians (5 shaft), a modified old Finnish lace pattern, and Puff and Fluff (an interrupted linear zigzag on 6 shafts). Each issue also has notes on weaving technique, selvages, and the yarns sold by the publishers.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 29 (1986-1987)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 29 (1986-1987)
Periodical · 14 pages · weaving drafts
Selected issues (Nos. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10) from Volume 29 of Drafts and Designs, a monthly guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves published by Robin & Russ Handweavers in McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one fabric with threading and tie-up drafts, warp and weft yarns, reed and sleying, treadling sequence, cost per yard, and the weaver's notes on the weaving. Projects include an 8-harness double weave lap robe, a brushed wool and mohair 6-harness throw, an imitation damask in ramie and silk, a 7-harness silk cross design, a double weave in superwash and homespun wool, and a textured cotton fabric.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 3 (1960-1961)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 3 (1960-1961)
Russell E. Groff · 1960-1961
Periodical · 31 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 3 of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, issued September 1960 to June 1961 by Robin & Russ Handweavers of Santa Barbara, California. Each issue presents one 5 to 12 harness pattern with threading and tie-up drafts, treadling, reed and sett, warp and weft yarns with prices, cost per yard, and notes on weaving the fabric. Patterns include Pine Haven, Pink Diamond (Bronson), Three Block Imitation Damask, Swedish Snow-Flake, a double woven baby blanket, a warp-patterned tablecloth, Undulating Twill, Lustfrite, Lemon Grey and Floating Diamond. Photographs of woven samples accompany each issue.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 30 (1987-1988)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 30 (1987-1988)
Periodical · 16 pages · weaving drafts
Eight issues (October 1987 to June 1988) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, each presenting one 8-shaft fabric sample with a photo. Each issue gives the threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, reed and sett, thread sources and prices, and a per-yard fabric cost, followed by weaving tips. Projects include a huck lace variation in linen, an extended point twill in spun and tussah silk, several shadow-weave variations in poppy rayon and white cotton, wool tweed blocks, an overshot-style bedspread with chenille, and a chenille and cotton birthstone-color sample.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 31 (1988-1989)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 31 (1988-1989)
Periodical · 14 pages · weaving drafts
A partial run of Drafts and Designs, Volume 31 (October 1988 to June 1989), the monthly guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one sample fabric with warp and weft threads, reed and sleying, threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, thread prices and fabric cost per yard, and weaving tips. Samples include a point twill in spun silk and cotton floss, a 12-harness barley corn weave, an 8-harness checkerboard twill, two other 8-harness twills, an experiment mixing four warp weights, and a 6-harness linen altar cloth.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 32 (1989-1990)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 32 (1989-1990)
Periodical · 19 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 32 of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs (September 1989 to June 1990), published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one sample project for 5 to 12 shaft looms, with the warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, and notes on weaving the fabric. Projects include a Finnish-style linen tablecloth, a rep weave with an undulating texture, linsey-woolsey, a 12-shaft twill with unbalanced diamonds, an 8-shaft imitation damask, a crepe weave, and a Bateman blend weave for upholstery. The text also contains yarn prices and subscription details.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 33 (1990-1991)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 33 (1990-1991)
Periodical · 16 pages · weaving drafts
Eight issues (September 1990 to June 1991) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, for 5 to 12 harness weaving. Each issue presents one sample fabric with its threading, tie-up and treadling drafts, warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, and a cost-per-yard breakdown. Patterns include shadow weave variations, a walking treadling, a birdseye point twill, an 8-harness overshot, Florentine twill on 9 shafts, and a Mayo/Campbell twill, woven in Shetland wool, worsted, Egyptian cotton and ramie. Some pages also carry subscription information and yarn advertisements.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 34 (1991-1992)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 34 (1991-1992)
Periodical · 9 pages · weaving drafts
Selected issues from volume 34 of Drafts and Designs, a monthly weaving newsletter from Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. The issues (October and December 1991, March and April 1992) each give a sample project with threading, tie-up and treadling drafts, yarns, reed, and cost per yard. Projects include an 8-harness imitation damask tablecloth in ramie, an 8-harness summer and winter fabric with tapestry wool and metallic weft, a 6-harness baby blanket in superwash wool, and 8-harness absorbent cotton kitchen towels. Pages also cover yarn characteristics, such as ramie, and practical advice on towel dimensions and warp tension.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 35 (1992-1993)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 35 (1992-1993)
Periodical · 10 pages · weaving drafts
Selected issues from volume 35 of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, with 8-shaft projects for a 5 to 12 harness weaving audience. The issues here (November 1992, January, February, March and May 1993) give complete plans for several fabrics: a Finnish-pattern Christmas tablecloth, a Norwegian-tradition tablecloth, Finland's Heritage, a ramie and silk/wool Wig-Wag or Zig-Zag fabric, and a wool Berry Swirl fabric. Each includes warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequences and a cost breakdown per yard, plus subscription information and classified yarn advertisements.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 36 (1993-1994)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 36 (1993-1994)
Periodical · 17 pages · weaving drafts
A selection of issues from Volume 36 (September 1993 to June 1994) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, and devoted to 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each issue presents one 8-shaft sample with warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, and a cost-per-yard breakdown. Samples include an overshot pattern (Tamerlane's Carriage), a double surface weave (Ribbed Squares), Swedish lace, huck lace and undulating huck in Pima cotton, and undulating and multi-direction twills in ramie for towels, upholstery, and tablecloths. Issues also carry yarn advertisements and tablecloth threading plans.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 37 (1994-1995)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 37 (1994-1995)
Periodical · 13 pages · weaving drafts
Excerpts from Volume 37 of the Drafts and Designs newsletter (September 1994 to May 1995) published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue gives an 8-harness (or 6-harness) project with warp, weft, reed, threading, tie-up and treadling details, plus yarn notes and a per-yard cost breakdown. Projects include single and double thread blocks of Swedish lace, a wool coat fabric, an extended point twill blanket, a herringbone twill, an imitation damask tablecloth in ramie and metallic, and a turned overshot in blue and green cotton. Editor's notes discuss the publication's finances and mailing schedule.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 38 (1995-1996)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 38 (1995-1996)
Periodical · 16 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 38 of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs (Robin & Russ Handweavers, McMinnville, Oregon), covering issues from September 1995 to June 1996. Each issue presents a fabric sample for 5 to 12 harness looms with warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, tie-up, threading draft, treadling sequence and a cost-per-yard calculation. Samples include a rib weave, an 8-shaft lace weave, silk noil pillow fabric, a Swedish-pattern wool blanket, a baby's fabric in plain weave blocks, a 6-shaft plush weft-faced fabric, and a Scandinavian lace checkerboard with a diamond variation on the same warp. The pages also carry yarn and book advertisements from the publisher.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 4 (1961-1962)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 4 (1961-1962)
Russell E. Groff · 1961-1962
Periodical · 26 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 4 (September 1961 to June 1962) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of Santa Barbara, California, with ten issues covering 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each issue presents one pattern with a threading draft (often in profile form), tie-up, treadling, reed and sett, yarns used with prices, and notes on the fabric and its cost. Patterns include Swedish lace, shadow weaves, a Summer and Winter variation, huck, twills and fabrics for suiting, coats, upholstery and table linens. Woven samples are shown on photo pages.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 5 (1962-1963)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 5 (1962-1963)
Russell E. Groff · 1962-1963
Periodical · 25 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 5 (September 1962 to June 1963) of Drafts and Designs, a monthly guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each of the ten issues presents one 8-harness sample fabric with warp and weft yarns, reed and sett, threading, tie-up and treadling drafts, notes on the fabric, and often yarn costs, together with a photographed swatch. Samples include a Summer and Winter Christmas tree, an opposites overshot, worsted suiting and coat fabrics, 8-harness huck, extended point twill baby blanket, a Summer and Winter snowflake bedspread, a Finnish ramie bedspread pattern, and Scotch Broome tweed.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 6 (1963-1964)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 6 (1963-1964)
Russell E. Groff · 1963-1964
Periodical · 24 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 6 (September 1963 to June 1964) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon. Each issue presents one pattern with threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequences, warp and weft yarns, reed and sleying, notes on weaving the fabric, yarn costs, and a photographed swatch. Patterns include Squares, Staggering Stars, Embossed Stars, Starfire (summer and winter), Spots Before Your Eyes, a two-block damask, Gold Diamonds, Parquetry, Swirling Queues and Norwegian Honeycomb.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 7 (1964-1965)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 7 (1964-1965)
Russell E. Groff · 1964-1965
Periodical · 26 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 7 of the monthly handweaving bulletin Drafts and Designs (Sept. 1964 to June 1965), published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each issue presents one sample fabric with threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, warp and weft yarns, reed and sleying, thread costs, and notes on weaving it. The samples include an 8-harness warp-faced upholstery fabric, a 6-harness Christmas tablecloth, a 9-harness Summer and Winter bookmark spelling NOEL, shadow weave, novelty checks, a seersucker diamond, an 8-harness double weave for baby blankets, turned lace in linen, and a spot weave in black and white.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 8 (1965-1966)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 8 (1965-1966)
Russell E. Groff · 1965-1966
Periodical · 21 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 8 (September 1965 to June 1966) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each of the ten issues presents one fabric sample with complete weaving instructions: threading draft, tie-up, treadling sequence, yarns and colors, reed and sleying, and in some issues finishing notes and cost of materials. Fabrics include a 6-harness basket weave, shadow weaves, a Finnish-named Summer and Winter, 6-harness piqué, extended point twill, 8-harness silk basket weave, double huck lace, a 6-harness patchwork weave and a 10-harness Swedish honeycomb.
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 9 (1966-1967)
Drafts and Designs, Vol. 9 (1966-1967)
Russell E. Groff · 1966-1967
Periodical · 22 pages · weaving drafts
Volume 9 (September 1966 to June 1967) of the monthly newsletter Drafts and Designs, published by Robin & Russ Handweavers of McMinnville, Oregon, as a guide for 5 to 12 harness weaves. Each issue presents one sample fabric with its warp and weft yarns, reed and sleying, threading and tie-up drafts, treadling sequence, and often yarn costs per yard. Samples include an 8-harness textured weave, a 6-harness summer and winter, a 10-harness Mid-Victorian pattern, six-harness barleycorn lace in ramie, undulating-weft drapery fabrics, and tweed coatings.
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