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Drafts and Designs Chart
Drafts and Designs Chart
Periodical · 1 page
A one-page status chart tracking the digitization of the periodical Drafts and Designs, edited by Cropper. It is a grid of years 1958-2000 with volume numbers (I-XXXX) against issues 1-10, with cells marked by contributor initials (REG, JC) for issues scanned and posted. A key explains the codes for located, in process, scanned, and complete volumes, and the chart is dated 20 May 2006. It contains no weaving content itself.
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. 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. 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.
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