A collection of traditional eighteenth and nineteenth century weaving drafts, written sequences of the threading order on the loom used to create specific patterns. They are presented here in their original form as gathered by Frances L. Goodrich and illustrated in over 160 color photos. This volume also contains over 200 valuable modern translations of the same drafts for use by today's weavers. In 1890, Frances L. Goodrich came to the southern mountains in North Carolina from a life of culture to live and work among people who had little opportunity for education or social enrichment. Through her work for the Presbyterian Home Mission Board, she grew to love and respect these neighbors who worked so hard and had so little. She established schools, a small hospital, and the Allanstand Cottage Industries. As she traveled the mountain roads and trails on horseback, Miss Goodrich collected these precious weaving drafts from the women who wove for Allanstand Cottage Industries. In your hands is the heart of that collection.

About the Author
Barbara Miller has been weaving for more than forty years, and has taught weaving for craft schools, guilds, and conferences. Deb Schillo lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and manages the Southern Highland Craft Guild archive and library.


Book Information
ISBN 9780764345418
Author Barbara Miller
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Schiffer Craft
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1093g