Neat woven coverlet from the NMAH collection. Read about it here: http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object.cfm?key=35&objkey=247 Neat woven coverlet from the NMAH collection. Read about it here: http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object.cfm?key=35&objkey=247I would love to find some fabric like this to make some throw pillows from for my living room. I could probably find an old, holey (NOT holy) coverlet at an antique store, but it would be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of my budget.
In the past, I have purchased old feed sacks that are torn, grease-stained or otherwise ruined, and made some pretty cute pillows out of them. I guess I am really into recycling!
KoC, you just identified my biggest passion. :-D
I'm picking up a new loom this Sunday just so that I can do this kind of weaving. It has always fascinated me! :-)
Helene Bress published a 2-volume set of books last year showing many historical Overshot patterns, complete with drawdowns.
Ahhh, now I'm mellow and ready to finish up a few handsewing tasks before I go back to cleaning out a new loom space. I'll keep you all posted on the progress. :-)
Pinz