Carol Strickler

This contains looseleaf analysis of coverlets

Reviewed by Carol Strickler:
This book "offers information who own, want to acquire, or simply admire these wonder heirlooms." The author "tells why and how and by whom coverlets were made. She also shares information on how to identify, evaluate, care for, and thoroughly appreciate the many styles of coverlets. An appendix, for contemporary weavers who want to do reproduction work or to make original coverlets based on traditional models, includes drafts and weaving instructions for many of show more the coverlets illustrated". 200 pages with index and bibliography. show less

Over 900 weaving patterns on more than 25 different weave structures are drafted out. Each chapter covers a structure, and many patterns give various tie-ups and treadling sequences. A photograph of each weave accompanies each threadding draft.

Analysis of handwoven coverlets

Bibliography included. Gives Pattern name, references to them
List set, styles of yarn, colors, weavetype

Includes drafts, sometimes a profile and sometimes a threading.