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Blue and White. Four Snowballs with Pinetree Border (same as RP17) On cannonball bed Roller

Overshot weave structure based on basic rectangles, squares and lines. Ref: Body & Soul book

1/2023: tan and black checkered patterned blanket, design in the checkered pattern is large squares and rectangles.

Coverlet- Leopard Skin Variation Indigo Wool Weft and a Natural cotton warp. Ref: Body and Soul Booklet #22

White counterpane: the counterpane was the product of a professional weaver and is typical of a fancy bed covering of the colonial period. It is made of bleached cotton and would have been the pride of any household. Ref: Body and soul booklet

Monk's Belt variation. (overshot weave structure) This pattern is one of the patch family. It is a simple geometric design which is easily threaded and woven. The wool weft is naturally dyed in red (madder root and cochineal) and black (black walnut…

White cotton counterpane with raised loops. This is a very traditional Colonial pattern which is not difficult, but very time consuming. Its very unusual for the home weaver to undertake. #20 Ref: Body and Soul

1/2023: Cotton, white, traditional…

Predominately red and teal square coverlet with fringe. intricate design and needle work

White, fern, flower, leaf design wide border of Greek key and flower design

Paisley border, red, green, brown, blue, gray-solid black center

Waffle design with raised stripes. 3 strips sewn together

1/2023: white blanket, waffle design pattern; dull white overall