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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…

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

Woven white cotton coverlet is in three sections, geometric design repeated. This white on white coverlet is circa 1850 and is typical of the mid 19th century and is of three widths. Referred to as body and soul blanket.

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…

Overshot weave structure. The wheel is an often used pattern repeat. Here it is combined with a snowball pattern in pink (cochineal) and black (black walnut and indigo) with a wool pattern weft on a cotton warp. 1/2023 orange, black, and red woven…

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

Blanket (Kersey Twill) 18th and 19th centuries. Natural Wool Color with a small gray stripe. #8 in Body and Soul
2/4/2023 White with grey stripes

Tabby weave structure. This is a plain linen blanket in a natural color. Flax was raised on most farms and homespun linen blankets such as this one would wear well for years.