For my first post, I want to recognize Marilynn Cowgill’s article entitled “Traditions Coverlets: An American Art” in the September/October 2016 issue of Handwoven. Marilynn expresses many of my own thoughts about patterns and weave structures used for early coverlets. I also see them as an American art form, one on which I am building my weaving. In her description of “Bow Knot Linen Panel,” she shows us how an early bowknot pattern can be enlarged and woven with gradations of color for a contemporary use.
Once again I agree with Marilynn when she recommends her readers visit the National Museum of the American Coverlet, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Their current show is entitled “First Ten Years” and highlight the coverlets that were accessioned by the Museum during their first ten years. For more information about the current exhibit go to my webpage: First Ten Years to see photos and drafts of a selection of the coverlets. Maybe you will also be inspired by the early patterns and weave structures.
Once again I agree with Marilynn when she recommends her readers visit the National Museum of the American Coverlet, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Their current show is entitled “First Ten Years” and highlight the coverlets that were accessioned by the Museum during their first ten years. For more information about the current exhibit go to my webpage: First Ten Years to see photos and drafts of a selection of the coverlets. Maybe you will also be inspired by the early patterns and weave structures.