Overmountain Weavers Guild Library Masterlist

Overmountain Weavers Guild Library MasterList

Weaving Books

Alderman, Sharon D. and Kathryn Wertenberger. Handwoven, Tailormade: A Tandem

Guide to Fabric Designing, Weaving, Sewing and Tailoring. Loveland, Co.: Interweave Press, 1982.

Allard, Mary. Rug Making: Techniques and Design. Philadelphia: Chilton Books, 1963.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Andes, Ellen et al. Weave and Wear It: Projects for the Handweaver. I. Outerwear.

Union, New Hampshire: Andes Quality Yarns, 1979. Persis Grayson Collection.

Albers, Anni et al. The Woven and Graphic Art of Anni Albers. Washington, D.C.:

Smithsonian Institution Press, 1985. Persis Grayson Collection.

Atwater, Mary Meigs. Byways in Handweaving: An Illustrated Guide to Rare Weaving

Weaving Techniques. NY: The MacMillan Company, 1954. Persis Grayson Collection.

Card Weaving. Self-published. Persis Grayson Collection.

The Shuttle-Craft Book of American Hand-Weaving. NY: The MacMillan Company, 1947. Autographed, WhigRose Pattern for Coverlets and Throws inserted; Persis Grayson Collection.

Baratte, John J. Frontiers in Contemporary American Weaving: New Works from

Master Fiberwork Programs. Coral Gables, FL: LoweArt Museum, 1976.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Baizerman, Suzanne and Karen Searle. Latin American Brocades: Explorations in

Supplementary Weft Techniques, With Special Weaving Instructions for Rigid Heddle Frame Loom, Backstrap and Floor Loom. St. Paul, MN: Dos Tejedoras, 1976. Persis Grayson Collection.

Finishes in the Ethnic Tradition. St. Paul, MN: Dos Tejedoras, 1978.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Belding Lily Company. Weaving Classes: Original Lily Weaver’s Work Sheets No. 1-

23, 1930-1950, revised. Shelby, NC: Belding Lily Co. Persis Grayson Collection: letter from manager of Handweaving Department to Bessie Lowry re: Persis’ corrections to book.

Betterton, Shiela. Rugs from the AmericanMuseum in Britain. Bath, U.K.: The

AmericanMuseum in Britain, 1981. Persis Grayson Collection.

Beard, Betty J. Fashions from the Loom: Handwoven Clothing Made Easy. Self-

published, 1980.

Beautlich, Tadek. The Technique of Woven Tapestry. London: B.T. Batsford, Ltd.,

1967. Persis Grayson Collection.

Black, Mary E. Key to Weaving: A Textbook of Hand-Weaving Techniques and Pattern

Drafts for the Beginning Weaver. Milwaukee, WI: The Bruce Publishing Co., 1949. “To a Craftsman and incidently [sic.] my wife: Persis Grayson 10-1-49.” Persis Grayson Collection.

New Key to Weaving. NY: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1977.

Persis Grayson Collection.

The Sett and Weaving of Tartans. Shelby, NC: Lily Mills Co.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Weaving for Beginners. Canada: Ministry of National Health and Welfare, 1975.

Black, Mary E. and Chown, M. Joyce. Thread Guide for Handweavers. Self-published,

Persis Grayson Collection: autographed by authors, contains yarn and

weaving sample cards.

Blumenau, Lili. The Art and Craft of Hand Weaving Including Fabric Design. Drawings

by Martin Norman. NY: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1955. Persis Grayson Collection: autographed.

Creative Design in Wall Hangings: Weaving Patterns Based on Primitive and Medieval Art. NY: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1967. Persis Grayson Collection: Autographed, with note to Persis.

Bress, Helene. The Coverlet Book, Volume I and Volume II. Includes “The Coverlet

Book CD-ROM.” Gaithersburg, MD: Flower Valley Press, Inc., 2003. Purchased in memory of Lilias Adams and Beverly Ramler, January 2005.

The Weaving Book: Patterns and Ideas. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1981. Autographed by author.

Bronson, J & R. Early American Weaving and Dyeing: The Domestic Manufacturer’s

Assistant and Family Directory in the Art of Weaving and Dyeing. NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 1977. Persis Grayson Collection.

Brostoff, Laya. Double Weave: Theory & Practice. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press,

Inc., 1979. Blue Sheet insert with Errata. Persis Grayson Collection.

Brown, Christopher. Textiles I. L’Islet, Quebec, Canada: Nilus LeClerc, Inc., 1973.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Brown, Harriette J. Hand weaving: For Pleasure and Profit. NY: Harper & Brothers,

1952. Persis Grayson Collection.

Bugge, Astrid and Signe Haugstoga. Damaskveving på bondegården. Oslo, Norway:

Utgittt av Kunstindustrimuseet, 1968. Persis Grayson Collection.

Brukskunsts Høstmønstring. Tekstil 64. Tekstilkunster Bjorg Abrahamsen. Oslo,

Norway: Foreningen Bruks, 1964. Persis Grayson Collection.

Burnham, Dorothy K. Cut My Cote. Toronto, Canada: RoyalOntarioMuseum, 1973.

Persis Grayson Collection: Autographed.

Burnham, Harold B. and Dorothy K. Burnham. ‘Keep Me Warm One Night’: Early

Handweaving in Eastern Canada. Toronto, Canada: University of Toronto Press, 1972.

Burt, Jocelyn. Instant Guide to Weaving. Australia: Rigby Leonard, 1973.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Patterns for Weaving. Australia: Rigby Limited, 1975. Persis Grayson Collection.

Burton, Dorothy S. Versatile Bronson. Boston, MA: The Weavers Guild of Boston,

1984. Persis Grayson Collection.

Cedar LakesArts and Crafts Center. Hand Weaving. Charleston, WV: CedarLakes

Arts and Crafts Center and West Virginia Board of Education.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Chamberlain, Marcia and Candace Crockett. Beyond Weaving. NY: Watson-Guptill,

Persis Grayson Collection: Autographed with note to Persis by Candace

Crockett, Green and white fingerwoven braid bookmark also in book.

Chewynd, Hilary. Simple Weaving. London: Studio Vista, and NY: Watson-Guptill,

1969.

The Weaver’s Workbook. London: B.T. Batsford Ltd., 1988.

Collingwood, Peter. The Techniques of Rug Weaving. NY: Watson-Guptill

Publications, 1968. Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed.

The Techniques of Sprang. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1974.

The Techniques of Tablet Weaving. NY: Watson-Guptill, 1982.

Creager, Clara. All About Weaving: A Comprehensive Guide to the Craft. Garden City,

NY: Doubleday & Co., 1984.

Weaving: A Creative Approach for Beginners. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1974. Persis Grayson Collection.

C.U.M. Industries. Hand-made C.U.M. Rya Rugs. Copenhagen, Denmark: C.U.M.

Textile Industries, Ltd., 1964.

Scandinavian Handweaving and Rya. Copenhagen, Denmark: CUM Textile

Industries, Ltd. Exhibited in “Charlottenborg” ArtGallery in Copenhagen and at HGA Convergence ’74 in San Francisco.

Davenport, Betty Linn. Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom. St. Paul, MN:

Dos Tejedoras, 1980. Persis Grayson Collection.

Davenport, Elsie G. Your Handweaving. Pacific Grove, CA: Select Books, 1948.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Davison, Marguerite P. A Handweaver’s Pattern Book. Swathmore, PA: Self-

published, 1944. (4th printing: March 1947). Persis Grayson Collection: Gift to Persis from husband Ed 10-17-49. With swatches of blue and gold handwoven fabrics. c. 1.

A Handweaver’s Pattern Book. Swathmore, PA: Self-

published, 1944. (19th printing: 1977) Persis Grayson Collection., c. 2.

A Handweaver’s Source Book. Swathmore, PA: Self-published, 1953.

Dendel, Esther Warner. Needleweaving…Easy as Embroidery. Philadelphia, PA:

Countryside Press, 1971. Persis Grayson Collection: autographed by author.

Drooker, Penelope B. Embroidery with the Loom: Creative Combinations of Weaving

and Stitchery. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1979. Persis Grayson Collection.

Edwards, Lois K. (Chairman, HGA Service Committee). Helps and Hints: A Handbook

of Projects and Ideas for Use in Service Programs by Weavers, Spinners, Therapists, Teachers. W. Hartford, CT: HGA Service Committee.

Eines, Ruth Linnerud. Form og Farge: I Moderne Norsk Broderi. Oslo, Norway:

Forlagt av H. Aschehoug & Co. (W. Nygaard), 1956. Persis Grayson Collection.

Engelstad, Helen and Elsie Selmer Høge. Tekstil forming. Oslo, Norway: Gyldendal

Norsk Forlag, 1962. Persis Grayson Collection.

Fairchild Publications. Weave and Knit Publications. NY: Fairchild Publications, 1967.

Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed.

Fannin, Allen A. Handloom Weaving Technology. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.,

1979.

Francisco, Irene. Opening A Door to Two Harness Techniques. Shelby, NC: Lily Mills

Co. Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed with note to Persis from author.

Fraser, David W. A Guide to Weft Twining and Related Structures with Interacting

Wefts. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1989.

Frey, Berta. Four Harness Weaving. W. Hartford, CT: Handweavers Guild of America,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Designing and Drafting for Handweavers: Basic Principles of Cloth Construction. NY: MacMillan Company, 1961. Persis Grayson Collection.

Gale, Elizabeth. From Fibres to Fabrics. London: Allman & Sons, 1968.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Gallagher, Constance Dawn. Linen Heirlooms: The Story and Patterns of a Collection of

19th Century Handwoven Pieces with Directions for their Reproduction. Newton

Centre, MA: Charles T. Branford Co., 1968. Persis Grayson Collection.

Gallagher, Osma Couch. The Joy of Hand Weaving. Scranton, PA: Laurel Publishers,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Galasso, Gene. Murals of Wool. NY: French & Company, Inc., 1960. Persis Grayson

Collection.

Garrett, Cay. Warping All By Yourself. Sonoma, CA: The Handweaver Press, 1974.

(New Edition Oct 1977).

Gjelsvik, Liv. Renning med Rennestikke Sveiping med Sveipekam. Oslo, Norway:

Utgiver, 1978. Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed. Text is Norwegian.

Geary, Kay. Textile Design Course for Weavers, Part I. (Texture…). Self-published,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Textile Design Course for Weavers, Part 2 (Warp Stripes…_). Self-published,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Textile Design Course for Weavers, Part 3 (Log Cabin and Variations…).

Self-publisehd, 1961. Persis Grayson Collection.

Gonsalves, Alyson, ed. Weaving Techniques and Projects. Menlo Park, CA: Lane

Books, 1974. Persis Grayson Collection.

Gordon, Beverly. The Final Steps: Traditional Methods and Contemporary Applications

For Finishing Cloth by Hand. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1982. Persis Grayson Collection.

Gordon, Judith. American Star Work Coverlets. NY: Design Books, 1995. Gift from

Laura Buckles.

Grae, Ida. Dressing the Loom: A Handbook for Weavers Showing the Direct Beaming

Method. McMinnville, OR: Robin & Russ Handweavers. Persis Grayson Collection: autographed by author.

Gravjord, Ingebjørg and Gerd Kvenild. Veving: Oppskrifter for Kurs og Hjem. Oslo,

Norway: Ernst G. Mortensens Forlag, 1975. Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed from author “With love from Ingebjørg”.

Groff, Russell E. Card Weaving or Tablet Weaving. McMinnville, OR: Robin &

Russ Handweavers, 1969. Persis Grayson Collection.

Hallman, H. Theodore. Sunrise Titles and Twills (exhibition). Toronto, Ontario,

Canada: RoyalOntarioMuseum, 1978. Persis Grayson Collection. Letter from author to Persis inserted.

Halsey, Mike and Lore Youngmark. Foundations of Weaving. NY: Watson-Guptill,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Hamamura, John and Susan. Woven Works. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Hambidge Collection. Contemporary Handmade Wearables. Asheville, NC: Southern

Highland Handicraft Guild, 1984. Persis Grayson Collection.

Handweavers Guild of America. Baby, Baby, Baby: A Baker’s Dozen. W. Hartford,

CT: HGA, Inc., 1984. (MF W)

From Rags to . . .: A Baker’s Dozen. W. Hartford, CT: HGA, Inc., 1983. (MF

Tablemats and Beyond…A Baker’s Dozen. W. Hartford, CT: HGA, Inc., (MF

Handwoven’s Design Collection: (MF W)

Simple Summer Tops

Gifts
Outerwear

Not for Beginners Only
Simple Styles
Just Rags

Harter, Joyce and Lucy Brusie. Weaving for Worship: Handweaving for Churches and

Synagogues. McMinnville, OR: Robin & Russ Handweavers, Inc., 1998. Gift from Fr. Ray Orlett.

Harvey, Nancy. The Guide to Successful Tapestry Weaving. Seattle, WA: Pacific

Search Press, 1984.

Tapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study Guide. Loveland, CO: Interweave

Press, 1991. Gift from Fr. Ray Orlett.

Heisey, John W. A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers. Williamsburg, VA: The

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 1978. Persis Grayson Collection.

Held, Shirley. Weaving: A Handbook for Fiber Craftsmen. NY: Holt, Rinehart and

Winston, Inc., 1973. Persis Grayson Collection. c. 1.

Weaving: A Handbook of the Fiber Arts (Second edition). NY: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1978. Persis Grayson Collection. c. 2.

Heyden, Silvia. Recent Tapestries. Durham, NC: Duke University Museum of Art,

Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed by author to Persis and Ed.

Hoffmann, Marta. The Warp-Weighted Loom. Norway: The Norwegian Research

Council for Science and the Humanities, 1964. Persis Grayson Collection.

Holmes, James. Manuscript Notes on Weaving. Nashville, TN: Tunstede, 1985.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Hougen, Eva. Hullbragd med Kjeppskill. Oslo, Norway: Den pedagogiske hogskolen,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Hutchinson, Kathy Edelman. Garments for an Exhibition. Redmond, WA: Self-

published, 1979. Persis Grayson Collection.

Ingers, Gertrud. Nya Mattor: transmattor, ryor, rőlakan. Västeräs: Ica-Förlaget, 1959.

Persis Grayson Collection.

John, Edith. Needleweaving. London: B. T. Batsford, Ltd., 1970. Persis Grayson

Collection.

Justema, William and Doris. Weaving & Needlecraft Color Course. NY: Van Nostrand

Reinhold, Co., 1971.

Katz, Ruth. Card Weaving. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1977. Persis Grayson

Collection.

Kaufmann, Ruth. The New American Tapestry. NY: Reinhold Book Corp., 1968.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Keasbey, Doramay. Pattern Devices for Handweavers. Bethesda, MD: Self-published

1981.

Kircher, Ursula. Weaving on Kircher Looms. Marburg, Germany: 1970.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Kliot, Jules & Kaethe Kliot. Kumihimo. Berkeley, CA: Lacis, 1977. Persis Grayson

Collection.

Krevitsky, Nik and Lois Ericson. Shaped Weaving. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Kvenild, Gerd W. Fra Trad Til Vev. Oslo, Norway: self-published, 1976.

Persis Grayson Collection. Note to Persis inserted.

How to dress a loom, in Norwegian.

Landes, John. A Book of Patterns for Hand-weaving from Drawings in the Pennsylvania

Museum. Part One. With threading drafts and notes by Mary Meigs Atwater.

Cambridge, MA: Shuttle-Craft Guild, 1925. Persis Grayson Collection.

Landes, John. A Book of Patterns for Hand-weaving from Drawings in the Pennsylvania

Museum. Part Two. With threading drafts and notes by Mary Meigs Atwater.

Cambridge, MA: Shuttle-Craft Guild, 1925. Persis Grayson Collection.

Landes, John. A Book of Patterns for Hand-weaving from Drawings in the Pennsylvania

Museum. Part Three. With threading drafts and notes by Mary Meigs Atwater.

Cambridge, MA: Shuttle-Craft Guild, 1925. Persis Grayson Collection.

Landes, John. A Book of Patterns for Hand-weaving from Drawings in the Pennsylvania

Museum. Part Four. With threading drafts and notes by Mary Meigs Atwater.

Cambridge, MA: Shuttle-Craft Guild, 1926. Persis Grayson Collection.

Leclerc, Robert. Warp and Weave. L’isletville, Quebec, Canada: Nilus Leclerc, Inc.,

From Gerald Edmundson.

Lewes, Klares and Helen Hutton. Rug Weaving. Newton Centre, MA: Charles T.

Branford Co., 1962. Persis Grayson Collection.

Liebes, Dorothy. Retrospective Exhibition. NY: Museum of Contemporary Crafts,

1970. Persis Grayson Collection.

Lily Mills Co. How to Make Handweaving Equipment. W. Hartford, CT: HGA, 1974.

Weaving Classics: Original Lily Weaver’s Work Sheets No. 1-23. 1930-1950.

Linder, Harry. Techniques of Code Drafting. Phoenix, AZ: Bizarre Butterfly

Publishing, 1983. Persis Grayson Collection.

McMurtry, Rosemary, ed. McCall’s How to Weave It! NY: The McCall Pattern Co.,

1973.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Meilach, Dona and Lee Snow. Weaving Off-Loom. Chicago, IL: Henry Regnery Co.,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Miles, Vera. Weaving Patterns for the Two-Way Loom. Northgates, England: The

Reeves-Dryad Press, 1974.

Moorman, Theo. Weaving as an Art Form. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1975.

Persis Grayson Collection. Hardcover, c. 1; Paperbound, c. 2.

New England Weavers’ Seminar. News, 15th Biennial, New England Weavers’ Seminar.

Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts. July 18-22, 1983.

Palmgrens, Sigrid. Praktisk Vävbok. Norrköping, Sweden: Utgiven av Sigrid Palmgren,

Persis Grayson Collection. 4 pages of handwritten Swedish-English Terms.

Plath, Iona. The Craft of Handweaving. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1972.

The Handweaver’s Pattern Book. NY: Dover Publications, 1981.

Handweaving. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1964.

Porcella, Yvonne. Five Ethnic Patterns. Modesto, CA: Self-published, 1977.

Powell, Marian. 1000(+) Patterns in 4,6, and 8 Harness Shadow Weaves. McMinnville,

OR: Robin & Russ Handweavers, 1976. Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed to Persis by author.

Quigley, Viola-Joyce. The “Unit Repeat” – A Basic Approach to Six Weaving

Techniques. Germantown, TN: Self-published, 1955. Persis Grayson Collection.

Rainey, Sarita. Weaving without a Loom. Worcester, MA: Davis Publications, Inc.,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Redding, Debbie. Learning to weave with Debbie Redding. Loveland, CO: Interweave

Press, 1984. From Mrs. Ralph Linfoot.

Regensteiner, Else. The Art of Handweaving. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1970.

Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed with letter to Persis.

Weaver’s Study Course: Ideas and Techniques. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold

Co., 1975.

Rogers, Nora and Martha Stanley. In Celebration of the Curious Mind. Loveland, CO:

Interweave Press, 1983. Persis Grayson Collection.

Roth, Betty and Chris Schulz. The New Handbook of Timesaving Tables for Weavers,

Spinners, and Dyers. Elk Gove, CA: Self-published, 1983. Persis Grayson Collection.

Selander, Malin. Swedish Swatches (Blue Series). Örebro, Sweden: 1969.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Weaving Patterns from Sweden. Göteborg: Wezäta Förlag, 1961.

Simpson, L. E. and M. Weir. The Weaver’s Craft. Leicester, G.B.: The Dryad Press,

Persis Grayson Collection.

Skjöldebrand, Igerlise. The Treasure Chest of Swedish Weaving. Sundbyberg, Sweden:

Forlags ab Semic.

Skowronski, Hella and Sylvia Tacker. Doup Leno. Freeland, Washington: HTH

Publishers, 1980. Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed, corrections page

inserted.

Small-scale Weaving. Needle Crafts 17. Tunbridge Wells: Search Press.

Snow, Marjorie and William. Step-by-Step Tablet Weaving. Racine, WI: Western

Publishing Co., 1973. Persis Grayson Collection.

Snyder, Mary. Lace and Lacey Weaves. Pasadena, CA: Self-published, 1960.

Persis Grayson Collection. Autographed by author.

Specht, Sally and Sandra Rawlings. Creating with Card Weaving. NY: Crown

Publishers, 1973. Persis Grayson Collection.

Steedsman, Nell. Patterns on a Plain Weave. Self-published, 1959. Persis Grayson

Collection. Autographed.

Stevens, Bernice A. A Weaving Woman. Gatlinburg, TN: Buckhorn Press, 1971.

Sullivan, Donna. Pique: Plain and Patterned. Jacksonville, FL: Sullivan Publications,

Autographed by author to guild.

Sullivan, Donna. Summer and Winter: A Weave for All Seasons. Loveland, CO:

Interweave Press, 1991. Autographed by author to guild.

Sutton, Ann. Color-and-Weave Design: A Practical Reference Book. Asheville, NC:

Lark Communications, 1984.

Swanson, Karen. Rigid Heddle Weaving. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1975.

Persis Grayson Collection.

Tattersall, C.E.C. Notes on Carpet-Knotting and Weaving. London: Her Majesty’s

Stationary Office, 1969. Persis Grayson Collection.

Thorpe, Azalea and Jack Larson. Elements of Weaving. Garden City, NY: Doubleday

Co., 1967. Persis Grayson Collection.

Tidball, Harriet. The Weaver’s Book: Fundamentals of Handweaving. NY: The

MacMillan Co., 1961. Persis Grayson Collection.

Trotzig, Liv and Astrid Axelsson. Band. Västeräs: Ica-Förlaget, 1958.

Van Der Hoogt, Madelyn. The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers.

Coupeville, WA: ShuttleCraft Books, Inc., 1993.

Weigel, Palmy. Color Exercises for the Weaver. NY: Watson-Guptill, 1976.

West, Virginia. A Cut Above: Couture Clothing for Fibre Artists. Self-

Published, 1992. Persis Grayson Collection: Autographed. Cutting instructions and silk care photocopies inserted.