The Early American Coverlet Study Group, is looking for weavers who are interested in participating in research of 18th and 19th century American handwoven coverlets. The research is limited to coverlets with geometric patterns and will not include fancy coverlets. While the focus of the group is the research of this early art form, the study group members will also share information on projects they have woven which are based on early coverlets.

The newsletter will be published three times a year. The chair will write one article per issue on such topics as the elements of a coverlet, fabric analysis of coverlet patterns, a bibliography of coverlet related books, block design for coverlet patterns, weave structures used for coverlets and coverlet fringes. Members of the study group are asked to contribute book reviews, information on coverlet exhibits, articles on individuals contributing to coverlet research and weaving, as well as results of member's research and weaving projects.

The study group will include two annual exchanges: (1) a fabric analysis of an early coverlet (July) and (2) a woven sample of an early coverlet with instruction for a project using the pattern and weave structure (October). Additional information will be supplied on request.

Back issues of study group newsletters and swatches may be borrowed by any member in good standing, from the Complex Weavers Lending Library. Contact our Librarian: library@complex-weavers.org

If you have questions about this study group, contact the chair at the address above.
For questions about CW study groups in general, contact the CW Study Group Coordinator at CWStudyGroupCoord@complex-weavers.org