This is the page of printed instructions from the Minnesota Loom. These assembly instructions were packed with the Minnesota Loom, which was designed and distributed by Hilma Berglund.
Thisbooklet, written by Hilma Berglund, consists of 8 pages and a cover. It contains recommendations for mordanting, equipment, dyestuffs and fibers. It includes directions for the dye process and a chart of plants, mordants and resulting colors. The colors are identified using the Munsell Color System notations.
First issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the fall of 1984, containing reminders about upcoming study group meetings, and volunteering at Minnesota Germanfest and Fiber Fair; a report, with pictures, on the Midwest Weavers Conference, hosted by the Guild; and descriptions of upcoming workshops, and conferences.
First issue of the fifth volume of the ""Minnesota Weaver Quarterly"" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for the fall and winter of 1985 and 1986, containing a note from the editor and a call for contributors for the newsletter; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, classes, and exhibits; book reviews; articles on shuttles, weaving fabric for a coat, and Churro sheep; a report on the Minnesota Federation of Weavers Artists Annual Meeting; and a calendar for December and January.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August and September 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, lectures, and workshops; reports on fiber adventures in China and on the Midwest Weavers Conference; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 1988 containing survey results regarding Fiber Fair; a reminder of annual dues; a call for a Guild exhibits chairman; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, exhibits, and workshops; and a calendar of August classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 1987, containing descriptions of upcoming members� meetings and study tours, a letter from the editor, a scholarship announcement from the Handweavers Guild of America, a financial report, a list of member benefits, and a calendar of December and January classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January and February 1987, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, lectures, and the January Members Meeting; reports on the November board meeting and on French Gobelin tapestry techniques; a summary of Guild finances; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 1989 containing a letter from the president highlighting activities of guild volunteers; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, workshops, and classes; an update on the library; and a calendar of January classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 1988 containing a biography of guild member Charlotte Jirousek; a letter from the president; a call for a Guild exhibits chairman; a draft for a place mat; descriptions of upcoming workshops and members meetings; a book review; and a story about a loom owned by Hilma Bergland.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 1989 containing a summary of the Guild annual meeting, a description of upcoming workshops; and a calendar of July classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 1988 containing an update of the annual members meeting, ideas from the yarn committee; a description of upcoming conferences, exhibits, lectures, and workshops; a recipe for Finnish Rieska bread; and a calendar of June classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May and June 1986, containing a summary of the March Board meeting; a biography of board member Mary Paul Even; descriptions of upcoming study groups, workshops, and the May members meeting; articles on mothproofing and on ramie; a book review; a calendar of Guild activities; a flyer and registration form for the Spring Fiber Fair; and additions to the members directory.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 1989 containing a letter from the president; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, workshops, lectures, and exhibits; Fibersource and library news; and a calendar of May classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September and October 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming exhibits, workshops, study groups, and the September members meeting; an update on Fiber Fair; a biography of Guild Co-President Carolyn Finegan; directory updates; library news; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 1989 containing a description of upcoming meetings, conferences, exhibits, and classes; an entry form for Fiber Fair; biographies of guild president Carolyn Erickson and guild treasurer Doris Tufte; an update from the Yarn Committee; a list of fiber-related volunteer training sessions at the Science Museum of Minnesota; a list of Minnesota fiber guilds; and a calendar of September classes.
Name-weaving instructions from the Handweaving Workbook by Heather Thorpe. The text of the card describes the process to translate the name "Hilma Berglund" into an overshot weaving draft.
Hilma Berglund printed this Christmas card in 1965, using dark brown ink on bittersweet paper, trimmed with yellow and orange paper. Below the fold she applied a light wash of ink to create a slightly darker background. The card when unfolded is 10.3 x 22.5cm.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1951-June 1952, held at various locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes treasurer's report and executive board minutes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April and May 1985, containing descriptions of upcoming conferences, workshops, Members Meetings, the Annual Meeting, and study groups; and a calendar.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February and March 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming meetings, exhibits, and a member�s meeting; a report on the Fall Fiber Fair sales; book reviews; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March and April 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, meetings, workshops, and a member�s meeting; reports on the library and on the January board meeting; articles on textiles in England and Wales, and on the Intermediate Study Group, a question-and-answer section; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October and November 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, study groups, exhibits, and yarn sales; and a monthly calendar.