Book: Weaving Designs By Bertha Gray Hayes
Weaving Designs By Bertha Gray Hayes showcases the remarkable work of early 20th-century weaver Bertha Gray Hayes, known for her inventive oversized miniature designs created for four-shaft looms. This book brings together her original collection of sample cards and handwritten drafts, offering a rare look into her creative process.
Inside the book you’ll find:
- 72 original sample cards, reproduced in color
- 20 newly discovered drafts
- photos of the woven samples
- computer-generated drafts for each design
Hayes’ work stands out for its asymmetry, originality and the personal touch she brought to every motif—often incorporating names directly into the structure of the design. This volume is an essential resource for any weaver interested in historical drafts, miniature patterns and four-shaft possibilities.
A beautiful reference for studying, reproducing or simply admiring Hayes’ unique contributions to weaving.
Key features
- 72 original color sample card reproductions
- 20 newly discovered drafts
- Woven sample photographs
- Computer-generated draft versions
- Perfect for four-shaft loom weavers
- Important historical and technical resource
Specifications
- Authors: Norma Smayda, Gretchen White, Jody Brown and Katharine Schelleng
- Language: English
- Pages: 176
- Photos: 256 black-and-white, 52 color
- Themes: Miniature patterns, historical drafts, 4-shaft weaving