A woven overshot swatch in cotton threads in "Pine Bloom" pattern, with ink drawn draft and notations. These are mounted on cardboard with notation "Pine Bloom page 121 in my notebook H B". The swatch is 11 x 15.5 cm.
Plans and assignments for Weavers Guild Craft Sale to be held on April 3, 4, 5, 1956. Planning areas include Publicity, Finance, Merchandising, Sales Staff, and Clean Up.
Poster for Twin City Weavers Guild Annual exhibit on April 14-22, 1951 at the Annual Northwest Builders Show. The show was held at the Minneapolis Auditorium.
This is a typewritten report from Hilma Berglund, president of The Minnesota Weavers' Guild, dated May 7th, 1959. It is an annual report, with handwritten corrections and signature.
A woven swatch in cotton threads, with pencil drawn draft, and notations in ink. Titled "raindrops" it is a 4 shaft lace weave. The 3 items are mounted on card stock. The woven swatch is 6 x 21cm.
This handwritten report summarizes the Minnesota Weavers Guild presence at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair. The report includes a list of organizing committee members, a budget, and demonstrations. Hilma Berglund was a member of the committee.There was a stronger guild presence at the fair since it was the Centennial of Minnesota statehood. The report concludes with recommendations for future years.
Three swatches mounted on cardboard were woven by Hilma Berglund. A hand printed label at the bottom reads "Experiments with textures/look under each one/all are cotton. The upper swatch is labeled "50-50 weave H. B. 24 to inch. The center swatch has two different setts. Below the swatch is printed six-harness twill H.B. The lower swatch has 3 different setts. Under the swatch reads 30 to inch/24 to inch/30 to inch/2 different reeds 4-harness H.B.
Two swatches were woven by Hilma Berglund, on cotton warps with linen wefts. The first swatch (17cm x27.5cm) shows four variations of overshot: ordinary overshot, overshot in summer and winter/ spacing, Italian treadling and sunlight and shadow. Handwritten paper labels are sewn to the back of the swatch. The second (4cm x 38cm) is Bronson Lace. A handwritten draft is sewn to the back of the swatch. A draft, handwritten on graph paper, shows the overshot threading and treadling variations, and Bronson lace threading and treadling.spacing, Italian treadling, sunlight and shadow
This three page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, summarizes the history of the Minnesota Weavers' Guild from 1960-1965. During this time, the Guild continued to meet and teach classes at the Minneapolis Y.W.C.A. Malin Selander of Orebro, Sweden, was the teacher for two workshops. A third workshop was conducted by Mrs. Weyman of Illinois. Other guild programs, events and speakers are listed.
This 4 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the first five years of the Twin City Weavers' Guild. It lists officers and charter members, membership statistics, the first three weaving institutes held at the University of Minnesota, and other activities of the Guild. Guild meetings were held at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Minnesota. A list of guild activities by date is included.
This 4 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the second and third five years of the Twin City Weavers' Guild. It describes membership growth, programs and exhibits. Four weaving institutes were held, three at the University of Minnesota, and one in a private home. Due to the growth of membership, meetings were held both day and evening, and some meetings were held at member homes. Members were expected to provide proof each year that they were productive weavers. A Board of Directors was added and first met in 1949.
Two swatches woven in cotton threads and draft mounted on heavy paper. The swatches show several treadling variations. The swatches illustrate warp patterning with thick and thin threads. The swatches are 16 x 8 cm and 19.5 x 7.7 cm.
Course summary for the 1944 Institute in Weaving held by the Twin Cities Weavers' Guild at the University of Minnesota Center for Continuation Study, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Includes names of instructors, attendees, and techniques taught.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, September 1952-July 1953, held at various locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes executive board minutes.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, Septermber 1956-June 1957, held at the Y.W.C.A. and other locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes executive board minutes.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, Septermber 1955-June 1956, held at various locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes executive board minutes.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1950-June 1951, held at the Walker Art Center and the homes of various guild members in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes treasurer's report and executive board minutes.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1945-June 1946, held at various locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes a financial report.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1947-May 1948, held at the homes of various guild members in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota.
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.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, November 1949-July 1950, held at the homes of various guild members in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes treasurer's reports, executive board minutes, and information on a Weaving Institute held by the Guild at the University of Minnesota.