Haywood Overshot Blanket 9 – Dogwood Flower

Description

All profits from the sale of this blanket will be donated as emergency relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. The 10 overshot blankets in the WARP auction were woven by students in the Professional Crafts Fiber Program at Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina. After the college was closed for 2.5 weeks due to the hurricane, students spent the remainder of the fall semester making handwoven blankets for those in need. 100% of the proceeds of the blanket sales benefiting two local relief organizations – BeLoved Asheville and the Craft Emergency Relief Fund.

Each weaver chose a historical overshot pattern to convert into a double weave for this project. The patterns are very recognizable as they are identified with the Appalachian tradition of handwoven coverlets and are constructed of washable wool. Each weaver gave careful consideration of pattern and material to ensure they are highly functional, beautiful, warm blankets.

This blanket was woven by Miranda Garbe, using a superwash treated Merino Lambswool donated by Jaggerspun Yarn. This twin-sized blanket measures 38” x 73”, and weighs 3.64 pounds. About this blanket, Miranda shares:

“Since I began weaving a little over a year ago, I have been deeply drawn to overshot patterns and the traditional style of handwoven coverlets commonly woven in Appalachia. So, it was fun having the freedom to choose a pattern (that wasn’t too complicated) for this project and to have the experience of weaving a double cloth that was a completely different experience from the double-weave experience I previously had. The way the colors played with one another was affirming of how magical weaving with colors is, and how surprising the outcome can be. I would love to redo this project over and over again.”