One of the benefits of being an organized, non-for-profit guild is the connection it creates with the larger community of weavers, their families, and donors. The Skagit Guild over the years has been the recipient of many donations of valuable books, looms, spinning wheels, and related equipment. Recently, as a result of a generous estate donation, the following publications were added to the library. The tapestry resources were vetted and recommended for inclusion by our tapestry study group.

1. Woven Tapestry Techniques by Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei; a 4-DVD set; 2011.
2. Contemporary Tapestry by Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei; New Jersey Center for Visual Arts Catalogue; 2003
3. Easy Weaving with Supplemental Warps: Overshot, Velvet, Shibori, and More by Deb Essen; 2016.
4. Double Two-Tie Unit Weaves by Clotilde Barrett and Eunice Smith; rev 2018.
5. Interlaced by the Weavers Guild of Boston; Celebrates 90 years of Friendship and Education; 2012.

I started out browsing through Interlaced and found myself more deeply involved in the beautiful projects, the history of the guild, and many photos of handwovens and members through the years. There is something for everyone in this book from table runners and clothing to sculpture and wall hangings. Many were designed or made their own by guild members. If you are interested in learning new weave structures and color combinations this publication would delight. Drafts are included as well as background of what inspired the weavers. As a member of our rep weave study group, I have this structure on my mind and thus was happy to see a few rep projects to explore. I hope you will check this book out of our library and have a similar inspired browsing journey as I did.

Wanda Johanson

President and Librarian