A collection of Kath Whyte's notebooks and loose notes which relate largely to embroidery and weaving history and techniques.
The notebooks contain:
- outlines of talks
- teaching notes
- notes on embroidery and weaving techniques
- instructions for making various items, e.g. slippers & gloves
- history of embroidery notes
- history of tapestry notes
- expenses
- notes on exhibitions
- Christmas card and present lists etc.
Some patterns and sketches are included.
One folder of loose notes and one folder of notebooks relate to lectures and talks on the subject of embroidery and weaving given by Kath Whyte to various groups and institutions at locations in Britain and Canada.
One folder of loose notes contains rough notes and drafts for articles and reviews written by Kath Whyte on various topics such as:
- Dorothy Angus
- 'Inspiration for Embroidery' by Constance Howard
- Thinking Towards Design, articles for 'Embroidery'
- The Scottish Craft Centre
- The First Scottish Crafts Biennale
- The Tay Bridge Stole
- and Experiments in Embroidery
One folder of notebooks relate to a "book" (untitled) and "Delight in Threads and Stitches: an Embroidery Book by Kathleen Whyte".