The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn
Rebecca Mezoff
(Author)
Sarah C Swett
(Foreword by)
Description
Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this in-depth guide to every aspect of the process, from developing a color palette to selecting yarn, warping the loom, and weaving the image. Crafters can choose from inexpensive tabletop and hand-held looms to larger floor looms. Detailed step-by-step photos and inspiring examples from a range of weaver-artists make this a one-stop resource for tapestry weaving how-to.Product Details
Price
$35.00
$32.55
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publish Date
November 03, 2020
Pages
320
Dimensions
8.3 X 10.1 X 0.9 inches | 2.64 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781635861358
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About the Author
Rebecca Mezoff is the author of The Art of Tapestry Weaving. An award-winning weaver and nationally known teacher of tapestry weaving, she reaches thousands of students annually through her online courses, popular self-styled weaving retreats, and in-person workshops at Penland School of Craft, Convergence, and Red Alder Fiber Arts. Mezoff has been weaving tapestries for 15 years and her articles on the subject have appeared in the American Tapestry Alliance, Spin Off, Handwoven, and Fiber Art Now. She lives in Colorado.
