The Art of Tapestry Weaving

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 will be eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn using the trusted advice of this practical and fun book.

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.