Short post that includes the above trailer video.Ī new look, a new book, and the energy the fire took…
Video Trailer: The Art of Tapestry Weaving I am still so grateful to my 3M team (Michal, Mars, and Michaela) who were so even-keeled and were kind when I was exhausted and who kept insisting the photos be right even when I didn’t care any more due to fatigue. But the photoshoot was a two week marathon of work at Storey’s headquarters in North Adams, MA. I didn’t write a lot about the actual process of writing a book. Here is a list of posts in case you’re interested in the process or more about the book. I’ve rambled on about this book here and there over the last several years. Outside the USAĪmazon has the book all over the world, but again, please consider independent or small shops to purchase wherever you can. I also have signed copies of my first book Untangled and you can save on shipping and price by buying the bundle with both. I have signed copies of The Art of Tapestry Weaving in my shop HERE. Mirrix Looms also carries the book as do many other weaving shops. If you don’t have a local bookstore, I’m sorry! is a great place that will donate to independents if you purchase online from them. Please consider buying it from your local bookstore. This book is available wherever books are sold and in many countries around the world.īig online retailers like Amazon or Barnes and Noble have the book and you are welcome to get it there. Where to purchase The Art of Tapestry Weaving - Line Dufour, review in Tapestry Topics, the triennial publication of the American Tapestry Alliance, Spring 2021 Even if you have never woven before, everything is so clearly and beautifully illustrated, warding off any confusion that may arise, not only for those who are new to tapestry weaving, but also for those that have tried and not achieved the results they hoped for. I am a visual and experiential learner, and the words only make sense after I’ve seen the process of whatever it is that I am trying to learn, so I appreciate that this book marries both text and image so well, facilitating and yielding much more successful results. The book’s strength lies in how well it is organized: the multitude of images to illustrate techniques, materials, equipment, and tapestries (hers, and those of other tapestry weavers) and in how thoroughly this information is presented. The books ‘fresh’ aesthetic has been a hallmark of Mezoff’s presentation style since she has come into the arena of teaching weaving, including her straightforward, uncomplicated manner of explaining the process. - A starred review from Publisher's Weekly Mezoff’s canny and thoughtful guide is sure to inspire crafters of all skill and experience levels.
For Mezoff, “one of the most magical things about tapestry is that the structure of the fabric and the image are created at the same time,” with every tapestry “woven from bottom to top much like a brick wall is formed: each brick supports the ones above it.” Throughout, she uses close-up illustrations and diagrams to explain the more complicated aspects of the craft, such as determining “ whether a weft yarn will work on a particular warp.” Handsome photographs, a glossary of terms, a primer on color theory and design principles, a succinct history of tapestries, and examples of tapestries by artists working in the medium today round things out.
TAPESTRY WEAVER HOW TO
The book’s second part teaches crafters how to make tapestries of their own. Mezoff reminds readers that “there are many combinations of tools and materials you can use to create a tapestry,” and one of her goals for the book is “simplifying those choices so that you can get started.” The author begins by suggesting novices get comfortable making mistakes, before going on to cover everything from yarn terminology to how to choose a loom. Weaving teacher Mezoff surveys contemporary tapestry techniques in her beautiful and expansive debut.
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