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The art of tapestry weaving : a complete guide to mastering the techniques for making images with yarn / Rebecca Mezoff ; foreword by Sarah C. Swett.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2020]Description: xi, 306 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781635861358
  • 1635861357
Other title:
  • Complete guide to mastering the techniques for making images with yarn
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Part 1: Learning. Introduction: Why tapestry? -- This is tapestry -- Looms large (and small) -- Yearning for yarn -- Only the warped can weave -- Learning to see color -- Part 2: Making. Let the weaving begin -- Heading off trouble -- Color blending magic -- Closing up the holes -- Angling -- Vertical growth -- Designing -- Curve appeal -- Outlining -- Finishing up.
Summary: "Rebecca Mezoff 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"-- Provided by publisher.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction New 746.14 M617 Available 33111010432348
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes index.

Part 1: Learning. Introduction: Why tapestry? -- This is tapestry -- Looms large (and small) -- Yearning for yarn -- Only the warped can weave -- Learning to see color -- Part 2: Making. Let the weaving begin -- Heading off trouble -- Color blending magic -- Closing up the holes -- Angling -- Vertical growth -- Designing -- Curve appeal -- Outlining -- Finishing up.

"Rebecca Mezoff 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"-- Provided by publisher.

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