Tapestry Weaving (Search Press Classics)

I was at the Knitting & Stitching Show in Harrogate November 2012 and paid a visit to the tapestry weaving stall, where I asked about getting a book about it, and they recommended this one as a good starter.After the introduction, the book is then divided into the following sections:Materials, which covers: Warp & weft, what they are Frame or Loom: From simple to really complex ones, and to start you don't need much Other weaving equipment: scissors, bobbins, tape measure, shed stick, paper, pencils, dowels, needles, etc etc. Mounting and Framing Equipment: blockboard, glue, sandpaper, hammer, nails, paints, apron, gloves etc etcBasic Techniques - covering: Making your own simple frame, winding warps, preparing weft yarns, Weaving the hem, knotting a soumak Weaving horizontal stripes and spots Pick and Pick, Hatching, Diagonal shapes and curves, vertical slits, shading Distorted weft, outling shapes Cutting the tapestry from the frame, other ways of finishing warp ends Samplers: Sun sampler, Peruvian birds, Cat & fishes, Simple landscape, the Cover design.Further Techniques covering: Warp & weft variations, Weaving from the side Curved and irregular edes CushionsMounting and Framing How to mount and frame your tapestryGallery Contains photos of some of the author's work to give you inspiration and a bit about them.It's not a hugely thick book, with just 96 pages, but it's packed full of simple instructions and lots of diagrams and photos to get you started, going step by step along the way. I'm getting my husband to make me a frame as a birthday present, the instructions are that clear.Overall an excellent beginner's book to get you started.

I really like the way she doesn't assume any prior knowledge or experience. The pictures are really clear and she takes you through the full range of techniques, building on what's gone before, at the end of which you will have a completed piece you can frame/use as a cushion cover/etc.

A really helpful book for anyone wanting to Lear this skill. I have learned a lot and will continue to use it as a reference for patterns and ideas

Nicely presented in a logical and inspiring format with good and correct instructions. The gallery section is wonderful. Just what I wanted.

Interesting and informative. Recommended

Arrived quickly. A wonderful, inspiring book with many illustrations & clear, simple explanations. Highly recommended

Excellent service and delivery books interesting and useful

Great beginners manual. Simply explained and well illustrated. Great ideas too. So helpful and well worth the money.