Tapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study Guide

by Nancy Harvey

Learn tapestry weaving from start to finish with this thorough guide. Hundreds of problem-solving tips are presented along with dozens of photos.

Genres: Crafts

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1991

Reviews

[Bernie4444 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is Tapestry?

“Tapestry is a handweaving technique that can be done on the simplest of looms. You can begin with only a frame to hold the warp (the lengthwise threads) taut while you weave the weft (the crosswise threads). “

This book is written like a textbook with simple explanations and projects that bet more complex towards the end. The illustrations are black and white hand drawings interspaced with monochrome and color stills.

I do not want to leave you with the impression that this is just a simple beginners’ book as it has depth on the subject.

[Janet Frost · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information, because it is an older book, it is not a nice glossy publication.

[Margery Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

A how to book, but one that is very easy to understand and to read. Written with knowledge and love of the art of tapestry weaving.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book to accompany Nancy Harvey's DVDs - all are very good.

This book shows all the basic techniques - pictures aren't as good (or simple) as Kirsten Glasbrook's 'Weaving Tapestry' book, but still very good and gets into more detail.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

a bit dated (in my own opinion) but that only speaks of the more "modern" pieces included...

the techniques that she presents (and teaches quite explicitly) are timeless, and priceless...

[Serena Gelinas · Rating 4 out of 5]

good reference book