Tapestry Weaving: Design and Technique

I have several books on tapestry weaving. Some are for the very beginner. This one is not; it moves into more advanced territory, which is what I wanted. It includes chapters on "Getting Started", "Equipment and Materials", then moves into more advanced techniques and how to create your own designs for tapestry, as well as caring for tapestries. She provides a history of tapestry weaving, which I enjoyed reading. The book ends with a chapter, "Inspirational Work from Contemporary Tapestry Weavers", which I also very much enjoyed, as it shows many possibilities of creating through tapestry weaving. It has good color plates throughout, a glossary, and index. If you want a simple "How to" book, look elsewhere. If you want a book that gives you possibilities and inspiration for tapestry weaving, then this is the book for you.

excellent book on Tapestry Technique, but even more incredibly inspiring by presenting many contemporary weavers that can show you that weaving has evolved out of the dark ages and into the new age.

Great book w| terrific ideas. I look forward to the arrival of my loom so I can begin "looming' not in corners lol! It is a source of inspiration & inspiration. Arrived in terrific condition & on time!

Book is interesting, has pictures of other artists' work, along with good instructions on how to build your own loom and also how to use different types of looms; good instructions on the weaving and design process. I like the abstract tapestries, haven't seen any in other books. All around good book.

But VERY inspirational. Would have liked more details on how the special effects were achieved. Words are used to explain many things which would be better grasped with illustrations.

Bought this book to be able to teach beginning tapestry weaving at an SCA event this summer. So far it has given me the information I need to write up the class notes and to teach me more about the process.

Technical in the aspect of design and technique. I am applying those techniques to transfer to Saori loom weaving. The book is a must have for your textile library.

I bought this for kindle since it was cheaper and I am glad I did. Has a bunch of useful information.

I think this is an excellent, inspiring book for a new tapestry weaver ready to create more complex works. Kirsten Glasbrook's paperback nicely covers the fundamentals, but this hardback includes photographs of work from many tapestry weavers, some with details as well as the full work to show how that artist dealt with a specific issues.

I have found this book, inspirational, a brilliant reference guide and the layout of the book is excellent. As an Arts and Crafts tutor, I would recommend this book for students of all levels, learning tapestry weaving. Today many students are introduced to tapestry weaving by day workshops and may come from a textile related background of say knitting or fashion design. They aim to learn the rudaments in a short time, so it's vital they have good related texts they can refere to. The author has chosen to show a diverse range of textile artists. Well known designer Kaffe Fassett was featured, the students were familiar with his wonderfull use of colour in his knitting design, so they could easily relate to his work and were facinated by his woven design. This book enriches the student's learning experience. Although sadly, we have lost some of the traditional tapestry courses. I feel that when we have authors who can compile books with such sensitivity and depth of knowledge, tapestry weaving will still evolve and people will still want to explore this skill and art form. I have a copy of this book to show my students when I run workshops, it's also on my suggested reading list.

This is a beautiful and stimulating book by Canadian tapestry artist and author Joanne Soroka. Her deep knowledge and obvious love of the subject make for a lovely and completely easy read. You cannot help being drawn into the art with the excellent photos of tapestry examples, historical and modern. There is a comprehensive 'how to' section that is well thought out and expertly explained. Ms. Soroka makes it hard to resist beginning a project next day. Reading and viewing this book is like wandering through an art gallery - when you are finished, you feel enriched by the experience, and you know you will revisit again and again.

I knew what I was buying with this book as I had previously borrowed it from a library. Very good explanations and illustrations

It really is a beautiful and practical book, clearly written with excellent illustrations combining the history and art of tapestry weaving in nice balance with the technology.