Rebecca Mezoff is the author of The Art of Tapestry Weaving. An award-winning weaver and nationally known teacher of tapestry weaving, she reaches thousands of students annually through her online courses, popular self-styled weaving retreats, and in-person workshops at Penland School of Craft, Convergence, and Red Alder Fiber Arts. Mezoff has been weaving tapestries for 15 years and her articles on the subject have appeared in the American Tapestry Alliance, Spin Off, Handwoven, and Fiber Art Now. She lives in Colorado.
"It is rare that a book comes along that covers a subject with such
depth as this one does. You can tell the author knows her subject
deep down, has spent years honing her skills, and is an
enthusiastic and generous teacher. The Art of Tapestry Weaving will
endure because it is thorough, covers any question a student of
tapestry might have, provides in-depth information, and has clear
illustrations. It inspires." -- Jane Patrick, creative director,
Schacht Spindle Company "The Art of Tapestry Weaving is equal parts
passion and precision. The depth and detail Rebecca Mezoff brings
to teaching the craft of tapestry weaving guarantees you will need
no other book to learn the essential skills. The breadth and joy
she brings to teaching the art of tapestry assures the growth of
your ability, creativity and excitement at the loom for a long,
long time." -- Jillian Moreno, fiber arts teacher, and author of
Yarnitecture: A Knitter's Guide to Spinning: Building Exactly the
Yarn You Want "With knowledge, common sense, and an encouraging
manner, Rebecca intelligently guides us through the process of
tapestry weaving. The illustrations in this new "must-have" book
will inspire and inform tapestry weavers of all levels. I was
especially excited to see the beautiful and informative chapters on
yarn choices and color theory -- two areas that, as a weaver, I am
constantly considering." -- Susan Iverson, president of the
American Tapestry Alliance and professor emerita, Virginia
Commonwealth University "Noted educator Rebecca Mezoff wants you to
fall in love with tapestry weaving. She walks you through the
process, explaining every nuance in precise, clear imagery and
language, anticipating any pitfall along the way, so you can have a
smooth journey from novice to expert. This book will sit by your
loom as friend and mentor; it is destined to be a classic."
--Bhakti Ziek, weaving teacher, artist, and writer
"This book brings to its reader the gentle, easy, and highly
informative way of teaching for which Rebecca is well known. Most
importantly, nothing is assumed, and technical terms are used only
after they have been painlessly explained. I wish I'd had such a
book when I was learning tapestry." -- Michael F. Rohde, tapestry
artist and former president of the American Tapestry Alliance "Oh,
how I wish I'd had Rebecca Mezoff's The Art of Tapestry Weaving
when I began learning about tapestry over thirty years ago! Back
then, I started out on a self-teaching adventure to learn the
basics of the technique -- with lots of questions and few places to
find answers. With clear text and beautiful illustrations,
Rebecca's book is a perfect solution to the 'I want to do tapestry
and don't have a teacher!' dilemma many of us still find ourselves
in today." -- Tommye McClure Scanlin, professor emerita,
University of North Georgia, and director of the American Tapestry
Alliance
"Rebecca Mezoff has proven herself to be a worthy successor to her
mentor, James Koehler, in her weaving, her teaching, and her
writing. The Art of Tapestry Weaving is an impressively
comprehensive resource on tapestry, presented in the friendly and
accessible voice that students of Rebecca have come to know and
love. This book is bound to become a classic in its field." -
Jennifer Moore, author of The Weaver's Studio: Doubleweave "The act
of taking what we see in our mind's eye and recreating it on the
loom fulfills a deep human need for expression, joy, and solace.
With a clear, calm, knowledgeable voice, Rebecca has created an
invaluable guide to learning what makes a tapestry a tapestry and
how to make one yourself." -- Liz Gipson, owner of Yarnworker
School of Weaving and author of Handwoven Home "Rebecca's words and
images resonate with the weaver inside all of us. Throughout this
engaging and inspiring book Rebecca draws you into her world of
fiber and form. And in the manner of all great teachers, she gently
takes your hand and leads you through this tapestry journey from
which there is no turning back." -- Claudia Chase, President and
Founder of Mirrix Looms "I can think of no clearer voice than
Rebecca's to contribute to the timeless story of tapestry making.
This book will launch a new generation of tapestry artists and
inspire all makers of contemporary cloth. I can not wait to see the
impact!" -- Mary Zicafoose, tapestry weaver, author of Ikat: The
Essential Guide to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth, American Tapestry
Alliance co-director emeritus "The fiber arts are perennially
popular, but weaving is not as widely practiced, and tapestry
weaving is a specific subset that may appear even more
impenetrable. To be sure, tapestry weaving is a particular art form
with lots of jargon and is not as easy for a beginner to pick up
as, say, knitting or crochet. Tapestry weaving looms come in
several varieties, each with its own benefits, and it may be
difficult for a beginner to know how to choose even the most basic
equipment to start with. The advantage of this book is that it lays
out all the details and techniques in an almost curricular way, so
that readers feel as though they are taking a class taught by a
master. A historical overview includes the many cultures in which
tapestry weaving is traditional, and provides readers with a
grounding in the art form and significant artists. The high level
of detail in the explanations of everything from equipment to
materials to techniques makes this book a must-have for the
aspiring tapestry weaver." -- Booklist
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