Tapestry Weaving For Beginners And Beyond

Woohoo! And welcome to the introduction. Many different crafters may hold this book in their hot little hands so here's what I've got for you: perhaps this is your first try at weaving, and to that I say welcome! This book will start you off with the basics, giving you an idea how to dip your toe into the world of weaving without having to invest hundreds in a fancy loom, bespoke tools etc. I thinkI used a fork from the kitchen drawer for my first year of weaving, so there is no shame in starting low tech and ramping up as your interest grows. There's also no shame in discount store acrylic yarn while you're getting a handle on things, and no shame in copying projects while you find your own style. This book is about not taking things too seriously. The overarching message: if that's what you like, go for it.If you've already had a go at this weaving caper and are looking to add some new skills to your repertoire, this book can help you there too. After learning the basic steps of weaving from tutorials and websites, I felt like the standard weaving pieces that you see around just weren't doing it for me, so I experimented with different ways to create pieces that I liked - bold graphic illustrations, detailed intricate images, chunky relaxed textures. There are always new places to take this artform, and I hope you will be able to learn a few here and transpose them into your work.Finally, please don't expect this book to be your typical 'make this piece for yourself' craft book. There are a few projects that you can copy straight from the page, but I'm much more interested in holding your hand while you learn how to create your own pieces for your own space. Translate what is in this book to what suits your style. If you're anything like me, you've tried a thousand different mediums and have a craft drawer or cupboard that is a roadmap of creativity. Weaving is one artform with so much _exibility and where a bunch of different mediums converge into one. You'll get

Kristin Carter is an Australian based designer and textile artist. She specialises in creating one-off, heirloom pieces woven wall art, based on specific people, places or pets. Her work is very distinctive and stands out in the market.