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The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn QUOTES

The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn QUOTES

1 " The process of weaving a tapestry connects with something primal in our experience as dexterous creatures. There is something sensuous and attractive about tapestry weaving. Its slow rhythm has a very peaceful, repetitive quality to it. And the step-by-step problem-solving nature of the process brings a sense of accomplishment and allows a gentle reconnection with self. The depth of color in a simple piece of yarn, the endless variations of expression when colors are woven next to each other, and the accomplishment of a finished expression that represents something important to you--these are the reasons many of us engage with this historied art form. "

― Rebecca Mezoff , The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn

2 " At its simplest, weaving involves two sets of threads: weft threads and warp threads. The warp threads are held tightly by a device called a loom. The process of weaving involves passing a weft thread over and under successive warp threads. This is the basic procedure to weave most kinds of cloth. In tapestry weaving, the warps are spaced widely enough that the weft slides down over them and completely hides the warp. Because the warp is hidden and the image we see is created by the weft alone, the weaving is called weft-faced. "

― Rebecca Mezoff , The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn