Tapestry weaving is one of the most accessible types of weaving. You can create a tapestry loom using simple materials, and once you have your loom, getting started is fun and easy. Often used to create wall hangings, you can use bulky yarn and fiber, other found objects, or create unique shapes, designs, and even pictures using tapestry techniques.
Give it a try with the tapestry articles, projects, and patterns in this category.
Season 8, Episode 4: From her self-taught origins as a textile artist, Sarah Neubert is helping weavers do better—in their weavings, their use of resources, and their well-being.
Learn how to add beads to your fringe with this incredible video clip.
Looking for a loom to take with you when you travel? Consider giving tapestry a try!
Let's get Medieval, Easy Weaving with Little Looms Style!
Learn the 2 clasped weft techniques, how they differ, and what each means for your final cloth.
When spinning for tapestry consider this: What kind of reflectance do I want in the finished yarn? And what yarn properties will best allow me to create the desired image?
Rya and soumak are simple techniques that can add a powerful visual punch to your weaving. Learn how to use these two techniques in your weaving with some helpful (and free!) videos by Esther Rodgers.
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The meet-and-separate technique is just one beginner-friendly way to weave shapes in tapestry. Learn the basics from Tommye McClure Scanlin.
Season 6, Episode 2: In 2016, Emily Nicolaides began exploring the possibilities and limitations of circular weaving. Combining years of research, her book Amazing Circular Weaving opens up a new world of richness, beauty, and complexity.
Weavers know inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places--including soil. Read how the ground beneath our feet inspired an art exhibit.