The full title of the book, The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarns accurately describes the contents. This is a comprehensive book that covers all aspects of tapestry weaving. Mezoff teaches weaving worshops throughout North America and you'll recognize in the text the voice of a calm, friendly teacher who is ready to help you succeed.
The fifteen chapters include:
tapestry's history and terminology
types of looms and their anatomy
choosing good tapestry yarn
how to warp various types of looms
understanding color
starting your own tapestry
dealing with tension and selvedge issues
using tapestry techniques to create color effects
dealing with the line where weft colors meet
weaving angles
weaving vertical lines
designing your own tapestry
weaving curves
weaving outlines
finishing your tapestry
The text is accompanied by hundreds of color photos and diagrams. Close-ups show "how-to" with clarity and detail. Many examples of tapestries from a variety of artists provide plenty of inspiration.