It took me a bit to realize that this is the perfect time to take online classes and listen to lectures and generally fill my brain with things I want to learn. I took the KNITSONIK Bullet Journaling class, and have been watching lectures from New York Fashion Month.
I have always wanted to take a tapestry weaving class with Rebecca Mezoff. She is a talented tapestry artist and has an incredible book coming out next month - The Art Of Tapestry Weaving.
I decided there is no time like the present and signed up for her Weaving Tapestry on Little Looms class. I plan on sharing my adventure here, first working through the class with commercial yarn, then , of course, spinning my own yarns for tapestry weaving. It will be a process that I can do a little at time, and I need that right now.
Of course, I went straight out and bought my tools.
I am not going to lie to you, one of the reasons I wanted to take this class is to have a reason to buy some of Alexandra Iosub’s exquisite tapestry bobbins. I have been lusting after these for years. I told her to choose the wood (within the category exotic wood) and left it to her as to how they were carved.
I was going to use a fork as my beater, but yesterday I ordered a Super Mini Weaving Beater from Threads Through Time.
I am sure that beautiful tools will make me a better tapestry weaver.
I’m using Harrisville Highland yarn. The photo show yarns from a casual sweep of my stash. I knew my love (and stash) of tweedy, crunchy wool would come in handy one day.
I’ll be using Mirrix Saffron Pocket Loom, because it has the ability to tension. I do not want floppy warp threads.
I bought cotton seine twine from the Yarn Barn in Lawrence, Kansas.
Let me know if you have any tapestry weaving tips for me.
I can’t wait to start!
Curious about the class? There’s a preview video at the bottom of this page.
Interested in taking a class with me? I am teaching three classes at Virtual Vogue Knitting Live October 8, 10, 11.