Kirsten Glasbrook demonstrates the ancient art of tapestry weaving using wool yarn fine linen & cotton on simple rectangular frames with notches or purpose-built looms for larger tapestries She shows step by step how to weave gorgeous tapestries from choosing colours & winding warps through to creating images & finishing off with tassels & beads Readers will learn how to create horizontal & diagonal lines curves motifs shading outlines borders & more There is a gallery of beautiful finished works to inspire everyone from beginners to experienced weavers This best-selling title has been re-issued to inspire a whole new generation