Tapestry Talking
Tapestry Talking: Understanding the Language of Handwoven Art with 326 works from around the world, Micala Sidore, 2026, Schiffer Publishing We tapestry weavers are always happy when a new book comes out promoting what we do. Ours is a field that is often misunderstood (it…
Last Chance to See…
After the buzz of the private view, things settled down with my fellow exhibitor, Fiona Hutchison, and I taking turns with the invigilation of our exhibition, Invisible Threads are the Strongest Ties. The opening (in some circles called a vernissage, French for varnishing*, so completely…
Coordinating on organising an exhibition
In my last blog post, I was talking about collaborating with my friend Fiona Hutchison on putting together a two-person show. This post is on the same subject, but more about coordination, a similar but distinct topic. The themes of our work are similar but…
What not to say to a tapestry weaver
No doubt every professional suffers the indignity of ignorant remarks, once people know what their calling is, from wanting a medical diagnosis at a drinks party to those who think they understand police procedure from watching television. Tapestry weavers are in the same boat. Whether…
What’s so special about tapestry weaving?
One of the great strengths of tapestry weaving is the surfaces that can be created. Each medium has its positives, and with tapestry, yarns can be used in multiple ways to create texture in bas relief or even into the third dimension. Here are a…
Art in the time of coronavirus
With the current pandemic, we are in a life-and-death situation, all feeling isolated and scared. Most of us are doing our best to comply with medical advice and government regulations. We are practising social distancing by staying at home and minimising contact with others. Tapestry…