Makes me want to carve out some time to sample and to explore . . . shares numerous tips, pitfalls, strategies . . . I especially love the section on Deciding When to Use Pulled Warp (An Artists Journey) . . . This book balances the practical with the vision and creative thought . . . a must-have. -- Elizabeth Buckley, The Artists Path "...a love letter to weaving...gives permission to beginner and experienced weavers to choose their own adventure." -- Wanett Clyde, Textile Society of America member "...will delight both new and experienced weavers, and anyone interested in contemporary textile arts...a valuable reference to add to all collection serving textile artists, designers, and historians." -- Patrice George, Associate Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC "[ Iverson] regularly advises the weaver to relax, to prepare thoroughly, to see the weaving as a process of discovery, to play. Her love and clarity show up in every sentence and tapestry. Her instructive style is clear and accessible...all in all, Iverson's book provides immense satisfaction." -- Micala Sidore "The subtitle of this book says so much to recommend it to anyone: "Inspiration, Technique, and the Creative Process". These are precisely the gifts that Susan Iverson lays out for the reader: she provides initial ideas, clear step by step instructions and opens the doors to what might go beyond the basics, with the simple question "What If" after providing the basics." -- Michael Rohde