Byrdcall
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This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Let Byrdcall Studio introduce you--or reintroduce you--to the art of Rya Rug Making. I was born into a rya rug family and now share the Nordic traditions with you along with all the traditional supplies and a recently published book on Rya by me, Melinda Purcell Byrd. This shop and Studio is run solely by myself and I take great pride in sharing my rya knowledge and skills with you.
Check out the kits and a great way to get started. I carry the wool and linen woven backings of Norway and Finland as well as some discount backing made in the USA out of acrylic and linen. I have been working in rya professionally and as a hobby for about 50 years. I started when I was a child. My grandparents, the Lundgrens of Lundgren Rya gave me my first supplies and told me to design my own!
Rya enthusiasts can be happy to have found not only a source for excellent quality rya supplies, but also a wealth of information on rya rug making. To keep informed, please sign up for my monthly newsletter by going to my website, www.byrdcallstudio.com, and sign up.
In the meantime, you might enjoy the video I made several years ago. It has been viewed by over 600,000 people around the world and was the catalyst for me to provide supplies for YOU! Cut-and-paste this link to go to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trl3V5Q2kG4&feature=youtu.be
I hope you enjoy looking at the wide variety of work I do. If you are wondering why I have such a wide range of arts in my shop, it is because these are all things I am passionate about. Before I jumped into being "the Rya Revitalist" with both feet, I was active as a print-maker and visual art painter. That is why you will also find some of these works in my Etsy shop.
Keep coming back to see new additions.
Cheers and peace,
Melinda
Announcement
Let Byrdcall Studio introduce you--or reintroduce you--to the art of Rya Rug Making. I was born into a rya rug family and now share the Nordic traditions with you along with all the traditional supplies and a recently published book on Rya by me, Melinda Purcell Byrd. This shop and Studio is run solely by myself and I take great pride in sharing my rya knowledge and skills with you.
Check out the kits and a great way to get started. I carry the wool and linen woven backings of Norway and Finland as well as some discount backing made in the USA out of acrylic and linen. I have been working in rya professionally and as a hobby for about 50 years. I started when I was a child. My grandparents, the Lundgrens of Lundgren Rya gave me my first supplies and told me to design my own!
Rya enthusiasts can be happy to have found not only a source for excellent quality rya supplies, but also a wealth of information on rya rug making. To keep informed, please sign up for my monthly newsletter by going to my website, www.byrdcallstudio.com, and sign up.
In the meantime, you might enjoy the video I made several years ago. It has been viewed by over 600,000 people around the world and was the catalyst for me to provide supplies for YOU! Cut-and-paste this link to go to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trl3V5Q2kG4&feature=youtu.be
I hope you enjoy looking at the wide variety of work I do. If you are wondering why I have such a wide range of arts in my shop, it is because these are all things I am passionate about. Before I jumped into being "the Rya Revitalist" with both feet, I was active as a print-maker and visual art painter. That is why you will also find some of these works in my Etsy shop.
Keep coming back to see new additions.
Cheers and peace,
Melinda
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Corinne on Apr 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHopefully I can get to this project soon...the backing feels and looks wonderful. looking forward to learning a new way to make rugs.
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Sophia on Apr 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuch a detailed informative book! I can't imagine a better guide.
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Heidi Dale on Mar 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSupremely quick turnaround and thoughtful touches with the order! Will absolutely order through Byrdcall again.
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weavin3d on Mar 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI ordered sample cards previously from Melinda Byrd and thought they were so useful that my neighbor would appreciate having a set.
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weavin3d on Mar 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe seller, Melinda, is a lovely person to interact with. The samples arrived on time and in excellent condition.
The samples contain the most gorgeous colored Norwegian Rauma Ryegarn and Prydvevgarn yarns and vintage Harrisville Lundgren rya yarns. These yarns are perfect for weaving rya and other types rugs, as well as tapestries. I've tried obtaining Rauma sample cards in the past and was sent a photo of the samples. It's much better to have actual samples to work with since photos can be misleading in color, texture and thickness. The sample card of backings offers a nice selection of good quality wool/linen from Finland and Norway, and acrylic/linen from USA. I consider Byrdcall Studio, LLC to be a valuable source and feel lucky to have stumbled upon this seller through Etsy. -
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Margaret on Mar 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love the movement in this design, and the recipient was thrilled with Melinda's design as well.
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About Byrdcall
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This is a kit with the design drawn on the backing--no graph to follow. There are approx. 20 colors for you to blend.
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I provide the backings, yarn, needles, graph paper, and some kits. More kits will be listed in the coming year.
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FireFlower; Another design drawn on the backing (or ask for it on a graph). Comes in several color choices.
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Watch for this listing of ANEMONE from Rauma of Norway. I can get it for you and get you started with translations.
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This is one of my recent creations in rya. It is called WaterSwirl. It is now available as a kit.
Going Back to My Roots with Scandinavian Rya Rugs
I was born into a rya rug family. My grandparents, Angie and Bill Lundgren were the sole representatives for the Bergå yarn and rya rug company in Sweden for nearly two decades. I worked as designer and “helper extraordinaire” for Lundgren Rya in the late 1970’s – early 80’s. The rya business was sold out of the family in the mid-80’s, yet I continued to make ryas and teach with my small inventory of yarn and backings after moving to Maryland.
In the winter/spring of 2011, I designed and knotted what I thought would be my last rya rug while the local paper, the Carroll County Times documented in photographs and video the entire process for posterity. It is posted on youtube.com and I invite you all to see it. Here is the link: http://youtu.be/trl3V5Q2kG4. Feel free to share this with anybody you think would enjoy it. The video has been seen by over a quarter million people (Jan. 2016).
I have received so many requests for materials and instructions, I have:
>> Started to write a book on Designing and Making Your Off-Loom Rya. It will be released as a book, then as a pdf file as soon as it is completed. (Spring 2016)
>>Found a Norwegian rya supply producer, two Finnish companies, and a Swedish company which supply rya woven backings and yarn. I now am purchasing supplies from them and making them available to you.
>>I “bought back” my grandparents former business, Lundgren Rya, including a huge amount of yarn, backings, 100s of designs, needles, graph paper, etc. This acquisition took place on October 26, 2013!
I have a unique knowledge and skill in designing and calculating needed materials for making rya rugs. I offer my services to help you find materials and develop your technique. I can help you learn to make your own rya rug, or I can match you with a talented knotter who can make it for you.
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Melinda Byrd
Owner, Artist, Rya Rug Revivalist
In recent years, I have rededicated my life to bringing back the art of Scandinavian off-loom rya rug-making. I can help you get started with rya yarn, heavy woven backing, needles, kits, classes, and soon--a how-to book! www.ByrdcallStudio.com.
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a loom or special equipment in order to make a rya rug from Byrdcall Studio?
No, you don't need anything more technical than a good pair of scissors. The kit comes with the design, a card with all of the color combinations prepared for you, instructions in English, needles, and some kits come with a ruler tool for wrapping the rya loop around to make the loops consistent. If you happen to have a loom, you could make your own rya with rya yarns that I sell, but 99% of my customers do not weave.
Do you give a price break for people who have already made several rya rugs?
Yes, if you have plenty of #13 tapestry needles and the ruler stick that is part of all the Rauma kits from Norway, send me a conversation telling me so before you order a kit, and I will list the kit you want with a $10 deduction and not send you more needles nor the ruler.