Byrdcall
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Notice: Some wool and Linen Rya backings are backordered from Rauma in Norway. 80 x 120 cm and 80 x 150 cm. I have recently removed about 20 kit listings from my shop that count on these supplies. Check back soon. I will update as soon as the shipment arrives.
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 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, I published a book I had been working on for over 8 years. It is RYA RUGS--Design and Make Your Own. Cut-and-paste this link to go to Youtube: https://www.etsy.com/listing/764507084/rya-rugs-design-and-make-your-own-is-for?ref=shop_home_feat_1
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 printmaker 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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clarissa on May 22, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese clusters of individual color ranges are also fantastic to give that little extra punch
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clarissa on May 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsRest assured, you will get top quality everything from this dealer as well as great ideas and warm encouragement.
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clarissa on May 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAll the yarns are great and the projects are as described. Very exciting.
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clarissa on Apr 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI bought two of these mixes, blues and reds and they are stunning. But you get somewhat less yarn so perhaps this is & for accents. Melinda is tremendous help, she knows her stuff.
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clarissa on May 22, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI lucked out and got some of the sale yarn. That was very hearty and a very nice soft white. This is a wonderful dealer and a great store.
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clarissa on May 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI have all these wonderful colors of yarn, waiting to be pushed to their unlimited limits. Melinda has stocked her shop with all sorts of wonderful rug designs to choose from. Unleash yourself & have fun.
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Lauren on May 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsQuality of this print is OUTSTANDING. this type of block is so hard to make a good image with and I admire this one so much. So lucky I snagged this shirt. Rich in color and a beautiful bird. Thank you!
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jennymcole on May 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsQuick shipping…great customer service and what awesome yarn!
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clarissa on May 3, 2023
5 out of 5 starsMelinda is a great shop owner and Rya rug resource with great ideas. I’m so glad I’ve decided to take the plunge and learn something new.
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. -
I provide the backings, yarn, needles, graph paper, and some kits. More kits will be listed in the coming year. -
FireFlower; Another design drawn on the backing (or ask for it on a graph). Comes in several color choices. -
Watch for this listing of ANEMONE from Rauma of Norway. I can get it for you and get you started with translations. -
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
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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 start with rya yarn, heavy woven backing, needles, kits, classes, and recently published a book! www.ByrdcallStudio.com.
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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.