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8/25/2021 0 Comments

Intro to Tapestry Weaving at Digits & Threads

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Tapestry weaving is the slow, methodical and intimate art of weaving pictures. The weaver’s woven pictures can be representational or abstract, with varying degrees of detail depending on their setup.

My foray into tapestry weaving began in 2008 when I first entered Capilano University’s Textile Art diploma program (sadly, no longer offered). It was the first kind of weaving that was introduced to students, most likely because it is the perfect hands-on way to conceptualize the idea of, and the relationship between, warp and weft.

​I'm very excited to share that my series of tapestry weaving articles has begun to roll out online at Digits & Threads, beginning with An Intro to Tapestry Weaving: Vocabulary and Best Practices

Digits & Threads is an independent, member-supported online magazine about Canadian fibre and textile arts, crafts and industry, published by Nine Ten Publications, and I'm very proud and excited to be a contributor there

SEE JANNA'S ARTICLE ABOUT TAPESTRY WEAVING VOCABULARY AND BEST PRACTICES HERE
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8/22/2021 0 Comments

Free 45" Mira Leclerc Loom (SOLD)

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UPDATE: SOLD
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My Leclerc MIRA (45" Weaving Width) is available for free to anyone who can pick it up on the Sunshine Coast.

The Leclerc Mira loom is a popular choice for production weavers, rug weavers and teaching studios. It gives a nice large, clean shed even under tight tension. A counter-balanced 4 shaft loom, with a sturdy, rigid frame, that makes it especially useful for teaching, commercial production studio as well as rug and tapestry weaving. You can speed-up the production by adding the flying shuttle beater.

Solidly constructed out of maple, this loom has a friction brake, and easily removeable cloth and breast beams. All metal parts are plated and the top rollers are adjustable in height. A sectional warp beam can be installed at any time.

The above images of from my online tapestry weaving workshop with the School of SweetGeorgia and show me in my studio with the exact loom I am giving away. The image below is from the internet and is the same kind of loom but my loom apron is green, not white.

My reason for giving away is simply that I do not use it anymore.
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Contact me at janna(at)everleayarn.ca to inquire.
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8/21/2021 0 Comments

Felt'a'thon for Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society

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​HERE'S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

Donate (August + September)- Do you love needle felting?  Want to share your makes by donating finished pieces to our fundraising table at the Fibrations Festival?! You can drop off your items before the festival to The Makehouse or Knotty by Nature (during regular business hours) or just bring them down to our booth at Fibrations!  If you have an Instagram handle, please be sure to include this on the bag so we can give you a shoutout! 

Greeters (September 19th at Fibrations Festival) - Be present at our donation table at Fibrations to greet visitors and encourage participation in the felt-a-thon and collect donations for finished pieces.
9am-11am - Set up and kick off! (2 people)
11am-1pm - (2 people)
1pm-3pm - (2 people)
3pm-5pm - (2 people)
5-7pm - Last hour and tear down (1 person)
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Needle Felters (September 19th at Fibrations Festival)  - Share needle felting skills with people of all ages who stop to learn and make while creating piece to raise money. 
9am-11am - Set up and kick off! (2 people)
11am-1pm - (2-3 people)
1pm-3pm - (2-3 people)
3pm-5pm - (2 people)
5-7pm - Last hour and tear down (1 person)

Sew Bunting (August)- We are creating some orange bunting for the felt-a-thon booth and need some help with the sewing. If you are interested, please let us know. We will be cutting the pieces in advance and can provide a sample for reference. 
If you are able to volunteer, please email jenny@themakehouse.ca and include the time you are able to commit to. You can sign up for more than one slot if you wish. Volunteers are encouraged to wear orange when working on the booth!

INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS SURVIVORS SOCIETY
Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society is a B.C. based organization that’s been providing services like counselling and health and cultural services to survivors of residential schools. Donate here. Residential school survivors who need support can call the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.
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8/6/2021 0 Comments

Ashford Tapestry Loom for sale (White Rock)

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Details: With a full width of 40 inch and warp width of 37 inch, this loom is ideal for weaving rugs, mats and tapestry projects. It has a leash rod for heddles as desired, and a supporting stand depth of 23inch. The frame angle is adjustable to the weaver’s comfort level. The frame fully revolves for warping.

Price: Currently retailing new at around CAD $850; this two-year old loom is available for CAD$450. 

Reason for sale: I  am consolidating my weaving requirements.

Location: The loom is located in a home in the White Rock/South Surrey area. Transport to be completed by buyer.

This instagram video above is not by the owner of the available loom, but it is the same loom that is available. We are posting it because it illustrates the loom's abilities.

Specifications are included in this link from the Ashford website: https://www.ashford.co.nz/weaving-frame/product/tapestry-loom  

Contact Wendy to purchase: wendyknight1(at)gmail.com

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8/5/2021 0 Comments

Knit City Mini // October 2021

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    Hi, I'm Janna. I'm the proprietor and natural dyer at Everlea Yarn, and the tapestry instructor at The School of SweetGeorgia. I am a tapestry weaver, longtime knitter and 2013 graduate of Concordia University's Fibres and Material Practices program.

    ​I created Vancouver Yarn in 2008 as a space to hold as much of the textile awesomeness that I could find in and around Vancouver. Here on the VY blog I mostly share about local events, pattern releases as well as share Community Highlights.

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