Everlea Articles
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Announcing Dusk
I'm thrilled to announce the Everlea + Uni Design collaboration, Dusk. Dusk is a collection of naturally dyed and printed silk garments inspired by the early night sky, specifically, that...
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A well-loved sweater and its second(hand) life
Leaves are Falling I 2012 Leaves are Falling was a 2012 artwork made with a plant-dye-soaked sweater which I printed onto silk. With it, I was imagining the past life...
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Knit City 2022 Recap
Janna Vallee recounts teaching tapestry weaving and selling her naturally dyed Everlea Yarn and handcrafted tapestry looms.
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What is tapestry weaving?
While Everlea looms are great for many kinds of weaving, I designed them specifically for tapestry weaving. I am a tapestry weaver by trade, so traditional french tapestry, as well...
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Introducing the Everlea Tapestry Loom
There's a new loom in town! Introducing the Everlea Tapestry Loom.I designed this loom with comfort in mind, as well as my students' requests for a larger loom (compared to...
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SweetGeorgia Interview & SOS tapestry study group
I am excited to share that I have been featured in an interview on the SweetGeorgia Channel! Thank you to School of SweetGeorgia for the wonderful interview and in general for your...
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My Portuguese/throwing colourwork purling styles
As a new knitter in 2002 I wasn't aware the many different approaches to knitting knit stitches and purl stitches. But when I did eventually learn about continental knitting and...
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I'm a featured artist in Brooklyn Art Library's new prompt book!
Hi friends, I'm excited to be featured in Brooklyn Art Library's newest sketchbook as an artist offering an art prompt! In this special edition sketchbook Brooklyn Art Library...
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Everlea Yarn will be at Fibrations Victoria this weekend!
Will I see you in Victoria on Sunday September 19th for Fibrations Victoria's 10th anniversary festival? I'm excited to be headed to there this weekend with my Everlea Yarn goods....
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Weaving Circles in Tapestry
Let’s talk about weaving circles in tapestry! When weaving weft-faced circles I always draw my circle right on the warp and follow those dots on the warp precisely. This means...
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Everlea Yarn Knit City Trunk Show this Sunday via Zoom
Join me this Sunday at 3pm online via Zoom for my Knit City Trunk show! I will be taking you on a trip through my art practice over the past...
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Tiny Tapestries: a Zoom workshop
~ Tiny Tapestries ~~ Sunday May 30th ~~ 1pm-3pm pacific ~~ $15 CAD ~ REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED Join me online via Zoom for Tiny Tapestries, an intimate live online...