Testimonials

Thank you, Byrdcall for the Rya Rug making book. It's awesome!

Teri May 22, 2023

A valuable resource and well-researched.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

The quality of everything in this book is phenomenal. The stories, photos, history… exceptional! So grateful to have found you and can’t wait to start my first Rya project. Thanks again for such a beautiful book!

Susan May 22, 2023

The best book about crafting ever.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

This book is amazing! I can’t stop reading!!!

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Really nice book written with candor and humor, colored pictures, large print & lots of easy information when looking at the subject for the first time. Easy fast read. I’m going to do my first project and what excites me most is that it looks easy, mix & match colors stitch by stitch, no mistakes--no excuses. What fun! And by all means, get the book autographed. It’s a win-win.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

This book is great! I have bought yarn and a kit from Byrdcall and was very pleased. I hope to start a rug soon, and this book will be a huge help. Plus the author is willing to answer any questions, her passion for rya rugs is very evident in her book.

Samantha May 22, 2023

Such a detailed informative book! I can't imagine a better guide.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Great source of information in this high-quality book. Explains history, process and sources with lots of photos. Great service and quick shipping.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Very well written and the photos are great.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Wow! Am blown away with how much love, passion, expertise, and history went into the manifestation of this book! It is incredible. The hardback is the way to go for this treasure. We will cherish it forever. Thank you for fulfilling this dream, the world is just a little bit better because of people like you who put forth their art and beauty into it. Thank you!

Nicole May 22, 2023

The recipient was so moved by Melinda's note included with the book, she was moved to tears. Both she and her husband have been enjoying the book.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Beautiful book! Pluses: large print format, and the content is very detailed, covering the pluses and minuses of different backings and how to plan the materials you use around the years-long intended uses of the rug. An invaluable resource!

Anonymous May 22, 2023

This is much more than a how-to book. It is a book of love, love of grandparents, love of family, love of a craft. Historical and biographical information are entwined with the step by step process of putting an abstract idea in one’s head into a design on paper that grows knot by knot into a rug. Through photographs and thorough explanations, Melinda's book provides the guidance for all those interested to make one of their own rya rugs.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

This book is a visual feast! It has been lovingly created with great detail and full instructions on how to get started with this wonderful art form. I highly recommend this book.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Ahhhh, down another fiber rabbit hole I go. I have done a bit of rya on the loom and liked it. This book is very informative and the instructions are beyond clear. I am looking forward designing and starting a project! Author was quick to ship.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Amazing book, truly excellent.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Very informative book and I loved learning more about the author's family history behind this craft tradition. Can't wait to make my first Rya rug!

Anonymous May 22, 2023

My friend and recipient of this book thanked me and said how beautiful it is and, ‘I love the back story of saving a dying art’.

Anonymous May 22, 2023

Beautiful, comprehensive book. Thank you!

Anonymous May 22, 2023

I was like a little kid in a candy store as I went into the post office to pick up my book. All the excitement well worth it. I've gone from looking through the book to reading it. Melinda has a true love of her craft and it shows in this marvelous, informative and beautiful book.

Heidi from Washington April 27, 2020

This is much more than a how-to book. It is a book of love, love of grandparents, love of family, love of a craft. Historical and biographical information are entwined with the step by step process of putting an abstract idea in ones head into a design on paper that grows knot by knot into a rug. Through photographs and thorough explanations, Melinda's book provides the guidance for all those interested to make one of their own rya rugs.

Margaret from Massachusetts April 27, 2020

. . . It is so comprehensive. It really covers every detail of everything a person needs to know about designing and knotting a rya. There are so many important designing tips in there, it is unreal. That is the most useful part of the book for me. Over time, I’ve learned an enormous amount of weaving techniques through books and online, and in my opinion your book is right up there with the classic weaving texts. What makes it stand out to me is precisely that it combines together design and technique to an extent not found in any other weaving book. You have really put everything into this text and it shows. Thank you SO much . . .

Lori from Texas April 27, 2020

I got mine yesterday and skimmed through it (okay, I looked at the pictures) as soon as I got it. It is beautifully laid out and photographed. Today I read through a couple chapters in more detail, primarily about the blending of colors and estimating quantities. It will take a while to go through. There is a lot of info packed into it. Both Melinda and Mr Koons outdid themselves.

Catherine from North Carolina April 27, 2020

Got my copy yesterday and am loving reading it. Beautiful photography! Great history. I have yards of backing from my mother from her needlework days in Bloomfield Hills. Time to plan a project!

Kristin from Illinois April 27, 2020

. . . I held my breath for a whole week awaiting its arrival to my mailbox. I am so excited to snuggle down with it and learn, learn, learn ... no matter how much you think you know, there are always tricks and tips others have figured out that might provide aha moments. Bravo, Melinda!

Rita from Colorado April 27, 2020

. . . newly produced, really nice book about making your own rya rug. I am so inspired right now. The ideas start spinning in my head. What will my next rug look like?

Charlotte from Sweden April 27, 2020

Amazing book, truly excellent. . .

Karen from Rhode Island April 27, 2020

I just finished reading my copy this morning. It's wonderful to have such a thorough and inspiring resource! My fingers are itching to start my next project!

Gail from North Carolina April 27, 2020