Line Dufour: Customer Magazine

Bamboo and mericerized cotton handwoven shawl

2011-07-15T07:29:00.004-04:00

Off the loom recently, this handwoven shawl in mercerized cotton and bamboo. The circles are green on one side, black on the other creating a fascinating visual effect. The bamboo is very soft and produces a nice hand to the textile. I've been exploring this weave structure for the last several months and I am looking forward to more experimentation with it.

One of a Kind Show E flyer $3 off coupon

2010-11-13T10:51:00.004-05:00

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Line Dufour/tapestry line unlimited Booth W-07

This year promises to be a very exciting year at the One of a Kind Show in terms of the wide array of locally hand crafted scarves, shawls and capes as well as handwoven tapestries. As managing designer and artist, Line has formed the tapestry line collective which will continue the practice of tapestry line unlimited to create an eclectic mix of fashion accessories. Line returned recently from New Mexico where she attended a weaving conference and her work and teaching has been greatly inspired by it. A weaving studio will be set up in the middle of the One of a Kind show for you to get a bird's eyeview of what it is like to be a weaver. There will be scheduled demonstrations by myself and my students on a tapestry loom and a fabric weaving loom. This year one of Line's tapestries, Joy, was selected by the American Tapestry Alliance to be part of two group shows: The Elder Gallery at the Nebraska Weslayan University in conjunction with the Textile Society of America conference and will continue on to the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts from January 22 to May 1 2011.

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For more info about the One of a Kind go to http://www.oneofakindshow.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Line

scarves and more scarves

2010-11-11T15:54:00.003-05:00

New scarves and shawls are being completed daily in the tapestryline unlimited studios.

A Fleece Artist woven scarf by Cheryl Raymond.

Wool and silk scarf by Agota Dolinay.

More One of a Kind Scarves

2010-11-04T16:39:00.006-04:00

You'll find these one of a kind scarves, and many more at the One of a Kind Show in booth W-07. Go to www.oneofakindshow.com for more details.

A tencel turned twill handwove scarf by Elizabeth Bryan

Hand knit scarves, both eclectic and elegant by Anne Vagi

peeking into the One of a Kind show 2010 inventory

2010-10-29T16:12:00.008-04:00

tapestry line unlimited has now expanded to include the tapestry line collective, an always changing group of local weavers and knitters from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). I'm pleased to feature some of their work on my blog to give you a sampling of what you'll find at the upcoming 2010 One of a Kind Show. My booth number is W-07 and I'll be reminding you throughout the next month as I feature the different artisans participating with me at the One of a Kind.

Featured here is some of the work by Kate Kitchen, the first member of the tapestry line collective to be featured here. At left, a braided scarf using merino wool synthetic fibres.

A triangular woven shawl made with 72% merino, 28% acrylic. These items and other items created by Kate Kitchen will be featured at the 2010 One of a Kind Show.

Scarves

2010-08-21T10:17:00.006-04:00

Hi everyone

I'm finding a new way to let you know about the latest creations from tapestry line unlimited.

Just click on this picture and other scarves will pop up.

New Directions New Projects

2010-03-04T11:15:00.004-05:00

It has been quite awhile since I've posted something here today as one person contacted me to let me know! Thanks for noticing and sorry I've taken so long to respond. Busy....with lots of other projects and shifting emphasis and direction as far as these things go and if you go to my other blogs, you'll see that I'm doing lots of other as exciting things.

I've been diminishing my own personal efforts at creating handwoven and knit garments and expanded my business to include garments and fashion accessories that feature other local artisans and fibre enthusiasts. This also means I've been doing fewer shows, but one thing is certain, is that I continue to do the Christmas One of a Kind Show. This new situation is permitting me to give more time to my on going love affair with tapestry weaving. Tapestry weaving is very time consuming and as I organize my first solo exhibition commencing in September 2011 I have less time to make each and every item I sell at shows and on the website. However, this makes for a much more exciting and diverse collection of items available to the discerning customer looking to find something unique, made by hand (with love), environmentally friendly in the way it was produced (and often in materials chosen), and focusing on local as much as possible.

When I can I'll feature the new scarves, shawls and capes and other fashion accessories I have available for sale.

One of a Kind Show

2009-11-20T16:09:00.002-05:00

November 26 to December 6 2009
Direct Energy Centre
Booth Y 7

I have many surprises for you, many new items and products. I have collaborated with other makers to offer you a tantalizing array of fibre thrills.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Weaving with a broken arm!

2009-08-19T16:38:00.007-04:00

Every weaver's and knitters worst nightmare...a broken arm. Did it while jogging early one morning last week. However I am constantly surprising myself at how much I can do. I was still able to set uo my fabric weaving loom, AND weave! Ok, granted it's much slower bit it sure is better than not at all! Can't knit though! They say it will be weeks.

A Summer to dye

2009-08-05T17:16:00.010-04:00

Just had to share these yummy colours with everyone. It's mesmerizing to see the colour interplay when you are dyeing yarn. Gets me very excited about my upcoming projects.

post TOAE

2009-07-22T16:59:00.008-04:00

After a show like the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, there's lots of things that need my attention. First and foremost, the van has to be unloaded, and the inventory and display items put away. This can take at least a whole day. The following day I spend time catching up on all the paperwork stuff I've fallen behind on while getting ready for the show. This is what my desk looks like and that's a good day! A desk....not my favorite place to be. Being dyslexic, paperwork takes me longer than non-dyslexics so that's likely why I get so frustrated.

But I also have planned things to look forward to and start getting organized for that. I'm preparing my skeins of yarn so that I can start dyeing them.

And I'm starting new weaving projects and creating my Fall Winter collection of capes, scarves, shawls and boas.

48th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit

2009-07-15T15:35:00.003-04:00

Thank you to many customers for yet another successful year at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit. I realize year after year, that one should never listen to the bad news, and that despite dire talk of recessionary times, there are still many who have the inclination and the income to purchase truly unique and hand crafted items made here in Canada.

All of my one of a kind art scarves sold, as well as many hand woven and knit scarves and shawls.

Customers I would like to thank include Francois Sequin, Mary Louise Knight, Susan Busby whose daughter Kate was at the show selling her wonderful quilts, Lynne Kalman Warshaw, Hannelore Ingelevics, Torry Lowenbach, and Marsha Greco-Blair.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2009

2009-06-17T08:06:00.004-04:00

I'll be at the TOAE July 10, 11 and 12th and hope to see you there too. My booth number is 502, which is located on the north side of the pond facing Toronto City Hall. To find out more about this show go to http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/.

I am hoping to delight and surprise you with the innovative and creative art pieces I've created for the show, using recycled, reclaimed and environmentally friendly fibres. I have long been fascinated also with colour and texture and it is a dominant aspect of most of my work. I'm giving you sneak peak of the one of a kind pieces I'll have at the TOAE this year, but hurry because the one of a kind pieces are always the first to fly out the booth!

Some of the Scarves you'll find at the TOAE 2009

2009-06-01T10:58:00.001-04:00

One of A Kind Show 2008

2008-12-11T15:57:00.007-05:00

Valerie, herself a jeweller and

participating in the show under

the company name VC Jewellry,

is a big fan of my work and I of hers.

She bought this cream cape.
Sorry i couldn't manage a better

backdrop Valerie but you wear this

cape with flair!

Handwoven Boa

2008-10-23T17:05:00.002-04:00

Noella Kyser looks stunning and has a whole new look with this fibre woven boa, rich in textures and soft to the touch. Wonderful to wear to the opera or to a play in Stratford!

Ribbon Eyelash Scarf

2008-10-23T16:47:00.002-04:00

Noreen bought this ribbon eyelash handknit scarf for a black tie event with her husband. She says she receives complements from people everytime she wears it.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2008

2008-07-16T17:14:00.003-04:00

It was a great show this year. Many friends stopped by to visit and others gave me a break. Thanks to all for their appreciation, enthusiasm, praise, and purchases! Standing beside me on the left is Sharon Wohl. The picture was taken by Ken Ewen.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2008

2008-07-16T17:10:00.003-04:00

This fibre painting was purchased by Lyle Satok and Shawn Patt. They are avid art collectors. The title of this piece is called Chakra Energy and is 5' in height and about 9" in width.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

2008-07-16T17:05:00.005-04:00

Elizabeth Grady found me once again at the TOAE and bought this one of a kind sewn ribbon bits scarf.

Toronto Outdoor Art Show 2008

2008-07-16T17:01:00.006-04:00

Debi Harnik modelling the handwoven soy silk shawl. Debi was visiting Toronto from New York New York with her husband.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2008

2008-07-16T16:58:00.002-04:00

Lynn Sulay bought a green

knit ribbon shawl with trim

Handknit sweater

2008-03-12T15:24:00.005-04:00

Noella Kyser with a handknit sweater by Line. Noella has a large collection of Line's products. Thank you Noella!

Xmas One of a Kind Show 2007

2007-12-05T15:31:00.000-05:00

This year the show was as exciting as always. The amount of talent is inspiring. I find that I seem to catch up on my social life when I am at the show seeing people I don't get a chance to see otherwise, like my friend Scott, shown here with me, standing in front of my latest tapestry, entitled "Happiness". Below I've included some pictures I was able to take of the show of some of the customers with their purchases but I am hoping that many others will send me their jpegs with their own pictures of things they have purchased from my booth.

Lisa Blake - Xmas One of a Kind 2007

2007-12-05T15:26:00.000-05:00

I am thankful to Lisa for her loyal patronage over the last several years. This year she bought a handwoven cape ( I think it is her second!). Thank you also to Judith Levy and Sandra Collier for returning this year to purchase more items from me, as well as to the Milne sisters (Ruth and Donna) who enjoyed trying many things on and taking several items home with them!

Elizabeth Grady - Xmas One of a Kind 2007

2007-12-05T15:23:00.000-05:00

Elizabeth choose a hand knit and hand felted scarf with mutli colored bits, highlighting the radiance of her lovely face!

Brenda Brown Xmas One of a Kind Show 2007

2007-12-05T15:19:00.000-05:00

Brenda bought a hand woven scarf made with an assortment of yarns.

Linda Coles - Xmas One of a Kind 2007

2007-12-05T15:16:00.000-05:00

Linda choose a wonderfully vibrant handwoven boa which she models with panache!

Nance Thacker - Xmas One of a Kind 2007

2007-12-05T15:10:00.000-05:00

Nance Thacker is modelling the handwoven cape that she bought from me at the show. Nance is certified Shiatsu Therapist and Lomi Practitioner. You can reach her at nthacker22@cogeco.ca.

Customers Wall of Fame

2007-12-04T16:15:00.002-05:00

A
Joann Alho [] Heather Anderson [] Aleksandar Antonijevic [] Lyn Artmont [] Alyson Ashbee

B
Tamara Babici [] Laurie Barker [] Sahri Baum [] Jennifer Bays [] Margaret Beauregard [] Barbara Bethune [] Lisa Blake [] Kathleen Brennan [] Andrew Brokenshire [] Brenda Brown [] Candace Brown [] Bernice Burlingham

C
Janice Calvert [] Pamela J Carlsen [] Sylvia Carlton
[] Marilynne Cass [] Devianee Causst [] Eliza Choi [] Cassidy Clayton [] Elizabeth Coles [] Sandra Collier [] Melinda Croft

D
Gwynneth Dallison [] Valerie J. Delcloo [] Ania de Duleba [] Rosemary Dick [] Alida Dipaolo [] Audrey Disotell [] Leigh Dobson [] Ronda Doppelt [] Brian Duggan [] Susan Dunlop [] Susan Dunsmoor

E
Leslie Egger [] Barbara Ellenson [] Margaret Elliot [] Beatrice Endler [] Amy Endo

F
Darleen Falconer [] Pauline Fenton [] Leslie Fink [] Erik J Fish [] Brenda Joyce Fleming [] Leslie Foot [] Patricia J. Forbes [] Marta Foti [] Birgit Fraser [] Frances Fraser [] Nan Frasson

G
Barbara-Ann Gale []Kevin Garland [] Anthony Gilroy [] Elizabeth Grady [] Lesley Graham [] Susan Grant [] Marilyn Gross[] Doreen Grover

H
Linda Hamilton [] Suzanne Hammill Julie Hannaford [] Jaana Harkonen [] Debbie Harris [] Kathleen Hatcher-Boyle [] Gregory Hayton [] Sandra Hennessey [] Janet Henshall [] Gerry Hewson [] James T Hills [] Annemarie Hope [] Nancy Howchin [] Deborah Hunt

I

J
Patricia Jackson [] Judith James [] Margaret Jeffery [] Llewellyn W Joseph

K
Barbara Ann Kelly [] Carol L Kelly [] Mary Kershner [] Riina Klaas [] U Koptstansky [] Sandra Krieck

L
Lynn Lang [] Cathy Lanktree [] Stephen Law [] Judith Leaman [] Chris Leggat [] Judith Levy [] Marietta Lithwick [] Dr Jody Lofchy

M
C McAlister [] Laurine McAllister [] Carrie Macartney [] Marilee MacFarlane [] Constance E MacKay-Carr [] Margaret Maclean Wade [] Ilona G Maziarczyk [] Carol McCall [] Dianne McLeod [] Ian MacPherson [] Janet McKernan [] Ellen McNabb [] Anne Mills [] Donna Milne [] Ruth Milne [] Noreen Mitchell [] Barbara L Mitrovich [] Beverley Mogridge [] Joanine Mulhall [] Carlos Muntaner [] Joan K Murray

N
Marika Nagasawa [] Dr. Latifa Nazerali [] Roger Noel Jr. [] Kathleen V Nylchreest
O
Elizabeth O'Grady [] Carol Ann Owen [] Lois Owen

P
Lisa Pace [] Tiziana Pace Joan M Patterson [] Penelope Pattinson [] Ursula Pelissro [] Leonora Peroff [] Judy Perle [] Lynn Perry [] Sharron Pizzuto [] Catherine Price [] Peggy Powell

Q

R
Cheri Reid [] Sheila Rennie [] Elizabeth Reynolds []Carol Richards [] Sharon Ridsdale

S
Nathalie Sanche [] Lyle Satok [] Francois Seguin [] Louise Seguin [] Mary Sharp [] Tammy Shaw [] Anna Shin [] Barbara Simpson [] Heather Skoll [] Deborah Smith [] Donnalee Smith [] Marnie Smith [] Kathleen Snetsinger [] Susan Springgay [] Shelley Stienstra [] Katherine Stoltz [] Carol Strom [] Alan K Stuart [] Willis Sweete

T
Dr Margaret J Taylor [] Wendy Taylor [] Nance Thacker [] Jane Thomas [] Jocelyne Traub

U

V
Sharon L Vanderkaay [] Suzanne Villeneuve

W
Judith Wahl [] Rosemary Walken [] Valerie Wilson [] J. A. Wingham

X

Y
Patricia Youdan

Z
June Ziola [] Nora Znotinas

2007-10-19T15:47:00.000-04:00

I hope I will be seeing all of you at the One of a Kind Show. Show dates are from November 22 to December 2 2007. I'll let you know when I have my booth number.

Ribbon Scarf

2007-10-09T15:28:00.000-04:00

Sharon Vanderkay with ribbon scarf

Sharon VanderKaay

2007-08-29T16:49:00.000-04:00

Sharon VanderKaay bought one of my scarves and decorated her hat with it!

Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show in Bracebridge

2007-07-25T15:19:00.000-04:00

On July 20 - 22 2007 I participated in the Muskoka Arts & Crafts 45th annual Summer Show in Bracebridge. The setting was idyllic. The show was well attended and everyone very relaxed since we had 3 days of glorious weather. Here are some of the things customers bought and kindly modelled for me.

Annemarie Hope with triangular hand knit shawl with tufts of fleece and bits of cotton.

Cassiday Clayton - Bracebridge

2007-07-25T15:18:00.000-04:00

Cassidy Clayton modelling her boa type handknit scarf her mother bought for her.

Patricia Forrbes - Bracebridge Show

2007-07-25T15:17:00.000-04:00

Handwoven ribbon scarf

Nancy Howchin - Bracebridge 2007

2007-07-25T15:16:00.000-04:00

Nancy Howchin bought a handknit ribbon shawl similar to this one except in the gold/rusts/greens shown below. The picture I took of Nancy did not work out and I'm hoping if she reads this that she will be able to send me one! Thanks Nancy though for modelling it for me!

Muskoka Arts & Crafts Show 2007

2007-07-17T15:45:00.000-04:00

This customer would prefer to remain unnamed but she bought 2 handwoven ponchos.

Leslie Fink - TOAE 2007

2007-07-10T09:51:00.000-04:00

Leslie Fink with sewn assorted fibre scarf

Jaana Harkonen TOAE 2007

2007-07-10T09:50:00.000-04:00

Jaana bought the top on the with reds & pinks but I thought she looked stunning in this lavender and blue shell top.

Francois Sequin - TOAE 2007

2007-07-10T09:45:00.001-04:00

Sewn ribbon scarf

Catherine Price TOAE

2007-07-10T09:45:00.000-04:00

Handknit triangular shawl

Rosemary Walken TOAE 2007

2007-07-10T09:42:00.000-04:00

blue, purple and turquoise ribbon top

Mrs. Lithwick TOAE 2007

2007-07-10T09:40:00.000-04:00

Handknit triangular shawl

Anna Shin TOAE 2007

2007-07-10T09:33:00.000-04:00

Hand knit ribbon shawl worn as a scarf

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

2007-07-10T08:34:00.000-04:00

On July 6,7, and 8th I participated in the TOAE as it is known among those that are familiar with this outdoor art show held at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. All artists and artisans eagerly seek out to participate in this extraordinary show. The show is well attended, has a discerning clientele, and the artists always find their peers equally as awe inspiring.

There were many highlights during the show. For myself, there were some people I greatly admired who came in to admire my work. David Kaye, who has a gallery at 1092 Queen Street West (entrance on Dovercourt) and also has a website - www.davidkayegallery.com. And Barbara Klunder whose free spirit and sense of humour I also appreciate greatly!

The greatest honor of all though are those that think my work worthy enough to purchase and so here you will find pictures of some of the people who agreed to be photographed with the items they bought.

2007-07-10T07:48:00.001-04:00

Lynn B Johnston

2007-07-08T16:45:00.000-04:00

Lynn Johnston bought two winter merino boas very similar to this one from me at the One of a Kind 2005. She said she was buying a second one for her friend Phylis Diller! What a thrill!

Janice Calvert

2006-07-18T09:02:00.000-04:00

Janice Calvert with a handknit cotton chenille poncho-like shawl and matching ribbon scarf. Yarn hand dyed and imported from Wales.