In 1977 Nancy Harvey started her own business "Nancy Harvey Tapestries." Her handwoven tapestries have been exhibited in juried and invitational exhibitions, and her custom designed work hangs in many private and public collections. She is the author of "Tapestry Weaving - A Comprehensive Study Guide" and is an internationally recognized tapestry artist and one of the most well-known tapestry weaving teachers in the United States. Nancy is also an award-winning video producer. Since 1985 she has produced over 65 instructional videos on a wide variety of textile handcrafts techniques. For a complete list of videos produced by Nancy Harvey, click the "Video List" button at the bottom of any page in the site.

Prior to starting her tapestry business, Nancy Harvey spent 18 years in the business world as a Legal Secretary for Eisenhower & Carlson, Tacoma, WA; an Office Manager for J.C. Penney-Citrus Heights, CA.; and 10 years with IBM as an Education Development Analyst. During her years with IBM she designed instructor development materials, self-instruction audio packages and taught sales, marketing and instructor training classes nationwide.

Since 1979 Nancy has conducted hundreds of workshops on weaving, teaching and business skills for the crafts person for many guilds and shops throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is also a frequent workshop leader at regional, national and international textile conferences. In 1985 she conducted workshops for 9 weeks throughout New Zealand and eastern Australia. Nancy is a contributing editor to Knit 'n Style Magazine. She has also served as juror, keynote speaker, panel moderator and fashion show commentator.

In 1985 she combined her love of hand work (she started sewing when she was 9) with her business and teaching skills and formed Victorian Video Productions. The major objective of the company to preserve the textile hand craft techniques of the past, and provide quality instructional material in the format of how-to-videos. Nancy has produced about 65 videos since 1985, many of which have received awards at national and international film and video festivals. She is the workshop instructor on the videos "Tapestry Weaving - Level I", "Tapestry Weaving - Level II", "Tapestry Techniques for Rug Weaving - Master the Interlock" and "Tapestry Techniques for Fabric for Clothing". In 1998 Victorian Video Productions sold its entire craft video series to Yarn Barn-Lawrence KS. All of the titles listed in Yarn Barn/Victorian Video Catalog that have a stock number that begins with VVP were produced by Nancy Harvey.

		In 1995 she produced the award-winning childrens video "Trailsigns North-Poop, Paw & Hoof Prints." This unique outdoor identification adventure for kids (filmed in Alaska) has received 5 national awards including the "Award of Distinction" from the Videographers Awards and the "Seal of Approval" from The National Parenting Center."

"There's something about a well-written crafts book that is worth its weight in gold. In this case, both of Nancy Harvey's tapestry books are so filled with useful, practical and imaginative information that the interested crafts person need look no further for guidance in learning the art of tapestry weaving."

...Santa Cruz Sentinel

"Whether you take to the loom or not, there is much to be learned from these books...and they are beautiful. As a comprehensive self-study course in tapestry, Nancy Harvey's books set the standard for excellence...They pose potential problems with solutions, they offer advanced techniques and emphasize your personal creativity throughout."

...Needle & Thread Magazine

Tapestry Weaving - Level I "The technical quality of this program is excellent. We are surprised at the sheer amount of information that can be presented in this manner. Not only does the script contribute but so does the thoughtfulness of the project designs and the fact that we are able to watch the instructor work. Ms Harvey's execution is a joy to watch and some of the methods she uses to achieve the fineness of her craftsmanship are apparent to the attentive eye."

...Prairie Wool Companion - 1986

Tapestry Weaving - Level II " Nancy Harvey is a master teacher in video education..."

...Madelyn van der Hoogt, Editor In Chief, Handwoven Magazine

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