Jessica’s St. Laurence goldwork project, based on a late-medieval Dutch orphrey.We’re off to Bavaria this week to talk to embroidery teacher and designer Jessica Grimm. In 2011, Jessica left her career as an archeozoologist to become a needlework teacher. In 2014 she and her husband relocated to Bavaria where she “lives to stitch, loves fair trade, has a vegetable plot, and avoids processed foods.” Jessica studied at the Royal School of Needlework and taught several of their classes in England and the U.S. She is proficient in a variety of stitching techniques, some rather unusual. Through her workshops and courses, she spreads the love for embroidery as widely as possible. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Jessica. At the very least, you’ll learn a bit about archeozoology.–Christine and Gary
Fox design based on a coloring book design my Millie Marotta. This project won first prize in the 2016 Inspirations Magazine Stitch Your Heart Out competition.
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One of Jessica’s stumpwork embroidery kits.Connect with Jessica through her online channels:
We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Jessica. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary and Christine
I’ve become a FiberTalk addict and really enjoyed the episode with Jessica, especially on the surprising (to me) lack of interest in needlework in Germany. I’d love some episodes on specific cultural or ethnic traditions of needlework (I’m fascinated by Vierland work). Other suggestions: an interview with Scarlet Quince (by far the most complex cross stitch I’ve ever done) and / or a discussion with male needleworkers on crossing the traditional needlework gender divide. Thanks for the fabulous podcasts!
Erica, Thanks for listening and we’re glad you enjoy the shows. Also, thanks for the show suggestions. The male needleworkers topic is at the top of my list, for obvious reasons. I don’t know a thing about Vierland work, but will be checking it out. Gary
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I’ve become a FiberTalk addict and really enjoyed the episode with Jessica, especially on the surprising (to me) lack of interest in needlework in Germany. I’d love some episodes on specific cultural or ethnic traditions of needlework (I’m fascinated by Vierland work). Other suggestions: an interview with Scarlet Quince (by far the most complex cross stitch I’ve ever done) and / or a discussion with male needleworkers on crossing the traditional needlework gender divide. Thanks for the fabulous podcasts!
Erica,
Thanks for listening and we’re glad you enjoy the shows. Also, thanks for the show suggestions. The male needleworkers topic is at the top of my list, for obvious reasons. I don’t know a thing about Vierland work, but will be checking it out.
Gary