Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 10-18-17, with Nicola Parkman
Isabella UffindellIt’s Wednesday and we’re back to chat, this time with our friend Nicola Parkman. The subject: Reproduction samplers, of course, particularly the Hands Across The Sea Samplers’ latest limited release of charts from Ann and Isabella Uffindell. A little something extra: Be one of the first three people to send email to Gary at gary@wetalkfiber and win a package of HATS greeting cards. Our Sunday guest: Arlene Cohen–Gary and Christine
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