The Caroling Berries collection by Erica Michaels.Her name is Linda Stolz, her business is Erica Michaels Needleart Designs, she’s our guest this week, and you need to stitch a basket full of her Berries designs. Linda learned needlework and sewing the conventional way, from her mother and grandmother, and never stopped. It was a stint working at a local needlework store that put her on the path to needleart design. In the conversation, we talk about how she develops her designs, her Berries and Patriotic series, petite designs, stitching on silk gauze, and her Train a Dog, Save a Warrior fundraising efforts. We’re confident you’ll enjoy our conversation with one of the true talents in the needlearts hobby.–Gary and Christine
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Alphabet Sampler Book designs by Linda Stolz.Here are some Erica Michaels links:
We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Linda Stolz. 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
Not doing any berries in the near future because I bought the Prince of Peace design to give silk gauze a try. I don’t think Christine is adding another project at the moment. Glad we could keep you company in the kitchen. I trust the brittle is tasty. Gary
I know I have her Nativity one-both in silk and linen. I really like the Patriotic one. Might be on my wish list for next year. Brittle was great; now to make another batch of toffee. Too bad it isn’t Wednesday so I could listen to you and Christine.
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So which berry are you doing Gary? Is Christine doing one? Thanks for doing these. You kept me company while I made peanut brittle.
Not doing any berries in the near future because I bought the Prince of Peace design to give silk gauze a try. I don’t think Christine is adding another project at the moment. Glad we could keep you company in the kitchen. I trust the brittle is tasty.
Gary
But note that some of those berries have high potential to show up in the future.
Gary
I know I have her Nativity one-both in silk and linen. I really like the Patriotic one. Might be on my wish list for next year.
Brittle was great; now to make another batch of toffee. Too bad it isn’t Wednesday so I could listen to you and Christine.