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Fiber Talk with Barbara Hutson II

Barbara Hutson, owner of Queenstown Sampler Designs, returns to join Vonna and Gary for a discussion about North American samplers and how they fit into the history of the needle arts. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. This week’s show is an enlightening discussion of Mexican samplers, their origins, designs/styles, and the role of the Catholic ministries. We also talk extensively about American samplers in New England, particularly Pennsylvania and Maryland. Barbara is extremely knowledgeable about sampler history and it’s great fun to tap into her mental treasure trove. We hope you enjoy the show.–Vonna and Gary

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Barbara Hutson. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary


4 thoughts on “Fiber Talk with Barbara Hutson II

  1. Gary,

    If you are curious about Latin-American drawn thread, the inspiration comes from Spain’s Lagartera, Calado canario, vainicas, Tenerife lace, deshilado, etc., and from Portugal’s crivo, bainhas, etc. Remember that in Europe, linen flax was the main whitework fiber for the longest time. During colonial times, the nuns brought the techniques with them and taught them to their pupils. Look at Paraguayan Ñandutí for an example of how a European technique (Tenerife Lace) became something new. Also, each region has it’s own take on deshilado (drawn thread.) Other styles are Panama’s pollera calada and Colombia’s Calado de Cartago.

    1. Claudia,
      Thanks for the background. I’ll do some exploring. And thanks for listening.
      Gary

  2. I just love all 3 of you, I feel like you’re old friends. Thanks Barbara for sharing all of your wonderful knowledge of samplers. I provide physical therapy services to babies and young children out in rural Texas and save your podcasts for my long drive back to Austin at the end of the day. You are so much nicer to listen to than the radio!

    1. Glad we’re able to help you pass the driving time and that you enjoy the shows. Thanks for listening.
      Gary

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