September 2019 – Fiber Talk

Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Natalie Dupuis

Natalie Dupuis joins us this week to talk about goldwork, Or Nue, Italian shading, and other things related to metallic needlework. Natalie is a self-taught needleworker, designer, and teacher who has made great strides in a relatively short time and has developed an influential presence in today’s goldwork world. She regularly studies at the Royal School of Needlework and the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design. Natalie is also involved in a masters program focused on metal-thread embroidery and the origins and evolution of the Or Nue and Italian shading techniques. Her designs are unique, creative, and often involve a fusion of techniques. We’re confident you’ll enjoy the conversation and be tempted to try one of Natalie’s designs.–Gary and Vonna

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Italian shading color wheel by Natalie Dupuis

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

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Posted on September 25, 2019 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-25-19

Harriett Salt 1866 from Hands Across the Sea Samplers

This week it’s Video Wednesday. For your viewing enjoyment, and in preparation of the upcoming Claudia Dutcher: Bristol Orphanage Samplers event at Sassy Jacks Stitchery, we offer you two videos that Gary recorded in May 2019 with Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers. The first one is Anna Tench 1811, one of the most-recent releases from HATS. There is a siren and a little twist in this video. The siren will annoy you. The twist will delight you. The second video is Harriett Salt 1866, a gorgeous Bristol Orphanage sampler. Not only is it a beautiful sampler, but the history behind it is fascinating. For more about Bristol Orphanage samplers, be sure to check in with us the first weekend in October when Vonna and Gary will do shows from Sassy Jacks during the Claudia Dutcher event.–Gary

Anna Tench 1811

Harriett Salt 1866

I hope you enjoy the videos this week. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.

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Posted on September 22, 2019 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk with Kelly Fletcher

Desert Dreams embroidery patterns by Kelly Fletcher.

Kelly Fletcher is our guest this week. She is a talented embroidery designer and author located in Johannesburg, South Africa. In addition to an extensive library of designs, Kelly has authored three books and contributed to “Inspirations” magazine, among others. Her project book, “Embroidered Home,” has been translated to the Finnish language under the title “Kirjottu kissa.” It’s stitch variety and structure that drive Kelly’s designs, along with a bright and cheery palette. In our conversation we also learn about the significant role Kelly’s mother, a talented needleworker in her own right, has played in developing the Kelly Fletcher Needlework Design business. Enjoy the show and visit Kelly’s Etsy shop to see and purchase her designs.-–Gary

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

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Gary Parr — 13 Comments

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-18-19

It’s Wednesday and it’s a long chat, so get some extra beer/wine or do another lap of your walking route. As always, we’re sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Please support them because they help make these podcasts possible. Our topics include our plans to participate in the Bristol Orphanage Sampler event at Sassy Jacks in October, live shows, our Queen’s Sampler experiences, storing threads and charts, and our upcoming Fiber Talk Starters series. Then the show got long and it’s all Joanie Raimindo’s fault. She asked a question about away and waste knots and that launched a serious needlework discussion. There’s learning to be done in that last 30 min. We hope you enjoy the show.–Vonna and Gary

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Posted on September 15, 2019September 16, 2019 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk with Gay Ann Rogers III

It’s been more than a year since we talked with Gay Ann Rogers and that’s too long. Sassy Jacks sponsors this week’s conversation with one of the best in the business. Our topics include defining a world-class stitcher; what makes you a beginner, intermediate, or advanced stitcher; and factors that constitute good stitching technique. Since we recorded this on Friday the 13th, we also dabble a bit in needlework superstitions. We’re confident you’ll learn from and enjoy the conversation.-–Gary and Vonna

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