Month: August 2020

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Fiber Talk with Michelle Gajda

Wing of the Crow, Book 1 Autumn by Michelle Gajda

Michelle Gajda of Under the Woolen Willow joins us this week to talk about wool appliqué art. In addition to discussing the mechanics of creating wool-applique, we talk about Michelle’s approach to design, colors, and primitive-style art. Wool appliqué is a technique that is approachable by anyone and works well in combination with cross stitch and other stitching techniques. Enjoy the podcast, then join us Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Michelle will be our guest for the live show. We’ll explore some of her art and see a demonstration of the wool-applique technique–Gary

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Penny Pin wool appliqué by Michelle Gajda

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Where Flowers Bloom wool appliqué by Michelle Gajda

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Michelle Gajda. 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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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-5-20

We’re halfway between weekends and it’s time to talk about needlework. Debbie and Gary gathered to talk about tonight’s Remembering Ricamo exhibit tour, sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, upcoming events, Royal Garden, teaching videos, folded needlepoint canvas, maintaining the momentum that the needle arts hobby is currently experiencing, and benefitting from online classes. This week we’re sponsored by Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery.Sunday’s guest is Michelle Gajda.–Debbie and Gary

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Please support our sponsor, Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery.

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Fiber Talk with Dawn Cook Ronningen

Antique American Needlework Tools by Dawn Cook Ronningen

Antique American Needlework Tools gives us a fascinating tour of the vast range of devices used to make things with cloth and thread. Author Dawn Cook Ronningen joins us this week to talk about the book, her extensive collection of needlework tools, and her collecting addiction. The book is a must-have for anyone who uses needle and thread and enjoys the history of devices such as needles, thimbles, scissors, sewing rolls, hoops, fasteners, and measuring devices. Signed copies are available from Dawn’s Etsy store and the book can be purchased from many needlework stores.–Gary

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Sewing box from the collection of Dawn Cook Ronningen

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Dawn Cook Ronningen. 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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