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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 10-28-20

Darlene O’Steen, Jan. 19, 1953-October 22, 2020.
We’re smack in the middle of the week once again and Jenifer and Gary are chatting. This week we remember Darlene O’Steen and talk about meditative stitching, the Giuliana Ricama magazine, paying artists when you use their work to make money, and answer the question, Can you stitch in a mess? We hope you enjoy the show and encourage you to join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on our YouTube channel and for Fiber Talk Meditates, Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, also on the YouTube channel.–Jenifer and Gary

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Jenifer’s Mill Hill bead pumpkin on paper.

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Fiber Talk with Sandy Higgins

Finished by Sandy Higgins.
Finishing by Sandy Higgins.

Sandy Higgins of Sandy’s Finishing is our guest this week. She is a talented finisher of all types of needlework, specializing in needlepoint. We get to learn about her needlework career, how she developed her finishing business, her daughter’s role in helping the business grow, and her book, designed to help you do your own finishing. We also get several tips for stitchers that will help you create pieces that will finish well. Enjoy the show and contact Sandy for your next finishing needs.–Gary

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The tennis racquet cover that started Sandy’s finishing business.

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Finished by Sandy’ s Finishing.

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Fiber Talk Stitch Hour, 10-21-20

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Please support Sassy Jacks Stitchery.

Last night, we had a terrific conversation with Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads (thistle-threads.com) about 17th Century whitework samplers. The show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery (sassyjacksstitchery.com) and Needle in a Haystack (needlestack.com). If you weren’t able to join us live, make some time to enjoy the recording. Those samplers and the people who stitched them were fascinating.

 

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 10-21-20

Mostly Amadeus by Debbie Rowley.

We have, once again, connected with Wednesday and it’s time to chat about needlework. This week, Gary and Debbie talk about the Shining Needle Society, free designs/SALs Debbie is offering, and our stitching habits and practices–holding needles in your mouth, stretcher bars, stands, ort jars or baskets, hand care, favorite needles, and what we do/watch while stitching. Sunday’s guest: Sandy Higgins, Sandy’s Finishing.–Debbie and Gary

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Debbie Rowley’s Angles teaching design.

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Fiber Talk with Stephanie Bonneau

Sea Spray Tambour embroidery kit by Stephanie Bonneau.

Stephanie Bonneau, of Atelier Saint Clare, is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and Needle in a Haystack. Stephanie is talented needlework designer and educator who has worked in a wide range of embroidery and textile environments, primarily in the world of haute couture. She has created fashion embroidery for many of the largest and most famous designers. All of her experiences have led her to owning her own studio in which she continues to serve the fashion industry while developing her own designs and teaching new needleworkers. This podcast will be followed by a second show in November in which we’ll explore in detail Stephanie’s experiences in the fashion industry.–Gary

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Venetian mask by Stephanie Bonneau.

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