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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 10-14-20

Betsy Ross, designed by Gay Ann Rogers and available in her October sale on Oct. 15.
It’s time to start that downhill ride to the weekend and a little needlework chat always helps accelerate things. This week, Beth and Gary talk about meditative stitching, Fiber Talk Monday Hearts, Gay Ann Rogers, a quote from Marta Harvey about special talents, how we approach stitching,threads, and a variety of other topics. Sunday’s guest: Stephanie Bonneau, Atelier Saint Clare.–Beth and Gary

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Geometric designed by Gay Ann Rogers.
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Fiber Talk Meditates, 10-11-20

Today was our first in a series of seven shows focused on meditative stitching. We were joined today by Krista West of Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery. She talked about what constitutes meditative stitching and the many health benefits it provides. Sheri Berger, the Colorado Cross Stitcher, then joined us to talk and demonstrate simple stretching exercises that will help you be more comfortable, particularly after long stitching sessions. That segment begins at 23:25. Here are some links to material that Krista West presented on meditative stitching. While the articles may refer to knitting, the information applies to all forms of needlework:

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Fiber Talk with Eileen Bennett

Betsy Patrick 1799 sampler, reproduced by Eileen Bennett.

Eileen Bennett of The Sampler House is a widely recognized sampler history expert, skilled sampler reproducer, and talented designer of original samplers. In this week’s show, sponsored by Embroiderers Guild of America and Needle in a Haystack, we learn about Eileen’s impressive background of sampler research/genealogy, hear stories about how she’s uncovered many interesting aspects of reproduction samplers, and learn about the many books she’s authored. We’re confident you’ll enjoy the discussion and encourage you to consider joining the EGA and shopping at Needle in a Haystack.–Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 10-7-20

The developing brocade section in Jenifer’s From Dawn to Dusk project.
Fiber Talk colorway for the Avlea Basketweave design using Cosmo threads. Available from Sassy Jacks Stitchery.

We have arrived at the middle of the week and Gary and Jenifer have decided to talk about the beauty of the From Dawn to Dusk design, upcoming Fiber Talk Meditates shows, tonight’s Gay Ann Rogers design introduction, a needlepoint finishing book by Eleanore Macnish, whether finishes need to be archival, and some of our favorite designers. Sunday’s guest is Eileen Bennett of The Sampler House.–Jenifer and Gary

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A Paula Vaughn design stitched by Jenifer.

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Fiber Talk with Karen Kluba II

Anchors of the Kingdom by Karen Kluba

It’s been more than two years since we talked with Karen Kluba of Rosewood Manor and it was great to get caught up with one of the hobby’s top cross-stitch designers. This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Karen is not only one of the hobby’s best, but she’s extremely prolific and has the unique ability to produce a tremendous variety of design styles, using a wide range of color palettes. This week we delve into her creative process and learn about how she keeps that creative edge sharp, year after year. Be sure to visit her website gallery and call Sassy Jacks to purchase a Rosewood Manor kit.–Gary

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On Target by Karen Kluba.

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