Month: March 2021

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-31-21

Stitched by Cindy Russell.

We’ve reached the next Wednesday in the 2021 lineup and Beth and Gary return to talk about our current projects, come up with some ideas for using linen thread, explore Betsy Morgan’s “Willing Hands” books and making etuis, enjoy the fact that Beth got sucked into taking Natalie Dupuis’ color class, discuss what we’re going to get out of the class, and some other topics. Sunday: Jo Ann Jackson, President of Cyberstitchers–Beth and Gary

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Stitched by Anne McLean.

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Fiber Talk with Daniel Ravan

Rainbow Gallery threads.

One of the biggest factors making needlework so much fun these days is the wide variety of threads that are available. When it comes to variety and uniqueness, Rainbow Gallery is definitely the leader. This week, in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery (sassyjacksstitchery.com) and Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery (avlea.life), we talk with Daniel Ravan, CEO of Rainbow Gallery. It’s an insightful discussion into how the company has dealt with the pandemic and the demands it has placed on needlework materials, how Rainbow Gallery produces threads, and what inspires the next offering. It’s always fun to learn about what’s behind the materials we enjoy using and it was enjoyable to learn how Rainbow Gallery produces their products.–Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-24-21

Maureen the Owl design by Hazel Blomkamp, stitched by Cindy Russell

It’s Wednesday and we’re back for more chat. The\is week Beth and Gary talk about our current stitching projects, taking advantage of the wide variety of threads available to needleworkers, overthinking projects, Cathe Ray’s first Thread Talk show, colors we like and don’t like, and what compels us to buy threads. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour when we stitch and chat with a focus on tools. Sunday’s guest is Daniel Ravan, CEO of Rainbow Gallery–Beth and Gary

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Stitched by Sharon Bruce.

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Fiber Talk with Di van Niekerk

Wish You Were Here from the Box Full of Lessons series.
Tea in the Garden by Di van Niekerk

We travel to South Africa this week to learn about ribbon embroidery from Di van Niekerk, one of the world’s leading experts. This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Di van Niekerk takes ribbon-embroidery art to a new level. Her ability to add dimension and realism to painted scenes is flat out amazing. She has authored 14 books on needle-art techniques, in addition to her “Box Full of Lessons” series, has created her own line of silk ribbons specifically dyed to deliver natural colors that are needed in ribbon embroidery, and travels internationally to teach and lecture. For variety, she also does stumpwork and needle painting. Enjoy the show and be sure to visit her website, dicraft.com, to enjoy her many offerings.–Gary

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