May 2021 – Fiber Talk

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Encore: Fiber Talk with Anna Scott

House buying, packing, and moving activities are dominating the days and we’re going to have to take a two-week break from new Fiber Talk shows. We will have our regularly scheduled Stitch Hour tour at Gallery76 Wednesday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. There will not be a Stitch Hour June 9. We’ll be back to our regular schedule on June 16. Thanks for understanding. To hold you over until we resume regular activities, this week we offer an encore presentation of a conversation we had last year with the talented Anna Scott, one of the top designers in the needle arts world and a regular contributor to “Inspirations” magazine. Learn about her design approach, ability to mix multiple techniques to achieve a design goal, and her dollhouse side hobby. Enjoy the show and we’ll be back in a couple of weeks.

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I hope you enjoy this encore presentation with Anna Scott. 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 May 26, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Midweek Chat, 5-26-21

Debbie Rowley’s Symphony will be taught at the EGA Seminar in September.

Debbie Rowley’s In Bloom design for the month of May.

It’s the day before Thursday and Gary and Debbie have gathered for some needlework conversation. Topics include the National Embroidery Teachers Association, live and virtual seminars, and understanding and using color. Sunday’s guest: Melissa MacLeod and Megan Holmes.–Debbie and Gary

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Posted on May 23, 2021 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk with Susan Hoekstra of NETA

King’s Pineapple by NETA teacher Kathy Andrews.

Susan Hoekstra, president of the National Embroidery Teachers Association (NETA), joins us this week to discuss what this resource-rich organization has to offer needleworkers and needlework groups. NETA provides skilled teachers for a vast array of stitching techniques and can help your group enrich your annual program. Not part of a group but want to know who is teaching a technique? NETA can help you find a teacher so you can join an online presentation or ghost a class. This week we also talk about common flaws needlework judges find in stitching and how to correct them. Be sure to add NETA to your list of educational resources.–Beth and Gary

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Quetzalcoatl, the Feather Serpent by NETA teacher Diane Herrmann.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Susan Hoekstra. 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 May 19, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 5-19-21

Basketweaving Jenifer did at the Celebration of Needlework event.

Jenifer returned from five days at the Celebration of Needlework event and Wednesday arrived so we decided to talk about her experiences, the projects she acquired, and her “restrained” shopping efforts. We also talk about what it’s like trying to fit in at an event such as this when you’re by yourself and don’t know anyone. For people who are basically introverts, it can be a challenge. We also touch on ergonomics in Gary’s upcoming studio, the various projects we have in play, and our upcoming Stitch Hour guests. Sunday’s guest: Susan Hoekstra.–Jenifer and Gary

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The Red Hussiff project Susan Greening Davis taught at the Celebration of Needlework event.

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Posted on May 16, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Terri Bay II

Terri Bay of Terri Bay Needlework Designs joins us this week for her second Fiber Talk conversation. When it comes to creative and original hardanger and Ukrainian whitework designs, Terri is at the top of the game. Her work really shines when she adds those beautiful blackwork elements that raise things to a new level. In this week’s conversation, we learn about her latest work, approach to design, her spiral finishing design, Cottage Garden threads, and what Terri is teaching these days. Terri is a top-flight designer and teacher and it’s always fun to talk about needlework with her. To hear our first conversation with Terri from February 2018, go to wetalkfiber.com/2018/02/11/fiber-talk-with-terri-bay/. If you need supplies for your next needlework project, turn first to this week’s sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery.–Gary

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Terri Bay. 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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