August 2021 – Fiber Talk

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Lila Umstead

Lila Umstead of Lila’s Studio is this week’s guest in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Whether it’s reproduction samplers, original samplers, or unique designs, Lila is a standout creator of cross-stitch needleart. In the conversation, we learn how she creates the designs so many love to stitch and the role her son Ian is playing in helping her put more charts on shelves. Enjoy the show and contact Sassy Jacks Stitchery when you are ready to buy Lila’s charts.–Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Lila Umstead. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary

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Posted on August 25, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-25-21

We have met up with Wednesday once again and Gary and Cindy have gathered to talk about state fair entries, the challenge of daily stitching, stitch tension, and other topics. We hope you enjoy the show and invite you to join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Sunday’s guest: Lila Umstead of Lila’s Studio.–Cindy and Gary

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Posted on August 22, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Stephanie Bishop

One of the many steps involved in dyeing fabric.

One of the fun aspects of starting a new project is selecting the ground cloth. There are so many options available to stitchers and one of the more creative providers is this week’s guest, Stephanie Bishop of Fabrics by Stephanie. This week’s show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery. In our conversation, we learn how Stephanie got started with the art of dyeing fabric, get a sense of what’s involved in creating ground cloth, gain some insight into the struggles providers are experiencing getting materials during the pandemic, and find out where some of her fabric names originated. We hope you enjoy learning about the world of ground-cloth dyeing.–Beth and Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Stephanie Bishop. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary

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Posted on August 18, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-18-21

All proceeds from this Luhu Stitches design support the Red Cross Western Wildfire Fund.

It’s been exactly seven days since the last Wednesday and we’re ready to talk needlework again. This week Beth and Gary recap the fun we had celebrating World Cross Stitch day, talk about the Luhu Stitches design to support the Red Cross Western Wildfire Fund (luhustitches.com/product-page/showers-of-blessing), mixing paying jobs and stitching, the importance of stitch tension, and a variety of other topics. Enjoy the show and join Jenifer, Beth, and Gary tonight for more needlework talk on the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, wetalkfiber.com/youtube. Sunday’s guest: Stephanie Bishop, Fabrics by Stephanie.–Beth and Gary

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Posted on August 15, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Amy and Memory Baker

The tempting thread wall at Barefoot Needleart, Surfside Beach, SC.

New needlework shops are always exciting and its fun to learn how they got started and all the work that goes on before the doors can open. This weeks’s guests, Amy and Memory Baker, are owners of the new Barefoot Needleart shop in Surfside Beach, SC. The shop is fulfillment of a dream for two ladies who have always loved cross stitch. Barefoot Needleart is open now and the grand opening is Sept. 18. In addition to learning how the shop was put together and the sweat that went into the thread wall, we discover that Amy and Memory love to stitch HAED designs and have discovered the amazing versatility of the Cricut machine. We hope you enjoy hearing about their journey and encourage you to support Barefoot Needleart.–Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Amy and Memory Baker. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary

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