Month: January 2022

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Fiber Talk with Hanny Newton

Sculptural goldwork by Hanny Newton.
Hanny Newton’s Shimmer design.

Hanny Newton of Hanny Newton Embroidery is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers Guild of America (egausa.org). Hanny is an extremely talented and creative goldwork artist and teacher. Her concept and manipulation of lines is captivating, as is her sculptural goldwork technique. Hanny has a very different approach and it was fun to learn how she converts the art in her head to couched metal threads. She also conducts a variety of workshops in some unique settings, including the Scour Forge Mill Needle Museum where John James needles were once made. We’re confident you will enjoy the conversation as much as we did and encourage you to visit Hanny’s website and watch her videos.–Beth and Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Hanny Newton. We’re 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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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-26-22

Beribboned by Natalie Dupuis.
The day after Tuesday has arrived and Debbie and Gary talk about the new Beribboned class offered by Natalie Dupuis, Debbie’s Angles class, five years of Fiber Talk, what we look for in a quality needlework shop, and a great idea for connecting young people with needlework. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour when our guest will be Hillary Waters Fayle who will talk about and demonstrate embroidering on leaves. It promises to be a fascinating show. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Debbie and Gary

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Debbie Rowley’s latest class design is Angles. Visit her website at debbeesdesigns.com to sign up for the class.
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Fiber Talk with Hillary Waters Fayle

Design by Hillary Waters Fayle on a ginkgo leaf.
Hillary Waters Fayle creates needle-and-thread art at a whole new level. The Virginia Commonwealth Univ. assistant professor uses leaves as her ground cloth. In our conversation, we learn how she developed the technique, the challenges it provides, and how interaction with nature inspires her. We also learn about her university program, cutting shapes in leaves, creating art with snake scales, and botanical blueprints/sun printing. Hillary is a fascinating, versatile, and talented artist who is at the cutting edge of the needle arts. She will also join us live this Wednesday, Jan. 26, on the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Join us on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Beth and Gary

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Patterns of Trancendence by Hillary Waters Fayle.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Hillary Waters Fayle. We’re 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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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-19-22

Debbie Rowley’s latest class design is Angles. Visit her website at debbeesdesigns.com to sign up for the class.
It’s the middle of the week in the middle of the month and Beth and Gary have gathered to help you spend your money. Our enabling efforts include the new Tree of Life embroidery kit from Avlea Folk Embroidery, the new Angles class from Debbie Rowley of Debbee’s Designs, and the new book “The Design Collective: Pincushions,” from the people at “Inspirations,” which you can buy from Mary Corbet (It’s sold out now, but we’re sure she’ll be getting more). We also talk about mixing science and needlework and Beth tries to convince Gary to buy a new light/magnifier before his current one breaks. Enjoy the show but keep your credit cards locked away if you don’t want to spend money. Also, join us tonight for Thread Talk with Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack on the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Beth and Gary

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Tree of Life design by Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery.
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Fiber Talk with Elizabeth Talledo

This is the Egg Hunt fabric dyed by Dames of the Needle.
She’s Elizabeth Talledo of Dames of the Needle and we’re pleased to have her a this week’s guest. Elizabeth is a talented and versatile needlework artist, who also has woodworking skills. These days, the majority of her time is devoted to dyeing linen and trying to keep up with the demand. Join us for a delightful conversation that covers the waterfront of what Elizabeth has and is doing in the needlework world. Then visit the Dames of the Needle website to check out the fabrics.–Beth and Gary

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This is the Mater Samich fabric from Dames of the Needle.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Elizabeth Talledo. We’re 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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