Month: March 2022

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Fiber Talk with Ilke Cochrane IV

Ilke’s Jacobean design for the RSN certificate.
Ilke Cochrane’s goldwork design for the RSN module.

Ilke Cochrane returns for a fourth visit this week in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. In addition to learning about Ilke’s design and teaching efforts, we have an in-depth discussion about what it’s like to work toward the Royal School of Needlework certificate, how classes are conducted, the amount of work that goes each phase, and how evaluations provide feedback on your work. It’s an insightful discussion that will likely get you excited about taking an RSN course. Enjoy the conversation and be sure to visit Ilke’s website to explore the variety of stitching designs she has to offer.–Beth and Gary

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Ilke Cochrane. 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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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-23-22

Fiber Talk listener contributions are helping the Stitch Sainte Luce Women’s Cooperative.

The W day has arrived and we talk about Clare Hunter’s book “Embroidering Her Truth,” available for $22 with free shipping at bookdepository.com; the terrific response we’ve received to help provide threads and needles to the Stitch St. Luce Women’s Cooperative; Heather Haley’s question about the optimum number of embroidery projects; and Angela Nowicki’s thoughts about downloading pdfs vs. printed charts. That led to a discussion about the transition period we’re in with the retail aspect of needlework. We also talk about our favorite designers. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. It’ll be a Stitch and Chat show. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. No Stitch Hour on March 30. Sunday’s guest: Ilke Cochran of Mabel Figworthy’s Fancies. –Beth and Gary

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Embroidering Her Truth by Clare Hunter

Follow these mailing instructions if you want to contribute needles or DMC floss to the Stitch Sainte Luce Womens’ Cooperative:
–Include full name and address of the recipient: Rebecca Dallimore, Flat 7, Vauxhall Court, Frogmore St., London SW18 1HN United Kingdom.
–Include telephone number of recipient in case contact is required: +44 7758 810985
–Mark the parcel as a gift.
–Mark the value at less than $15 USD (even if it is not).
–Mark the contents clearly e.g. ‘Embroidery threads.’
–Stick the customs form clearly on the front of the parcel.
–Write your name, address, and phone number on the back of the parcel
Questions: Email Rebecca at [email protected]

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Fiber Talk with Clare Hunter, author of “Embroidering Her Truth”

Embroidering Her Truth by Clare Hunter
The young Mary, Queen of Scots in France.

This week’s guest is Clare Hunter, award-winning author of the new book “Embroidering Her Truth, Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power.” The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. “Embroidering Her Truth,” Clare’s second book, offers a new look at Mary, Queen of Scots and the role that textiles and needlework played in a life full of political power play, manipulation, corruption, broken relationships, imprisonment, and execution. Our conversation explores the extensive research that was required, the stories behind Mary’s story, and Clare’s personal experiences while writing the book. “Embroidering Her Truth” is a book unlike any other about Mary, Queen of Scots and a must read for any needleworker.–Beth and Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Clare Hunter. 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, 3-16-22

Gary’s making progress on the Sarah Parr sampler. Last line of over-one verse is next.
Wednesday has arrived as scheduled and Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about the new book from Clare Hunter, “Mary, Queen of Scots and the Language of Power. The book goes on sale March 17 and Clare is our guest this Sunday. We also talk about renewing our effort to send DMC floss and needles to the Stitch St. Luce Women’s Cooperative (mailing instructions are below), Cindy’s amazing mother, an article from “Needlepoint Now” about organizing your stitching, and the importance of fundamentals. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Our guest is Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack for another episode of Thread Talk. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Cindy and Gary

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Cindy is working on her WIPs.

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Follow these mailing instructions if you want to contribute needles or DMC floss to the Stitch Sainte Luce Womens’ Cooperative:
–Include full name and address of the recipient: Rebecca Dallimore, Flat 7, Vauxhall Court, Frogmore St., London SW18 1HN United Kingdom.
–Include telephone number of recipient in case contact is required: +44 7758 810985
–Mark the parcel as a gift.
–Mark the value at less than $15 USD (even if it is not).
–Mark the contents clearly e.g. ‘Embroidery threads.’
–Stick the customs form clearly on the front of the parcel.
–Write your name, address, and phone number on the back of the parcel
Questions: Email Rebecca at [email protected]

Here are some links:

We hope you enjoy this show. We’re always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.

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Fiber Talk with Sarah Pedlow

Ukrainian Borshchiv embroidery, photographed by Sarah Pedlow.

Sarah Pedlow of Thread Written joins us this week. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Sarah is an American needlework artist who live in Amsterdam. Moving to Amsterdam allowed her to pursue her love and quest of exploring, learning, and sharing stitching history and techniques from countries such as Hungary, Ukraine, Portugal, Armenia, and other European countries. In our conversation we learn about how she immerses herself in the various cultures, the trips she organizes so others can have a similar experience, and her classes so everyone can learn the techniques. We also explore Sarah’s own, unique approach to needle art. Sarah is playing an important role in preserving old needlework techniques and it was a pleasure learning about her work.–Beth and Gary

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Hungarian thread written Irasos stitching, photographed by Sarah Pedlow.
Support our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Sarah Pedlow. 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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