Month: April 2022

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-27-20

More Than a Rose, stitched by Beth Ellicott.

We’re in the middle of the work week and can see the weekend on the horizon. That means it’s chatting day. This week Beth and Gary talk about the EGA National Seminar, EGA scholarships, thread manufacturing and what Kreinik has experienced, leaving your stash behind, what to do with old crewel kits/designs, and discovering a mistake long after you made it. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Our guest will be Jenifer’s mom. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Sunday’s guest: Diana Snyder–Beth and Gary

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Your creativity can revive old crewel kits.

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Fiber Talk with Merrilyn Heazlewood

Glass House Fuchsias by Merrilyn Heazlewood.
Hidden Trellises by Merrilyn Heazlewood.

This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and Avlea Folk Embroidery. Our guest is talented counted canvas, embroidery, and ribbon embroidery designer and teacher, Merrilyn Heazlewood. In the conversation, we learn quite a bit about what it’s like to teach on a global scale; Merrilyn’s approach to design, particularly ribbon embroidery; and her views of the needlework world. We also learn about the impact Catholic school upbringing can have on needlework and how you can improve your stitching, simply by having a glass of wine. It was a delightful conversation and we’re confident you’ll enjoy getting to know more about Merrilyn Heazlewood.–Beth and Gary

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Support our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
Please support our sponsor, Avlea Folk Embroidery at avlea embroidery.com.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Merrilyn Heazlewood. 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, 4-20-22

Springtime at Jenifer’s house.

Wednesday is on schedule and so is the needlework chatting. This week Jenifer and Gary talk about the 2022 EGA Broadway Bound National Seminar, brainstorm about ways for local needlework stores to adapt to a changing marketplace, and discuss how needlework will continue to stay active. Join us tonight for the Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel and mark next Wednesday, April 27 in your calendar. Jenifer’s mom will be our guest. Sunday’s guest: Merrilyn Heazlewood–Jenifer and Gary

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More Jenifer springtime with a Temari ball.

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Fiber Talk with Jessica Grimm IV

A design by Jessica Grimm.

Jessica Grimm returns for her fourth visit in a show sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and Sassy Jacks Stitchery. It’s always an educational pleasure to talk with Jessica. This time we learn about her museum research work, her Medieval goldwork class, slate frames, her work at the Glentleiten Open Air Museum, the roles of men and women in textile research, the duel of Philip the Good and Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, get to hear the phrase “as rare as hen’s teeth,” and learn how Jessica has experienced the pandemic. If you are not a subscriber to Jessica’s blog, sign up. You’ll learn so many things about needlework history. Also please support our sponsors, Sassy Jacks Stitchery and the EGA.–Beth and Gary

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Support our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery.
Visit the EGA website at egausa.org and consider joining.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Jessica Grimm. 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, 4-13-22

Stitched by M.A. Dewald.

The weekend is just a couple of days away and that means it’s chatting day. This week Cindy and Gary talk about the Stitch Sainte Luce Women’s Cooperative, Anne-Marie Anderson-Mayes’ new blog and her column about Maker DNA, Kaffe Fassett, what draws us to designs, whether we learn from our stitching, colors and color conversion, and stitching with various strands of thread. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Our guest will be Deb DeCrane and she’ll show us how to lace needlework projects. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Sunday’s guest: Jessica Grimm–Cindy and Gary

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Drum stitched and finished by Sharon Bruce.

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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]

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