When you take a Hazel Blomkamp class, your stitching is on a doodle cloth.It’s Wednesday, we’re half way to another weekend of stitching, and it’s time to chat. This week Cindy and Gary talk about our experiences with the Mystery in St. Tropez project, upcoming guests, Cindy’s participation in the EGA Hazel Blomkamp seminar, Frixion pens, and Cindy and her chapter’s haul of ribbons at the state fair. Join us tonight at 8:00 Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel for another installation of the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Sunday’s guest: Michael Cook–Cindy and Gary
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There is a book by Virginia Postrel titled “The Fabric of Civilization ” How textiles made the world. It’s worth reading. There’s an entire section on silk that gets into what Michael was talking about, that is from cocoon to fabric. The book also has the other innovations that came from making and working with textiles.
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There is a book by Virginia Postrel titled “The Fabric of Civilization ” How textiles made the world. It’s worth reading. There’s an entire section on silk that gets into what Michael was talking about, that is from cocoon to fabric. The book also has the other innovations that came from making and working with textiles.
Thanks for the suggestion. She’s terrific.
https://wetalkfiber.com/2021/08/01/fiber-talk-with-virginia-postrel/