March 2023 – Fiber Talk

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Dr. Susan Kay-Williams

Jacobean Moth by RSN Tutor Nicola Jarvis, taught at the upcoming 2023 RSN Summer School.

Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, Executive Director of the Royal School of Needlework, is this week’s guest. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com. It’s always great to talk with Susan Kay-Williams about Royal School of Needlework activities. It is particularly the case this week because we focus on the numerous ways needleworkers can enjoy the RSN experience from anywhere in the world. Topics include the terrific RSN Stitch Bank, RSN Summer School, digitizing the RSN Collection, and numerous other classes and programs that are available through an online connection. Also, go to the RSN shop at royal-needlework.org.uk to purchase “An Unbroken Thread: Celebrating 150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework,” by Dr. Susan Kay-Williams. Enjoy the conversation and visit the RSN website to explore the many ways they can enhance your stitching.–Gary

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Posted on March 22, 2023 by Gary Parr — 3 Comments

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-22-23

We have reached the next Wednesday in the weekly sequence so we chatted about needlework. Topics this week include the Fibertalk5 discount code for EGA Virtual Lectures, Cyberpointers activities, samplers that go beyond cross stitch, Cindy’s multi-project stitching factory, Gary’s vintage Singer sewing machine rehab project (send photos of your vintage machines), having more stash than you can stitch in a lifetime, and blackwork and the interesting designs produced by Urban Stitches. Sunday: Susan Kay-Williams, Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework. March 29 Stitch Hour: Barbara Hutson of Queenstown Sampler Designs with a discount on Queenstown charts/kits from Sassy Jacks Stitchery.–Cindy and Gary

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Summer Fireworks, stitched by Cindy Baldwin.

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Posted on March 19, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Tamara Rubilar

The Embroiderers’ Guild of America is sponsoring this week’s show with Tamara Rubilar of Studio Textile Montreal. Be sure to use discount code fibertalk5 to get $5 off one EGA Virtual Lecture. Tamara Rubilar has studied in Santiago, Paris, Madrid, Sevilla, and other locations to develop her own unique embroidery art style, not to mention expertise in several techniques. In our conversation we learn about her travels and experiences, including her time learning how to create and repair the Suits of Light worn by matadors. Tamara’s full-time business is Studio Textile Montreal, where she creates amazing textile flowers and develops and teaches designs that use a variety of needlework techniques. Enjoy the show and be sure to follow Tamara to keep up with her art.–Beth and Gary

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Posted on March 12, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with My Sister’s Samplers

Elizabeth Newman 1736 band sampler from My Sister’s Samplers.

Ann Richardson sampler from My Sister’s Samplers.

Our topic this week is reproduction samplers, our sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery, and our guests are Beth Hoffmann and Rebecca Peterson, the sisters behind My Sister’s Samplers. The ladies recently participated in their first Nashville Market, offering their first collection of reproduction samplers, all available at Sassy Jacks. In our conversation we learn about their love for needlework, who pushed who to start reproducing samplers, their approach to reproductions, and their favorite threads. Their Nashville releases are a terrific and varied collection (be sure to check out Elizabeth Newman 1736) and they have many more in the works. Also, keep an eye out for a Fiber Talk Stitch Hour in the near future when Beth and Rebecca will be with us live to talk about the history behind their samplers. Enjoy the show and visit mysisterssamplers.com to explore their charts.–Beth and Gary

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Posted on March 5, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Holly Jackson

Chesapeake Skipjack Boat design by Holly Jackson.

Holly Jackson of Flossing in the Moonlight joins us this week to talk about her mixed-media art and how she has moved quickly from starting to exhibiting and teaching her style of needle art. One of her current creation is the Chesapeake Skipjack Boat, on display as part of the Changing Chesapeake exhibition at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. It’s also a class Holly will be offering in the near future. Our discussion ranges from Holly’s approach to her love of stump-work and 3D designs. We also talk about her Mardi Gras float series, inspired by historic watercolor paintings in the Tulane Univ. collection. That leads to an exploration of New Orleans culture and art. Holly is an exciting young needle artist who is finding new areas of textile art. Visit her Flossing in the Moonlight (she’s a night owl) website to see more of her art and find out about upcoming classes.–Beth and Gary

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