Month: August 2023

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Fiber Talk with Clara Warschauer

 
Immaculate heart brooch by Clara Warschauer.
Clara Warschauer’s frog design.

Clara Warschauer combines embroidery, goldwork, and stump work to create striking needle art. Our conversation with Clara is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Clara is a talented, creative artist who loves to teach and can’t resist having at least a little gold in every design. Her designs are small, approachable at all talent levels, and lend themselves well to being finished as jewelry. She has a number of classes coming up and you’re encouraged to visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter to stay informed about her teaching schedule.–Beth and Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-23-23

Beth's version of the Mary Parsons 1780 sampler from The Unbroken Thread.The calendar says it’s Wednesday so we gathered to talk about needlework. This week’s topics include upcoming events at Sassy Jacks, the EGA’s FiberTalk5 discount for virtual lectures, what we’re stitching (it’s a lot), Painter’s Threads (you’re going to want some), how we planned our Sampler September projects (we didn’t), and a class Beth took with Cissy Bailey Smith. Overrated/underrated topics this week are high-end scissors, quality needles, hoops, and whether to wrap a hoop. Sunday’s guest: Clara Warschauer, Clara’s Stitching–Beth and Gary

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Beth’s favorite Kai scissors and a pair of Dovo scissors she purchased at an estate sale.

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Fiber Talk with Jane Garrison

Cezanne’s peonies and pearls design made with Painter’s Threads.
Painter’s Threads threads and ground cloth make a colorful design.
Our guest this week is Jane Garrison from Threadnuts/The Painter’s Threads Collection. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America at egausa.org. Jane is a wholesale provider of a wide range of thread types, all marketed as the Painter’s Threads Collection. These are not your typical overdyed threads. They provide a unique look that can be used to enhance/embellish your needlework. In our discussion we learn about the thinking behind the thread dye schemes and discuss how they might be used. While talking with Jane, Beth somehow absconded with one of Gary’s painted canvases so she can use Painter’s Threads to stitch it. Will it get mailed? Also, mark your calendars. Jane will be our guest on the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour show, Aug. 30 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Join us on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel to see the how the threads are used and what they can do for your needlework.–Beth and Gary

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Fiber Talk with Jacqueline Fox

Autumn Barn Trio designs by Waxing Moon Designs.
October from the Waxing Moon Designs Monthly Trio series.

Cross-stitch designer Jacqueline Fox of Waxing Moon Designs is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, your source for Waxing Moon Designs charts. Jacque learned how to do cross stitch from a college roommate and that set her on a path to creating her own designs. With a little nudging from the people at Stitchery Nook in Osage, IA, she created Waxing Moon Designs. Her focus is small designs and designs in series. She also uses a lot of overdyed floss because it gives her the visual effect she wants in her designs. Her designs are specifically created to be enjoyable to stitch and approachable by needleworkers of all skill levels. We also talk about Jacque’s commitment to supporting local needlework stores.–Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-9-23

Jenifer’s swirl temari.
The calendar says it’s Wednesday so Jenifer and Gary gathered to chat about needlework. This week’s topics include upcoming Sassy Jacks workshops, Jessica Grimm’s reaction to our conversation with Richard and Cindy Lippert, stitching from stash, techniques we won’t do again, needlepoint canvas folds, and Pony needles. We also try out a new Overrated/Underrated segment in which we talk about project bags and cotton floss. Enjoy the show, share with others, and please mention Fiber Talk when we enable you to spend your money. Sunday’s guest: Jacqueline Fox of Waxing Moon Designs.–Jenifer and Gary

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