September 2023 – Fiber Talk

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Ruth Singer

Pieces created for the Blossom and Thorn hedge exhibit.

Artist-maker Ruth Singer is this week’s guest. Ruth is a true textile artist and a master at dealing with the What if? question. To quote Ruth, “I work mainly with old cloth, often damaged, torn and worn, which I combine with hand stitch, natural dye, quilting, appliqué and mixed media to create subtle and emotive pieces.” In our conversation, we’re only able to explore a portion of what she does/offers to the needlework community. Her current “Cultures of Care” basket of projects and art explorations is multi-faceted and will provide many inspirational avenues for textile artists to explore. Ruth is the author of six books and produces the “Making Meaning” podcast and journal. This week’s podcast is only the tip of the iceberg. Be sure to visit Ruth’s site to learn and experience much more.–Beth and Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Ruth Singer. 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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Posted on September 23, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Sue Reed

Our guest this week is counted-canvas designer Sue Reed in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Sue Reed is one of the top counted-canvas designers in the stitching world, known for her creative designs for needleworkers of all levels. Sue is an Elsa Williams School of Needle Arts Certified Teacher, a Senior Level ANG Master Teacher, and has played a major role in the history of the American Needlepoint Guild. She has had a long designing and teaching career and it was an absolute pleasure to learn how she made her way to the upper echelon of needlepoint designers. We hope you enjoy the conversation and encourage you to contact Sassy Jacks Stitchery and try one of Sue’s designs.–Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Sue Reed. 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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Posted on September 20, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-20-23

Beth’s progress on the Susan Schlitcher 1845 sampler from Queenstown Sampler Designs.

It’s the day after Tuesday and Gary and Beth gathered to discuss our favorite subject. This week’s topics include the Sassy Jack’s September Soiree, EGA Virtual Lectures, samplers and other things we’re stitching, Clara Warschauer projects, and potentially ending our Not One More Thing effort. Overrated/underrated items include EGA Virtual Lectures, ort bowls, artist tape, giving needlework as a gift, and tension. Sunday’s guest is counted-canvas designer Sue Reed.–Beth and Gary

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Are ort bowls overrated or underrated and is Gary’s collection ridiculous?

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Posted on September 17, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Georgina Bellamy

Sculptural goldwork by Georgina Bellamy.

Goldwork needle art created by Georgina Bellamy.

This week’s Fiber Talk guest is That Embroidery Girl, Georgina Bellamy. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery. Out of commuting necessity, Georgina developed her technique for creating Sculptural Goldwork. She has combined that with her fashion background and a lot of determination to build a career designing and teaching impressive needle art. “Inspirations” magazine has published two of her designs. One is the Jewel of the Sea turtle that appears in the “Passion for Needlework, Blakiston Creamery” book. Georgina loves to teach and you can expect new classes in the near future. Her designs are impressive and unique, as is her needlework journey. Be sure to visit her social media pages to see more of her art.–Beth and Gary

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Please support our sponsor, Avlea Folk Embroidery at avlea embroidery.com.

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Posted on September 9, 2023September 9, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Lucy Newman

Lucy’s interpretation of what a flower might look like after nuclear mutation.

This week’s Fiber Talk podcast is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America at egausa.org. Our guest, Lucy Newman of LJN Studio, is the 2022 Hand and Lock Prize winner, a 2023 Fine Art Textile Awards finalist, and an extremely talented and creative needlework artist. In our conversation, we learn about her formal schooling, how her years working with sculpture artist Robert Montgomery shaped her art, and how she approaches her designs. She loves to do bullion and French knots and has created a fascinating series of embroidery art pieces that reflect her vision of how botanicals would mutate after an apocalypse. She’s also optimistic about the future of embroidery: “I think that embroidery is having a revival due to people’s frustration with constantly being plugged into technology and throw-away culture.” We hope you enjoy the conversation and encourage you to visit Lucy’s website and Instagram account to see more of her work.–Beth and Gary

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