This Kadinsky painting by Harvey Kravis took his stitching to the limit.Once Around the Sun by Needlepoint Dad Dan Blackwelder has proven to be a popular design.Harvey Kravis and Dan Blackwelder, The Needlepoint Dads, join us this week for a guys-only conversation sponsored by Cyberpointers, the only online chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild. Harvey and Dan followed two different paths to needlepoint and have been stitching for most of their adult lives. Dan is a counted-canvas designer and Harvey enjoys reproducing old-master paintings. They connected through the Needlepoint Nation group on Facebook and decided to pool their talents and start a business. Dan is the needlepoint creator and Harvey handles all of the technical aspects of the business. When they are not developing and providing charts to stitchers, they both spend their time stitching generally large projects. Dan stitches mostly in hand and Harvey relies on his scroll frame. We had a great time talking about needlework from the male perspective and exploring what the Needlepoint Dads business offers for all stitchers.–Gary
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Gary’s threads and linen for the Beloved sampler from Running with Needles and Scissors.It’s our final Wednesday show of the year. But not our final show. Sunday’s podcast guests will be the Needlepoint Dads. Also, join us Friday, Dec. 15 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel for a live Cindy Baldwin WIP parade. Then mark your calendar for Christmas Day when we’ll gather at 3:00 p.m. Eastern for some stitching and chatting for those who are home alone on Christmas or simply want to get together with fellow stitchers. In this week’s conversation, Jenifer and Gary talk about the Beloved chart by Running with Needles and Scissors, Pony needles, aspects of needlework we could do without, whether we actively shop for designs or let them come to us, Domestika classes, and Sashiko stitching. Overrated/underrated topics are color cross-stitch charts and taping hoops. It’s time for our annual holiday break. Happy Holidays to everyone in the Fiber Talk audience. Thanks for your support throughout another fun, stitch-filled year.–Jenifer and Gary
Jenifer’s early sashiko work.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.
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“Beloved,” a reproduction sampler from Running with Needles and Scissors.
Sylvia Stecker of Running with Needles and Scissors joins us this week for a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Sylvia is an avid collector and reproducer of antique samplers. She’s lived in and visits Germany frequently so she brings a different view/experience to samplers than we usually see. Her “Beloved” reproduction is a true standout. Sylvia doesn’t stop at reproduction samplers. She also creates her own designs and has a very pleasing eye for her originals. Her button series is truly unique. Sylvia’s business is relatively new on the scene. She did her first Nashville Market this past spring and is already lining up designs for the 2024 market. Visit her website and follow her on Instagram and her FlossTube channel to keep up with all of the new things that are coming up.–Gary
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Star Touched Meadow by Carolyn Manning.Sweetheart by Carolyn Manning.Carolyn Manning of Carolyn Manning Designs joins us this week in a show that is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery and Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Carolyn is a prolific and talented designer who frequently uses mandala and quilt inspirations. In addition to cross stitch, Carolyn creates surface embroidery designs and practices other techniques. Our conversation explores her career and how she developed her business. We also have an extended discussion about copyrights and how infringing those copyrights affects designers, their ability to make money, and their enthusiasm for creating new designs. Enjoy the conversation and spend some time at Carolyn’s website and her Instagram page.–Gary
This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.Please support our sponsor, Avlea Folk Embroidery at avlea embroidery.com.
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