Gage by Orna Willis, offered as a class through the Shining Needle Society.
Nomi’s Dragons, one of Orna’s newest designs.Orna Willis makes her fourth visit this week in a show sponsored by CyberPointers. The focus of our conversation is Orna’s new Gage design and the suicide and mental-illness stories behind it. Gage is a collaboration Orna did with Cecelia Stricklin of The Thread Gatherer in honor of the life of her son Gage. Our awareness of mental health is growing significantly these days and needlework can play a role in helping people who are struggling. The Gage project is being offered as a class through the Shining Needle Society and there is still room left in the class. You must act quickly. The extended deadline is Dec. 16, 2022 and the class starts Feb. 1, 2023. Learn more in the Cyber Classes section of Orna’s website. We also talk about avoiding getting into a design rut, explore Orna’s design process, and how she views older designs. It’s always enlightening and fun to talk with Orna and this week’s conversation is no different. After you listen to the show, visit Orna’s website to explore her catalog of designs and consider participating in the Gage class.–Beth and Gary
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Beth’s lizard painted-canvas piece is nearing a finish.
The day in the middle has arrived and we have, once again, gathered to talk about our favorite subject. This week we discuss our holiday schedule, a notable schedule change in 2023, the return of Adjust-a-Frames ([email protected]), Beth’s fleece dyeing plans, Beth’s painted canvas progress and what’s she’s learned, our Jan. 1 Jenifer birthday celebration, 2023 stitching plans, and the question of whether needlework is art, hobby, or craft. No Stitch Hour tonight. Stitch Hour returns Dec. 14 with guest Natalie Dupuis. Sunday’s guest is Orna Willis and it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.–Beth and Gary
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Orna Willis is our guest this week. It’s been three years since we last talked with Orna and much has happened. It was a lot of fun to catch up with this extremely talented designer and teacher, pick her brain about studio design ideas, learn about how her design work has found a new level, talk about her approach to design, and get some details about her upcoming classes, particularly Fields of Gold, which she is offering through Shining Needle Society. Orna is one of the best in the business and it’s always a treat to talk with her.–Gary
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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Orna Willis. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.
It’s just Gary for this week’s mid-week chat. First item up this week is congratulations to Marie Zaczkowski, winner of our first Hands Across The Sea Samplers The Old Scot chart. We’re giving away another copy of The Old Scot, so listen to the podcast to learn how you can win. Of course, big thanks to Nicola and Hands Across The Sea for providing these giveaway charts. In this show Gary also talks about Floss Tube shows, the upcoming Orna Willis “Come Design With Me” class, and the Needle Arts Mystery Retreat. Be sure to listen Sunday when we’re joined by Abigail Timmis. Thanks to all for listening, telling others, and your support.–Gary and Christine
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