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Fiber Talk Special: Caskets

One of the panels on Genie Posnett’s casket.
Interior lid of Mary Barry’s casket.
This week we have a special Fiber Talk show, sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. For some time Beth has been wanting to do a show about caskets. It took a bit of effort but we think we came up with the right format and are more than confident Beth found the right guests. This week’s show is a video-only program and our guests are skilled casket makers Mary Barry and Genie Posnett. The objective of the show is to share what’s involved in stitching a casket and, in Genie’s case, all that goes into designing and stitching a history-based casket. We cover a wide range of stitching topics that apply to needleworkers at all levels and hope we inspire you to tackle that challenging project you want to attempt but are not convinced you can handle. We hope you’ll take the time to enjoy our conversation and share it with your stitching friends.–Beth and Gary

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Fiber Talk Friday Night Live, 2-21-20

We’re back for another Friday Night Live show with our guest Beth Ellicott who blows us away with some stunning stitching. Be sure to check out the weekend special offered by our sponsor, Stitchy Box and while you’re at FiberTalk.stitchybox.com, be sure to check out their line of reproduction samplers. Look below for information about how to contribute to Stitch Sainte Luce Womens’ Embroidery Cooperative, and the Dr. Allen gift of Mary Orr 1831.–Vonna and Gary

Stitch Sainte Luce directions: Follow these mailing instructions if you want to contribute needles or DMC floss to the Stitch Sainte Luce Womens’ Cooperative: –Include full name and address of the recipient: Rebecca Dallimore, Studio 7, 1a Beethoven Street, London, W10 4LG, United Kingdom. –Include telephone number of recipient in case contact is required: +44 7758 810985 –Mark the parcel as a gift. –Mark the value at less than $15 USD (even if it is not). –Mark the contents clearly e.g. ‘Embroidery threads.’ –Stick the customs form clearly on the front of the parcel. –Write your name, address, and phone number on the back of the parcel If you have any questions on how to do any of it, email Rebecca at [email protected]

Dr. Gloria Seaman Allen give of Mary Orr 1831: To contribute, send a check payable to Winterthur Museum to Ms. Linda Eaton, Director of Collections and Senior Curator of Textiles, 5101 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735 or, to contribute with credit card payment, follow this link: http://inside.winterthur.org/give. After selecting a donation amount, set the “Designation” to “Other” and enter “To honor Gloria”. To help raise money, Fiber Talk is conducting a drawing of six gift certificates. Donate at least $10 toward the purchase of Mary Orr. After you donate, send an email to Vonna at [email protected]. We’ll use the honor system for contributions. Contributions must be made by midnight Eastern time, March 14. The drawing will be held March 15. The certificates will be for our sponsors. One $100 certificate to Sassy Jacks ($50 matched by Kim), one $50 certificate to the Attic, and and four $25 certificates to Fire Poppies, Needle in a Haystack, Shepherd’s Needle, and Stitchy Box.

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