Clare Hunter – Page 2

Podcasts
Fiber Talk with Clare Hunter II, Encore
December 29, 2019 - By Gary Parr
During our holiday break, we offer an encore of the second show we did with Clare Hunter, author of “Threads…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-24-19
December 24, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Yes, it’s a new Midweek Chat. Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack generously offered a terrific package of needlework…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk with Clare Hunter II
November 17, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Clare Hunter, author of “Threads of Life,” returns for a second show, this time sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. This…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 11-13-19
November 13, 2019 - By Gary Parr
It’s Wednesday once again and Arlene and Gary are chatting. This week Arlene patiently answers Gary’s dumb-guy questions about designing.…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk with Clare Hunter I
November 10, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Clare Hunter of Sewing Matters is our guest this week and our sponsor is The Attic Needlework shop. Clare has…
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Jessica Grady’s Embroidery Reaches Many Levels April 26, 2026
This week’s guest is embroiderer Jessica Grady. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery. Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from Fiber Talk. Jessica Grady’s art is likely the most dimensional, non-stumpwork, embroidery you’ll ever see. Sequin-shaped items were her original inspiration but, as you’ll see, she’s way […]
Gary Parr
Talking Needlepoint with Clare Vickery of OZ Needle & Thread April 19, 2026
Clare Vickery, of OZ Needle & Thread, joins us to talk about how she developed her painted/printed needlepoint canvas business, share some insight into the dynamics of today’s needlepoint world, and offer her thoughts about the business side of needlepoint. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer’s Guild of America at egausa.org. Check the show […]
Gary Parr
Canvas #6: Getting Picky About Perle April 15, 2026
As anyone who has stitched with perle cotton knows, there are some nuances to using the versatile thread, particularly the tendency to twist and untwist. In Canvas #6, we spend a few minutes talking about those nuances. We hope this helps less-experienced stitchers and, as always, there might be a tip or forgotten thing for […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Canvas #5: When Hefty Threads Need Storing April 15, 2026
In the fifth installation of our Canvas series, we talk about different ways to store thick threads such as perle #5 and Watercolours. A lot of our focus is on the excellent products produced by Jenny White of Lucky Jonquil at luckyjonquil.com. We hope our suggestions help and invite you to share how you store […]
Gary Parr
Let Jessica Grimm Expand Your Needlework Horizons April 12, 2026
This week, Jessica Grimm of Acupictrix (https://acupictrix.com/), joins us for a conversation about her completely revamped workshops, online classes, additional content, and needleworker online community. She is likely the top educator and designer in the medieval and ancient gold work and embroidery world. Her newly organized offerings make it possible to subscribe and have access […]
Gary Parr