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Fiber Talk with Misty Pursel

A Robin’s Discovery by Misty Pursel

Misty Pursel, designer and owner of Luminous Fiber Arts, is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by Fire Poppies. Misty describes her work as cute and whimsical cross-stitch designs. What she doesn’t say is the she has a unique talent for inserting some sophistication into her “cute” designs and a tremendous ability to effectively use bright, bold colors. It was a real pleasure to learn what goes on in the mind of a very talented designer. Enjoy the show.–Gary

Coffee First, Then the Worm, by Misty Pursel

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Savor Every Stitch by Misty Pursel
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Fiber Talk says Be Well and Stitch

The Fiber Talk contribution to the needlework community’s Be Well and Stitch, #bewellandstitch, effort is this Bee Kind Scissors Fob, designed by Vonna Pfeiffer, The Twisted Stitcher. Download the chart and instructions at this link. In the coming weeks, Vonna will release a free video that will show you how to finish the design using all hand-sewing construction. No sewing machine needed. The video will be posted on the same page as the download. Thanks for listening/watching–Vonna and Gary

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Fiber Talk with Michelle Garrette

SI 1849 by Bendy Stitchy Designs

Michelle Garrette is our guest this week and the show is sponsored by Fire Poppies Needlework Boutique. Michelle is an active needleworker, FlossTube and Instagram influencer and, recently, a cross stitch designer, who just finished her first Nashville Market. We have a terrific conversation about how her needlework career has started, her approach to designing, and what lies ahead for Bendy Stitchy Designs. Enjoy the show.–Gary

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Commission piece stitched by Michelle Garrette.
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Fiber Talk with Cecilia Turner

Heart in Hand Square Dance series.

This week’s Fiber Talk guest is Cecilia Turner, the popular designer and owner of Heart in Hand Needleart. Cecilia’s career started with a prize winning design she submitted to “Classic Cross Stitch” magazine in 1991, and she’s provided a steady stream of innovative cross-stitch patterns since then. Among other series, Cecilia is known for her Wee Fruits and Wee Vegetables designs. Her latest series is the Square Dance monthly collection. It’s always fun and interesting to peek into the mind of a successful designer and I’m confident you’ll learn a lot from this conversation.–Gary

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Spring Whirligig in Cloche by Cecilia Turner

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Fiber Talk with Ronnie Rowe

Market Square by Ronnie Rowe

Ronnie Rowe of Ronnie Rowe Designs is my guest this week and the show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Ronnie’s wide range of designs are some of the most unique in the needlework industry, particularly his pen-and-ink-based building designs. In addition to learning about the origins and inspirations for his designs and his needlework career, you’ll also find out what it means when you’re stitching a bush or tree in a Ronnie Rowe design.–Gary

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Elephant by Ronnie Rowe

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