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Fiber Talk Discusses Scroll Frames and Stitch Paths

Is your technique resulting in the best possible stitches?
Clean holes provide a better appearance when you need to share them with multiple threads.
Thanks to Sassy Jacks Stitchery for sponsoring this first in a series of shows in which we discuss, in depth, various aspects of stitching, as requested by our listeners. This week we talk about the pros, cons, and different types of scroll frames and how/when we use them. Then we move on to our views of the stitch path, i.e., how you approach stitching an element in a project to result in the best stitch structure, cleanest holes, and optimum overall appearance. Note that what we offer is simply our opinion/approach and we only offer these techniques for your consideration when stitching your own projects. There is no right or wrong approach. Stitch your projects the way that gives you the most enjoyment. If what we offer helps, so much the better. We also welcome your reactions and thoughts. In addition, consider supporting Fiber Talk by becoming a Patreon member at patreon.com/Fiber Talk.–Beth, Cindy, Gary

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This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s show and invite you to suggest topic for this series. We’re also always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-5-25

Miss Sophie relaxes in a sea of Jenifer’s quilting projects.
Lady Mary’s Geometric, stitched by Gary, designed by Gay Ann Rogers.

It’s the first Wednesday in March so Jenifer and Gary fired up the recording system and had a needlework gab session. Topics include the upcoming Fiber Talk retreat, the new Fiber Talk Patreon offering (patreon.com/FiberTalk), what we’re working on (too many new projects for Gary), the new verb suespargoing, appliqué, and quilting. We also have a discussion about big-box and local needlework stores. When you get to that section, it was LeeWards Creative Crafts, headquartered in Elgin, IL. Sunday’s guests: Ken and Emilie of Dundee & Lee–Jenifer and Gary

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Alison Fowles is ready for the Sassy Jacks/Kim Young finishing class at the Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend. wetalkfiber.com/weekend

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 2-19-25

Gary’s in the home stretch of the Lady Mary’s Geometric design by Gay Ann Rogers.
Find all of the registration details for the Fiber Talk retreat at wetalkfiber.com/weekend.
It’s late in the day but we made the Wednesday midnight deadline. This week’s topics include The Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend, supporting Fiber Talk through our new Patreon page (patreon.com/fibertalk), progress on the Stitch Every Day challenge, the impact of JoAnns stores closing on needlework, the role of local needlework stores in our needle art, getting duped by sellers of AI-generated designs, and Cindy’s nail art. Register soon for the Fiber Talk Needle Arts weekend at wetalkfiber.com/weekend and become a Fiber Talk Patreon supporter at patreon.com/fibertalk. Sunday’s guest: Yvette Stanton.–Cindy and Gary

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Alison Fowles is ready for the Sassy Jacks/Kim Young finishing class at the Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend. wetalkfiber.com/weekend
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Fiber Talk Reviews RSN’s “200 Essential Embroidery Stitches”

The Royal School of Needlework book, “200 Essential Embroidery Stitches,” is available from our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery.
Stitch instructions in the RSN book are extremely well done and easy to follow.
This week’s show, sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, is not our usual needle art designer interview. The good folks at the Royal School of Needlework, through publisher Search Press, have published a new book that we feel should be in the library of every needleworker. The book, 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches, is an excellent print extension of the Royal School’s powerful Stitch Bank. In this week’s show, Beth and Gary do an in-depth review of the book. Prior to publishing this week’s show, we contacted Kim at Sassy Jacks and she has ordered a supply so you can order it and have it shipped to you as soon as Kim receives her shipment.–Beth and Gary

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Support our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s show about embroidery for the Coronation of King Charles III. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.
 

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 2-5-25

Gary’s progress on Lady Mary’s Geometric by Gay Ann Rogers.
Find all of the registration details for the Fiber Talk retreat at wetalkfiber.com/weekend.
Wednesday is a favorite because we get to talk about needlework. In this week’s show we remember Jean Lea, talk about a Valentine’s Day registration offer for the Fiber Talk Needle Arts retreat, discuss our attempts to stitch every day and what projects are in the rotation, look at some casket stitching, enjoy some Gay Ann Rogers design work, and talk about upcoming Patreon page projects. Send in your questions for our upcoming how-to shows. Also, be sure to register soon for the Fiber Talk retreat, March 21 to 23 in St. Louis. Registration is available for the entire weekend or Saturday only at wetalkfiber.com/weekend. Sunday’s guest: Amy Jones–Beth and Gary

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One of Beth’s current projects is this pear from the Inspirations Blakiston Creamery book.
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