cross stitch – Fiber Talk

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Midweek Chat: What Do You Call Those Stitches?
April 8, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Wednesday has made an appearance once again so Cindy and Gary seized the opportunity to talk about needlework. Our list…
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Midweek Chat: Cartonnage, NRTS, Dyeing, Beth’s Quilt
March 26, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Beth and Gary return for another Midweek Chat. This week’s topics include our upcoming show with cartonnage designer Claudio Squio…
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Framing Answers with Master Framer David Lantrip
March 15, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Framing is our topic this week and our guest is master framer David Lantrip. The show is sponsored by the…
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Midweek Chat: Framing, Saving Threads, and Ronnie Rowe Advice
March 11, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Our favorite day of the week that begins with W has arrived and we’re talking about when to save stitched…
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Midweek Chat: Creativity, Stitch Stoppers, and Event Costs
February 25, 2026 - By Gary Parr
It’s the middle of the week and we’ve gathered to talk about how people lose creativity, the things that make…
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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
Midweek Chat: What Do You Call Those Stitches? April 9, 2026
Wednesday has made an appearance once again so Cindy and Gary seized the opportunity to talk about needlework. Our list of topics include decorative/specialty stitches (tell us what you think in the comments), making Dorset buttons, #12 perle cotton, paying attention to instructions, counted-canvas needlework, using glue sticks on fray-prone threads, and an upcoming collaboration […]
Gary Parr
Poppy Monk Opens the Door to Needlepoint April 5, 2026
Brenda Stimpson formed Poppy Monk Needlepoint Kits to provide a way for stitchers to learn and advance their skills. A big part of that approach is printed canvases that make needlepoint affordable. Combining those carefully crafted designs with quality threads and thorough instructions lowers the entry barriers and allows stitchers of all ages and skill […]
Gary Parr