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Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk: Couching Techniques with Natalie Dupuis

Natalie Dupuis returns to talk about her new research paper “The Humble Couching Stitch,” which takes a look at a variety of couching techniques, their implementation, and couching history. The show is sponsored by Fire Poppies. In addition to this special video presentation, we will be doing a live show on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel with Natalie at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on May 2 in which you will be able to join in a discussion about couching techniques, ask questions, and generally expand your knowledge. We encourage you to watch this week’s video show, make some notes and join us May 2 to learn more from the very talented Natalie Dupuis.–Gary

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Italian shading color wheel by Natalie Dupuis

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Couching video with Natalie Dupuis

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Natalie Dupuis. I’m 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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Posted on April 20, 2020 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Quarantine Stitch Hour, 4-20-20

Please support the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.

We return for another hour of needlework and stitching conversation and we’re sponsored by Needle in a Haystack (needlestack.com) and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org). If you weren’t able to join us for the live show, we hope you’ll enjoy the recording. You get to learn a good deal about goldwork and benefits of EGA membership, in addition to a lot of stitching and needlework chat. Bring your needlework, favorite beverage, and pen and paper.–Gary and Vonna

–Gary and Vonna

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gary Parr — 2 Comments

Fiber Talk Quarantine Stitch Hour, 4-13-20

Please support the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.

We return after the Stitchathon to do some stitching. If you missed the live show, we hope you enjoy the recording. Tonight’s show is sponsored by Needle in a Haystack (needlestack.com) and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org). Please support our sponsors.–Gary and Vonna

–Gary and Vonna

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Gary Parr — 3 Comments

Fiber Talk with Celeste Chalasani

Celeste Chalasani is this week’s guest and stumpwork is the topic. She is a designer and teacher and has taught extensively for the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) at chapter workshops, regional and national seminars; for Blue Bonnet Studio Time; and for the National Academy of Needlearts. Celeste currently teaches an online class for Craftsy and previously taught online classes for EGA Online Studio (2015) and Craft University (a division of Interweave, 2013). She has class proposals accepted for 2018 Blue Bonnet Studio Time, Great Lakes Region EGA 2018 Seminar, 2018 South Central Region EGA Seminar and Greater Pacific Region EGA 2018 Seminar. Celeste has also written an Individual Correspondence Course on Stumpwork for EGA.

Celeste Chalasani’s Summer Serenade design.

Chalasani first learned embroidery, sewing, and crochet as a young child from her grandmother. Her passion for stumpwork was sparked when she joined EGA in 1999. A life-long learner, she completed the City & Guilds Level 1 and 2 Certificate in Design and Craft Stumpwork distance courses under the tutelage of Chris Hammacott. Celeste is currently enrolled in the National Academy of Needlearts Teachers’ Certification program. We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation.–Christine and Gary

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Calla lilies designed and stitched by Celeste Chalasani.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Celeste. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary and Christine