embroidery design – Fiber Talk

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Embroidered Gardens, Ribbon Work & Converse Shoes — Lorna Bateman
July 4, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Lorna Bateman of Lorna Bateman Embroidery returns to Fiber Talk to talk about her flourishing embroidery design business — from…
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Fiber Talk with Ann Beck
August 17, 2024 - By Gary Parr
This week’s show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Our conversation this week is…
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Fiber Talk with Lindsey Anne Gradolph
September 12, 2021 - By Gary Parr
Lindsey Anne Gradolph is our guest this week in a show sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Lindsey draws…
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Encore: Fiber Talk with Anna Scott
May 30, 2021 - By Gary Parr
House buying, packing, and moving activities are dominating the days and we’re going to have to take a two-week break…
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Fiber Talk with Jennifer Clouston
January 24, 2021 - By Gary Parr
“Start where you are and use what you have” is the takeaway from this week’s guest, Jennifer Clouston of Jennifer…
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Embroidered Gardens, Ribbon Work & Converse Shoes — Lorna Bateman July 5, 2026
Lorna Bateman of Lorna Bateman Embroidery returns to Fiber Talk to talk about her flourishing embroidery design business — from her beautiful “Embroidered Country Gardens” book to stitching on Converse trainer shoes. In this episode: – Her book “Embroidered Country Gardens” and the inspiration behind it – Silk ribbon embroidery techniques and design – How […]
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Appenzeller Whitework & the RSN Certificate Program — Tammy McBean June 29, 2026
Tammy McBean, the Needle Lady of Helvetia joins Gary to explore the beautiful world of Appenzeller whitework — a traditional Swiss embroidery style — and shares her experience with the Royal School of Needlework certificate program. This show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery at avleafolkembroidery.com. In this episode: —What Appenzeller whitework is and its […]
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Fiber Talk Canvas #8: Starting a New Needlepoint Project June 25, 2026
The June Canvas video focuses on the various things Beth, Cindy, and Gary do when starting a new needlepoint project. This is a very long video that covers a number of topics. Below is a timeline so you can jump around to listen to the topics that interest you. As always, leave your thoughts and […]
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How Teaching Transformed Her Goldwork Designs — Clara Warschauer June 21, 2026
Goldwork embroidery artist Clara Warschauer of Clara Stitching joins Gary to talk about her creative journey–how her design work has evolved over time, the surprising way teaching has made her a better designer, and the influences that shape her intricate goldwork pieces. In this episode:  –How Clara’s goldwork designs have evolved over her career  –Why […]
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Midweek Chat: What Sermon?, Stanton, and Perez June 10, 2026
It’s time for another Midweek Chat. In this show, we gush about Judy Coates Perez and her creativity, learn what Gary does during sermons, applaud Yvette Stanton, remember Pam Mertes, and talk about some of the projects we’re stitching. Leave your thoughts/questions in the comment section. Sunday: No show so an opportunity to catch up […]
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