embroidery design – Fiber Talk

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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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Fiber Talk with Amina K
September 27, 2020 - By Gary Parr
Amina K is a talented, multi-technique needle artist and designer who regularly offers thoughtful insights in her Stitch Floral blog.…
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Jessica Grady’s Embroidery Reaches Many Levels April 26, 2026
This week’s guest is embroiderer Jessica Grady. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery. Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from Fiber Talk. Jessica Grady’s art is likely the most dimensional, non-stumpwork, embroidery you’ll ever see. Sequin-shaped items were her original inspiration but, as you’ll see, she’s way […]
Gary Parr
Talking Needlepoint with Clare Vickery of OZ Needle & Thread April 19, 2026
Clare Vickery, of OZ Needle & Thread, joins us to talk about how she developed her painted/printed needlepoint canvas business, share some insight into the dynamics of today’s needlepoint world, and offer her thoughts about the business side of needlepoint. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer’s Guild of America at egausa.org. Check the show […]
Gary Parr
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