Esther Benson 1739 – Fiber Talk

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Fiber Talk at Sassy Jacks Stitchery, Day Two
August 18, 2018 - By Gary Parr
It’s day two of the seminar at Sassy Jacks Stitchery, focused on the exclusive reproduction sampler Esther Benson 1739. Nicola…
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Fiber Talk at Sassy Jacks with Nicola Parkman
August 17, 2018 - By Gary Parr
Day one of the first of three two-day seminars with Nicola Parkman is in the books. The focus is Esther…
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Gary Parr
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Gary Parr
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Gary Parr
Midweek Chat: Creativity, Stitch Stoppers, and Event Costs February 26, 2026
It’s the middle of the week and we’ve gathered to talk about how people lose creativity, the things that make you stop working on a project, and the rising cost of attending events. It’s a long one this week so grab your stitching, hit the play button, and make some progress on one of your […]
Gary Parr
Isabella Strambio Publishes Beginner Macrame Book February 22, 2026
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Gary Parr