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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 Midweek Chat, 4-23-25
April 23, 2025 - By Gary Parr
It’s Wednesday so that means it’s chatting time. This week Cindy and Gary logged into the online talking system to…
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Fiber Talk with Yvette Stanton IV
February 22, 2025 - By Gary Parr
Yvette Stanton returns for the fourth time to talk about her latest book Hardanger Filling Stitches. The show is sponsored…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 2-19-25
February 19, 2025 - By Gary Parr
It’s late in the day but we made the Wednesday midnight deadline. This week’s topics include The Fiber Talk Needle…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-15-21
September 15, 2021 - By Gary Parr
It’s the crest of the week and Jenifer and Gary have gathered to discuss our upcoming Stitch Hour sampler series,…
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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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