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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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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-14-21
July 14, 2021 - By Gary Parr
It’s the day in the middle and we have some big announcements. Probably the biggest is that Fiber Talk will…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-17-19
April 17, 2019 - By Gary Parr
It’s Midweek Chat time and Arlene and Gary talk about the Stitch Inn to Summer Needlepoint Retreat, a free download…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 2-13-19
February 13, 2019 - By Gary Parr
We’re on the downhill slide to the weekend and Gary and Vonna decided to talk about the Dayton, OH EGA…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-12-18
December 12, 2018 - By Gary Parr
It’s another Wednesday and Arlene fills in for Christine. As always, we talk forever about needlework. We talk a lot…
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Embroidery is Edna Sanabia’s Passion July 26, 2026
Long-time Fiber Talk listener Edna Sanabia grew up on a farm in a creative household where idle-time activities focused on embroidery and other forms of needlework. That childhood enjoyment of needlework became a love when her children started going to school. Edna is the first listener in a new intermittent series in which we interview […]
Gary Parr
Kris Andrews Focuses on Needlework Teaching July 19, 2026
In this episode, sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org), Gary Parr talks with needlework teacher and designer Kris Andrews about a career spent mastering — and teaching — an impressive range of techniques, from surface embroidery and goldwork to Japanese embroidery and rug hooking. Kris traces her path back to teaching Hardanger at […]
Gary Parr
From Haute Couture to Hand Embroidery: Gimena Romero on Preserving Mexico’s Textile Heritage July 12, 2026
In this episode, Beth Ellicott and Gary Parr sit down with embroidery artist and researcher Gimena Romero to explore her journey from university studies and a career in haute couture to becoming a devoted preservationist of traditional Mexican needlework. Gimena shares the story behind her book, The Embroidery of Mexico: A Vibrant Celebration of Traditional […]
Gary Parr
Midweek Chat: Clean Stitching, Wool, State Fair Entries July 9, 2026
Cindy and Gary have gathered once again to discuss stitching topics we’ve encountered in recent weeks/days. This week’s topics include, the Tour de Broderie, eating while stitching, removing stains, whether wool is making a comeback, state fair entries and the techniques that are still alive, and the new Colour & Cotton store. They got it […]
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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 […]
Gary Parr