gold work – Fiber Talk

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Dr. Susan Kay-Williams V

Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, Executive Director of the Royal School of Needlework, returns this week in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. We cover a long list of topics including what’s new with the RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), one of the best, no-cost resources for needleworkers; revamping the RSN Tutor Training program; and the RSN International Summer School. The school is July 13 to 18 in Lexington, KY. Road trip? We also talk about Queen Mary’s doll house and why the RSN uses slate frames and trestles. We end the show with Susan sharing several stories about the role the RSN played in the coronation preparation. Visit the RSN website and put your name on their list so you’ll be informed about what they have to offer.–Beth and Gary

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This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.

Elizabethan Lark’s Head Ladder is one of more than 400 stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Susan Kay-Williams. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Carolyn Standing Webb

Our guest this week is Carolyn Standing Webb of Carolina House Designs. Carolyn is a multi-faceted needlework artist who holds an EGA Master Craftsman certification in Counted Thread. In addition to her design work, she teaches regularly at seminars and guild meetings. Her technique specialties include embroidery, blackwork, cross stitch, stump work, and gold work. In this week’s conversation we discuss all of those topics in addition to Carolyn’s passion for collecting antique needlework tools. You’ll also learn about using a wishbone in a needlework design.–Beth and Gary

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Designed and stitched by Carolyn Standing Webb.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Carolyn Standing Webb. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk: Couching Techniques with Natalie Dupuis

Natalie Dupuis returns to talk about her new research paper “The Humble Couching Stitch,” which takes a look at a variety of couching techniques, their implementation, and couching history. The show is sponsored by Fire Poppies. In addition to this special video presentation, we will be doing a live show on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel with Natalie at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on May 2 in which you will be able to join in a discussion about couching techniques, ask questions, and generally expand your knowledge. We encourage you to watch this week’s video show, make some notes and join us May 2 to learn more from the very talented Natalie Dupuis.–Gary

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Italian shading color wheel by Natalie Dupuis

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Couching video with Natalie Dupuis

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Natalie Dupuis. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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Posted on April 22, 2020 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-22-20

Stitched by Gary Parr, finished by Vonna Pfeiffer, and designed by Debbie Rowley.

It’s Wednesday, Vonna and Gary are chatting, and Sassy Jacks is sponsoring the show. We talk about upcoming events, floor and lap stands, gold work, and what determines whether a project is for beginners or advanced stitchers and whether it matters. Enjoy the show.–Gary and Vonna

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Posted on April 20, 2020 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Quarantine Stitch Hour, 4-20-20

Please support the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.

We return for another hour of needlework and stitching conversation and we’re sponsored by Needle in a Haystack (needlestack.com) and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org). If you weren’t able to join us for the live show, we hope you’ll enjoy the recording. You get to learn a good deal about goldwork and benefits of EGA membership, in addition to a lot of stitching and needlework chat. Bring your needlework, favorite beverage, and pen and paper.–Gary and Vonna

–Gary and Vonna