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Fiber Talk with Lizzy Pye

Goldwork Embroidery, a new book by Lizzy Pye of Laurelin Embroidery.

Lizzy Pye of Laurelin Embroidery and Needlework joins us this week to talk about her years of study and teaching at the Royal School of Needlework, how she developed her design and education business, the many techniques she offers, working on Kate Middleton’s wedding gown, and her new book “Goldwork Embroidery.” We’re confident you’ll enjoy hearing this talented designer’s story and exploring her many creative and original designs.–Gary

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Water lily whitework design by Lizzy Pye.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Lizzy Pye. 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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Fiber Talk with Kate Tume

A Benediction from the Old World by Kate Tume.

Kate Tume, of Mother Eagle Embroidery, is our guest this week. Kate is a a true needlework artist in that she uses whatever technique, thread, or embellishment delivers the look/texture/design she needs to express her vision. Her work these days is focused on our endangered and vanished wildlife as her way of calling attention to the need to protect our environment. Visit her website to see her large gallery of captivating needle art. Kate is an impressive talent who is taking needlework to a higher level. –Gary

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The Emancipator by Kate Tume.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Kate Tume. 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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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-24-19

Please support Needle In A Haystack.
Yes, it’s a new Midweek Chat. Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack generously offered a terrific package of needlework goodies to give to our listeners and we said Thank You! Instructions for how you can be included in the drawing are in the podcast (submissions go to [email protected]), along with a discussion about the various things we learned and experienced in 2019. We hope you enjoy the show and look forward to hearing about the things you learned in the past year. The Sunday show is a repeat of our discussion with Clare Hunter about her book, “Threads of Life.” Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa to all of our needlework friends.–Vonna and Gary

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Fiber Talk with Jenny Adin-Christie

Passiflora in stump work by Jenny Adin-Christie.

This week I’m joined by Jenny Adin-Christie. She is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework and a veteran teacher at the school. Her primary needlework efforts these days involve creating her own designs and teaching all over the world, along with regular classes in her own studio. She also is a regular contributor to Inspirations magazine. Most of her work involves various combinations of whitework, stumpwork, and goldwork. Enjoy my conversation with one of the standout talents in the needle-arts community.–Gary

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Blue wren etui with mossy hillock by Jenny Adin-Christie.

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

The Gawthorpe needle case by Jenny Adin-Christie.

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Fiber Talk with Emma Doggart and Morgan Fowles

This week’s guests are Moran Fowles and Emma Doggart of the Royal School of Needlework.

 

Project from a raised-embroidery day class.

This week’s guests are Emma Doggart, head of marketing, and Morgan Fowles, trustee of the Royal School of Needlework. We had an enlightening conversation about the vast and varied aspects of the needle arts offered by the school, in addition to a fascinating history of fostering and advancing the hobby we all love. An added bonus this week: The Royal School of Needlework is offering a 10% discount off of any of their online courses, now through April 30. To receive the discount, go to rsnonlinecourses.com and enter talk10. The offer is only valid on online courses. Enjoy the show then go to the Royal School website and sign up for an online course. Try something new. It’ll be fun.–Gary

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View from a classroom in Hampton Court Palace.

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Game of Thrones embroidery on display.

I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Emma and Morgan. 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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