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Fiber Talk with Dawn Cook Ronningen II

“Sewing Rolls, Needle Rolls and Huswifs by Dawn Cook Ronningen
Orphan roll detail from Dawn Cook Ronningen’s collection.
Dawn Cook Ronningen, the Collector with a Needle, joins us this week for the second time to talk about her new book, “Sewing Rolls, Needle Rolls and Huswifs.” This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com and Avlea Folk Embroidery at avleaembroidery.com. Dawn’s new book is a fascinating look into sewing rolls and huswifs, once a primary part of every woman’s and soldier’s daily assemblage of tools. It’s most interesting to learn how these devices were made, used and, in many cases, passed down from generation to generation. We talk about the various types of cloth that were used, the limited instructions that were provided, and what was involved in basic and advanced designs. Be sure to visit Dawn’s online channels as she rolls out patterns so you can make your own and purchase her book, along with her previous book “Antique American Needlework Tools,” from Sassy Jacks Stitchery, direct from Dawn’s Etsy shop, or from your favorite local needlework store.–Beth and Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-7-21

Beth is going to stitch this painted canvas.

Seven days have passed since we last did this Midweek Chat thing and time has given us more to talk about. This week Beth and Gary begin exploring painted-canvas needlepoint projects, talk about Gary’s studio progress, and talk about using historical art and designs in today’s needle arts. Are we being honoring those in the past? Being respectful? Keeping old things alive so history isn’t forgotten. No clear answer but a topic worth discussing. Sunday’s guest: Ekta Kaul–Beth and Gary

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Gary is going to stitch this Laurel Birch canvas.

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Fiber Talk with Erin Harvey Moody & Christy Gordon Baty

Embroidered book cover from Relics in Situ
Somewhere in the world, in a back room filled with historic needlework, is where you’re likely to find this week’s guests, Erin Harvey Moody and Christy Gordon Baty of Relics in Situ. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Erin and Christy have built a business researching, documenting, and sharing their passion for historic needleworks and textiles. Our conversation will give you some insight into the places they’ve been and the things they’ve learned. It was an absolute treat to talk with them. Huge thanks to Marjo DeForest for suggesting they would make great guests.–Beth and Gary

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