Kathy Andrews – Page 2

Posted on May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk: Mental Health & Needlework

May is Mental Health Month and it’s important to discuss the subject at all levels to raise awareness and and encourage people in need to seek professional help. This week, in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, Kathy Andrews, of The Unbroken Thread, joins Beth and Gary to explore the many aspects of mental health and the role needlework plays in helping people cope with long-term and daily stresses and mental issues. Note that we are not trained professionals and are only offering our thoughts and opinions. If you are struggling with mental-health issues, seek professional help but keep in mind that your needle and thread can make a difference.–Kathy, Beth, and Gary

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Posted on December 15, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-15-21

It’s our last Midweek Chat for 2021 and a long holiday break is upon us. This week Beth and Gary talk about the Hancock’s of Paducah (hancocks-paducah.com) effort to collect quilts and blankets for tornado victims, Beth starting a Lavender and Lace project, slate frames, recharging creativity batteries, WIPGO projects, and a variety of other projects. Send clean quilts and blankets in good condition to Hancock’s of Paducah, Attn: Tornado Relief, 3841 Hinkleville Rd., Paducah, KY 42001. Join us tonight for our final Stitch Hour of 2021. It’s a Stitch and Chat show with Jenifer talking about her recent spinning project. We start at 8:00 p.m. Easter on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Beth and Gary

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Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Needle Art and Breast Cancer with Kathy Andrews

We hear time and time again about the meditative and calming powers of needlework, particularly when life gets difficult. Kathy Andrews of The Unbroken Thread joined us for the Dec. 8 Fiber Talk Stitch Hour to talk about how she used needle and thread to help her deal with the roller coaster ride of emotions and reactions that accompanied her battle against breast cancer. Whether it’s cancer, death of a loved one, or some other challenging moment in life, Kathy is a shining example of how you can use stitching to keep yourself from losing it. “It’s cheaper than therapy.”

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-8-21

One of the hearts Cindy Baldwin stitched for the CyberPointers Hearts for Hospice program.

It’s the middle of the week and Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about needlework. This week’s topics include the CyberPointers Hearts for Hospice effort, stitching seasonal projects, maximizing stitching time, paperless needlework, and some speculation about what future needlework stores will look like and how they’ll function. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Our guest will be Kathy Andrews of The Unbroken Thread. Kathy will share the needle art she created to help her cope during her battle with breast cancer.–Cindy and Gary

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Posted on November 24, 2021 by Gary Parr — 2 Comments

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 11-24-21

Backstitching is bringing this one to life for Jenifer.

Wednesday seemed like a good day for a conversation about needlework so Jenifer and Gary fired up the microphones to do a complete rundown of how WIPgo works, what attracts us to designs and designers, cleaning up stitching areas, and whether social media has played a role in us having too many WIPs. Mark your calendars for Dec. 8 when Kathy Andrews will share the art stitching she did while battling breast cancer. Sunday: A tour of Gary’s “sanitized” studio.–Jenifer and Gary

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Cindy Russell has ventured into the world of cross stitch with this beautiful project from Avlea.

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