Beth’s Dawn to Dusk is looking rather stunning.Wednesday has arrived again and we had stuff we didn’t get to two weeks ago, so consider this part II. It’s a long one. We had lots to talk about. Among the topics are our Tour de Broderie Femmes shows; Krista West’s new book “Everyday Folk;” Beth’s Dawn to Dusk progress and how she’s modified the design; showing your needlework to non-stitchers; cultural appropriation and whether it’s a thing in the needlework world; getting bogged down or never starting a project because you’re waiting for just the right thread, ground cloth, or needle; and why we’re not using all of the stash we’ve accumulated. Some of these topics are going to generate some thoughts. Share them with us. Sunday’s guest is Ann Beck.–Beth and Gary
“Everyday Folk” is a new book from Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.
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“Everyday Folk” is a new book from Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery.Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery joins us this week to talk about her new book, “Everyday Folk.” The words on the cover describe the book as containing “Over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home, inspired by traditional textiles.” The book absolutely contains those designs, but its true value is as a “tool” that will help you create your own designs or modify designs from others and make them yours. It also offers detailed instructions that will help you finish your pieces by yourself. In our conversation, we talk about how the book came to be, what it contains, and how you can use it to advance your stitching. This book is an excellent resource that should be in the library of any needleworker.–Beth and Gary
Linden Leaves design from the “Everyday Folk” book.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.
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A selection of designs by Joana Augusto.Octopus design by Joana Augusto.This week we are joined by the Cross Stitch Geek, Joana Augusto. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery and the new Folk Flourishes kits. Joana is a long-distance runner, scientist, and a cross-stitch designer who loves converting cross stitches into science-themed designs. In our conversation we learn about her origins in Portugal, moving to Canada, doing PhD research on pilot-whale behavior, and how she became a cross-stitch designer. She creates beautiful, approachable designs that stitchers at all skill levels will enjoy. After you enjoy our conversation, be sure to check out her Etsy shop to explore her creations.–Gary
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Folk Flourishes designs by Krista West.One of the Avlea work bag designs.It’s been four years since we did a full interview with Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery and much as happened since that initial conversation. This show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, sassyjacksstitchery.com. When we first talked to Krista, Avlea was in its infancy. In the time that has passed, Krista has made Avlea into a significant contributor to the art of needlework, while carving out and establishing a niche for needlework that is used on a daily basis instead of framed and hung on a wall. The history and culture of her designs and color palette add yet another unique dimension to her work. In this conversation we learn about the Avlea journey since 2019, the new work bag kits, and Folk Flourishes, a new series of designs for garment embroidery. Wednesday, March 20, Krista will join us live for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour to show some of her new designs, particularly the work bags and Folk Flourishes. Join us at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Beth and Gary
This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Krista West. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.
Sculptural goldwork by Georgina Bellamy.Goldwork needle art created by Georgina Bellamy.This week’s Fiber Talk guest is That Embroidery Girl, Georgina Bellamy. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery. Out of commuting necessity, Georgina developed her technique for creating Sculptural Goldwork. She has combined that with her fashion background and a lot of determination to build a career designing and teaching impressive needle art. “Inspirations” magazine has published two of her designs. One is the Jewel of the Sea turtle that appears in the “Passion for Needlework, Blakiston Creamery” book. Georgina loves to teach and you can expect new classes in the near future. Her designs are impressive and unique, as is her needlework journey. Be sure to visit her social media pages to see more of her art.–Beth and Gary
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