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Fiber Talk Meditates, 10-11-20

Today was our first in a series of seven shows focused on meditative stitching. We were joined today by Krista West of Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery. She talked about what constitutes meditative stitching and the many health benefits it provides. Sheri Berger, the Colorado Cross Stitcher, then joined us to talk and demonstrate simple stretching exercises that will help you be more comfortable, particularly after long stitching sessions. That segment begins at 23:25. Here are some links to material that Krista West presented on meditative stitching. While the articles may refer to knitting, the information applies to all forms of needlework:

Here is the first show in the Meditative Stitching series:

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-16-20

Harlequin Dance Redux detail by Debbie Rowley.

Wednesday has found us again and Gary and Debbie are talking about the upcoming Monday Night Hearts event, Fiber Talk Meditates Sunday shows, stitching Royal Garden the second time, and needlepoint canvas quality. We also have an extended discussion about making designs your own, layered stitches, and developing your own color palette for a project. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour with our guest Tricia Nguyen and a detailed look at caskets. Sunday guest: Cecilia Ajayi of Celia Jayi Designs–Debbie and Gary

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Beth Ellicott’s Royal Garden progress.

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-2-20

Join us for a live tour of The Secret Garden exhibition, Sept. 2 at 8:00 p.m. Easter on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.

We have reached the mid-week point, Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery is sponsoring, and Gary and Beth are chatting. Our topics include new designs from Avlea (an impressive one coming soon), The Secret Garden tour tonight with Gallery76 of Embroiderers Guild Galleries NSW, Royal Garden stitching, dying fabric, and the pros and cons of challenges. We hope you enjoy the show and are able to join us tonight for the tour of the Secret Garden exhibit at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Sunday’s guest: Kimberly Jolly–Beth and Gary

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New design coming soon from Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery

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I hope you enjoy this show. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.

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Fiber Talk Stitch Hour, 7-15-20

Join Beth and Gary for another enlightening hour of stitching fun. Our guest is Krista West of Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery. Krista shows us some gorgeous vestments and shares some new Avlea designs. Gather your gear and enjoy a relaxing hour of needlework information.–Beth and Gary


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Fiber Talk Quarantine Stitch Hour, 4-6-20

Please support Needle In A Haystack.

If you missed us live, we hope you’ll have time to watch this Monday version of the Fiber Talk Quarantine Stitch Hour. We are sponsored by Needle in a Haystack. Our giveaway items will be two kits from Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery. We hope you enjoy the stitching and needlework chat.We’ll be back Wednesday for another Quarantine Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Also help spread the word about our Easter Stitchathon, April 12, Noon to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.–Gary and Vonna


–Gary and Vonna