Mabel Figworthy’s Fancies

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Fiber Talk Celebrates 500 Shows
May 30, 2022 - By Gary Parr
On Sunday, May 29, we celebrated 500 podcasts with a long list of designers and stitchers. The shows sponsored by…
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Fiber Talk with Ilke Cochrane IV
March 26, 2022 - By Gary Parr
Ilke Cochrane returns for a fourth visit this week in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. In addition to…
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Fiber Talk with Ilke Cochrane III
December 22, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Ilke Cochrane returns for a third visit this week. We learn more about her RSN activities, her upcoming embroidery SAL,…
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Fiber Talk with Ilke Cochrane II
July 14, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Ilke Cochrane returns for a second visit this week. It’s rather common to talk to guests who have completed some…
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Fiber Talk with Ilke Cochrane
January 20, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Ilke Cochrane is the Fiber Talk Sunday guest this week. Ilke is owner of Mabel Figworthy’s Fancies, based in the…
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No show for May 3 May 3, 2026
An unusual set of technical issues is preventing us from posting a show this week. We’ll have the planned show next week. We hope you can join us for our monthly Stitch Hour, Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Gary
Gary Parr
Midweek Chat: Needlepoint, Rolaframes, and Felt Bowls April 29, 2026
It’s the W day and all three of us gathered to talk about projects and do some enabling. Among our topics this week are Jessica Grady’s embroidery, Fiber Talk Canvas videos about storing thick threads, Cindy’s Watercolours “bobbin” technique, Rolaframe scroll frames and mounting linen on them, Wonderfil Eleganza perle cotton, several projects Cindy is […]
Gary Parr
Jessica Grady’s Embroidery Reaches Many Levels April 26, 2026
This week’s guest is embroiderer Jessica Grady. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery. Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from Fiber Talk. Jessica Grady’s art is likely the most dimensional, non-stumpwork, embroidery you’ll ever see. Sequin-shaped items were her original inspiration but, as you’ll see, she’s way […]
Gary Parr
Talking Needlepoint with Clare Vickery of OZ Needle & Thread April 19, 2026
Clare Vickery, of OZ Needle & Thread, joins us to talk about how she developed her painted/printed needlepoint canvas business, share some insight into the dynamics of today’s needlepoint world, and offer her thoughts about the business side of needlepoint. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer’s Guild of America at egausa.org. Check the show […]
Gary Parr
Canvas #6: Getting Picky About Perle April 15, 2026
As anyone who has stitched with perle cotton knows, there are some nuances to using the versatile thread, particularly the tendency to twist and untwist. In Canvas #6, we spend a few minutes talking about those nuances. We hope this helps less-experienced stitchers and, as always, there might be a tip or forgotten thing for […]
Gary Parr