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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 10-11-23

Clara Warschauer’s goldwork frog.
It’s midweek chattin’ day and we’ve gathered to talk about EGA Virtual Lectures, Gary’s sampler progress, Jenifer’s new Under the Garden Moon class/project, Clara Warschauer’s frog goldwork project, temari stitching, learning from teachers/classes, making French knots, and the importance of stash storage space. Overrated/underrated topics this week are kits, Mary Corbet, and thread bobbins and drops. In the discussion, you may pick up on the fact that Jenifer is not a fan of thread drops. Sunday’s guest is textile artist Susan Fay Schauer John.–Jenifer and Gary

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Jenifer’s kit for her new project from Under the Garden Moon.
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 6-29-22

Mystery in St. Tropez by Sue Fitzsimmon.

Another week has blown by, but that’s OK because it gives us another chance to talk about needlework. This week Beth and Gary discuss the Gay Ann Rogers Mystery in St. Tropez project and how we’re going to stitch it, purchasing thread/canvas packs from Needle in a Haystack (needlestack.com), whether the word “challenge” scares people away from a project, EGA picking up Diana Snyder’s “Teach our Youth to Stitch” program, a new reticella book available from Mary Corbet, and making projects our own. Join us tonight, June 29, for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. It’s a Stitch and Chat night. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Sunday’s guest: Carol Cooke–Beth and Gary

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Beth is making progress on her painted canvas.

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Fiber Talk with Mary Corbet 7

Mary’s monogram from the “Sea to Stitch” book.

Mary Corbet returns this week for a conversation that has been too long in coming. We also welcome new sponsor Stitchville USA (stitchville.com). Our conversation with Mary includes the impact of the pandemic on needlework; books, books, and more books; the quest to learn; and managing stitching spaces, in addition to various other tidbits. We trust you’ll enjoy the show and, if you aren’t doing so already, encourage you to sign up for the Needle ‘n Thread newsletter, follow Mary’s blog, and take advantage of her numerous tutorials.–Gary

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Fiber Talk with Victoria Matthewson

Victoria Matthewson’s new book “Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators.”
A design from Victoria Matthewson’s new book.

Appreciation for pollinators has grown dramatically in recent years, along with increased sensitivity to widespread use of pesticides. Through her new book, “Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators,” this week’s guest, Victoria Matthewson, uses her embroidery art to shine a light on this issue. The book is a comprehensive guide to needlepainting, along with several designs of pollinators (many insects other than bees pollinate) and their favorite plants. We had a delightful conversation with this talented needle artist, learning about her needle-arts career, interest in insects and plants, and how she developed her new book. We also enjoy hearing about her terrific idea to build a sewing shed in her garden. Also, for a review of the book, be sure to visit Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n Thread site at needlenthread.com.–Beth and Gary

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Everyone needs to have a sewing shed.

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-17-19

The Queen’s Sampler, stitched by Linda Vinson.

It’s that day that occurs halfway between Sundays, the show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, and Vonna and Gary have gathered to talk about The Queen’s Sampler Project sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, Fiber Talk needle minders, Sampler Sunday on July 28, Needles, an ANG Fox Chapter project, and show we watch while stitching. You’ll also experience four Rockwell moments from the Pfeiffer household that will likely bring at least one tear to your eyes. Sunday’s guest is Nicola Parkman, Hands Across the Sea Samplers–Gary

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Innovative finishing by Vonna.
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