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Fiber Talk with Michael Cook

Blue silks produced by Michael Cook.

Wormspit is one of the great business names in the hobby and our guest, Michael Cook, is a fascinating talent. Michael raises silkworms from eggs, collects the silk filaments, twists them into thread, and dyes the thread. He doesn’t stop there. He also weaves and stitches while holding down a full-time job. We didn’t ask when he sleeps but we did have a great time learning about his silkworms and the beautiful, shiny silk they produce. After you listen to the podcast, be sure to check out the videos in the show notes and visit Michael’s website to learn more about how the silk threads we enjoy are produced.–Beth and Gary

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More silk thread on the way.

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Visit Michael Cook’s website, wormspit.com.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Michael Cook. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-14-22

When you take a Hazel Blomkamp class, your stitching is on a doodle cloth.
It’s Wednesday, we’re half way to another weekend of stitching, and it’s time to chat. This week Cindy and Gary talk about our experiences with the Mystery in St. Tropez project, upcoming guests, Cindy’s participation in the EGA Hazel Blomkamp seminar, Frixion pens, and Cindy and her chapter’s haul of ribbons at the state fair. Join us tonight at 8:00 Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel for another installation of the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Sunday’s guest: Michael Cook–Cindy and Gary

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It took Gary three tries with the center diamond of Mystery in St. Tropez to get a satisfactory look.
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Gary and Beth’s Mystery in St. Tropez threads video.

Mounting canvas on stretcher bars video.

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