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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-7-22

Beth’s lizard painted-canvas piece is nearing a finish.

The day in the middle has arrived and we have, once again, gathered to talk about our favorite subject. This week we discuss our holiday schedule, a notable schedule change in 2023, the return of Adjust-a-Frames ([email protected]), Beth’s fleece dyeing plans, Beth’s painted canvas progress and what’s she’s learned, our Jan. 1 Jenifer birthday celebration, 2023 stitching plans, and the question of whether needlework is art, hobby, or craft. No Stitch Hour tonight. Stitch Hour returns Dec. 14 with guest Natalie Dupuis. Sunday’s guest is Orna Willis and it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.–Beth and Gary

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A finish is in sight for Gary’s banding sampler.

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Fiber Talk with Helen Stevens

Flowers of the Sea by Helen Stevens
Sunbird by Helen Stevens

Embroidery artist Helen M. Stevens joins us this week in a show that is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Helen is, without doubt, one of the best, most creative, embroidery artists we have in the hobby today. The realism that she incorporates in her nature-oriented designs is rarely equalled. Her understanding of how thread interacts with light and how to use that to advantage makes her artwork visually stunning at all angles. She also is an accomplished author and recently released her first novel, “The Saxon Twins: The Needle and the Sword.” In addition, Helen is celebrating 20 years of contributions to “Inspirations” magazine We had a terrific conversation with Helen (with additional input from her parrot), learning what goes into creating outstanding needle art. Be sure to visit her website to purchase your copy of her 2023 calendar.–Beth and Gary

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Fiber Talk with Anna McDowell

Bird in a Garden Dorset button artwork by Anna McDowell.

Snowman Dorset button ornament by Anna McDowell.
Our topic this week is Dorset buttons and our guest is one of the best button designers and makers, Anna McDowell of Henry’s Buttons. This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Anna lives in Shaftesbury in Dorset, the birthplace of the Dorset button industry, which has been functioning in one form or another for 400 years. We learn about the fascinating history of what was once an important part of the clothing industry and is now an exciting and fun needlework art form. Anna helps us understand the various forms of buttons, the materials that are used, and how she takes Dorset buttons to a new level by making them part of larger artworks. Enjoy the show, visit her website, buy her book, and give Dorset button making a try.–Beth and Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Anna McDowell. 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 with Elizabeth Tapper

Daisy stump work using antique linen, by Liz Tapper.
Silk and Silver Rose by Liz Tapper.
Sassy Jacks Stitchery is sponsoring this week’s show with Elizabeth Tapper of Lenham Needlecraft and The Art of the Needle. Liz Tapper is a talented needleworker, designer, and graduate of the Royal School of Needlework. She stitches and designs using several techniques, does restoration and conservation, consults, teaches, lectures, and does commission work. We have a great time learning about her needlework journey, approach to designs, and how she’s built her business. We also talk about her lampshade designs: a four-seasons crewelwork series and a beautiful whitework creation. Imagine having a lampshade that shows off your needlework. Be sure to check out her upcoming online courses. She’s offering some good ones in the next couple of months.–Beth and Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Elizabeth Tapper. 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 with Rita Gaspar

 
Portrait by Rita Gaspar.
Rita Gaspar’s self portrait.

Rita Gaspar joins us from Portugal this week to talk about her captivating portrait embroidery. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America at egausa.org. We start the show with Rita teaching us how to pronounce bordado, the Portuguese word for embroidery. We have limited success. Then we move on to learn how Rita moved from crochet to thread painting and creating colorful portraits on printed fabrics, without the ability to draw. We talk about challenges of stitching various part of anatomy and her interesting stitching technique. Rita is a talented embroidery artist and it’s going to be fun to watch her art evolve in the coming years.–Beth and Gary

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