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Posted on December 14, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-14-22

Design by Hillary Waters Fayle on a ginkgo leaf.

Embroidery and beadwork by Nichole Vogelsinger.

It’s our final Midweek Chat of the year and all four of us gathered to talk about the many great things we’ve experienced and heard about needlework in 2022. We name our favorite guests, favorite designs, new books we like, things we’ve accomplished, and discuss our 2023 plans. Also, a huge thanks to our sponsors: Sassy Jacks Stitchery, Avlea Folk Embroidery, EGA, CyberPointers, and Needle in a Haystack. Without them, we couldn’t provide interviews with all of the amazing designers we’ve met in 2022, along with the live shows and Midweek Chats. Please support our sponsors. They make the difference. This is our final Midweek Chat for 2022 and the Sunday show with Sharon Wells will be our final podcast for the year. We’ll return with a new schedule January 8. Also, join us January 1 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel when we kick off the new year with a celebration of Jenifer’s birthday and some stitching fun. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone in the Fiber Talk audience and thanks to all for listening.–Beth, Jenifer, Cindy, and Gary

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Posted on September 27, 2022October 13, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-28-22

Beth is making progress on her lizard canvas.

We have arrived at the day in the middle of the week and the chatting subjects are Jessica Grimm’s Medieval Embroidery Study Group, Mystery in St. Tropez, the upcoming Mississippi River Valley EGA Chapter exhibit and demonstration (Oct. 1, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central, Moline, IL Public Library), making claws on Beths lizard canvas, tips for testing threads and stitches, and what to put in a “to go” bag. Join us tonight at 8:00 p.m Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Our guest will be Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery and we’ll talk about some new designs and using needlework as part of home decor. Sunday’s guest: Nichole Vogelsinger of Wild Boho–Beth and Gary

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Gary is testing threads on Mystery in St. Tropez.

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Posted on September 13, 2022 by Gary Parr — 2 Comments

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.

Gary and Beth’s Mystery in St. Tropez threads video.

Mounting canvas on stretcher bars video.

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Posted on September 7, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-7-22

Mystery in St. Tropez, stitched by Sue Fitzsimmon, designed by Gay Ann Rogers.

We’ve gathered once again in the middle of the week to talk about needlework. Our topics for this go-round include the Mystery in St. Tropez project, Jenifer’s thread selection, what we’ve learned about warp, weft, and ground cloth in general, David McCaskill, and our go-to colors. Join us as we tackle the Mystery in St. Tropez project, sponsored by Needle in a Haystack. You can start by visiting gayannrogers.com to purchase your chart. Also, we hope you’ll be with us tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel for another installation of the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. We always have a great time and frequently learn things. Sunday’s guest: Sara Dennis–Jenifer and Gary

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Gary and Beth’s Mystery in St. Tropez threads video.

Mounting canvas on stretcher bars video.

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Posted on August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-24-22

Winter Hill by Karen Kluba, Rosewood Manor

It’s that day that occurs midway between Sundays and Gary and Beth have gathered for a little needlework conversation. This week’s topics include our progress on the Mystery in St. Tropez project and a new video in which we discuss the threads and ground cloth we have selected, the new Rosewood Manor charts, Beth’s painted-canvas progress, and how we react when a project gets challenging. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Among other things, we’ll show you how to mount canvas on stretcher bars. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. See below for a new video in which we talk about the threads Gary and Beth have selected for Mystery in St. Tropez. Sunday’s guest: Tracy Franklin–Beth and Gary

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Beth’s current thread selection for Mystery in St. Tropez.

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Gary and Beth’s Mystery in St. Tropez threads video.

Karen Kluba’s new Rosewood Manor designs:

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