A piece Roberta created while exploring the nuances of tree bark.Roberta Wagner’s book about the importance of art.Sassy Jacks Stitchery sponsors this week’s show with textile artist Roberta Wagner. Roberta describes herself as an intuitive artist, which means she rarely starts with a plan. “Often, the idea behind my work is not apparent when I am making it. Rather, it’s an idea playing in my unconscious. Maybe it’s about time passage, or memories, what’s hidden from view, or grief. It’s only later, when the work is finished that I understand it.” In our conversation we explore that process and learn about the various materials she uses to create her art. One of the things we learn about is washi paper. You’ll also want to read Roberta’s book, “Come Walk With Me, Exploring Why Art Matters.” Exploring Roberta’s art and her approach to creating it was enlightening and it will make your wheels spin.–Beth and Gary
This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
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Autumn Barn Trio designs by Waxing Moon Designs.October from the Waxing Moon Designs Monthly Trio series.
Cross-stitch designer Jacqueline Fox of Waxing Moon Designs is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, your source for Waxing Moon Designs charts. Jacque learned how to do cross stitch from a college roommate and that set her on a path to creating her own designs. With a little nudging from the people at Stitchery Nook in Osage, IA, she created Waxing Moon Designs. Her focus is small designs and designs in series. She also uses a lot of overdyed floss because it gives her the visual effect she wants in her designs. Her designs are specifically created to be enjoyable to stitch and approachable by needleworkers of all skill levels. We also talk about Jacque’s commitment to supporting local needlework stores.–Gary
This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Jacqueline Fox. We’re always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary
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Yvette Stanton’s new book will be available in early 2024 in the U.S. and possibly late 2023 in Australia.Part of the sampler project that will be in Yvette Stanton’s upcoming “Hardanger Filling Stitches” book.Designer, teacher, author, and master whitework artists Yvette Stanton, of Vetty Creations, returns for a third conversation in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. This time we talk about saving old/traditional techniques, what it’s like to research those techniques, Yvette’s upcoming book “Hardanger Filling Stitches” and what we’ll learn from it, her view of online classes, and some tips for those interested in giving whitework a try. If your interest is whitework, you want to expand your whitework skills/techniques and/or you want to learn how to do whitework, Yvette and her library of books are your best starting point. Her books and the supplies you need are all available at Sassy Jacks Stitchery.–Beth and Gary
This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Podbay, and Podbean. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.
We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Yvette Stanton. We’re always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary
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Inhalation-Exhalation temari ball by Jen Weber of Clever Bunny Studio.Layered temari designs by Jen Weber of Clever Bunny Studio.
This week’s guest is temari artist Jen Weber of the Clever Bunny Studio. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America at egausa.org. Jen Weber is a Shihan (certified teacher) of the Japanese Temari Association who has received numerous awards for her design work. While she does a good deal of temari design work, her real love, and the focus of her Clever Bunny Studio business, is teaching the technique to needleworkers at all levels. She can be found offering classes at venues such as the John C. Campbell Folk School and the Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center, as well as at her home studio. Jen will also be our guest on the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour live show, June 14 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Join us as we explore her stunning temari and learn more about how she goes about creating her designs.–Gary
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The Embroiderers’ Guild of America is sponsoring this week’s show with Tamara Rubilar of Studio Textile Montreal. Be sure to use discount code fibertalk5 to get $5 off one EGA Virtual Lecture. Tamara Rubilar has studied in Santiago, Paris, Madrid, Sevilla, and other locations to develop her own unique embroidery art style, not to mention expertise in several techniques. In our conversation we learn about her travels and experiences, including her time learning how to create and repair the Suits of Light worn by matadors. Tamara’s full-time business is Studio Textile Montreal, where she creates amazing textile flowers and develops and teaches designs that use a variety of needlework techniques. Enjoy the show and be sure to follow Tamara to keep up with her art.–Beth and Gary
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