needlearts – Fiber Talk

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Fiber Talk with Sarah Rakestraw
February 24, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Goldwork is our topic this week and Sarah Rakestraw of Golden Hinde Goldwork is our guest. Through their designs, teaching…
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Fiber Talk with Wendy Schmid & April McNee
February 3, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Wendy Schmid and April McNee are the Fiber Talk guests this week. Wendy is president of the Embroiderers’ Guild NSW…
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Fiber Talk 100 with Debbie Rowley
January 6, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Today we celebrate 100 Sunday shows. Returning to help with the celebration is Debbie Rowley, the person who was kind…
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Fiber Talk with Vonna Pfeiffer V
December 23, 2018 - By Gary Parr
It’s the final new show of 2018 and we’re more than happy to have Vonna Pfeiffer join us to end…
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Fiber Talk with Lucy Barter & Ellice Sperber
August 26, 2018 - By Gary Parr
Lucy Barter and Ellice Sperber are our guests this week. These two passionate embroiderers founded the San Francisco School of…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 5-14-25 May 14, 2025
We have reached the middle of yet another week. To acknowledge the accomplishment, Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about stitching. Topics this week include the work of Jessica Kemper from Field Guild Embroidery, tacks, quilts created by Cheryl Lennox, new Patreon developments, copyrights, and three projects Cindy has finished. There will be much more […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Jessica Kemper, Field Guide Embroidery May 11, 2025
Embroidery artist Jessica Kemper of Field Guide Embroidery is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and the EGA Sampler U. Register in the Events section at egausa.org. Jessica Kemper loves the outdoors and has found a way to marry that love with embroidery. Her animal designs are […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Sarah Resnick of Gist Yarn and Zollie Makes May 4, 2025
Avlea Folk Embroidery is sponsoring this week’s show with Sarah Resnick of Gist Yarn and Zollie Makes. Our focus this week is the range of products produced by Sarah’s two companies, specifically the beautiful Array crewel wool yarn/thread and Palette Scout, a versatile tool designed to help you select a color palette for your next […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-30-25 April 30, 2025
Lots to talk about in this week’s Midweek Chat. Topics on our list include Patreon articles, stitching on vacation, Stitched Stories kits (stitchedstories.com), changing colors on the Botany Bay sampler, creating altar pieces and Edna Sanabia’s Easter communion liner, Yvette Stanton’s Substack article on slow stitching, and what the back of our needlework may or […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Alexandrina Dordea April 27, 2025
This week’s Fiber Talk guest is embroidery artist Alexandrina Dordea. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and the EGA Sampler U, at egausa.org. Alexandrina is a self-taught Romanian artist who uses tambour embroidery, stump work, goldwork, beadwork, and punch needle techniques to create outstanding needle art. Her current interest is creating […]
Gary Parr