Needlepoint Now – Fiber Talk

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Andrea Santiamo

Andrea Santiamo and her daughter Marisa, new owners of Needlepoint Now.

Andrea Santiamo and Karen Sanicola, new owners of Needlepoint Now.

CyberPointers and Sassy Jacks Stitchery are sponsoring this week’s conversation with Andrea Santiamo, the new editor and one of the new owners, along with her daughter Marisa and Karen Sanicola, of “Needlepoint Now” magazine. We had a great conversation with Andrea, learning how they came to own the magazine, their plans for the publication’s future, work they’re going to do to attract young stitchers, how they are working with local needlework stores to support them, and various non-magazine activities they have planned to give stitchers opportunities to interact and learn. It’s an exciting time for the magazine and good to know that it is in the hands of three very enthusiastic and dedicated needlepoint lovers.–Beth and Gary

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Posted on January 31, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 2-1-23

It was warm in Connecticut in January says Jenifer’s project.

It’s Wednesday and we’re talking about needlework. This week we scrounged up several topics including Alison and Steve Cole and their casket project, the tremendous needlework Margaret Hagen showed us in last week’s Stitch Hour and the big sale going on now at The Essamplaire, the shocking fact that Gary has been stitching regularly and making significant progress, storing thread and the new stitcher organization products Jenny White of Lucky Jonquil is producing with her laser cutter, how tight to wind floss on bobbins, how we store thread is a reflection of our personalities, Jenifer’s temperature project, Jenifer’s temari group and its longevity, and whether we have stitching mentors. Sunday’s guest: Andrea Santiamo, new owner and editor of “Needlepoint Now.”–Jenifer and Gary

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Floss swatch thread drops from Lucky Jonquil.

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Posted on January 18, 2023January 31, 2023 by Gary Parr — 2 Comments

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-18-23

Gary has missed only one day of stitching in January and the banding sampler shows a lot of progress.

We’re back! Finally! Sorry about the long delay and thanks to our listeners for your patience and understanding. This week we talk about Apple service (it’s good) and Apple communication (meh), WIPs and starting/not starting projects, too many WIPs, the new “Needlepoint Now” owners and their first issue, Gary’s first meeting with the Show-Me Stitchers, stretcher bars and storing idle projects, creating that stitching habit, Beth’s family demanding that her HAED come back from the dead, Gay Ann Rogers’ new heart design and her designs in general, our new schedule, and next week’s Stitch Hour guest, Margaret Hagen. Note that there is no Stitch Hour tonight. Sunday’s guest: Anne Brooke of HanneMade by Anne.—Beth and Gary

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Beth’s Gay Ann Rogers needlecase project.

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Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-16-22

Gary’s making progress on the Sarah Parr sampler. Last line of over-one verse is next.

Wednesday has arrived as scheduled and Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about the new book from Clare Hunter, “Mary, Queen of Scots and the Language of Power. The book goes on sale March 17 and Clare is our guest this Sunday. We also talk about renewing our effort to send DMC floss and needles to the Stitch St. Luce Women’s Cooperative (mailing instructions are below), Cindy’s amazing mother, an article from “Needlepoint Now” about organizing your stitching, and the importance of fundamentals. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. Our guest is Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack for another episode of Thread Talk. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Cindy and Gary

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Follow these mailing instructions if you want to contribute needles or DMC floss to the Stitch Sainte Luce Womens’ Cooperative:
–Include full name and address of the recipient: Rebecca Dallimore, Flat 7, Vauxhall Court, Frogmore St., London SW18 1HN United Kingdom.
–Include telephone number of recipient in case contact is required: +44 7758 810985
–Mark the parcel as a gift.
–Mark the value at less than $15 USD (even if it is not).
–Mark the contents clearly e.g. ‘Embroidery threads.’
–Stick the customs form clearly on the front of the parcel.
–Write your name, address, and phone number on the back of the parcel
Questions: Email Rebecca at [email protected]

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Posted on December 3, 2017 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Elizabeth Bozievich

Elizabeth Bozievich, owner, publisher, and editor of Needlepoint Now magazine returns to talk about a wide variety of subjects including the magazine and upcoming articles, male stitchers, stitching tours, the health benefits of stitching, and Elizabeth’s dogs.–Christine and Gary

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