Clara Warschauer’s goldwork frog.It’s midweek chattin’ day and we’ve gathered to talk about EGA Virtual Lectures, Gary’s sampler progress, Jenifer’s new Under the Garden Moon class/project, Clara Warschauer’s frog goldwork project, temari stitching, learning from teachers/classes, making French knots, and the importance of stash storage space. Overrated/underrated topics this week are kits, Mary Corbet, and thread bobbins and drops. In the discussion, you may pick up on the fact that Jenifer is not a fan of thread drops. Sunday’s guest is textile artist Susan Fay Schauer John.–Jenifer and Gary
Jenifer’s kit for her new project from Under the Garden Moon.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.
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This week we talk about local needlework shops with Melissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Point, MI, and Kim Young of Sassy Jack’s Stitchery in Weaverville, NC. Local needlework stores are the lifeblood of our hobby because they provide a place in which stitchers can see and touch threads, look at project samples, get expert advice, take classes, and meet fellow stitchers. In recent years, many shops have had to close their doors. This week we talk to two people who are opening shops, to learn what they are doing and what they have planned for future growth. Melissa MacLeod recently purchased a long established shop, remodeled, and is now offering her version of a needlepoint and knitting business. Kim Young is rapidly building a following and a destination shop for stitchers. We hope you enjoy hearing how these two owners are working to build their businesses.–Christine and Gary
Opening day at Sassy Jack’s Stitchery
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