needlework conservation

This week we talk with Sara Dennis, of Sara Dennis Embroidery, in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Sara is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework and a multi-faceted stitcher and needlework designer and one of the artisans who works at The Repair Shop, a popular restoration TV show. She also is a skilled conservator and needlework restorer. Her real love is teaching others to become needleworkers and to advance their skills, especially in her studio at the historic Lancaster Castle. She has also taught at historic landmarks such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Hampton Court Palace, British Library, and the Royal Free Hospital. Join us to learn more about Sara Dennis and all that she does to further the art of needlework.–Gary

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

Winterthur’s Laura Mina conserving textile treasures.

Laura Mina, associate textile conservator at Winterthur joins us this week. She gives us some insights into what it takes to become a conservator at a prestigious institution such as Winterthur, some of the many functions she performs restoring textile treasures and preparing them for exhibitions. She also help us apply her knowledge to our needlework with several tips about how to care for threads, ground cloth, and finished projects. Every needleworker can learn from this conversation.–Gary and Christine

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Laura’s specialty is conserving clothing.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Laura Mina. 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

Tag: needlework conservation

Fiber Talk with Sara Dennis

Fiber Talk with Laura Mina