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Fiber Talk with Ruth Singer

Pieces created for the Blossom and Thorn hedge exhibit.
Artist-maker Ruth Singer is this week’s guest. Ruth is a true textile artist and a master at dealing with the What if? question. To quote Ruth, “I work mainly with old cloth, often damaged, torn and worn, which I combine with hand stitch, natural dye, quilting, appliqué and mixed media to create subtle and emotive pieces.” In our conversation, we’re only able to explore a portion of what she does/offers to the needlework community. Her current “Cultures of Care” basket of projects and art explorations is multi-faceted and will provide many inspirational avenues for textile artists to explore. Ruth is the author of six books and produces the “Making Meaning” podcast and journal. This week’s podcast is only the tip of the iceberg. Be sure to visit Ruth’s site to learn and experience much more.–Beth and Gary

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Ruth Singer’s “Criminal Quilts” book.
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Fiber Talk with Robin-Ann Rossignol

Stitched by Robin Rossignol

This week we are joined by the talented and skilled needleworker and teacher Robin-Ann Rossignol. Our conversation focuses on needlework techniques, color and tools you can use to guide color choices, changing colors to those that you like, what you can learn from trying other techniques, and a variety of other topics that may help you improve your stitching and/or get more joy out of it. Have pen and paper ready as you listen. You’ll likely want to make notes.–Beth and Gary

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Stitched by Robin-Ann Rossignol.

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

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Fiber Talk with Carol Cooke

Improv Embroidery by Carol Cooke

The book is “Improv Embroidery” and the author and this week’s guest is Carol Cooke. We spent just about the entire time talking about the book because it’s a unique approach to needlework that opens your mind to creativity at all levels. It’s an engaging conversation with a designer/needle artist who is thought-provoking, talented, and excellent at communicating how she goes about converting needle and thread into art that tells stories and is pleasing to her. That question: For whom do you make your needle art?, led to some interesting thoughts. Prepare to get your creativity wheels spinning and visit Carol’s website to obtain your copy of her new book.–Beth and Gary

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Embroidery by Carol Cooke.

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

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Fiber Talk with Clare Hunter, author of “Embroidering Her Truth”

Embroidering Her Truth by Clare Hunter
The young Mary, Queen of Scots in France.

This week’s guest is Clare Hunter, award-winning author of the new book “Embroidering Her Truth, Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power.” The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. “Embroidering Her Truth,” Clare’s second book, offers a new look at Mary, Queen of Scots and the role that textiles and needlework played in a life full of political power play, manipulation, corruption, broken relationships, imprisonment, and execution. Our conversation explores the extensive research that was required, the stories behind Mary’s story, and Clare’s personal experiences while writing the book. “Embroidering Her Truth” is a book unlike any other about Mary, Queen of Scots and a must read for any needleworker.–Beth and Gary

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Support our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
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Needle Art and Breast Cancer with Kathy Andrews

Kathy Andrews, The Unbroken Thread
We hear time and time again about the meditative and calming powers of needlework, particularly when life gets difficult. Kathy Andrews of The Unbroken Thread joined us for the Dec. 8 Fiber Talk Stitch Hour to talk about how she used needle and thread to help her deal with the roller coaster ride of emotions and reactions that accompanied her battle against breast cancer. Whether it’s cancer, death of a loved one, or some other challenging moment in life, Kathy is a shining example of how you can use stitching to keep yourself from losing it. “It’s cheaper than therapy.”