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Fiber Talk with Joanna Kabanoff

A new SAL of the Take Wing sampler by Joanna Kabanoff of Mojo Stitches will start May 2. Charts and kits from Sassy Jacks at wetalkfiber.com/wing.
Sarah Handley reproduction sampler by Joanna Kabanoff of Mojo Stitches.

Our guest this week is Joanna Kabanoff of Mojo Stitches. Joanna a relatively new and very talented designer who has already delivered some very creative charts. This show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and, as part of the show, we are launching a new SAL with Joanna’s Take Wing design, which is part of her Bushland Quaker series. Charts and kits are available from Sassy Jacks at wetalkfiber.com/wing. In our discussion, we learn about Joanna’s needlework background and what goes into her design work, her interest in samplers, how the Bushland Quaker designs were created, and some embroidery designs she’s developing. We trust you’ll enjoy the conversation and look forward to having you join us for the Take Wing SAL.–Beth and Gary

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Joanna Kabanoff. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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Fiber Talk Sampler Sunday, The Quakers, sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery

Sampler Sunday returns and this time we focus on Quaker Samplers. Learn about the history of Quaker samplers, the various types and enjoy a parade of 24 samplers from a variety of the top reproducers and designers in the hobby. Our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery is offering 15% off on charts, full kits, and thread/ground cloth kits (if you already own a chart) through Dec. 31. Use the code Fiber15 when you visit the website (sassyjacksstitchery.com) or call the shop (828-785-4405) to order. You must use the code to get the discount and the discount only applies to the samplers listed below. Thanks for watching our video and we hope you’ll discover some samplers you want to stitch.–Vonna and Gary

We hope you enjoy our Sampler Sunday, The Quakers video.

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The following samplers are eligible for the Sassy Jacks 15% discount with the code Fiber15:
Stitchybox Samplers:
Sarah Moon 1791
Hannah Gilpin 1800

Sassafras Samplers:
AC Bluebird Quaker Sampler

Queenstown Sampler Designs:
Sarah Comfort 1810
Martha Pettit 1804
Ruth Passmore 1804

Shakespeare’s Peddler:
Ragamuffin #2

The Scarlet Letter:
Dorothy Wapole
Ann Grimshaw
Heaven is my Hope

Rosewood Manor:
Quaker Diamonds
Quaker Compass
Winter Quakers

Long Dog Samplers:
Mouline Rouge
Scarlet Ribands
The Token

Modern Folk Embroidery:
Irish Quaker Sampler
Kindness and Fortitude
Love and Unity
Love, Peace and Tenderness
The Little Bird Quaker Sampler
Two Quaker Sisters
Peace to My Friend
Quaker Medallion, Bird in a Grapevine

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-7-19

Debbie Rowley’s Glitz and Glamour Carnelian design.
It’s that day that starts with a W and this week’s chatters are Gary and Debbie Rowley. Topics include working with metallic threads (Thanks for the tips, Debbie), needlework as gifts, needles, and a few stories. Remember to save 15% at Sassy Jacks on sampler kits we mentioned on our two most-recent Sampler Sunday shows and send your Quaker sampler suggestions to Gary or Vonna by Sept. 1. Sunday’s guest is Alison Cole.–Gary

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Debbie Rowley’s Shanondoah Spring design.
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-31-19

Vonna finished this stocking.

Wednesday has arrived once again, as has Sassy Jacks to sponsor the show. Vonna and Gary talk about projects we’re stitching, reversible stitching, switching from Aida to linen, and Sampler Sunday. We also plan the next Sampler Sunday, which will feature all Quaker samplers. We invite you to suggest your favorites. If we talk about them in the September show, you’ll get two Fiber Talk needle minders. We hope you enjoy the show. Sunday’s guest is Deb Jochim, editor of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine.–Vonna and Gary

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Fiber Talk with Jacob DeGraaf

Kindness & Fortitude Quaker Sampler by Jacob DeGraaf, Modern Folk Embroidery

Jacob DeGraaf of Modern Folk Embroidery is an extremely talented cross-stitch designer who has a unique eye for single-color creations. Vonna Pfeiffer joins me this week to learn about Jacob’s background and what goes into his design work. He’s also a talented music composer and we get to learn a little bit about that aspect of this needlework artist. Jacob is also offering a generous 20% discount to Fiber Talk listeners through the month of June. When you place an order through the Modern Folk Embroidery website, use the coupon code FIBRETALK (note the spelling) when you check out to receive 20% off of all full-priced items.–Gary

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Agnus Dei design by Jacob DeGraaf, Modern Folk Embroidery.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Jacob DeGraaf. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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