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Fiber Talk with Natalia Frank

Miniatures by Natalia Frank.
Miniature slippers by Natalia Frank.

This week’s show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org) and our guest is Natalia Frank of Natalia’s Fine Needlework. We had an eye-opening experience talking with Natalia about needlework used to decorate dollhouses and other miniature displays, petit point stitching, working with high-thread-count silk gauze, needles and thread used to make such small and detailed pieces, and the amazing things miniatures artists do with a variety of needle and thread techniques. We also learn about extreme hand care techniques used to prevent very fine silk thread from snagging. It’s a very different world of original and reproduction needlework and will make you think about dollhouses in a very different way. Thanks to our sponsor, EGA. Register soon for the upcoming EGA National Seminar, Broadway Bound.–Beth and Gary
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Fiber Talk with Merrilyn Heazlewood

Glass House Fuchsias by Merrilyn Heazlewood.
Hidden Trellises by Merrilyn Heazlewood.

This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and Avlea Folk Embroidery. Our guest is talented counted canvas, embroidery, and ribbon embroidery designer and teacher, Merrilyn Heazlewood. In the conversation, we learn quite a bit about what it’s like to teach on a global scale; Merrilyn’s approach to design, particularly ribbon embroidery; and her views of the needlework world. We also learn about the impact Catholic school upbringing can have on needlework and how you can improve your stitching, simply by having a glass of wine. It was a delightful conversation and we’re confident you’ll enjoy getting to know more about Merrilyn Heazlewood.–Beth and Gary

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Please support our sponsor, Avlea Folk Embroidery at avlea embroidery.com.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Merrilyn Heazlewood. 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 Di van Niekerk

Wish You Were Here from the Box Full of Lessons series.
Tea in the Garden by Di van Niekerk

We travel to South Africa this week to learn about ribbon embroidery from Di van Niekerk, one of the world’s leading experts. This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Di van Niekerk takes ribbon-embroidery art to a new level. Her ability to add dimension and realism to painted scenes is flat out amazing. She has authored 14 books on needle-art techniques, in addition to her “Box Full of Lessons” series, has created her own line of silk ribbons specifically dyed to deliver natural colors that are needed in ribbon embroidery, and travels internationally to teach and lecture. For variety, she also does stumpwork and needle painting. Enjoy the show and be sure to visit her website, dicraft.com, to enjoy her many offerings.–Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-17-21

Stitched and finished by Jenifer.

A week has passed and we decided to chat again. Jenifer and Gary explore our efforts to modify the Springhill design, the Lorraine Turner podcast from this past Sunday, and the upcoming Di van Niekerk podcast. We also talk at length about the things people can do when they run out of enthusiasm for the stitching project they’re currently working on. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. It’ll be our first of the Thread Talk series with Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack (needlestack.com). We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Sunday: Di van Niekirk–Jenifer and Gary

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Gary’s modification to the Springhill vine.
Jenifer’s Springhill progress.

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Fiber Talk with Amina K

Designed by Amina K.

Amina K is a talented, multi-technique needle artist and designer who regularly offers thoughtful insights in her Stitch Floral blog. In our conversation we learn about her background, needlework interests, and get a sense of what the needle arts hobby is like in Russia. We also have an opportunity to explore some of her views about art, embroidery, and efforts to advance her skills. Make it a point to follow her Stitch Floral blog. It’s good reading.–Gary

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Embroidery journal designed and stitched by Amina K.

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