ribbon embroidery – Fiber Talk

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Creating Crewel Art with Tatiana Popova
February 8, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Crewel and ribbon embroidery artist Tatiana Popova joins us this week. In our conversation we hear the story of her…
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Fiber Talk with Natalia Frank
May 8, 2022 - By Gary Parr
This week’s show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org) and our guest is Natalia Frank of Natalia’s…
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Fiber Talk with Merrilyn Heazlewood
April 24, 2022 - By Gary Parr
This week’s show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and Avlea Folk Embroidery. Our guest is talented counted canvas, embroidery,…
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Fiber Talk with Di van Niekerk
March 21, 2021 - By Gary Parr
We travel to South Africa this week to learn about ribbon embroidery from Di van Niekerk, one of the world’s…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 3-17-21
March 17, 2021 - By Gary Parr
A week has passed and we decided to chat again. Jenifer and Gary explore our efforts to modify the Springhill…
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Jessica Grady’s Embroidery Reaches Many Levels April 26, 2026
This week’s guest is embroiderer Jessica Grady. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery. Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from Fiber Talk. Jessica Grady’s art is likely the most dimensional, non-stumpwork, embroidery you’ll ever see. Sequin-shaped items were her original inspiration but, as you’ll see, she’s way […]
Gary Parr
Talking Needlepoint with Clare Vickery of OZ Needle & Thread April 19, 2026
Clare Vickery, of OZ Needle & Thread, joins us to talk about how she developed her painted/printed needlepoint canvas business, share some insight into the dynamics of today’s needlepoint world, and offer her thoughts about the business side of needlepoint. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer’s Guild of America at egausa.org. Check the show […]
Gary Parr
Canvas #6: Getting Picky About Perle April 15, 2026
As anyone who has stitched with perle cotton knows, there are some nuances to using the versatile thread, particularly the tendency to twist and untwist. In Canvas #6, we spend a few minutes talking about those nuances. We hope this helps less-experienced stitchers and, as always, there might be a tip or forgotten thing for […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Canvas #5: When Hefty Threads Need Storing April 15, 2026
In the fifth installation of our Canvas series, we talk about different ways to store thick threads such as perle #5 and Watercolours. A lot of our focus is on the excellent products produced by Jenny White of Lucky Jonquil at luckyjonquil.com. We hope our suggestions help and invite you to share how you store […]
Gary Parr
Let Jessica Grimm Expand Your Needlework Horizons April 12, 2026
This week, Jessica Grimm of Acupictrix (https://acupictrix.com/), joins us for a conversation about her completely revamped workshops, online classes, additional content, and needleworker online community. She is likely the top educator and designer in the medieval and ancient gold work and embroidery world. Her newly organized offerings make it possible to subscribe and have access […]
Gary Parr