Beth’s Susan Schlichter sampler from Queenstown Sampler Designs.Wednesday arrived right on schedule and Gary and Beth connected over the inter webs to talk about needlework. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our U.S. listeners. Topics on our list this week include Roberta Wagner, Nancy Hillis and The Artist’s Journey, washi paper, making ugly work, goldwork, goldwork books to consider, and helping Jamie from California get started with cross stitch. Underrated/overrated items are needle minders, needle threaders, and Inspirations magazine. Sunday’s guest is Brittany Kiertzner.–Beth and Gary
Beth’s Sampler Book by Erica Michaels.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.
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A piece Roberta created while exploring the nuances of tree bark.Roberta Wagner’s book about the importance of art.Sassy Jacks Stitchery sponsors this week’s show with textile artist Roberta Wagner. Roberta describes herself as an intuitive artist, which means she rarely starts with a plan. “Often, the idea behind my work is not apparent when I am making it. Rather, it’s an idea playing in my unconscious. Maybe it’s about time passage, or memories, what’s hidden from view, or grief. It’s only later, when the work is finished that I understand it.” In our conversation we explore that process and learn about the various materials she uses to create her art. One of the things we learn about is washi paper. You’ll also want to read Roberta’s book, “Come Walk With Me, Exploring Why Art Matters.” Exploring Roberta’s art and her approach to creating it was enlightening and it will make your wheels spin.–Beth and Gary
This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
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