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Fiber Talk with Dr. Susan Kay-Williams & Dr. Isabella Rosner, RSN

Embroidered slippers from the Royal School of Needlework collection.
Tambour jacket from the Royal School of Needlework collection.

Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, Executive Director of the Royal School of Needlework, returns this week, along with RSN Curator Dr. Isabella Rosner, in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Our topic for this sixth visit from the folks at the Royal School is digitizing the entire Royal School of Needlework collection. This is the second, along with the RSN Stitch Bank, project that promises to significantly change the knowledge base needleworkers have at their disposal. Even more valuable is that the digitized collection and the RSN Stitch Bank will be connected in many ways. Maybe the best part is that these two monumental resources will be freely available to all needleworkers. In our conversation, we learn how this project got started, the vast amount of information that will be available, and when we’ll start seeing items from the collection. As with all other RSN activities, it pays to have your name on the school’s mailing list so you can keep up to date. To communicate with Isabella about this effort, you can send email to collection at royal-needlework.org.uk. Applause once again to the Royal School for its leadership role in educating needleworkers of all types and at all skill levels. Also, enjoy photos of items from the RSN Collection in the slideshow below.–Beth and Gary

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A selection of items from the RSN Collection

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 2-28-24

Beth’s Susan Schlichter sampler from Queenstown Sampler Designs.
The middle of the week is upon us once again and it’s time to talk stitching. This week’s topics include Fibonacci Swirls colorways, Kathy Andrews, sampler research, motifs and what we can learn about their history, the benefits of using quality threads, Beth’s empty scroll bar, stitching a sampler on perforated paper, shopping at LNSs in New Mexico, teaching young people how to stitch, and digitizing the RSN collection. Overrated/underrated topics are determining stitch paths and needlework books. Sunday’s guests: Dr. Susan Kay-Williams and Dr. Isabella Rosner, Royal School of Needlework.–Beth and Gary

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Tambour jacket from the Royal School of Needlework collection.
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Fiber Talk with Dr. Susan Kay-Williams V

Crewel work by Kate Barlow.
Myrtle Blossom by Nicola Jarvis.

Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, Executive Director of the Royal School of Needlework, returns this week in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. We cover a long list of topics including what’s new with the RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), one of the best, no-cost resources for needleworkers; revamping the RSN Tutor Training program; and the RSN International Summer School. The school is July 13 to 18 in Lexington, KY. Road trip? We also talk about Queen Mary’s doll house and why the RSN uses slate frames and trestles. We end the show with Susan sharing several stories about the role the RSN played in the coronation preparation. Visit the RSN website and put your name on their list so you’ll be informed about what they have to offer.–Beth and Gary

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Elizabethan Lark’s Head Ladder is one of more than 400 stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.

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Fiber Talk with Elizabeth Tapper

Daisy stump work using antique linen, by Liz Tapper.
Silk and Silver Rose by Liz Tapper.
Sassy Jacks Stitchery is sponsoring this week’s show with Elizabeth Tapper of Lenham Needlecraft and The Art of the Needle. Liz Tapper is a talented needleworker, designer, and graduate of the Royal School of Needlework. She stitches and designs using several techniques, does restoration and conservation, consults, teaches, lectures, and does commission work. We have a great time learning about her needlework journey, approach to designs, and how she’s built her business. We also talk about her lampshade designs: a four-seasons crewelwork series and a beautiful whitework creation. Imagine having a lampshade that shows off your needlework. Be sure to check out her upcoming online courses. She’s offering some good ones in the next couple of months.–Beth and Gary

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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Elizabeth Tapper. 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 Kirsten Doogue

Embroidery by Kirsten Doogue.
Needlework by Kirsten Doogue.
This week we have the privilege of exploring Kirsten Doogue’s wide-ranging needlework career. Kirsten’s needlework involves a wide variety of techniques. These days her focus is on 17th Century English techniques, including crewel embroidery and working on her Thistle Threads casket. She’s a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework and shares some of her experiences learning needlework at that hallowed institution. It was a lot of fun talking with this talented and enthusiastic needle artist and we’re confident you’ll enjoy the conversation. Be sure to visit Kirsten’s website to enjoy her art.–Beth and Gary

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