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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 5-8-24

Beth’s wool applique project.

We’ve reached the week’s midpoint so we gathered to chat about needlework. Topics this week include the show we did May 5 about the RSN work for the Coronation, Beth’s work on Mary Ann Bickerton’s Tudor Rose pocket and the Woolen Needle wool appliqué class, Ariane Zurcher’s Dorset button eyeglass case, Kim’s May 1 Stitch Hour tour of the new Sassy Jacks shop, Beth’s participation in the Jeanette Douglas Sassy Jacks online class, pros and cons of live and online classes, Gary’s Elizabethan Treasures and Avlea Sea of Light plans, and building a pair of slate frame trestles. Sunday’s guest: Isabella Rosner.–Beth and Gary

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The Queen’s robe of state, designed and stitched by the folks at the Royal School of Needlework.

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RSN: Needlework for the Coronation

The anointing screen, created by the Royal School of Needlework for the Coronation of King Charles III. Yui Mok, PA Images, Alamo Stock Photo
A team of embroiderers works on the Queen’s robe, designed and created by the RSN. Photo: Royal School of Needlework
This week we visit with Gemma Murray, Anne Butcher, and Dr. Susan Kay-Williams of the Royal School of Needlework. These ladies were responsible for managing all of the needlework that was done for the Coronation of King Charles III a year ago. In our conversation, we learn about the various aspects of the work that was done at the RSN from restoration to creation of new pieces. This week’s show was recorded as a video so we could show photos of the embroidery as we talked about the pieces. That video is available below and on the Fiber Talk YouTube page. Also on this page is a slide show of the images we discussed, in the order in which they were presented. We hope you enjoy this look at the work that was involved in preparing embroidered pieces for the historic Coronation. If you want to buy the book, “An Unbroken Thread,” by Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, that includes the chapter on the RSN’s Coronation work, you can find sources at accartbooks.com.–Beth and Gary

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Royal School of Needlework conserving King's Robe of State

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Royal School of Needlework conserving King's Robe of State

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-24-24

Needle book by Tanja Berlin.
It’s a Wednesday so we’re chatting about needlework. Topics this week include our upcoming May 5 show about the work done by the Royal School of Needlework to provide embroidered pieces for the Coronation, needle case kits from Tanja Berlin of Berlin Embroidery, Mary Corbet, museums, Wintertur, goldwork, blackwork, and making linen and specialty threads. You also might enjoy a book Cindy is reading: “Nuts & Bolts” by Roma Arawal. Note that there will be no new show Sunday, April 28. We’ll be back on schedule with a new Stitch Hour Wednesday, May 1.–Cindy and Gary

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Anointing screen, created by the RSN for the Coronation.
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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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This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.
Elizabethan Lark’s Head Ladder is one of more than 400 stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.

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