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Appenzeller Whitework & the RSN Certificate Program — Tammy McBean
June 28, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Tammy McBean, the Needle Lady of Helvetia joins Gary to explore the beautiful world of Appenzeller whitework — a traditional…
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Fiber Talk with Emma Broughton
March 2, 2025 - By Gary Parr
This week we welcome Emma Broughton of Fairy Wren Embroidery. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Emma is…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 5-8-24
May 8, 2024 - By Gary Parr
We’ve reached the week’s midpoint so we gathered to chat about needlework. Topics this week include the show we did…
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RSN: Needlework for the Coronation
May 5, 2024 - By Gary Parr
This week we visit with Gemma Murray, Anne Butcher, and Dr. Susan Kay-Williams of the Royal School of Needlework. These…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-24-24
April 23, 2024 - By Gary Parr
It’s a Wednesday so we’re chatting about needlework. Topics this week include our upcoming May 5 show about the work…
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Kris Andrews Focuses on Needlework Teaching July 19, 2026
In this episode, sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org), Gary Parr talks with needlework teacher and designer Kris Andrews about a career spent mastering — and teaching — an impressive range of techniques, from surface embroidery and goldwork to Japanese embroidery and rug hooking. Kris traces her path back to teaching Hardanger at […]
Gary Parr
From Haute Couture to Hand Embroidery: Gimena Romero on Preserving Mexico’s Textile Heritage July 12, 2026
In this episode, Beth Ellicott and Gary Parr sit down with embroidery artist and researcher Gimena Romero to explore her journey from university studies and a career in haute couture to becoming a devoted preservationist of traditional Mexican needlework. Gimena shares the story behind her book, The Embroidery of Mexico: A Vibrant Celebration of Traditional […]
Gary Parr
Midweek Chat: Clean Stitching, Wool, State Fair Entries July 9, 2026
Cindy and Gary have gathered once again to discuss stitching topics we’ve encountered in recent weeks/days. This week’s topics include, the Tour de Broderie, eating while stitching, removing stains, whether wool is making a comeback, state fair entries and the techniques that are still alive, and the new Colour & Cotton store. They got it […]
Gary Parr
Embroidered Gardens, Ribbon Work & Converse Shoes — Lorna Bateman July 5, 2026
Lorna Bateman of Lorna Bateman Embroidery returns to Fiber Talk to talk about her flourishing embroidery design business — from her beautiful “Embroidered Country Gardens” book to stitching on Converse trainer shoes. In this episode: – Her book “Embroidered Country Gardens” and the inspiration behind it – Silk ribbon embroidery techniques and design – How […]
Gary Parr
Appenzeller Whitework & the RSN Certificate Program — Tammy McBean June 29, 2026
Tammy McBean, the Needle Lady of Helvetia joins Gary to explore the beautiful world of Appenzeller whitework — a traditional Swiss embroidery style — and shares her experience with the Royal School of Needlework certificate program. This show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery at avleafolkembroidery.com. In this episode: —What Appenzeller whitework is and its […]
Gary Parr