San Francisco School of Needlework & Design

Podcasts
Fiber Talk with Lucy Barter & Ellice Sperber
August 26, 2018 - By Gary Parr
Lucy Barter and Ellice Sperber are our guests this week. These two passionate embroiderers founded the San Francisco School of…
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Podcasts - Videos
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-22-18
August 22, 2018 - By Gary Parr
It’s the middle of the week and we have things to talk about. This week’s topics include Mary Corbet, our…
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Poppy Monk Opens the Door to Needlepoint April 5, 2026
Brenda Stimpson formed Poppy Monk Needlepoint Kits to provide a way for stitchers to learn and advance their skills. A big part of that approach is printed canvases that make needlepoint affordable. Combining those carefully crafted designs with quality threads and thorough instructions lowers the entry barriers and allows stitchers of all ages and skill […]
Gary Parr
Cartonnage: The Art of Box Making with Claudia Squio March 29, 2026
We have talked about ColorWay Arts and Claudia Squio’s beautiful boxes on many shows. Cindy and Beth have both had excellent success with Claudia’s kits. This week we were able to talk to Claudia, learn how her business came to be, hear the fascinating story of how it grew to what it is today, and […]
Gary Parr
Midweek Chat: Cartonnage, NRTS, Dyeing, Beth’s Quilt March 26, 2026
Beth and Gary return for another Midweek Chat. This week’s topics include our upcoming show with cartonnage designer Claudio Squio of ColorWay Arts, Beth’s initial experiences with the folks at the No Rules Textile Society, a bunch of discussion about constructive criticism and related topics, dyeing cloth, Beth’s art quilt, starting the North Carolina sampler, […]
Gary Parr
Kelly Largent Weaves, Carves, Felts, and Embroiders March 22, 2026
This week’s artist is Kelly Largent of Waxed Entanglement. The best description of her work comes from Kelly, “I create wooden frames that I turn into looms and then weave into them. I embellish my weaving with wood carving, needle felting, embroidery, and more.” The result is absolutely creative, original, and captivating textile art. Be […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Canvas #4: Needles: Why You Care What You Use March 18, 2026
In Canvas episode #4, we talk about needles, needle sizes, quality, and the role your needle plays in stitching and protecting your threads as you stitch. When buying, purchase top quality needles and several sizes in your arsenal so you can use the best option for your thread and ground cloth. As always, leave your […]
Gary Parr