Sew By Hand – Fiber Talk

Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 6-8-22
June 7, 2022 - By Gary Parr
We return from our post-500 hiatus to talk about our 500th show, the upcoming Hannah Longstreth framing, storing needlework and…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-26-22
January 26, 2022 - By Gary Parr
The day after Tuesday has arrived and Debbie and Gary talk about the new Beribboned class offered by Natalie Dupuis,…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 2-24-21
February 24, 2021 - By Gary Parr
It’s Midweek Chat time once again. Beth and Gary talk about color, making changes to the Springhill design, what we…
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Videos
Fiber Talk: Couching and Goldwork with Natalie Dupuis
May 2, 2020 - By Gary Parr
If you missed the live show, enjoy this question and answer session recording about couching and goldwork techniques with Natalie…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk with Natalie Dupuis
September 29, 2019 - By Gary Parr
Natalie Dupuis joins us this week to talk about goldwork, Or Nue, Italian shading, and other things related to metallic…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 5-14-25 May 14, 2025
We have reached the middle of yet another week. To acknowledge the accomplishment, Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about stitching. Topics this week include the work of Jessica Kemper from Field Guild Embroidery, tacks, quilts created by Cheryl Lennox, new Patreon developments, copyrights, and three projects Cindy has finished. There will be much more […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Jessica Kemper, Field Guide Embroidery May 11, 2025
Embroidery artist Jessica Kemper of Field Guide Embroidery is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and the EGA Sampler U. Register in the Events section at egausa.org. Jessica Kemper loves the outdoors and has found a way to marry that love with embroidery. Her animal designs are […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Sarah Resnick of Gist Yarn and Zollie Makes May 4, 2025
Avlea Folk Embroidery is sponsoring this week’s show with Sarah Resnick of Gist Yarn and Zollie Makes. Our focus this week is the range of products produced by Sarah’s two companies, specifically the beautiful Array crewel wool yarn/thread and Palette Scout, a versatile tool designed to help you select a color palette for your next […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-30-25 April 30, 2025
Lots to talk about in this week’s Midweek Chat. Topics on our list include Patreon articles, stitching on vacation, Stitched Stories kits (stitchedstories.com), changing colors on the Botany Bay sampler, creating altar pieces and Edna Sanabia’s Easter communion liner, Yvette Stanton’s Substack article on slow stitching, and what the back of our needlework may or […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Alexandrina Dordea April 27, 2025
This week’s Fiber Talk guest is embroidery artist Alexandrina Dordea. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and the EGA Sampler U, at egausa.org. Alexandrina is a self-taught Romanian artist who uses tambour embroidery, stump work, goldwork, beadwork, and punch needle techniques to create outstanding needle art. Her current interest is creating […]
Gary Parr