silk shading – Fiber Talk

Posted on September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk with Sara Dennis

This week we talk with Sara Dennis, of Sara Dennis Embroidery, in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Sara is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework and a multi-faceted stitcher and needlework designer and one of the artisans who works at The Repair Shop, a popular restoration TV show. She also is a skilled conservator and needlework restorer. Her real love is teaching others to become needleworkers and to advance their skills, especially in her studio at the historic Lancaster Castle. She has also taught at historic landmarks such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Hampton Court Palace, British Library, and the Royal Free Hospital. Join us to learn more about Sara Dennis and all that she does to further the art of needlework.–Gary

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This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com

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

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Tracy Franklin

One of Tracy Franklin’s doodle cloth samplers.

Our conversation this week with the talented and versatile Tracy Franklin is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery (sassyjacksstitchery.com) and Avlea Folk Embroidery (avleaembroidery.com). Tracy is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, where she spent 10 years teaching and coordinating before starting her own business. She still teaches for the RSN in Durham while developing her own designs and teaching live and online classes. In our conversation, we learn about her early years in the costume-making industry, the many things she learned at the RSN, her design approach, the dynamic artist community in which she works, and her role as Head Broderer at the Durham Cathedral, a World Heritage Site. Be sure to visit Tracy’s website and explore the Durham Cathedral website.–Beth and Gary

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Please support our sponsor, Avlea Folk Embroidery at avleaembroidery.com.

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

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Gary Parr — 2 Comments

Fiber Talk with Shirley Pygott

This week we travel to New Zealand to visit with Shirley Pygott of Shirley P Designs. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America at egausa.org. Shirley is a versatile and talented multi-technique needle artist. She’s primarily self-taught and, these days specializes in goldwork, stump work, Casalguidi, whitework and surface embroidery techniques. You can tell from her work that she is a big fan of working with metal threads. We’re confident you’ll enjoy our conversation with this amazing needleworker and no-doubt be inspired to broaden your stitching horizons.–Beth and Gary

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

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Posted on January 26, 2020 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Lizzy Pye

Goldwork Embroidery, a new book by Lizzy Pye of Laurelin Embroidery.

Lizzy Pye of Laurelin Embroidery and Needlework joins us this week to talk about her years of study and teaching at the Royal School of Needlework, how she developed her design and education business, the many techniques she offers, working on Kate Middleton’s wedding gown, and her new book “Goldwork Embroidery.” We’re confident you’ll enjoy hearing this talented designer’s story and exploring her many creative and original designs.–Gary

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Water lily whitework design by Lizzy Pye.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Lizzy Pye. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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Posted on April 7, 2019 by Gary Parr — 1 Comment

Fiber Talk with Emma Doggart and Morgan Fowles

This week’s guests are Moran Fowles and Emma Doggart of the Royal School of Needlework.

Project from a raised-embroidery day class.

This week’s guests are Emma Doggart, head of marketing, and Morgan Fowles, trustee of the Royal School of Needlework. We had an enlightening conversation about the vast and varied aspects of the needle arts offered by the school, in addition to a fascinating history of fostering and advancing the hobby we all love. An added bonus this week: The Royal School of Needlework is offering a 10% discount off of any of their online courses, now through April 30. To receive the discount, go to rsnonlinecourses.com and enter talk10. The offer is only valid on online courses. Enjoy the show then go to the Royal School website and sign up for an online course. Try something new. It’ll be fun.–Gary

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View from a classroom in Hampton Court Palace.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Emma and Morgan. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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