slate frames – Fiber Talk

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Dr. Susan Kay-Williams V

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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Elizabethan Lark’s Head Ladder is one of more than 400 stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.

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Posted on January 17, 2024 by Gary Parr — 4 Comments

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-17-24

It’s our first Midweek Chat of 2024. Among our topics are Gary’s finish of the Sarah Parr 1825 sampler, the re-start of the Sassy Jacks Cosmo thread club, changing colors in projects, dealing with dry hands, perforated wood shapes from Michaels, slate frames and trestles, stitching Beloved, having enough thread for a project, and Beth changing Dusk to Dawn colors. Sunday’s guest is Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework.–Beth and Gary

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Beth is flying through the Susan Schlichter sampler from Queenstown Sampler Designs.

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Posted on July 25, 2023 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-26-23

One of Dee Hill’s needlework pieces (bottom) hanging in Gary’s living room.

We found a Wednesday so we decided to chat. This week’s topics include celebrating Dee Hill’s life, places to donate finished needlework, Lois Caron and the impact she had on needlework, Kathy Andrews and slate frames, studying the backs of stitching, the specialness spiral, and the deeper value of tools. No Stitch Hour tonight. Sunday’s guest is Yvette Stanton.–Cindy and Gary

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Posted on January 5, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-5-22

Gary’s Sarah Parr 1825 sampler with first line of the new verse.

The holiday break is over and we’re rested and refreshed and ready for more stitching chat. This week’s topics include Gary’s efforts to chart a new verse for a sampler with StitchSketch and dress a slate frame, our initial WIPGO experiences, Beth Lindsay’s Mood Stitcher approach, Avlea meditative designs, 2021 stitching accomplishments, an update on Samplers magazine, the Orna Willis Nomi’s Dragon class, and some Christmas gifts. The Fiber Talk Stitch Hour returns tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Join us for the fun as we get a new year of stitching started. Sunday’s guest: Jude Kingshott–Beth and Gary

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Posted on December 22, 2019 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Ilke Cochrane III

Ilke Cochrane returns for a third visit this week. We learn more about her RSN activities, her upcoming embroidery SAL, slate and scroll frames, and a variety of other topics. We also establish proper terminology for how you position your seat/fanny frames and learn about another seat-frame option. It’s an informative and fun-filled conversation with one of our favorite designers and instructors. Enjoy the show.–Vonna and Gary

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Ilke Cochrane. 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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