stretcher bars – Fiber Talk

Videos
Canvas: Thanks to Donna Gotts for Offering Stretcher Bar Fine Points
February 10, 2026 - By Gary Parr
An email from listener Donna Gotts prompted this second stretcher-bar video. This time we cover some of the finer points…
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Mounting Needlepoint Canvas on Stretcher Bars
February 4, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Mounting needlepoint canvas on stretcher bars the first time can be a bit intimidating. In this video, we take you…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-22-25
January 22, 2025 - By Gary Parr
We’re at the center of the week and Cindy and Gary have fired up the recording gear to talk about…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 11-20-24
November 20, 2024 - By Gary Parr
The middle of the week is on schedule and that prompted Jenifer and Gary to gather and discuss some stitching…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-31-24
January 30, 2024 - By Gary Parr
It’s time for another Midweek Chat. This week Cindy and Gary discuss counted-canvas work and how it fits in the…
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Talking Needlepoint with Clare Vickery of OZ Needle & Thread April 19, 2026
Clare Vickery, of OZ Needle & Thread, joins us to talk about how she developed her painted/printed needlepoint canvas business, share some insight into the dynamics of today’s needlepoint world, and offer her thoughts about the business side of needlepoint. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer’s Guild of America at egausa.org. Check the show […]
Gary Parr
Canvas #6: Getting Picky About Perle April 15, 2026
As anyone who has stitched with perle cotton knows, there are some nuances to using the versatile thread, particularly the tendency to twist and untwist. In Canvas #6, we spend a few minutes talking about those nuances. We hope this helps less-experienced stitchers and, as always, there might be a tip or forgotten thing for […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Canvas #5: When Hefty Threads Need Storing April 15, 2026
In the fifth installation of our Canvas series, we talk about different ways to store thick threads such as perle #5 and Watercolours. A lot of our focus is on the excellent products produced by Jenny White of Lucky Jonquil at luckyjonquil.com. We hope our suggestions help and invite you to share how you store […]
Gary Parr
Let Jessica Grimm Expand Your Needlework Horizons April 12, 2026
This week, Jessica Grimm of Acupictrix (https://acupictrix.com/), joins us for a conversation about her completely revamped workshops, online classes, additional content, and needleworker online community. She is likely the top educator and designer in the medieval and ancient gold work and embroidery world. Her newly organized offerings make it possible to subscribe and have access […]
Gary Parr
Midweek Chat: What Do You Call Those Stitches? April 9, 2026
Wednesday has made an appearance once again so Cindy and Gary seized the opportunity to talk about needlework. Our list of topics include decorative/specialty stitches (tell us what you think in the comments), making Dorset buttons, #12 perle cotton, paying attention to instructions, counted-canvas needlework, using glue sticks on fray-prone threads, and an upcoming collaboration […]
Gary Parr