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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 4-10-24

Elizabethan Treasures from Linda Barry, considered by Jean to be one of the best whitework samplers ever published.

It’s Midweek Chat week and Beth and Gary connected through our respective internet providers to talk about eyeglasses and what we learned from Kelly Lea Teske, supporting Ukraine designer Ekaterina at stitchyprincess.etsy.com, selecting projects vs. being influenced by stitching friends, projects we have that need to be at the top of the pile, stitching in groups vs. alone, whether we could produce an exhibition with our finished pieces, stitching lights/magnifiers, group projects, choosing silk or metallic threads, and whether we would rather have talent or determination. Sunday’s guest is the Nashville Needlepointed, Lita O’Hara.–Beth and Gary

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Part of Beth’s Dawn to Dusk project, designed by Textured Treasures.

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Fiber Talk with Deb Rucker

Deb Rucker’s Woodlawn award-winning design.
Deb Rucker exhibition materials.

Our focus for this first Sunday of Black History Month is Afrocentric needlework and our guest is Deb Rucker of Stitches of Heritage. Sassy Jacks Stitchery is our sponsor and to help recognize Black History Month, Sassy Jacks is offering a free pdf download of the Sassafras Samplers Rosa Parks portrait sampler. To obtain your free copy, go to sassyjacksstitchery.com and scroll down on the home page until you see the image of Rosa Parks. Deb Rucker has extensively studied African American history with a focus on the role needlework has played since slaves were brought to the U.S. She also is an active designer/stitcher of representation artwork that raises awareness of racism in today’s culture. Our conversation and her experiences are educational and extremely enlightening. It was a true pleasure to talk about this important subject with Deb. Toward the end of the conversation, we talk about the websites diversityinstitching.com and lordlibidan.com. They are two websites you should bookmark and diversityirstitching.com is one you should visit frequently. Lots of talent at that site. Huge thanks to Deb for making the time to share her knowledge and experiences with us.–Gary

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Rosa Parks sampler from Sassafras Samplers.

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Fiber Talk with Brittany Kiertzner

Embroidery painting by Brittany Kiertzner.

Mixed-media and textile fine artist Brittany Kiertzner joins us this week. Her work in abstract embroidery transcends the boundaries of traditional stitching, creating a world of imaginative and evocative designs. Through a dynamic interplay of woven threads, Brittany’s work is influenced by traditional Mohawk splint basket making and subversion of materials through repurposing and synthesizing the past. Kiertzner exhibits regularly at the Ahmad Shariff Gallery and other art houses and keeps us a steady stream of creative art while raising three children under the age of five. Visit her various online channels to further explore her art.–Beth and Gary

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Fiber sculpture by Brittany Kiertzner.

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Fiber Talk with Roberta Wagner

A piece Roberta created while exploring the nuances of tree bark.
Roberta Wagner’s book about the importance of art.
Sassy Jacks Stitchery sponsors this week’s show with textile artist Roberta Wagner. Roberta describes herself as an intuitive artist, which means she rarely starts with a plan. “Often, the idea behind my work is not apparent when I am making it. Rather, it’s an idea playing in my unconscious. Maybe it’s about time passage, or memories, what’s hidden from view, or grief. It’s only later, when the work is finished that I understand it.” In our conversation we explore that process and learn about the various materials she uses to create her art. One of the things we learn about is washi paper. You’ll also want to read Roberta’s book, “Come Walk With Me, Exploring Why Art Matters.” Exploring Roberta’s art and her approach to creating it was enlightening and it will make your wheels spin.–Beth and Gary

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 11-1-23

Glitter & Gogh: Etude of The Starry Night by Natalie Dupuis.
Yet another Wednesday has arrived and Beth and Gary have gathered to converse. Our topics include Beth’s new goldwork addiction (“I don’t do goldwork.”), Clara Warschauer’s role in addicting Beth, Gary’s goldwork plans, having respect for copyrights, Lisa Call’s art and her approach to design, Beth dusting off her casket project, tackling lots of WIPs, and dealing with stash when stitchers pass away. Overrated/underrated topics are seam rippers, stretcher bar tacks, and stitching calendars. Join us next Wednesday, Nov. 8, on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel for a Stitch Hour show. Watch later this week on the YouTube channel for long WIP parade of Beth’s projects. It’ll be live at 2:00 Eastern Thursday, Nov. 2. Join us then or watch the recording. Sunday’s guest is Jamie Chalmers, Mr. X Stitch–Beth and Gary

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Beth’s goldwork frog, designed by Clara Warschauer.
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