textiles – Fiber Talk

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Fiber Talk with Virginia Postrel
August 1, 2021 - By Gary Parr
Virginia Postrel joins us this week. She is author of the book “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the…
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Fiber Talk with Patricia Wilson Nguyen
September 13, 2020 - By Gary Parr
Patricia Wilson Nguyen from Thistle Threads joins us this week in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and Needle…
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Fiber Talk with Linda Eaton II
December 2, 2018 - By Gary Parr
As promised, Winterthur’s Linda Eaton returns, this time to talk about some of her favorite subjects, centered around whether needlework…
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Fiber Talk with Laura Mina
November 18, 2018 - By Gary Parr
Laura Mina, associate textile conservator at Winterthur joins us this week. She gives us some insights into what it takes…
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Fiber Talk with Emma Homent, The Makers Marks August 10, 2025
Emma Homent of the Makers Marks joins us this week to talk about needlepoint, printed vs. painted canvas, the changing stitcher demographic, her design work and view of collaboration, and today’s wool threads. We also learn about her two needlepoint stitch books, her new project journal, and the two decks of stitch cards (one available […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Sue Reed II July 27, 2025
It’s been a couple of years since we talked with Sue Reed and it was a real treat to have her return. The show is made possible by CyberPointers, the online chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild at cyberpointers.org. Sue Reed is one of the premier counted-canvas designers in the business and it was great […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-23-25 July 23, 2025
When Wednesday arrives we feel compelled to fire up the recording contraptions and talk about needlework. This week our topics include the Tour de Broderie, Fiber Talk Patreon content, Beth’s Pour ta Fete stitching, Lori Mann and Colorway Arts boxes, Beth’s Hapsburg lace needle book, Tim Buchheim and live classes, and supporting Stitchy Princess on […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Kirstie Macleod, The Red Dress July 20, 2025
The Red Dress project, created and developed by this week’s guest, Kirstie Macleod, can, at first, look like little more than a beautiful dress, embellished by a lot of colorful embroidery. If you spend more than 30 sec. exploring this project, you will quickly discover that the dress is a powerful symbol of what people […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk with Jessica Jane Pile and Robert Ossant July 13, 2025
This week we travel to the world of Haute Couture in a conversation with couture historian Robert Ossant and embroidery artist and interior designer Jessica Jane Pile. They have combined their vast knowledge, experience, and talents to write an upcoming book, “The Art of Couture,” available Nov. 2025. You can pre-order it now from the […]
Gary Parr