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Needle Art and Breast Cancer with Kathy Andrews

Kathy Andrews, The Unbroken Thread
We hear time and time again about the meditative and calming powers of needlework, particularly when life gets difficult. Kathy Andrews of The Unbroken Thread joined us for the Dec. 8 Fiber Talk Stitch Hour to talk about how she used needle and thread to help her deal with the roller coaster ride of emotions and reactions that accompanied her battle against breast cancer. Whether it’s cancer, death of a loved one, or some other challenging moment in life, Kathy is a shining example of how you can use stitching to keep yourself from losing it. “It’s cheaper than therapy.”

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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 12-8-21

One of the hearts Cindy Baldwin stitched for the CyberPointers Hearts for Hospice program.

It’s the middle of the week and Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about needlework. This week’s topics include the CyberPointers Hearts for Hospice effort, stitching seasonal projects, maximizing stitching time, paperless needlework, and some speculation about what future needlework stores will look like and how they’ll function. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Our guest will be Kathy Andrews of The Unbroken Thread. Kathy will share the needle art she created to help her cope during her battle with breast cancer.–Cindy and Gary

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Stocking stitched by Sharon Bruce.

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Border Crossing by Kathy Andrews

It’s been three years since we talked with Kathy Andrews and we had a great time talking needle arts in a show sponsored by Stitchville USA and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We discussed historic techniques and designs, how they still hold up today, and the stories they offer to needleworkers. We also discuss the UFOs that are in us, going beyond simply stitching the prescribed design, and the differences between art stitching and project stitching. Special bonus: Mark your calendars to watch the Dec. 8 Stitch Hour at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Kathy will join us to show and talk about the series of art-stitching pieces she created to help her deal with her winning fight against breast cancer.–Gary and Beth

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Kathy Andrews. 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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Fiber Talk with Kathy Andrews

The Bateau Bayeux design by Kathy Andrews.

The talented embroiderer, designer, and teacher Kathy Andrews, of The Unbroken Thread, joins us for a thoroughly enjoyable conversation about embroidery, crewel work, needlework in Europe, the Royal School of Needlework, her new studio in Iowa, teaching embroidery, and a ton of other stitching topics. Don’t miss this one.–Gary and Christine

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Trevelyon’s Cap by Kathy Andrews

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The King’s Pineapple design by Kathy Andrews.

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