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Posted on September 18, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Michael Cook

Wormspit is one of the great business names in the hobby and our guest, Michael Cook, is a fascinating talent. Michael raises silkworms from eggs, collects the silk filaments, twists them into thread, and dyes the thread. He doesn’t stop there. He also weaves and stitches while holding down a full-time job. We didn’t ask when he sleeps but we did have a great time learning about his silkworms and the beautiful, shiny silk they produce. After you listen to the podcast, be sure to check out the videos in the show notes and visit Michael’s website to learn more about how the silk threads we enjoy are produced.–Beth and Gary

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Visit Michael Cook’s website, wormspit.com.

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

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

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 7-6-22

Cindy’s floss toss for her Mystery in St. Tropez project.

It’s Wednesday and that gives us another chance to have a needlework conversation. This week Cindy and Gary talk about our Mystery in St. Tropez, sponsored by Needle in a Haystack) plans, Cindy’s process for stitching a project from stash, how to use overdyed threads, and some thoughts on setting up a stitching group. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. We’ll be stitching, chatting, and doing some giveaways. The fun starts at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Gather your current project, a beverage, pen and paper, and join us for the conversation. Sunday’s guest: Ada Haydon–Cindy and Gary

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This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.

Here’s a slideshow of Mystery in St. Tropez photos:

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Posted on May 3, 2022 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 5-4-22

It’s time for some Midweek Chatting. This week’s topics include petit point, dollhouse stitching, the EGA 2022 National Seminar, projects we’re working on, a new Alice Ellen Usher Bristol sampler from Sassy Jacks Stitchery, threads and linen we’re going to use to stitch that sampler, needles, scissors, and the Sharpening Doc. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. We’ll be stitching and chatting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk Youtube channel.–Beth and Gary

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Do you have favorite scissors? Own a pair of cheap ones for travel?

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Posted on January 19, 2022 by Gary Parr — 3 Comments

Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-19-22

Debbie Rowley’s latest class design is Angles. Visit her website at debbeesdesigns.com to sign up for the class.

It’s the middle of the week in the middle of the month and Beth and Gary have gathered to help you spend your money. Our enabling efforts include the new Tree of Life embroidery kit from Avlea Folk Embroidery, the new Angles class from Debbie Rowley of Debbee’s Designs, and the new book “The Design Collective: Pincushions,” from the people at “Inspirations,” which you can buy from Mary Corbet (It’s sold out now, but we’re sure she’ll be getting more). We also talk about mixing science and needlework and Beth tries to convince Gary to buy a new light/magnifier before his current one breaks. Enjoy the show but keep your credit cards locked away if you don’t want to spend money. Also, join us tonight for Thread Talk with Cathe Ray of Needle in a Haystack on the Fiber Talk Stitch Hour. We start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel.–Beth and Gary

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Tree of Life design by Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery.

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Posted on August 1, 2021 by Gary Parr — Leave a comment

Fiber Talk with Virginia Postrel

The Fabric of Civilization by Virginia Postrel is a must read.

Virginia Postrel joins us this week. She is author of the book “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World.” This is a must-read book that will put a 180-deg. turn on your perspective of the role of fiber, thread, and cloth in the history of civilization. Virginia demonstrates, in a very enjoyable read, that fibers, which we tend to take for granted as we use them in our art/hobby activities, have been at the very core of the development of art, industry, and economics, essentially since humans appeared on this planet. We also learned some interesting things about weaving and dyeing. Virginia is a fascinating person who has built a career for herself sharing her perspective through columns, magazine articles, and several books. We’re confident you’ll enjoy the conversation we had with her and encourage you to pick up a copy of “The Fabric of Civilization.” It will get your wheels spinning.–Beth and Gary

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Learn about this cuneiform tablet in Virginia’s book.

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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Virginia Postrel

. 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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