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Appenzeller Whitework & the RSN Certificate Program — Tammy McBean
June 28, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Tammy McBean, the Needle Lady of Helvetia joins Gary to explore the beautiful world of Appenzeller whitework — a traditional…
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Kate Cross Loves Teaching, Whitework, and More Teaching
January 18, 2026 - By Gary Parr
Kate Cross, of Bespoke Embroidery, joins us this week. Kate is a lifelong artist who connected with textile art when…
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EGA’s Many Facets with Brad Cape, Exec. Dir.
November 2, 2025 - By Gary Parr
EGA’s Executive Director Brad Cape is our guest this week, the show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery (20% off…
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Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 8-27-25
August 26, 2025 - By Gary Parr
We’ve located Wednesday so it’s time to chat. This week Beth asked the question: If you could only keep 10…
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Fiber Talk with Yvette Stanton IV
February 22, 2025 - By Gary Parr
Yvette Stanton returns for the fourth time to talk about her latest book Hardanger Filling Stitches. The show is sponsored…
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Midweek Chat: Clean Stitching, Wool, State Fair Entries July 9, 2026
Cindy and Gary have gathered once again to discuss stitching topics we’ve encountered in recent weeks/days. This week’s topics include, the Tour de Broderie, eating while stitching, removing stains, whether wool is making a comeback, state fair entries and the techniques that are still alive, and the new Colour & Cotton store. They got it […]
Gary Parr
Embroidered Gardens, Ribbon Work & Converse Shoes — Lorna Bateman July 5, 2026
Lorna Bateman of Lorna Bateman Embroidery returns to Fiber Talk to talk about her flourishing embroidery design business — from her beautiful “Embroidered Country Gardens” book to stitching on Converse trainer shoes. In this episode: – Her book “Embroidered Country Gardens” and the inspiration behind it – Silk ribbon embroidery techniques and design – How […]
Gary Parr
Appenzeller Whitework & the RSN Certificate Program — Tammy McBean June 29, 2026
Tammy McBean, the Needle Lady of Helvetia joins Gary to explore the beautiful world of Appenzeller whitework — a traditional Swiss embroidery style — and shares her experience with the Royal School of Needlework certificate program. This show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery at avleafolkembroidery.com. In this episode: —What Appenzeller whitework is and its […]
Gary Parr
Fiber Talk Canvas #8: Starting a New Needlepoint Project June 25, 2026
The June Canvas video focuses on the various things Beth, Cindy, and Gary do when starting a new needlepoint project. This is a very long video that covers a number of topics. Below is a timeline so you can jump around to listen to the topics that interest you. As always, leave your thoughts and […]
Gary Parr
How Teaching Transformed Her Goldwork Designs — Clara Warschauer June 21, 2026
Goldwork embroidery artist Clara Warschauer of Clara Stitching joins Gary to talk about her creative journey–how her design work has evolved over time, the surprising way teaching has made her a better designer, and the influences that shape her intricate goldwork pieces. In this episode:  –How Clara’s goldwork designs have evolved over her career  –Why […]
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