The “W” day has arrived and Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about Iowa State Fair results (lots of ribbons) and becoming a Fiber Talk Patreon subscriber. We also discuss analyzing a design and determining whether to stitch all of it or to modify it to make it the design you want. Then we move on to the process of selecting threads/colors for a project and learn that, basically, Gary needs to sit down and organize his threads so he can assemble the needed colors without spending hours hunt...| Fiber Talk
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 todayR…| Fiber Talk
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 fun to discuss the current state of counted-canvas designing/teaching and gain some insight into her design approach and what it’s like to prepare for classes and national seminars. A...| Fiber Talk
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 usual book sources. It’s a unique publication that provides an excellent history of several famous and upcoming design houses, combined with stitching ins...| Fiber Talk
The middle of the week is on time and Beth, Cindy, and Gary have gathered for a Midweek Chat. This week’s topics include upcoming Patreon shows (subscribe at Patreon.com/FiberTalk); supporting Kateryna, the Stitchy Princess, an Etsy cross stitch designer from Ukraine; Clara Warschauer and the 2025 EGA International Teacher Tour, the Phoenix Band Sampler project; and projects we’ve finished and/or are stitching, and new projects we have in our queues. Make a note to join us for the Tour de...| Fiber Talk
New Ingebretsen’s Blomster Embroidery Kit! To celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Ingebretsen’s Gift Shop, we have another fun collaboration to announce. Using vintage Norwegian stitching patterns from the Ingebretsen’s archives and the creative genius of Laurie Dolhan, we partnered with Hook, Line, and Tinker to bring you this custom embroidery kit! You can read… More New Ingebretsen’s Embroidery Kit The post New Ingebretsen’s Embroidery Kit appeared first on Ingebretsen's Nordic ...| Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace
Learn the art of Bargello needlepoint and make these quick and easy bookmarks. Start with these three free patterns!| Amy Latta Creations
