Fiber Talk

Oliver Octopus, an updated design by Kris Andrews.Butterfly Curio Box, designed by Kris Andrews.In this episode, sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org), Gary Parr talks with needlework teacher and designer Kris Andrews about a career spent mastering — and teaching — an impressive range of techniques, from surface embroidery and goldwork to Japanese e...

Gimena Romero’s new book is a standout publication.Gimena’s new book shares stories of Mexican embroidery.In this episode, Beth Ellicott and Gary Parr sit down with embroidery artist and researcher Gimena Romero to explore her journey from university studies and a career in haute couture to becoming a devoted preservationist of traditional Mexican needlework. Gimena share...

Cindy’s Ho Ho Ho state fair entry.Cindy’s biscornu.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 & Cott...

Lorna Bateman’s “Embroidered Country Gardens” has proven to be a popular book.Bluebell Bonanza is Lorna’s latest contribution to “Inspirations” magazine, issue 131.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 ...

Tammy’s Jacobean piece she created for the RSN Certificate program.The stand Tammy uses for Appenzeller embroidery.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 ...