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Gary L. Parr 10 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

Fiber Talk is a podcast for textile-art hobbyists and designers. Host Gary L. Parr interviews a wide range of leading personalities in the needle arts world, while talking about the latest trends in fibers, designs, and techniques.

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Deb De Crane Takes Us from Cross Stitch to Japanese Embroidery Aug 23, 2026 Avlea Folk Embroidery is sponsoring this week’s conversation with longtime Fiber Talk follower, Deb De Crane. When you visit avleafolkembroidery.com, use the code FT10 to get 10% off of your order. Deb De Crane connected with recent guest Kris Andrews when she was working at Knox College in Illinois. That meeting introduced Deb much of what the embroidery world has to offer. Today, she enjoys most

Midweek Chat: Fitness, Finishing, Unstitching Jul 29, 2026 Beth’s sore stitching hands launched us into an unplanned fitness section. The conclusion: Sitting and stitching for long periods is not a good thing. We also talked about finishing a journal cover (link below), Jessica Grimm, needlepoint canvas from Avlea Folk Embroidery, and Gary stitching without thinking. The message: Read and follow the instructions. We’re taking a break after thi

Embroidery is Edna Sanabia’s Passion Jul 26, 2026 Long-time Fiber Talk listener Edna Sanabia grew up on a farm in a creative household where idle-time activities focused on embroidery and other forms of needlework. That childhood enjoyment of needlework became a love when her children started going to school. Edna is the first listener in a new intermittent series in which we interview Fiber Talk listeners to learn how they came to enjoy needlewo

Kris Andrews Focuses on Needlework Teaching Jul 19, 2026 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 embroidery and rug hooking. Kris traces her path back to teaching Hardanger at Tea Time Stitchery, and shares what&#8

From Haute Couture to Hand Embroidery: Gimena Romero on Preserving Mexico’s Textile Heritage Jul 12, 2026 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 shares the story behind her book, The Embroidery of Mexico: A Vibrant Celebration of Traditional and Modern Designs, and the years she sp

Midweek Chat: Clean Stitching, Wool, State Fair Entries Jul 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 right. Sunday: Gimena Romero. Please consider supporti

Embroidered Gardens, Ribbon Work & Converse Shoes — Lorna Bateman Jul 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

Appenzeller Whitework & the RSN Certificate Program — Tammy McBean Jun 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 Swiss cultural roots —Tammy’s journ

Fiber Talk Canvas #8: Starting a New Needlepoint Project Jun 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 suggestions for future topics in the comments section.–Beth, Cindy, and Gary Timeline: –2:3

How Teaching Transformed Her Goldwork Designs — Clara Warschauer Jun 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 teaching others has

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