Gina Barrett designs a lot of buttons.Embroidered buttons by Gina Barrett.We’re making buttons this week with our guest Gina Barrett of Gina-B Silkworks. Actually, we’re exploring all types of passementerie with a very talented designer and author. Her start was making buttons in the costume world. That beginning blossomed into a business that offe…

You can win a free kit of the Immaculate Heart design by Clara Warschauer.“Life in Seasons” by Nicola JarvisThe day between Tuesday and Thursday has arrived so we seized the opportunity to talk about needlework. This week’s topics include a drawing to win one of two Immaculate Heart kits from Clara Warschauer of clarastitching.com. The kits are for…

Becky will be teaching this sewing roll at EGA’s Sampler University.Becky Noland’s Stubborn design.Becky Noland of Lucy Beam joins us this week. We learn about dumpster diving with grandma to acquire fabrics, how Becky moved from interior design to creating cross stitch charts, and her addiction to buying antique samplers. Fortunately for us, she t…

Red Genesis, designed and stitched by Elizabeth Sullivan.Sarah’s Piece, designed and stitched by Elizabeth Sullivan.This week we travel to Australia to visit with Elizabeth Sullivan and explore the outstanding art she creates with her intuitive stitching approach. Elizabeth defines intuitive stitching as spontaneous, no plan, no predetermined desig…

Fibonacci Swirls, colors, modifications, and stitching by Cindy.Dreaming of Spring, stitched by Cindy.We have reached the middle of yet another week. To acknowledge the accomplishment, Cindy and Gary gathered to talk about stitching. Topics this week include the work of Jessica Kemper from Field Guild Embroidery, tacks, quilts created by Cheryl Len…

Use the designs in Jessica Kemper’s book to embellish your clothing.Jessica’s kits include everything you need, including the hat.Embroidery artist Jessica Kemper of Field Guide Embroidery is our guest this week. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and the EGA Sampler U. Register in the Events section at egausa.org. Jessica …

Array crewel yarn by Gist Yarn.Palette Scout can help you choose colors for your next project.Avlea Folk Embroidery is sponsoring this week’s show with Sarah Resnick of Gist Yarn and Zollie Makes. Our focus this week is the range of products produced by Sarah’s two companies, specifically the beautiful Array crewel wool yarn/thread and Palette Scou…

Easter communion liner designed and stitched by Edna Sanabia.Beth stitched this communion cloth from an Avlea design. Lots to talk about in this week’s Midweek Chat. Topics on our list include Patreon articles, stitching on vacation, Stitched Stories kits (stitchedstories.com), changing colors on the Botany Bay sampler, creating altar pieces and Ed…

Mantis, designed and stitched by Alexandrina Dordea.Dragon, designed and stitched by Alexandrina Dordea. This week’s Fiber Talk guest is embroidery artist Alexandrina Dordea. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and the EGA Sampler U, at egausa.org. Alexandrina is a self-taught Romanian artist who uses tambour embroidery, stu…

Frankenflora, stitched by Cindy Baldwin. It’s Wednesday so that means it’s chatting time. This week Cindy and Gary logged into the online talking system to discuss new Patreon content; tariffs, supply chains, and their potential impact on our stitching stash; hackers spoofing LNS websites; creating needlework art for churches and public places; hoa…