Jenifer is experiencing several new stitches as she creates her needle roll.The middle of the week is on schedule and that prompted Jenifer and Gary to gather and discuss some stitching things. Our topics include caskets, the Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend retreat (sign up at wetalkfiber.com/weekend), the Jackie du Plessis ornament available at Sas…

One of the panels on Genie Posnett’s casket.Interior lid of Mary Barry’s casket.This week we have a special Fiber Talk show, sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. For some time Beth has been wanting to do a show about caskets. It took a bit of effort but we think we came up with the right format and are more than confident Beth found the right guests…

The Nicola Jarvis Experience will be held in the area that inspired her new book.Jessica Grimm’s 2025 goldwork class promises to be a special experience. This week our show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery, your source for all of your needlework supplies. Our guests are Mark and Nadine Roger, owners of Creative Experiences. The Creative Experi…

Join us for the first Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend, March 21 to 23, 2025.Holst Meets Webb design by Lorene SaltIt’s Wednesday and Cindy and Gary have gathered to have a conversation about needlework. This week we talk about the Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend (March 21 to 23, 2025, registration is open now), the EGA Sampler University and 2025 Nat…

The Phoenix Rising class, by Wendy Innes, was first to fill up, but Seminar organizers encourage you to get on the wait list. A lot can change between now and the Seminar.Class registration for the 2025 EGA Needlework Faire and Sampler University opens at noon Eastern, Sept. 10. Our topic this week is the 2025 EGA National Seminar, our guest is Sem…

“Help” is a design inspired by a homeless person Ronnie saw in a local park. Proceeds from this design go to his local homeless shelter.Headlight is one of Ronnie’s more-recent designs.We last talked with Ronnie Rowe in May 2019. Much has happened since then and it was great to learn how his design work has evolved, how he goes about creating his u…

Join us for the first Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend, March 21 to 23, 2025.Order your Rise Above the Waters kits from Sassy Jacks Stitchery and support the Asheville, NC food bank. The design is by Jackie du Plessis. It’s one of those Wednesdays when we do a Midweek Chat show. This week we talk about the Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend,, March 21 to…

The Woodlawn Needlework Show is a popular event.The goal for the 2025 Woodlawn Needlework Show is to have at least one entry from each of the 50 states.The goal for the 62nd Woodlawn Needlework Show, March 2025, is to have at least one piece from each of the 50 states. Elizabeth Reese, Woodlawn’s Associate Manager of Marketing, joins us this week t…

Secret Garden design by Deana David.“Magpie Times” magazine by Deana David.Deana David was living in Amsterdam and homesick for New England. To offset her fear of never getting back home, she started rug hooking to reminder her of New England. That started what has become a career and full-time business creating rug hooking and punch needle designs…