This is a Birgit Tolman original design.
This beautiful will be released in the near future at The Wishing Thorn.Birgit Tolman of The Wishing Thorn joins us this week. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Birgit has lived a life of art, creativity, teaching, and needlework. She diverted for a year to work designing and cutting gravestones, then decided she was better off focusing on needle and thread. Today, her Wishing Thorn business focuses on designing original samplers and reproducing antiques. Birgit is at home doing either. Her large collection of antiques includes two that her grandmother created. In our conversation we learn about her business journey, how she approaches design and reproduction, and get to see her next original design. Be sure to visit her website to explore all of her offerings and, while you’re online, head over to egausa.org to become a member of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.–Gary

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Visit the EGA website at egausa.org and consider joining.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.

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• EGA website
• The Wishing Thorn website
• The Wishing Thorn on Instagram
• The Wishing Thorn on Facebook
• The Wishing Thorn on YouTube

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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 Sassy Jacks, more things Jenifer learned during her week with Sue Spargo, Jenifer’s wool applique needle roll project, and our list of suggestions for holiday gifts you can give to your needlework friends. We think we came up with a good list of inexpensive gifts that are also easily mailed. Sunday’s guest: Birgit Tolman of The Wishing Thorn.–Jenifer and Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ftmw311.mp3

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Sign up today for the Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend retreat, March 21 to 23, 2025.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.

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• Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend details
• Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
• EGA website
• CyberPointers website
• Avlea Folk Embroidery website

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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. This week’s show is a video-only program and our guests are skilled casket makers Mary Barry and Genie Posnett. The objective of the show is to share what’s involved in stitching a casket and, in Genie’s case, all that goes into designing and stitching a history-based casket. We cover a wide range of stitching topics that apply to needleworkers at all levels and hope we inspire you to tackle that challenging project you want to attempt but are not convinced you can handle. We hope you’ll take the time to enjoy our conversation and share it with your stitching friends.–Beth and Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft366.mp3

Our Fiber Talk special show on caskets:

This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.

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• Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
• Thistle Threads website

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Join us for the first Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend, March 21 to 23, 2025.

Fiber Talk is having a retreat. The Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend will be held March 21 to 23, 2025 in St. Louis. We’re planning three days of stitching and classes (no extra fees for classes). Register and book your hotel room today. Hotel rooms at the event price are limited.
We hope you’ll join us for a spring stitching getaway.
Gary, Beth, Cindy, Jenifer, Kelly, and Robin

Here are the details:

Dates: Friday through Sunday, March 21 to 23, 2025

Location:
Embassy Suites
Two Convention Center Plaza
Saint Charles, MO
Just west of Lambert Intl Airport (STL)

Scenic and historic Saint Charles is home to 19th Century architecture,
brick-paved streets, and a variety of restaurants and retail shops within three miles of the hotel.

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Fiber Talk’s Needle Arts Weekend is three days of stitching, a series of classes on Saturday, and daily “help tables.” The event welcomes all stitching techniques. Attendees will enjoy:
• Stitching noon to 11:00 p.m. Friday (Hotel check-in is 3 p.m.)
• Stitching 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday
• Stitching 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday (Hotel check-out is 11 a.m.)

Saturday classes are included in the registration (no extra fees).
Register early; choose any; we will try to accommodate everyone. *Indicate the class code on your registration email.*

Learn What Your Color Wheel Can Do—Robin Rossignol
Learn basic terms and definitions. See examples of the different color combinations. Practice using a color wheel and color a quilt pattern using the different color combinations. Code: Color

Different Threads do the Same Job—Robin Rossignol
Learn how to think about your threads based on size and composition. This is helpful when a thread has been discontinued. See examples of the different types of threads and receive a list of equivalent threads. Code: Threads

Make Overdyed Threads Work for You—Cindy Baldwin
Overdyed threads are the gateway to changing colors. Learn how to take advantage of overdyed threads, particularly with counted-canvas projects. Code: Dye

Don’t Fear Specialty Stitches—Beth Ellicott
Your response to specialty stitches should not be, “I could never do that.” In fact, most specialty stitches are quite simple when approached logically. Expand your stitch repertoire and add interest to your projects. Code: Stitches

What’s in Your Stitching Toolbox?—Gary Parr
There are many tools, several not designed specifically for stitching, that can make your needlework life easier. Learn what tools you should have in your toolbox and how to use them effectively. Code: Tools

From Yo Yo to Needlebook—Kelly Lea Teske
Learn how to make Yo Yo’s and use them to make a simple needlebook. All materials provided. Code: YoYo

There will also be two Assistance Tables in the main stitching room.
• One table will always be staffed so you can ask for help or tips with your project.
• The Jenifer Table will be open from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. You’ll experience making a Temari ball and/or try slow stitching. You don’t need to sign up to participate.

*** Registration ***

To register for the Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend, send an email to [email protected].
Include in the email:
–Your name
–Complete address
–Phone number
–Email address
–Class code/codes for which you are registering.

In response, you’ll receive:
–An invoice for the $300 registration fee that includes an acknowledgement of your registration
(To pay by check, see below.)
–A link to make your hotel reservation. The hotel rate is $179/night, plus applicable taxes. Reservations are made directly with the hotel using the hotel link you’re given or phoning and identifying the Fiber Talk event, 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779. Please book early; the room block is limited.

Please note: The $300 registration fee is non-refundable. If you find you are unable to attend and someone on the waiting list can take your place, we’ll refund $250 once we receive the entry fee from your replacement.

Your registration includes:
• Stitching with old and new friends all weekend!
• Your choice of Saturday classes
• A Welcome Bag
• Stitching room with classroom next door, separated by rest rooms, <em>i.e.</em>, minimal walking
• Hotel hot breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday morning
• Fiber Talk Welcome Reception, Friday, 3:30 to 5 p.m., in the Fiber Talk area, lower lobby level
• [Hotel Manager lobby reception Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with two free drinks]
• Free parking outside our meeting area so you can easily go to lunch or dinner
• Saturday afternoon snack break.

Please bring cordless lights/magnifiers. The hotel does not allow extension cords or power strips as they are a tripping hazard.

TO PAY BY MAIL:
–Register by email with your personal information, class selections, and note that you are paying by check. We will acknowledge your registration by email and your check when it’s received.
–Mail your check, payable to Fiber Talk, within 10 days to:

Fiber Talk
P.O. Box 954
Manchester, MO 63011

Please join us for a fun, stitching-filled weekend!

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 Experiences events offer a unique level of stitching education and relaxation for needleworkers. They provide several experiences throughout Europe each year, taught by many of the top designers/teachers in the world of needle and thread. In our conversation, we learn how Creative Experiences got started, what the events are like, and talk about the impressive lineup of tutors/classes they have scheduled for 2025. Mark and Nadine take great care to eliminate all of the hassle of travel so you can learn, stitch, and enjoy the city or area. Don’t leave your significant other behind. They make sure non-stitching travel partners have a great time, too. Be sure to visit the Creative Experiences website to see what’s on offer for 2025.–Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft363.mp3

This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.

This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.

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• Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
• Creative Experiences website
• Creative Experiences on Instagram
• Creative Experiences on Facebook

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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 National Seminar, the Jackie du Plessis “Rise Above the Waters” design available at Sassy Jacks Stitchery, the emergence of AI-generated needlework images and how to detect them, and what advice we’d give to someone who wants to learn needlepoint. Turns out it’s not as easy as you’d think. Sunday’s guests are Mark and Nadine Roger of Creative Experiences–Cindy and Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ftmw310.mp3

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Sampler University is a new offering for members and non-members at the 2025 EGA National Seminar.

You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.

Here are some links:

• Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend details
• Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
• EGA website
• CyberPointers website
• Avlea Folk Embroidery website

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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 Seminar chair Joy Cobb, and the show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com. Needlework Faire, the 2025 EGA National Seminar will be held Nov. 12 to 16 in Dallas. The Renaissance Faire theme is designed to encompass the variety of designs and techniques you would find at a needlework fair. That concept also plays out in the wide variety of activities that are available to attendees. In our conversation we talk about the virtual classes, taught by Hazel Blomkamp and Helen McCook in September and October; ten mini classes offered the night before the Seminar; a large number of Seminar classes offered throughout the week for needleworkers of all techniques and skill levels; and the new Sampler University. The University is a two-day event within the event that gives members and non-members an opportunity to stitch a beautiful reproduction sampler and to stitch and make a sampler sewing roll. We also discuss stitching round tables, tours, pop-up shops, and area sites to see and shops to visit. After you listen to the show, visit egausa.org for more details and to register.–Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft365.mp3

This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.

This week’s sponsor is Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.

You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.

Here are some links:

• Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
• Embroiderers’ Guild of America website
• EGA Sampler University web page
• EGA on Instagram
• EGA on Facebook
• EGA on YouTube

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“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 unique designs, and to see what’s coming up. Sassy Jacks Stitchery is sponsoring this week’s show. Ronnie first made his mark in the cross stitch world with his timeless “pen-and-ink” designs. Today, he’s introducing more color and more detail to further enhance his captivating designs. One of his newest designs is “Help,” a scene based on a homeless person Ronnie observed in his community. All profits from that design will be donated to the local homeless mission. Ronnie’s first contribution of profits will be on Nov. 1. Please consider supporting this worthy cause. Enjoy our conversation with Ronnie Rowe and visit his website to see his catalog of unique cross-stitch designs.–Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft364.mp3

This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.

Support our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.

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• Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
• Ronnie Rowe’s website
• Ronnie Rowe on Facebook
• Ronnie Rowe on YouTube

We hope you enjoy our conversation with Ronnie Rowe. We’re always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.

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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 23, 2025. Registration is open and all of the details are at wetalkfiber.com/weekend. We also talk about the EGA Sampler University, the 2025 Woodlawn Needlework Show, the North Carolina hurricane aftermath and a new design/kit, “Rise Above the Waters, by Jackie du Plessis, you can order from Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Profits will go to the local Asheville, NC, food bank. We also talk about Beth’s ongoing dislike for kitting projects. She loves stitching them but could probably be talked into hiring someone to do the initial prep work. Sunday’s guest is Ronnie Rowe of Ronnie Rowe Designs.–Beth and Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ftmw309.mp3

This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.

Sampler University is a new offering for members and non-members at the 2025 EGA National Seminar.

You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.

Here are some links:

• Fiber Talk Needle Arts Weekend details
• Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
• EGA website
• CyberPointers website
• Avlea Folk Embroidery website

We hope you enjoy the show. We’re always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.

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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 to talk about that goal and the accompanying celebration of 50 years of Nelly’s Needlers, the volunteer group that organizes the famous Woodlawn Needlework Show. This week’s podcast is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com. You’ll learn much from Elizabeth about the Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House programs, the history of the Needlework Show, and the historical role that Nelly’s Needlers has played in raising the annual event to the status it enjoys today. The Needlework Show is not juried, meaning anyone can enter. After you listen to the show, consider what you might enter and go to the Woodlawn site to learn how you can participate.–Gary

Listen to the podcast:

https://wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft362.mp3

This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.

Support our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery at sassyjacksstitchery.com.You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses.

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• Woodlawn on Instagram
• Woodlawn on Facebook
• Woodlawn on YouTube

We hope you enjoy our conversation with Elizabeth Reese. We’re always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.

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