Fiber Talk

By Gary L. Parr

A twice-weekly podcast for Fiber Art hobbyists.... more

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March 18, 2026Fiber Talk Canvas #4: Needles: Why You Care What You Use
Using the correct type and size of needle makes a huge difference in your stitching success.In Canvas episode #4, we talk about needles, needle sizes, quality, and the role your needle plays in stitching and protecting your threads as you stitch. When buying, purchase top quality needles and several sizes in your arsenal so you can use the best option for your thread and ground cloth. As always, leave your questions/thoughts in the comment section.–Beth, Cindy, and Gary
Note from Gary: After recording, I actually measured the needles I use for needlepoint projects. Turns out I’m using size 22, the proper size for Perle #5 and Watercolors. While my memory may be faulty, I still know how to select the correct needle size.–Beth, Cindy, and Gary
Links:
John James Needle Guide free download: https://www.jjneedles.com/needles-guide/
Debbie Rowley’s website, DebBee’s Designs: https://debbeesdesigns.com/
American Needlepoint Guild: https://www.needlepoint.org/default.aspx
CyberPointers: https://www.cyberpointers.org/
Anasazi Spirit (Gary’s project): https://stitchplay.com/anasazi-spirit/
Poppers (Beth’s project): https://needledelights.com/product/poppers/
Jeweled Valentine (Cindy’s project): https://www.rainbowgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jeweled-Valentine.pdf
Inchies (Beth’s project back project): https://needledelights.com/product/inchies/
EverTite stretcher bars, Frame Lock corner devices, and tacks: http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Accessories/StretcherBars.html
Adjust-A-Frame stretcher bars: Download the price list.
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March 18, 2026Canvas #3: Congress Cloth Pros and Cons
Beth stitched and finished this Gay Ann Rogers design on Congress Cloth.Canvas show #3 focuses on Congress Cloth. We’ve made a change and are now presenting shows by topic rather than including several topics in one show. This should make it easier to choose what you want to watch. In episode #3 we talk about Congress Cloth, its pros and cons, and how it differs from 18-ct. canvas. As always, leave questions/thoughts in the comment section.–Beth, Cindy, and Gary
Links:
Debbie Rowley’s website, DebBee’s Designs: https://debbeesdesigns.com/
American Needlepoint Guild: https://www.needlepoint.org/default.aspx
CyberPointers: https://www.cyberpointers.org/
Anasazi Spirit (Gary’s project): https://stitchplay.com/anasazi-spirit/
Poppers (Beth’s project): https://needledelights.com/product/poppers/
Jeweled Valentine (Cindy’s project): https://www.rainbowgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jeweled-Valentine.pdf
Inchies (Beth’s project back project): https://needledelights.com/product/inchies/
EverTite stretcher bars, Frame Lock corner devices, and tacks: http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Accessories/StretcherBars.html
Adjust-A-Frame stretcher bars: Download the price list.
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March 15, 2026Framing Answers with Master Framer David Lantrip
Needlepoint stitched and framed by David Lantrip.Colorwaves design by Kathy Rees. Stitched and framed by David Lantrip.Framing is our topic this week and our guest is master framer David Lantrip. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America at egausa.org. In our conversation we cover the entire framing process from how you handle your needlework before you take it to the framer, to the conversation you have with the framer at the counter, and then what they do after you leave the shop. We hit on all of the main aspects of framing in the show. If you have additional questions or need clarification, post in the comment section and we’ll do our best to get you answers and/or we’ll do another show to address the topics that come up. We also ask that you make a special effort to share this show with fellow stitchers and like and subscribe.—Cindy and Gary
Listen to the podcast:
https://nocache.wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft420.mp3
This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.
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.
Here are some links:
Embroiderers’ Guild of America website
Professional Picture Framers Association website
We hope you enjoy this conversation with David Lantrip. 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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March 11, 2026Midweek Chat: Framing, Saving Threads, and Ronnie Rowe Advice
We the People design by Ronnie Rowe.Harmony-Sea by Sue Reed.Our favorite day of the week that begins with W has arrived and we’re talking about when to save stitched thread, how you might do it, and whether it’s worth it. In most cases, we vote no. We also do a heavy tease of Sunday’s show on Framing with David Lantrip, talk about the benefits of EGA and ANG, discuss Ronnie Rowe advice and creativity, and throw In a few other random topics. As always, leave your thoughts and questions in the comments section. We’d also appreciate it if you’d consider becoming a Patreon subscriber at Patreon.com/FiberTalk.–Cindy and Gary
Listen to the podcast:
https://nocache.wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ftmw339.mp3
Watch the video. Click here to view it.
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’s new Patreon page
EGA website
CyberPointers website
Avlea Folk Embroidery website
Ronnie Rowe Designs 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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March 08, 2026Needlework Growth and the Impact of Youth
Ornaments stitched by Hayley Albright.Needlepoint stitched by Madeline Wrubel.Trends and the online business aspects of the needlework world are the subjects of this week’s conversation. Our guests are Hayley Albright and Madeline Wrubel of The Stitch Strategy. Hayley and Madeline developed their business to help shops and designers take advantage of today’s online world and to keep up with growth that started with the pandemic and has not slowed. Much of the growth has come from younger stitchers and we devote a good deal of the conversation to understanding what that demographic is looking for and how they are enjoying the hobby outside of traditional channels. We hope you find the conversation enlightening and it gives you a better understanding of where this terrific art form is headed.—Gary
Listen to the podcast:
https://nocache.wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft418.mp3
This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.
Pillow stitched by Hayley Albright.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:
The Stitch Strategy website
The Stitch Strategy on Instagram
The Stitch Strategy on TikTok
We hope you enjoy this conversation with Hayley Albright and Madeline Wrubel. 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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March 01, 2026Rules? What Rules? with Jayne Emerson
Squiggle appliqué by Jayne EmersonModern Love by Jayne Emerson.She’s Jayne Emerson, her organization is the No Rules Textile Society, and she’s this week’s guest. Jayne has built her career by not following conventional rules and by constantly asking What if?. After many years working in the fashion world, Jayne transitioned to a business model that brings together textile artists from around the world and provides them with a place to collaborate, inspire, share, and grow. She also offers a variety of classes and has authored several books, all aimed at helping needleworkers create original textile art. We hope you enjoy our conversation and encourage you to visit Jayne’s websites and various social-media accounts. Looking for a creative community? Consider joining the No Rules Textile Society.–Beth and Gary
Listen to the podcast:
https://nocache.wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft419.mp3
This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.
Jayne’s sewing machine plays a key role in her art.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:
No Rules Textile Society website
No Rules Textile Society on Facebook
No Rules Textile Society on Instagram
No Rules Textile Society on YouTube
Jayne Emerson’s website
Jayne Emerson on Instagram
Jayne Emerson on Facebook
We hope you enjoy this conversation with Jayne Emerson. 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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1h 1min
February 26, 2026Midweek Chat: Creativity, Stitch Stoppers, and Event Costs
Phoenix Band Sampler by Beth.It’s the middle of the week and we’ve gathered to talk about how people lose creativity, the things that make you stop working on a project, and the rising cost of attending events. It’s a long one this week so grab your stitching, hit the play button, and make some progress on one of your projects. Also, consider becoming a Patreon supporter at patreon.com/FiberTalk.—Beth, Cindy, and Gary
Listen to the podcast:
https://nocache.wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ftmw338.mp3
Watch the video. Click here to view it.
Free-form stitching by Beth.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’s new Patreon page
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.
To add yourself to our mailing list and be notified whenever we post a new podcast, provide your name and email address below. You won’t get spam and we won’t share your address.

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1h 32min
February 22, 2026Isabella Strambio Publishes Beginner Macrame Book
Isabella Strambio’s new book, “The Beginner’s Guide to Macrame,” will be available in the U.S. March 17. You can pre-order now.This drinking bottle holder is one of the eight beginner projects offered in Isabella Strambio’s new book.Isabella Strambio returns this week to talk about her new book, “The Beginner’s Guide to Macrame. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer’s Guild of America. This week we feature EGA’s Special Interest Groups, which are available to members and nonmembers. When we first talked with Isabella, Dec. 15, 2024, we learned about her macrame art and her new book at the time, “Mindful Macrame.” In the year that has passed, Isabella has been battling breast cancer. We spend the first 15 min. of the show talking about her journey. I’m pleased to report that she had her mastectomy Feb. 16 and, pending test results, they believe they have removed all of the cancer. After that discussion, we talk about her new book, which will be available in the U.S. March 17. In our conversation, we talk how the books helps beginners and how easy and inexpensive it is to try macrame. For needleworkers who are looking for a diversion/new inspiration, it might be a technique that satisfies your maker instincts. Check out Isabella’s new book and/or her other four books and visit her website for classes and tutorials.—Gary
Listen to the podcast:
https://nocache.wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft416.mp3
This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it.
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.
Here are some links:
EGA website
Isabella Strambio’s website
Isabella Strambio on Instagram
Isabella Strambio on Facebook
Isabella Strambio Dec. 2024 show
We hope you enjoy this conversation with Isabella Strambio. 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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February 18, 2026Canvas #2: Reading Charts and Using Laying Tools
It’s time for our second Fiber Talk Canvas show. It’s a long one. This month we talk about canvas supply and thread costs. Don’t blame your LNS owner. Then, at the 20-min. mark, we have an extended discussion about how to read charts for those stitches that look so complicated but aren’t. At the 1-hr. point, thanks to listener requests, we do an extended segment about laying tools and how to use them. As always, leave your thoughts and suggestions for future topics in the comment section.—Cindy and Gary
Cindy’s laying tools:
Island House Needlepoint laying tools
Merry L Needlework laying tools are sold wholesale only so ask your LNS to order one for you.
Links to items discussed in this show:
Debbie Rowley’s website, DebBee’s Designs: https://debbeesdesigns.com/
American Needlepoint Guild: https://www.needlepoint.org/default.aspx
CyberPointers: https://www.cyberpointers.org/
Anasazi Spirit (Gary’s project): https://stitchplay.com/anasazi-spirit/
Poppers (Beth’s project): https://needledelights.com/product/poppers/
Jeweled Valentine (Cindy’s project): https://www.rainbowgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jeweled-Valentine.pdf
Inchies (Beth’s project back project): https://needledelights.com/product/inchies/
EverTite stretcher bars, Frame Lock corner devices, and tacks: http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Accessories/StretcherBars.html
Adjust-A-Frame stretcher bars: Download the price list.
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February 15, 2026Holly Jackson Expands Her Horizons
Tilghman Buoy Wall, designed and stitched by Holly Jackson.
Lady of Shallot, designed and stitched by Holly Jackson.Holly Jackson, of Flossing in the Moonlight, returns this week. The show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery at avleafolkembroidery.com. Holly volunteered to record this show because she wanted to talk about the role of psychogeography in her art, the City and Guilds Master Practitioner Program, and her experience so far participating in the No Rules Textile Society collective. All three of these things are influencing her art in different ways. Maybe one or some of them can help you expand your needlework horizons.—Gary
Listen to the podcast:
https://nocache.wetalkfiber.com/podcasts/ft417.mp3
Watch the video. Click here to view it.
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:
Avlea Folk Embroidery website
March 5, 2023 show with Holly Jackson
Flossing in the Moonlight website
Holly Jackson on Instagram
City and Guilds website
No Rules Textile Society website
Fiber Talk’s Patreon page
We hope you enjoy our conversation with Holly Jackson. 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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