FiberTalk

14/12/2025

We're joined this week by brilliant counted-canvas artist Wendy Moore. The show is made possible by CyberPointers (cyberpointers.org), the online chapter of ANG. The need to be creative transported Wendy from the science world to stage costume design. She moved to the Midwest and was exploring her love of Shakespeare when she was invited to an EGA meeting. That meeting opened the door to the counted-canvas-design career that we all enjoy today. In our conversation, we learn the details of Wendy's interesting career path and her process for creating terrific needle art. Wendy's pieces are available through online, in-person, chapter, and regional and national events. "If you can get six people together, I'll teach a class." We hope you enjoy the show and will consider taking a class from Wendy. To learn more, contact Wendy at [email protected].—Cindy and Gary
https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/12/14/wendy-moores-counted-canvas-artwork/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/G07Z_yXVP8k

11/12/2025

For our final Wednesday conversation, we decided to do a recap of 2025 by naming our favorite needlework artist(s) of the year, the top item in the list of things we learned from 141 shows, and the one topic that stuck with us. We all had the same top artist, but Cindy and Gary had to go with our 1a selections because Beth was too fast with the keyboard. If you have a favorite needleworker interview from the 42 Sunday shows we did, let us know in the comments. Same goes for something new you learned from a year of Fiber Talk shows and something that stuck with you. Sunday’s guest: Wendy Moore—Beth, Cindy, and Gary
https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/12/10/fiber-talk-midweek-chat-12-10-25/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/jdROtMXx8Bs

11/12/2025

For our final Wednesday conversation, we decided to do a recap of 2025 by naming our favorite needlework artist(s) of the year, the top item in the list of things we learned from 141 shows, and the one topic that stuck with us. We all had the same #1 artist, but Cindy and Gary had to go with our 1a selections because Beth was too fast with the keyboard. If you have a favorite needleworker interview from the 42 Sunday shows we did, let us know in the comments. Same goes for something new you learned from a year of Fiber Talk shows and something that stuck with you. Sunday's guest: Wendy Moore--Beth, Cindy, and Gary
https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/12/10/fiber-talk-midweek-chat-12-10-25/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/jdROtMXx8Bs

07/12/2025

Our guest this week is embroidery artist Nicole Chui. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer's Guild of America. Nicole describes her work as "colorful, loud, intense, messy, brash, and disruptive. She started in the fashion industry but her creative urges took her to a studio she shares with artists of other types so she can express her art in the unique way she prefers. That studio has provided opportunities to collaborate, which have proven beneficial to all of the artists. Nicole is also a football (soccer) player and owner of a football club. That sports connection has provided her with inspiration for several of her pieces. She is a fascinating talent who does needle art unlike anyone else. Be sure to visit her social media pages to enjoy more of what she creates.--Gary
https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/12/07/nicole-chui-the-disruptive-embroidress/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/3S5EAco9ccU

03/12/2025

It’s our final regular Stitch Hour of the year. Join us for some needlework fun at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, Dec. 3. Load up your favorite beverage and bring your current stitching project and any questions/comments. We will have one more Stitch Hour at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on Christmas Day. Plan to join us if you can. Also, consider sponsoring Fiber Talk by becoming a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/Fiber Talk.
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28/11/2025

27/11/2025

Either before or after your Thanksgiving dinner, or during if you’d like to eat and stitch, we hope you’ll join us for some stitching conversation. The fun starts at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on the Fiber Talk YouTube channel. Bring your stitching, questions/comments, and favorite beverage. We also invite you to support Fiber Talk by becoming a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/FiberTalk.

26/11/2025

It's always fun when Wednesday arrives and we get to talk about stitching. The first item on the list is a drawing for Clara Warschauer's Goldwork Cross Star kit and the accompanying finishing kit from Ecclesiastical Sewing. These two kits will be taught in a free class Clara is offering Dec. 6. For details, visit Clara's site at: https://www.clarastitching.com/free-goldwork-star-cross-workshop. Our main topic this week is the question of why we don't always focus on the project(s) we're most excited about and/or that challenge us most? Why do we frequently find ourselves working on projects that are easy instead? Is it time? Lack of focus? Trying to achieve a level of stitching quality that matches others? Also, what keeps us from playing with colors, threads, and designs to advance our stitching experiences. Please leave your thoughts about our conversation in the comments section. If you want to support all of the needlework content we produce, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at patreon.com/FiberTalk.--Beth, Cindy, and Gary
https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/11/26/fiber-talk-midweek-chat-11-26-25/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/OhLG2m6irgE

23/11/2025

This week we’re privileged to talk with designer Amie Corbin of Lola Crow Cross Stitch. The show is sponsored by the Embroiderer’s Guild of America at egausa.org. Amie has sewn clothes and stitched all of her life. Her first full-time venture was making costumes for a belly-dance troupe. The pandemic changed things and she shifted to cross-stitch design and has rapidly built up a large and fascinating catalog of designs. In the conversation, we learn how that all happened and what’s behind her many creative charts. Her latest design, “A Very Bigfoot Christmas” is a set of three ornaments. Through the end of November 2025, stitchers can get the charts by making a minimum $10 contribution to Meals on Wheels. All of the details are at the Lola Crow website.—Cindy and Gary
https://wetalkfiber.com/2025/11/23/the-creative-designs-of-lola-crows-amie-corbin/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/jSYX17-c0Vw

22/11/2025

Fiber Talk Year-End Schedule

Wednesday, Dec. 3: Stitch Hour, 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Sunday, Dec. 7: Nicole Chui
Wednesday, Dec. 10: Midweek Chat
Sunday, Dec. 14: Wendy Moore
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Patreon Silver Needle Zoom session
Sunday, Dec. 21: Fleur Woods
Thursday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day Stitch Hour, 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Thursday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day Stitch Hour, 2:00 p.m. Eastern (tentative)
Dec. 22 to Jan. 6: Annual holiday break
Wednesday, Jan. 7: Stitch Hour

21/11/2025

Sunday’s guest is Amie Corbin of Lola Crow Cross Stitch. I’ll be posting the show for you folks later today. Amie has designed this “A Very Bigfoot Christmas” ornament set to generate support for Meals on Wheels. Here are the details:

This year’s ornament set is here and it’s “A Very Bigfoot Christmas”. Bigfoot is ready to celebrate the holidays with all of his arctic friends: a fox, a reindeer, a narwhal, a snowy owl and an ermine, in three wintry scenes. Pattern proceeds through November will go to the Meals on Wheels People charity. For a minimum donation of $10, you can get all three ornament patterns. Find out how to donate and get the patterns:
https://lolacrowcrossstitch.com/pages/a-very-bigfoot-christmas
About the charity:
Meals on Wheels People’s vision is that no senior will go hungry or experience social isolation. Their dedicated staff and team of volunteers deliver meals to home-bound seniors, and prepare and serve meals at senior centers throughout the Portland metropolitan area. At a time when food insecurity is on the rise, Meals on Wheels provides a critical service. There is no waiting list or financial obstacle, just compassion.
Why I chose Meals on Wheels People:
For 5 years I volunteered in the Meals on Wheels kitchen every Friday morning, preparing and serving lunch at my local senior center. I saw first hand how much it meant to people to receive a nutritious meal and how feeding people could bring community together to alleviate the isolation that many elderly people experience. The staff and volunteers work very hard to make this happen. Let’s help them out!