Fiber Talk

Plumage by Ruth O’Leary. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?fit=800%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="300" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15559" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?resize=75%2C75&ssl=1 75w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ruth_OLeary__Plumage.jpg?w=800&ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Plumage by Ruth O’Leary.Artemis by Ruth O’Leary. " data-large-file=

Felt bowls embroidered by Laura Wasilowski. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bowls.jpg?fit=600%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bowls.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="225" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15553" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bowls.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bowls.jpg?w=600&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" />Felt bowls embroidered by Laura Wasilowski.Bridge House quilt created by Laura Wasilowski. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bridgehouse2.jpg?fit=665%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bridgehouse2.jpg?resize=249%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="249" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15554" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bridgehouse2.jpg?resize=249%2C300&ssl=1 249w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bridgehouse2.jpg?resize=600%2C722&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bridgehouse2.jpg?w=665&ssl=1 665w" sizes="(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /><figcapti

Kick Back and Stitch Cassatt, stitched by Robin Rossignol.Kick Back and Stitch Matisse, stitched by Robin Rossignol.After listening to our show with Jane Garrison of Threadnuts/The Painter’s Threads Collection (https://wetalkfiber.com/2023/08/19/fiber-talk-with-jane-garrison/), Robin Rossignol was inspired to purchase some of those threads and match them with some of the Kick Back and Stitch designs she owned. In this video, we talk about 10 of those pieces and explore the threads and design features. Robin s work is an excellent example of how you can try counted-canvas needlepoint by stitching a small, inexpensive, design using stash threads or by making a small investment in new threads. See the links below for sources.—Robin Gary Links: Kick Back and Stitch designs can be purchased from your LNS, but here’s a good online source: https://store.apneedlearts.com/kickbackstitch.html Robin frequently refers to the book, “Twisty Stitches.” There are actually two volumes of Twisty Stitches. They were written by Carole Lake and Michael Boren. Their website is: https://stitchplay.com. You’ll have to purchase the books from a LNS or an online book seller as they’re no longer sold on the Stitch Play Designs website. CyberPointers: https://www.cyberpointers.org/ American Needlepoint Guild: https://www.needlepoint.org/default.aspx

The Finishing Fairy finished the needlepoint piece.. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metes02.jpg?fit=496%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metes02.jpg?resize=186%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="186" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15531" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metes02.jpg?resize=186%2C300&ssl=1 186w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metes02.jpg?w=496&ssl=1 496w" sizes="(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px" />The Finishing Fairy finished the needlepoint piece..A scissor case finished by Amanda Metes. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metes03.jpg?fit=674%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metes03.jpg?resize=253%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="253" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15532" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metes03.jpg?resize=253%2C300&ss

Cindy’s nearly finished with Land of the Free. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?fit=960%2C757&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?resize=300%2C236&ssl=1" alt="" width="300" height="236" class="size-medium wp-image-15519" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?resize=300%2C236&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?resize=1024%2C807&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?resize=768%2C605&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?resize=1140%2C899&ssl=1 1140w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?resize=600%2C473&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513_175510.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Cindy’s nearly finished with Land of the Free.Michelle Agnew, our May 10 guest, does stunning goldwork. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus-1.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus-1.jpg?resize=169%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="169" height="300" c

Creating this octopus started Michelle Agnew’s needle art journey. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?resize=169%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="169" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15513" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?resize=169%2C300&ssl=1 169w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&ssl=1 576w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?resize=768%2C1366&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?resize=864%2C1536&ssl=1 864w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?resize=600%2C1067&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/octopus.jpg?w=1000&ssl=1 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px" />Creating this octopus started Michelle Agnew’s needle art journey.Learn the story behind Michelle’s Hand & Lock Prize winning art. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/prize.jpg?fit=541%2C1024&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/prize.jpg?resize=159%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="159" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15514

Cindy’s Land of the Free project is moving along quickly. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Land-of-the-Free-04-26-26.jpg?fit=800%2C685&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Land-of-the-Free-04-26-26.jpg?resize=300%2C257&ssl=1" alt="" width="300" height="257" class="size-medium wp-image-15494" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Land-of-the-Free-04-26-26.jpg?resize=300%2C257&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Land-of-the-Free-04-26-26.jpg?resize=768%2C658&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Land-of-the-Free-04-26-26.jpg?resize=600%2C514&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Land-of-the-Free-04-26-26.jpg?w=800&ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Cindy’s Land of the Free project is moving along quickly.What will we do with these felt bowls from Fibres of Life? " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feltbowls.jpg?fit=736%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feltbowls.jpg?resize=276%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="276" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15495" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-conten

Embroidery art by Jessica Grady. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JESSICA-GRADY-3jpgcrop.jpg?fit=768%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JESSICA-GRADY-3jpgcrop.jpg?resize=288%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="288" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15486" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JESSICA-GRADY-3jpgcrop.jpg?resize=288%2C300&ssl=1 288w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JESSICA-GRADY-3jpgcrop.jpg?resize=600%2C625&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JESSICA-GRADY-3jpgcrop.jpg?w=768&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px" />Embroidery art by Jessica Grady.Detail from one of Jessica Grady’s Luminary series. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/05luminarydetail.jpg?fit=599%2C800&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/05luminarydetail.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1" alt="" width="225" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-15487" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/05luminarydetail.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/05luminarydetai

Clare Vickery’s padded hanger covers are an exciting design. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hangers.jpg?fit=800%2C533&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hangers.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1" alt="" width="300" height="200" class="size-medium wp-image-15479" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hangers.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hangers.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hangers.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hangers.jpg?w=800&ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Clare Vickery’s padded hanger covers are an exciting design.The tooth-ornament design started the OZ journey. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/toothfront.jpg?fit=165%2C220&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/wetalkfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/toothfront.jpg?resize=165%2C220&ssl=1" alt="" width="165" height="220" class="size-full wp-image-15480" />The tooth-ornament design started the OZ journey.Clare Vickery, of OZ Needle & T