TALKING THREADS

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TALKING THREADS MEDIA produces educational programming in a variety of areas. TALKING THREADS are shows about weaving, spinning, knitting, and fiber arts. BEHIND THE SCENES pertains to topics of general interest. REAL ESTATE TODAY introduces viewers to transactions involving real property.

Episodes of TALKING THREADS

    • Play TALKING THREADS 22 - Dinner Placemats - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 22 - Dinner Placemats

      Weaving 8-shaft fancy twill for placemats. Cooking (chicken, salsa, kale, tea). Episode was seen on TCTV

      • Release date
        Dec 17, 2011
      • Runtime
        11:29
    • Play TALKING THREADS 21 - Surface Embellishments - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 21 - Surface Embellishments

      TEXTILES: Sources of inspiration, ways to approach surface embellishments, and how to accomplish the various tasks are discussed and demonstrated. Techniques include: knitting with beads, hand-embroidery, machine-embroidery, and ribbon embroidery. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Sep 6, 2011
      • Runtime
        19:51
    • Play TALKING THREADS 20 - Introduction to KUMIHIMO by Carol Goodwin - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 20 - Introduction to KUMIHIMO by...

      Carol Goodwin introduces us to the ancient art of Japanese braiding called "KUMIHIMO". Episode was seen on TCTV

      • Release date
        Jul 5, 2011
      • Runtime
        13:17
    • Play TALKING THREADS 19 - CRACKLE - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 19 - CRACKLE

      Introduction to "Crackle" weave structure with woven samples and drafts. Inspirational photos from prominent weavers in the region are included in a section of the video called THE GALLERY. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Jun 1, 2011
      • Runtime
        19:43
    • Play TALKING THREADS 18 - HUCK LACE IN LINEN 14 - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 18 - HUCK LACE IN LINEN 14

      Eight-shaft loom is dressed in "Linen 14" for 3-end Huck Lace. ; Woven samples show "before" and "after" effects of fabric woven in linen. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Apr 20, 2011
      • Runtime
        17:59
    • Play TALKING THREADS 17 - Krokbragd - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 17 - Krokbragd

      Introduction to Scandinavian weave structure, Krokbragd, which has an unvarying treadling. Discussed and demonstrated. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Mar 5, 2011
      • Runtime
        14:55
    • Play TALKING THREADS 16 - Weaving Decorator Throws in Overshot - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 16 - Weaving Decorator Throws in...

      Introduction to the overshot weave structure through weaving a decorator throw. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Feb 1, 2011
      • Runtime
        09:56
    • Play TALKING THREADS 14 - Computer Interface Weaving with Jannie Taylor - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 14 - Computer Interface Weaving ...

      Jannie Taylor discusses computer-interface weaving on multi-shaft looms (such as AVL). ; Woven samples illustrate complex weaving techniques on 16- and 24-shaft looms. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Feb 1, 2011
      • Runtime
        44:23
    • Play TALKING THREADS 13 - Tacoma Weavers Guild 75th Anniversary Documentary - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 13 - Tacoma Weavers Guild 75th A...

      This 60-minute documentary commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Tacoma Weavers Guild -- touted as being the oldest, continuously-operating guild in the United States. ; Contains interviews with Lu Sever, Trish Randall and Ruth Canon, Laura MacCary, Betty Bell, Roberta Lowes, and Mimi Anderson. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Feb 2, 2011
      • Runtime
        59:42
    • Play TALKING THREADS 12 - Fibers to Fabrics with Roberta Lowes - TALKING THREADS on Blip TALKING THREADS episodes on Blip

      TALKING THREADS 12 - Fibers to Fabrics with Robe...

      Roberta Lowes discusses participation in the Tacoma Weaver's Guild 75th Anniversary Documentary, her life as a Weaver and Yarn Store Owner, and her enjoyment of fiber arts through weaving, spinning, and dyeing. Episode was seen on TCTV.

      • Release date
        Feb 1, 2011
      • Runtime
        29:49
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