How Needlepoint and Organization Led to Stitch Sloth – Now Streaming on Fiber Talk
Big news in the world of needlepoint and awkward self-promotion: I was just featured on Fiber Talk, the wildly popular podcast hosted by Gary Parr and co-hosted by Cindy Baldwin. The episode dropped today, and if you’re curious about how Stitch Sloth came to be—and how a type-A needlepoint lover ended up building a digital haven for fiber friends—you’ll definitely want to check it out.
A Conversation About Creativity (and Compulsive Organizing)
Gary and Cindy were incredibly kind and asked thoughtful, engaging questions throughout our chat. We talked about how I first discovered needlepoint, my lifelong love of organization, and how those two passions eventually merged into what is now Stitch Sloth.
As the conversation unfolded, I shared how Stitch Sloth was built to support stitchers of all styles—from beginners with overflowing stash drawers to seasoned pros hunting for the perfect fiber. In addition, we touched on the journey of building an online community, one spreadsheet and stitched corner at a time.
What We Covered
If you’ve ever wondered how a needlepoint-obsessed, type-A organizer decided to create an ad-free, membership-based community for stitchers—you’ll find the answers here. Along the way, we discussed some of my favorite Stitch Sloth features, including the fiber inventory system and the ever-growing StitchBoard.
That said, full disclosure: I was a little nervous to listen to the episode this morning. Honestly, hearing my own voice is not my favorite thing. However, I’m not alone—who really likes the sound of their own voice?
Even so, I made it through the whole thing. And yes, I laughed a few times (even at myself). So, if you’re curious to hear the real story behind Stitch Sloth—and get a feel for what we’re all about—this episode is definitely worth a listen.
🎧 Where to Listen
You can find the episode just about anywhere podcasts live:
•YouTube (FlossTube version)
•Spotify
•Amazon Music
•Audible
•TuneIn, Podbay, and Podbean
Or just click here to listen directly from the Fiber Talk website.
❤️ A Few Shoutouts
A huge thank you to Gary and Cindy for having me on—and to the Embroiderers’ Guild of America for sponsoring the episode and supporting the stitching community.
If you’re new to Stitch Sloth from the show: welcome! You can find us here on the website, on Instagram, and on Facebook. Come see what the StitchBook fuss is all about.
And if you did listen and made it all the way to the end, drop a comment below and let me know what your favorite part was! 👇🏻
Happy Stitching!!
– Ilene
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