Send us a text This week on Stitch Wish Radio, I’m joined by Anna Hultin—artist, teacher, and the founder of Olander Co. In this quiet and grounding conversation, we talk about the power of doing something just because it feels good, the meditative nature of repetition, and the intentional choice to build a creative life that honors your limits. Anna opens up about how motherhood shaped her boundaries, how she built a thriving embroidery business without burning out, and how she continues to...
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Send us a text This week on Stitch Wish Radio, I’m joined by Anna Hultin—artist, teacher, and the founder of Olander Co. In this quiet and grounding conversation, we talk about the power of doing something just because it feels good, the meditative nature of repetition, and the intentional choice to build a creative life that honors your limits. Anna opens up about how motherhood shaped her boundaries, how she built a thriving embroidery business without burning out, and how she continues to...
This week on Stitch Wish Radio, I’m joined by Anna Hultin—artist, teacher, and the founder of Olander Co. In this quiet and grounding conversation, we talk about the power of doing something just because it feels good, the meditative nature of repetition, and the intentional choice to build a creative life that honors your limits. Anna opens up about how motherhood shaped her boundaries, how she built a thriving embroidery business without burning out, and how she continues to stay connected...
This was originally a YouTube video - watch here! Welcome to Fallen Empires—a collection of handmade garments inspired by the rise and fall of power, stitched slowly from reclaimed fabrics and ancient stories. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the first half of the collection: from Cleopatra to Caesar, from Marie Antoinette to imagined goddess eras. Mentioned in this episode: Embroidery Course Sale! 20% off ends FRIDAY May 30th at 11:59pm EST The Fallen Empires colle...
Today on Stitch Wish Radio, I’m sitting down with the incredible Gabriela Martínez Ortiz—textile artist, embroidery visionary, and the creator of Ofelia & Antelmo. Gabriela’s work is this beautiful meeting point between repetition, nature, and intuitive process. We talk about how embroidery became her way of slowing down, finding healing, and reclaiming her artistic voice after leaving the fast-paced world of fashion. Her story is deeply inspiring—woven with themes of lineage, inner knowi...
(psst - don't forget, SOFT WORK Intuitive Garment Design course price goes up on April 1st! Sign up now and you'll get lifetime access at the lowest price!) In honor of the yearly *spring cleaning* I'm avoiding in my own studio - I share some of my favorite methods for getting organized, both with materials and inspiration! These tips will help both your physical and digital spaces, and if you've got a traveling studio (or... a studio that moonlights as a dining room table or living room floo...
Next up in the artists featured in my new book, The Art of Embroidery Design, Beth Hoyes, an artist and art therapist from the UK whose work centers around nature, exploring themes of animal symbolism, folklore and interconnectivity. Beth discusses her journey from dabbling in embroidery to making it the cornerstone of her art practice, the meditative process behind her creations, and how her background as an art therapist influences her work. The discussion also touches on balancing ar...
This episode is all about connecting, or reconnecting, with your personal style of creativity. Let's review the fears that often inhibit our creative expression, like the fear of not being productive, fear of judgment, and lack of ideas. You’ll learn about the benefits of slowing down, discover actionable steps to manage and overcome creative blocks - and explore one of my favorite activities for ensuring you never run out of ideas!Magic Threads LAST CHANCE!Spark Your Inspiration CoursePre-Or...
In this episode, I welcomed back Tessa Perlow, an incredibly talented embroidery artist inspired by magic and nature. We discussed her journey and evolution since her last appearance on the podcast, her new creative ventures into other mediums, the challenges of managing physical strain and burnout, and the intricacies of running a creative business in today's world. Tessa also shares her thoughts on the importance of allowing oneself to play, researching inspirations deeply, and making...
Next up in the artists featured in my new book, The Art of Embroidery Design, photographer and embroiderer Valeria Duque! We connected on the mystical nature of image-making, the power or words and language, and accessing the inner worlds through art. Valeria shared how she combines embroidery with her photography, viewing it as "writing with light" (the etymology of the word photograph). We discuss into her inspirations sources, which include a deep connection to nature and indigenous com...
This is a new series on the podcast where I interview all of the contemporary artists in my new book, The Art of Embroidery Design! Sarah K Benning dives into her experience as a contemporary embroidery artist, her transition from art student to accidental small business owner to a full-time job, and how her creative process and relationship with art have evolved. Sarah highlights the therapeutic aspects of embroidery, the challenges of sustaining a creative livelihood, and her new role he...
Today I’m talking with Amelia Knott RP, RCAT, who I know through instagram handle of @art_therapy_irl, Amelia is the author of: The Art of Thriving Online, Creative Exercises to Help You Stay Grounded+ Feel Joy in the World of Social Media "...a work book that is intended to help readers develop a conscious + healthy relationship with the world of social media through creative activities, reflections, therapeutic art, writing prompts, + more" We’ll be talking about how the artmaking process c...
Let's explore the transformative power of sketchbooks - this isn’t just about drawing; it’s about making room for your creativity and transforming that daunting blank page into a canvas for your imagination. Learn some methods of working in your sketchbook that will help you to get moving in spite of fear, break out of blocks and perfectionism, and elevate your creative practice. Whether you're embroidering, drawing, or simply dreaming, this episode will help with the fear of "but WHAT do I ...
In this episode, we'll explore how cloth is made, the journey from fiber to fabric, and how that influences how clothes are made. As we trace the history of clothing, we'll discover how this technology has influenced just about every part of our lives. This was the wormhole that led me to create my soft work intuitive garment design course (my plan was to more deeply study how clothing was made throughout time to connect it to how we can more easily make clothes in the current age and… what...
This episode shares clips from interviews that I’ve done with some amazing artists, talking about inspiration, and the artistic process, and all sorts of good stuff. These interviews took place over the spring on Knit a Spell podcast and the Making and Mending podcast - if you haven't already tuned into these, hope you enjoy these snippets! Mixed Color Monthly Membership (closes August 9th and doesn't open again until November!) Knit a Spell Podcast Making and Mending Rituals Podcast p.s....
I’m SO excited about this interview, Sergio and Eric have done the incredible work of not just reinvisioning an industry in their heads, not just casting a better future for fashion, but turning that into a reality and creating a sustainable system within which others can pull from as well. Made X Hudson is a sustainability-driven fashion company with a small-batch factory and two retail stores in New York’s Hudson Valley, They share their journey of creating a unique, vertically inte...
My Monthly Stitch Membership is OPEN until July 12th! The assumption is often that I’m naturally creative, that I spend all my time making art. The reality is - I research and write and teach about creativity BECAUSE it’s hard for me. This past few years has been especially challenging, but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve... In this episode, I've shared some ideas for getting back into your practice after a hiatus, getting more consistent with your creative practice (and why you s...
Why I don’t always use sewing patterns, and sometimes make clothes like this instead… even works for beginners! (watch this on YouTube!) Mentioned in this episode: Soft Work Course - $50 off until MAY 20th at midnight!! Use code 50FORYOU Episode 11 - Considering the Cuts of Our Cloth Episode 29 - Zero Waste Patternmaking
I’m so excited to share this interview with Pamela Mayer, a patternmaker, clothing designer, and owner of the local boutique Mayer Wasner which specializes in modern day heirlooms with a focus on clothing made responsibly and ethically. We talk about the joys of making clothes, developing personal style, the evolution of our personal philosophies throughout life and how that is reflected in our businesses, and sustainability choices that happen not only as a shop owner, but also how to contin...
Repurposing and upcycling is a revolutionary act of creativity and resourcefulness. These actions embody the spirit of transformation, taking garments worn and weathered and breathing new life into their tired fibers. This episode talks about my favorite methods for upcycling garments, how I manage all the fabric from garments that are too far gone to save, and some new methods on my list to try! Links: Watch on YouTube for all the visuals! Mythic creatures stitchalong submission! Tapr...
Sharing some new and old concepts for Zero-Waste patternmaking ideas, and a few of my favorite book recommendations for learning more! Want to see some visuals for this episode? Check out the YouTube version. Soft Work Course Cut My Cote - Dorothy K Burnham Zero Waste Patterns - Birgitta Helmersson More on Luddites (machine breakers)
My recommendations for better getting to know what is already in your closet so you can make the best choices for you and your wardrobe (no, I'm not going to tell you you can't shop - but these tips will ensure you shop wisely!) Psst... these episodes are now also able to be watched as YouTube videos! See my channel here. Mentioned in this episode: Soft Work Intuitive Garment Design Course Latest Mending Tutorial (on Blog) + Free Mending Zine
Send us a text This week on Stitch Wish Radio, I’m joined by Anna Hultin—artist, teacher, and the founder of Olander Co. In this quiet and grounding conversation, we talk about the power of doing something just because it feels good, the meditative nature of repetition, and the intentional choice to build a creative life that honors your limits. Anna opens up about how motherhood shaped her boundaries, how she built a thriving embroidery business without burning out, and how she continues to...
