textile art

Hannah Thompson has always loved crafting, quilting & textile art.

 In 2017, at a crossroads in her life, dealing with emotional & family upset, she left her corporate career and set up Stitching Kitchen. On Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Hannah shares her story and we dive into what she describes as her transformational business year in 2023!

Susan Weeks chats with Hannah Thompson about:

• Her love for textile art, quilting, crafting and creativity
• Family life and a career pushing textile creativity to the background
• Turning to textile art to deal with a challenging time
• Taking the leap into setting up Stitching Kitchen
• How her business has evolved
• Discovering a love of teaching and facilitating others to enjoy textile art
• Starting to host guest tutors
• Getting help within her business
• Pushing out of her comfort zone with an inspiring community arts project with the National Paralympic Heritage Trust
• and lots more too! 

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Other Episodes featuring artists Hannah has booked for 2024:

Anne Kelly: Textile Art From Re-used Textile Treasures

https://stitcherystories.com/annekelly/

Jayne Emerson Returns: Impatient Textile Rebel

https://stitcherystories.com/jayneemerson2/

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