47. The Art of Slowing Down: Anna Hultin on Embroidery, Motherhood, and Creative Permission

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 to her why—even in seasons of fatigue and uncertainty.

Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just picking up a needle for the first time, this episode is your reminder that your pace is enough—and your art doesn’t have to be perfect to be worthy.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The importance of boredom and margin in creativity
• How embroidery became Anna’s daily anchor
• Letting go of perfectionism and finding freedom in limitations
• Building a business that honors your rhythms instead of burning you out

Find Anna at @olandercoembroidery and explore her work, courses, and patterns at olandercoembroidery.com

My latest book, The Art of Embroidery Design: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/christi-johnson/the-art-of-embroidery-design/9781635867664/

Anna's Website: https://www.olandercoembroidery.com/
Anna's new book, The Stitched Landscape, available for pre-order: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/anna-hultin/the-stitched-landscape/9781635868456/

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