All Things Embroidery Framing with Kate Latham - Happy Time Craftcast 24

In this episode of Joleen's Happy Time Craft Cast, Joleen welcomes Kate Latham, the creative force behind Modern Hoopla. Kate shares her journey from public policy to web development, and ultimately to woodworking and embroidery framing. Discover how Kate merged her technical skills and love for crafts into an innovative business that empowers both her creativity and others in the craft community.🌟Guest Bio: Kate Latham is the founder of Modern Hoopla, a business specializing in handcrafted frames for embroidery hoops. With a background in web development and construction, Kate transitioned her skills into the world of crafts, offering innovative solutions for crafters everywhere. Modern Hoopla frames are designed to display hand-stitched works of art in a unique and elegant way.🌟Follow Kate on social 🔗 Facebook🔗 Instagram🔗 Threads🔗 Pinterest🔗 YouTube🔗 TikTok🔗 Etsy🌟 Episode Chapters:Intro and Setting the Scene (0:01)Kate Latham's Crafting Journey (1:07)From Web Development to Woodworking (2:34)CNC Machines in Crafting (3:49)Product Development and Problem Solving (6:23)Empowering Women Through Crafting (8:21)The Rise of Embroidery in Modern Times (14:11)New Products and Upcoming Releases (20:30)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (27:32)Retreat Announcements and Wrap-Up (29:37)🌟 Quotes from the Episode:"I never expected building a business to be so all-encompassing and engaging. Every day is different, and for me, that's the blessing.""If you can handle a sewing machine or driving a car, you can handle power tools. It’s all about trying it out."🌟 Links & Resources:Frames for embroidery hoops in various shapes and sizes.The “hoop prop” for easy display of embroidery.Bobbin Minder and Spool Minder for organizing floss and threads. Exclusive Listener Offer: Enjoy 10% off at ModernHoopla.co - code revealed during the podcast! Big Raven Farm Retreats🌟 Next Episode: Food Canning is an Art & Science with Amber ChristianRegister hereLove "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW  ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB