Meet Hannah

Hannah Kwiatkowski is the founder of Summertide Stitchery, the designer behind Summer Hayes Designs (distributed by Atlantic Blue Canvas) and an avid needlepointer.

She began stitching in 2021 to help with post-partum depression and fell in love with it!

Hannah also holds a PhD in epidemiology and works as a health economist for a large pharmaceutical company.

She lives in Texas with her husband and two young children who inspire her to do hard things every day!

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  • 2024 New Year, New Hobby Challenge

    New Year, New Hobby Challenge I LOVE a good New Year's resolution. Even if I don't keep it, I like to start the New Year feeling focused.  With that in...

    2024 New Year, New Hobby Challenge

    New Year, New Hobby Challenge I LOVE a good New Year's resolution. Even if I don't keep it, I like to start the New Year feeling focused.  With that in...

  • 5 Background Stitches for Needlepoint

    I'm constantly looking for a good background stitch that goes beyond basketweave and diagonal mosaic (no hate for those stitches, they are just on the majority of my projects). If...

    5 Background Stitches for Needlepoint

    I'm constantly looking for a good background stitch that goes beyond basketweave and diagonal mosaic (no hate for those stitches, they are just on the majority of my projects). If...

  • 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

    Obviously, needlepoint makes the best gift. But maybe it's not the only gift. Without further ado, here are Summertide's picks for 2023 gifting. 

    2023 Holiday Gift Guide

    Obviously, needlepoint makes the best gift. But maybe it's not the only gift. Without further ado, here are Summertide's picks for 2023 gifting. 

  • Get Started with Needlepoint

    Are you ready to embark on a creative journey that sparks joy and allows you to express yourself through art? Look no further! Welcome to the exciting world of needlepoint,...

    Get Started with Needlepoint

    Are you ready to embark on a creative journey that sparks joy and allows you to express yourself through art? Look no further! Welcome to the exciting world of needlepoint,...

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