Interviews

Sewing stories with Sara Impey

Have you ever read a quilt? This week, we sit down with Sara Impey to chat about the intersection of text and textile. From exploring the subtleties of everyday language to weaving narratives with thread, Sara’s quilts challenge us to read between the lines - literally. If you’ve ever wondered how art can make you think, feel, and read all at once, this episode is for you.

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Host: Jo Wright

Show Notes

“Every artist must create something that is true to themselves. I think every artist must remember that they're important. But they also need a degree of humility and humour.”
- Sara Impey

Takeaways from this episode

Art can articulate our stories. Sara’s work challenges the idea that textiles are purely decorative. By stitching words into fabric, she turns her quilts into a form of storytelling that invites us to look and read. What messages can you weave into your artwork?

You don’t have to choose between form and function. Sara combines the craftsmanship of traditional quilting with the impact of graphic design and literary expression, resulting in art that’s both a physical object and a vehicle for ideas. What creative rules might you have outgrown?

Artistic expression is an evolving conversation with yourself. By blending text with textile, Sara proves that artistic growth isn’t about abandoning past skills, but integrating them in new, unexpected ways. How could your past experiences or skills find a new voice in your creative practice?

Explore the artwork from this episode below

During the live interview, we shared some images of Sara’s artwork. Since you’re listening to the podcast version, we’ve made these images available for you below.

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