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What To Do When Everyone Else Looks Better

Step Out of the Comparison Trap I almost quite sewing over a Pinterest post. I knew better, but I still fell for it…the comparison trap! I once saw a photo on Pinterest that made me question my entire creative career. Perfect lighting. Impeccable styling. Handmade perfection. And all I could think was: “Wow! Incredible! Why

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Creative Ruts

When the Muse Leaves You on Read You know the feeling. You sit down in your creative space—surrounded by all your beautiful fabric, tools, and ideas from last week—and suddenly… nothing. Crickets. Not even a whisper from your muse. So you think, “Maybe I’ll just rearrange my workspace. That always helps, right?” Four hours later,

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Make Creative Zest Sometimes, life doesn’t just hand you lemons—it chucks them at you. Hard. And in those moments, when energy is low and challenges keep piling up, creativity can feel like the first thing to go. But here’s the truth: creativity isn’t all-or-nothing. In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, I’m sharing what

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The Fabric Creative’s Guide to Narrowing Your Niche

Discover Your Niche and Elevate Your Creative Focus In the latest episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, I explore the challenge of narrowing down your creative passions into a clear niche that truly represents what you love and what you’re great at. I share why so many fabric creatives feel overwhelmed by the endless possibilities—whether

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The Fear of Putting Yourself Out There

and How to Overcome It! You’ve poured your heart into your creative work, but the thought of actually sharing it? Terrifying! What if no one likes it? What if people judge you? Or worse… what if no one even notices? Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Fear of visibility is one of the biggest struggles creatives

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Is it Time to Diversify?

A Portfolio Career for Fabric Creatives This episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal details the concept of a portfolio career, particularly its benefits for fabric and fiber artists. She explains that a portfolio career involves multiple income streams and projects aligned with one’s skills and passions, offering financial stability, creative freedom, and

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The Missing Link

What’s Holding You Back from Creative Success?”: Ever feel like something’s not quite clicking in your creative journey? Like there’s just one piece missing that could unlock your full potential? In this week’s episode of The Textile Creative, we’re diving into The Missing Link—those foundational pieces that create a strong, thriving creative practice. Here’s what

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