(Podcast Episode 6: The Textile Creative with Virginia Wygal) Are you feeling stuck in your creative journey? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of The Textile Creative, we’re tackling the common struggles fabric and fiber creatives face—and how to rediscover that elusive spark that sets everything into motion. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: […]
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My Discoveries at the Dallas Craft Guild Show A 4.5 minute read. Prefer to listen, podcast style? Click below to access the audio version. This past weekend, I had the chance to visit the Dallas Craft Guild Fall Show and Sale, and left feeling more inspired than ever. It was a thrilling reminder of just
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Finding Your Way When Things Aren’t Working A 4 minute read. Prefer to listen? Now you can! Click below for the audio version. Today is all about those times when a project just-doesn’t-work! Whether it’s a creative block, a slow audience response, or simply feeling out of sync with our own vision, these moments are
Finding Calm Through Creativity A 5 minute read. Feel more like listening. Click below to listen to this week’s episode! These days, it’s easy to feel weighed down by all the craziness happening around us. With the looming election, economic uncertainties, and constant stream of news headlines, it seems like stress and fear have become
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The Quickest Path to Reality A 5 minute read. Prefer to listen? Click below for the audio version. Last week, we discovered where to find inspiration in the most unexpected places – whether it was in fascinating architectural lines or a quirky vase at the thrift store. But finding inspiration…is only half the battle. Today,
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Your “Scouting List” for Cool Ideas! A 5 minute read. Prefer to listen? Click below to listen to the audio version. Download the companion guide HERE. Inspiration is the foundation of all creative work. BUT – you can’t wait for inspiration to find you. You must get out and look for it! While inspiration can
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Growing Your Creative Potential A 4 Minute Read Welcome to the ninth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” This wisdom, attributed to both Jeff Watson and Confucius, serves as a powerful reminder that growth and learning come from being challenged,
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Taking Action in Your Creative Practice Welcome to the eighth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Done is better than perfect. Action, my friend.” This phrase, attributed to Sheryl Sandberg, serves as a powerful reminder that waiting for perfection is a trap. Perfection is an illusion; it’s like chasing a mirage in the
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The Power of Small, Consistent Actions Welcome to the seventh principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” This timeless wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, attributed to Lao Tzu, serves as a powerful reminder that every significant change or accomplishment in life starts with
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Not that tired old meme… First up, we’re talking about something that might sound like a no-brainer but is often WAY easier said than done – Do what you love, Love what you do. OK, it’s NOT what you’re thinking! It’s NOT about that flat empty platitude you hear on social media! This isn’t about
