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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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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just for Fabric Creatives Have you ever found yourself knee-deep in a project you wish you had never agreed to? Maybe it took way longer than expected, paid far less than it was worth, or left you creatively drained. As fabric creatives, we often struggle with saying no—whether it’s to underpriced custom work, overwhelming requests,
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(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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