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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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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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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(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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Introducing The Textile Creative Podcast A 3-minute read. Prefer to listen? Click below to listen to the audio version. Introducing The Textile Creative Podcast The holiday season is officially here, and I hope this week finds you surrounded by warmth, love, and maybe just a little extra creativity. As I wrap up my year and
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Creativity, Tradition, and a Twist for This Year A 3-minute read. Prefer to listen? Click below to hear the audio version. It’s that time of year—the house smells of pine, lights are twinkling everywhere, and trees of all shapes and sizes are being decorated in corners of homes. Except at my house. You see, I
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Enthusiasm With a Side of Strategy A 5-minute read. Prefer to listen? Click below for the audio version. One thing I’ve learned in my creative journey is that enthusiasm, while powerful, isn’t always enough to get me to the finish line. Let’s be honest—how many of us have started a project with that spark of
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A Bundle to Boost Your Creative Year Ahead A 3-minute read. Prefer to listen? Click below for the audio version. Black Friday often feels like a frenzy of deals and discounts flying in from every corner of the internet. While I love a good bargain as much as the next person, I also know that
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