Why Knowing Your Destination Isn’t Enough I used to get so overwhelmed by the big picture. But then, a road trip gave me a game-changing insight. If you’ve ever felt like the entire journey of building your creative business was too overwhelming to even start… You’re not alone.! But the way out isn’t what you […]
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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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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,
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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Building Trust in Your Process and Ideas Are you ready to tackle one of the biggest challenges creatives face? This week’s episode of The Textile Creative Podcast is all about building creative confidence and trusting your process—even when doubts creep in. In this episode, we explore: What creative confidence really means (hint: it’s not about
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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
Closing a Chapter, Opening New Doors As the calendar turns to the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey this blog has taken over the years. The Weekly Creative Buzz began as a space to share insights, inspiration, and practical advice for fabric and fiber creatives—and what a journey it’s been!
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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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Staying Balanced During the Holidays A 5-minute Read. Prefer to Listen? Click below to listen to the audio version. The holidays are magical – a time for relatives, cherished traditions and parties. But let’s be honest—they’re also a whirlwind of to-do lists, endless events, and distractions that can make it hard to catch your breath.
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