Textile Indie Podcast

Creativity as self-care

What if your creative practice wasn't a reward for getting through the day — but actually how you got through it? In this episode of the Creative Practice Series, Brittany and Cheri make the case that making isn't a luxury or an indulgence. It's one of the most well-documented forms of self-care there is — and it's time we started treating it that way. In this episode: * Why most of us were taught to treat creative time as a reward — and why that needs to flip * The research-backed mental health benefits of working with your hands * Why the real barrier to a creative practice isn't time, it's permission * How to protect your creative time even when others don't understand it * A story about a garage sale that stuck with Cheri for 25 years * Three practical takeaways to start treating your creativity as non-negotiable Free worksheet: Download the Creativity & Self-Care worksheet to identify which creative activities actually fill you up — and when to reach for them. https://textileindie.kit.com/05d563c941 [https://textileindie.kit.com/05d563c941] Get all the links, resources, and show notes for this episode: 👉https://www.textileindie.com/self-care-and-creativity/ [https://www.textileindie.com/self-care-and-creativity/]

Starting Small

What if you didn't need hours of free time to build a meaningful creative practice? In this episode of the Creative Practice Series, Brittany and Cheri break down exactly how to use small pockets of time — just 5 to 15 minutes — to make real progress on your fiber arts projects and develop lasting creative consistency. In this episode: What "starting small" actually means for fiber artists How to break any project into 5–15 minute micro tasks Why keeping your materials accessible is a game-changer How to define a starter ritual that works for your lifestyle The importance of celebrating tiny wins along the way Why there is no "someday" — and what to do instead Free worksheet: Download the 15-Minute Creative Plan worksheet to build your own small-start habit. https://textileindie.kit.com/05d563c941 [https://textileindie.kit.com/05d563c941] Get all the links, resources, and show notes for this episode: 👉 https://www.textileindie.com/start-small-creative-breakthroughs/ [https://www.textileindie.com/start-small-creative-breakthroughs/]

What is a Creative Practice?

What is a creative practice—and how do you actually build one? In this episode, we break down a simple, realistic approach to creativity that helps you stay consistent, make progress, and enjoy the process (without relying on motivation or discipline). Get the Creative Practice Workbook here: https://textileindie.kit.com/05d563c941 [https://textileindie.kit.com/05d563c941] Mentioned: Sheep Spot Podcast: https://www.sheepspot.com/podcast [https://www.sheepspot.com/podcast] Drea Renee Knits Stria Cardigan Pattern: https://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/s [https://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/s]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXVDY3BKaFhzZmx1RHlXYjIzWmZfdGk0V0Q3QXxBQ3Jtc0tuQkZucmNiaXBMaFlHdkJ3Ukg3NjhpS1V5VlJ1NzJ1Sl93ckhUWjlnQXR6Z3ppV1FodmlyMFp6TE5XQ3dHYlp5eGFnQVFucWpJZzRKRDZQZFVMSTliMDBwRkx2UGhJUVFoekVSbzFmeDBHOHowUjZ4dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreareneeknits.com%2Fshop%2Fstria-cardigan&v=qb4TqvJrVNc] Salty Blonde Fibers: https://saltyblondefiber.com/ [https://saltyblondefiber.com/] Malabrogo Yarn: https://malabrigoyarn.com/ [https://malabrigoyarn.com/] Rose City Yarn Crawl: https://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/ [https://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/] Textile Indie Collective (membership): https://www.textileindie.com/textile- [https://www.textileindie.com/textile-]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjNtTUlvOGZidWZsRWZNM2dIekRBNUpMTUFvUXxBQ3Jtc0tuLTF6akowYlpSTGZKUUp6UTRIRW5vTXlJRUtZOXJxWnJ0Qy1FcUdjdnFwLUVnclU5T3l3QVhieTFMWkllQ1drZmpxcE9JcjVtdFhRenhXdnRmMUstNVc1ZUh2LWFucjBuZGwybkJCVlJETTk4VXZuYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.textileindie.com%2Ftextile-indie-collective%2F&v=qb4TqvJrVNc]