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"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal

Virginia Leigh Studio

The Textile Creative explores creativity as a vital, sustaining practice — one rooted in skill, material engagement, and thoughtful attention. Hosted by Virginia Wygal, designer, former Director of Product Development in the garment industry, and longtime educator, the podcast offers grounded, intelligent conversations about what it means to live a creative life with ambition without surrendering to hustle culture or empty productivity narratives. Drawing on decades of experience with

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All Episodes

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56: Listening To Your Work

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2026/01/01

Listening to Your Work Letting Your Creative Direction Emerge In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia reflects on what it means to truly listen to your creative work — not to plan it, fix it, or optimize it, but to notice what it’s already telling you. Rather than jumping into goals or resolutions, this episode invites you to slow down and pay attention to the patterns, materials, and instincts that have been quietly guiding your work all along. This is the final episode

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55: Lessons From One Year In

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/12/25

Lessons from One Year In The Power of Consistent Creativity: Reflecting on One Year of the Textile Creative Podcast In this special Christmas Day episode, Virginia Wygal celebrates one year of the Textile Creative Podcast by discussing the importance of staying with your creative practice rather than constantly chasing novelty. She emphasizes the value of consistency and return, particularly in fabric and fiber arts, sharing personal insights and lessons learned over the past

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16:48

54: The Small Win That Matters

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/12/18

The Small Win That Matters Identifying and Leveraging Small Wins for a Productive 2026 In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, hosted by Virginia Wygal, the focus shifts from how 2025 felt to identifying what genuinely worked. Instead of listing all achievements, Virginia emphasizes the importance of recognizing one small win from 2025 that quietly proved something moved forward. She shares three simple filters for evaluating these wins: it happened without forcing, it's

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22:16

53: What 2025 Actually Taught You

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/12/11

What 2025 Actually Taught You Reflecting on 2025: Quiet Data, Patterns, and Making Better Decisions for 2026 In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores the often-overlooked aspects of year-end reflection to help creative entrepreneurs plan more effectively for 2026. Rather than focusing solely on metrics and spreadsheets, Virginia highlights the importance of understanding emotional data, identifying patterns, and recognizing quiet wins from the past

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25:03

52: Plan 2026 Like A True Maker

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/12/04

Plan 2026 Like A True Maker A Maker's Guide to Planning 2026 In this episode of 'The Textile Creative Podcast,' Virginia Wygal introduces a five-part Yearend series for fabric creatives, focusing on practical and flexible planning tailored to creative rhythms. Virginia discusses why traditional corporate planning doesn’t work for creatives and offers a structured, but adaptable approach to setting goals and creating plans for 2026. She starts with defining anchors, understanding real-life

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12:58

51: Small Thanks, Big Meaning

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/11/27

Small Thanks, Big Meaning Small Shifts, Big Gratitude: Reflections on Creative Growth In this Thanksgiving episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal encourages listeners to slow down and appreciate the small, often overlooked moments that contribute to their creative growth. She shares her personal journey of letting go of certain projects, noticing the positive changes, and making small adjustments that have led to meaningful progress in her business and creative life. The

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27:11

50: 50 Episodes In - What It Has Taught Me

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/11/20

50 Episodes In: What it Has Taught Me Celebrating 50 Episodes: Lessons in Creativity and Persistence In this milestone episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal reflects on reaching 50 episodes and the journey of podcasting. She shares valuable lessons learned about creativity, visibility, and the importance of showing up consistently. Virginia discusses how her creative voice has evolved, the challenges of maintaining commitment, and the significance of small wins. She also

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18:05

49: After the Show - What the Dust Teaches

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/11/13

After the Show – What the Dust Teaches Navigating the Post-Show Crash: Recovery, Reflection, and Rest in Creative Practices In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the often overlooked aspect of the creative cycle—the crash that follows a major event or project. Virginia discusses the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that sets in after the adrenaline fades, sharing her own strategies for recovery. She emphasizes the importance of planning for

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18:08

48: Behind the Booth - The Art of Showing Up

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/11/06

Behind the Booth – The Art of Showing Up The Art of Showing Up: Energy, Presence, and Creative Practice In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal shares her thoughts on the importance of showing up, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. As she prepares for a local art show, Virginia explores the mental preparation required for any creative endeavor, from setting up a booth to posting online. She emphasizes that showing up is a skill that can be

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18:58

47: Rediscovering Creativity-It Never Left You

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/10/30

Rediscovering Creativity: It Never Left YouIn this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the idea that everyone is inherently creative, even if they don't identify as artists. She discusses how societal expectations push us to sideline our creativity in favor of practicality and routine. Through personal anecdotes and scientific backing, Virginia emphasizes the importance of intentional daydreaming, reframing routines, and rekindling old joys to awaken our

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19:05

46: The Fabric Remembers: A Lesson in Creative Awareness

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/10/23

The Fabric Remembers: A Lesson in Creative Awareness Embracing Creative Awareness Through Fabric In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal discusses the concept of creative awareness, exploring how the materials we work with serve as a living archive of our creative journey. She considers how remnants and scraps of fabric are not just leftovers, but evidence of our growth and evolution as makers. Virginia shares her own experiences and the lessons learned from

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45: My Fabric Travels

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/10/16

My Fabric Travels The Universal Language of Fabric: Connecting Through Creativity In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores how fabric serves as a universal language connecting people across cultures and generations. Virginia shares personal stories from her travels in India, Italy, and China, where she experienced the beauty and craftsmanship of local fabric artisans. She emphasizes that creativity is about seeing deeply rather than traveling far, and

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22:48

44: Joy, Obsession and the Art of Play

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/10/09

Joy, Obsession and the Art of Play Rediscovering the Joy of Creation: Embracing Playful Obsession in Textiles In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores the importance of creating purely for joy rather than productivity or profit. She discusses the value of slowing down, embracing obsession as reverence, and rediscovering the pleasure of working with natural fabrics like silk, linen, and wool. Virginia shares personal anecdotes from her journey through

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18:23

43: The Fabric Room

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/10/02

The Fabric Room Creating Your Perfect Creative Space In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal dives into the significance of personal creative spaces and how they evolve over time. Virginia shares her own journey from sewing in a narrow strip between her bed and the wall to finally having a dedicated fabric room. She emphasizes that creative spaces, whether expansive or small, don't have to be Pinterest-perfect; rather, they should be functional, inviting, and

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30:46

42: How the Past Shaped the Future

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/09/25

How the Past Shaped the Future From Sample Cutter to Creative Leading: A Journey in Textile Design In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal takes listeners through her inspiring journey in the professional fabric and design world. Starting from the very bottom as a sample cutter, Virginia discusses her climb to becoming the Director of Product Development, detailing the challenges and invaluable lessons learned along the way. She highlights the importance of

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20:30

41: The Sewing Life I Created

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/09/18

The Sewing Life I Created From Early Sewing Projects to a Creative Career In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal reflects on her first fabric project and her journey from discovering her love for sewing to building a fulfilling career in fabric design and creativity. Virginia shares personal anecdotes from her childhood, including navigating home economics class and creating her own clothes, to the early signs of her passion for design. She emphasizes the

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16:46

40: The Fabric That Found Me

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/09/11

The Fabric That Found Me The Spark That Ignited My Lifelong Passion for Fabric In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal shares a deeply personal story about how her love for fabric began with a small bag of pink satin, pink chiffon, and burgundy velvet ribbon found in her mother's closet at the age of 10. Virginia talks about how this simple experience sparked a lifelong obsession that shaped her creativity and journey towards building a successful business. She

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19:45

39: Healing - When Creativity Meets Recovery

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/09/03

Healing: When Creativity Meets Recovery Healing through Creativity: Slowing Down and Staying Grounded In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal shares her personal journey through a challenging summer marked by a health crisis. Despite initially feeling fine, Virginia quickly realized her health needed to take priority, leading to a significant shift in her summer plans. She discusses the importance of listening to your body's signals and allowing yourself to slow

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20:32

38: The Myth of "Ready" in Creativity

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/08/26

The Myth of "Ready" in CreativityIn this episode, Virginia Wygal explores the myth of “feeling ready” before starting a creative project. She discusses why waiting for the perfect moment can hold you back, the neuroscience behind our need for certainty, and how embracing imperfection and responsiveness can lead to greater creativity and innovation. Key Topics: • Introduction & The Myth of Readiness – 0:00 Why we hesitate to start, perfectionism, and cultural pressures. • Societal

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21:56

37: Staying the Course

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/08/20

Staying the Course Holding Steadyin Your Creative Business During Slow Times In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, hosted by Virginia Wygal, we take a final look at the challenging moments of running a creative business during slow and uncertain times. Virginia shares personal insights and practical advice on ‘staying the course’ by focusing on clarity, alignment, and intentional action. She emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with your 'why' and vision to navigate

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