I’m Virginia Wygal, and this is The Textile Creative podcast, the podcast where creativity, design, business, all wrapped up in beautiful fabric, come together. Whether you’re working directly with fabric, creating fiber art, or designing custom gowns, home décor or crafts, this is your space to learn, grow, and thrive.
I’ve always had a love of fabric, and you’ll often hear me say that I have lint in my blood. Whether you look at my childhood hobbies or a lifetime career in clothing and home goods design, fabric has always been at the center of it all. I’m coming to you from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, once a huge market center for the design industries. But after being downsized from a career I loved; I found a way to turn that passion for all things fabric into the business and creative practice of my dreams. It’s a business that aligns with what I love most, it fuels my creativity and gives me the freedom I’ve always wanted.
But getting here wasn’t easy. When I first started out as an entrepreneur, I struggled—struggled to make ends meet, struggled to find clarity, and wrestled with how to achieve my vision. The struggle is real, my friend! Sound familiar? Hmmm -m
Fast forward to today, and now I teach classes on design, inspiration, patternmaking and creativity. I run a membership for fabric creatives and help others build creative practices and businesses that they truly love. And that’s why I created The Textile Creative podcast—because I want to help you do the same.
In this podcast, I’ll be sharing practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable insights to help you grow as a creative professional. You’ll learn about creativity practices, fabric techniques, and design resources. We’ll also talk about strategies and what it really takes to build a business or creative practice that works for you – all with a specific focus of working with fabrics and fibers.
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned pro looking to take things to the next level, this podcast is for you. Each episode is designed to inspire and empower you to build a fulfilling creative life around your love of fabric, fibers, and the art of design.
If you’re ready to discover what lights you up, expand that creativity, and build a business or practice that you’re proud of, you’ve come to the right place.
So again, Welcome to The Textile Creative with Virginia Wygal. I’m excited to share this journey with you. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode, and if this sounds fun and interesting to you, share it with a friend who might need a little creative spark in their life as well.
