Gina has just finished two very quiet Open Studios weekends and has now learned that her summer schools won't run this year, leaving her uncertain about the future.

Izzy feels a bit flat and uninspired, As usual, she has lots of ideas for things she could do, but not quite enough motivation to pursue any of them! She needs to move forward soon but in which direction?

So how do we both decide what to do next? What do we want to do?

Mentioned:

Jane Brocket Yarnstorm https://yarnstorm.substack.com/

Gina’s Substack http://ginaferrariart.substack.com

Izzy’s new favourite shoes: https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-lloret-high-wedge-espadrille-sandals-blush/blush/p109780871

Izzy’s quote of the week: “You don’t have to like it, you just have to do it.”

About us:

Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.

Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.

You can find us at:

Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/

Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/

Izzy's Seascapes course is still open - just - until the end of Friday 28 July: https://isobelmoore.podia.com/celtic-seascapes

The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson

As we pass midsummer and start thinking about holidays and other summer pursuits we've both found our creativity diverted into other activities. As artists, should we worry?

Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about life in general, and art and creativity in particular.

Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors. We both started our creative journey with machine embroidery, and we’re both still figuring out our ultimate creative destination! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you'll find inspiration and support for your own creative journey, wherever it may take you.

Mentioned in this episode:

Nigella’s toasty granola https://www.nigella.com/recipes/toasty-olive-oil-granola

Mersea Island https://visitmerseaisland.co.uk/

You can find us at:

Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/

Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/

The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson

Do you find that creativity ebbs and flows? In this episode we discuss how we face the challenge of not feeling very creative whilst recognising there will be other times when we have more ideas than we can put into practice.

Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.

Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.

Mentioned in this episode:

Susan McCreevy https://www.susanmccreevy.com/

How to make clear gesso: Mix 1 part cornstarch with 2 parts cool water and mix in 4 parts PVA glue

Izzy's Seascapes course: https://isobelmoore.podia.com/celtic-seascapes

Gina's courses: https://ginaferrari.podia.com/

You can find us at:

Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/

Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/

The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson