I still have a few minutes to watch, but I was feeling pretty cross about the comments you had from the 'ladies' at Hay on Wye - how rude and dismissive. It seems the words 'be kind' havent reached them yet. I know it can seem a bit of a cliche, but really, thank goodness you are made of stern stuff Eppie. I love the way you face these challenges and put them out in the open for discussion. A British person, talking openly about failure and embarrassment? Heavens. Scary stuff, but important and I love how you take these things, turn them over and then carry on xx
Can relate to this so much! Everyday I think I experience some embarrassment or uncomfortable feeling when posting, sharing to socials, TH-cam, recording podcasts, doing zoom, talking on the phone, reaching out to strangers 😅 but know I have to do it to grow my business and get out there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏
Exactly how I feel! Like you say - it doesn’t really feel like you have a choice if you want to grow your business so at least that means you just have to get on with it!
Ahhhh! So totally relatable!! I am thrilled you powered through any embarrassment and decided to "self promote". If you hadn't, I wouldn't have found The Fabled Thread. Since finding you, I've looked forward to and watched (at least once) every new video you have shared. I can't wait to join the Maker's Space 😃
I just wanted to say how much I love what you’re doing! You are so honest, passionate and full of enthusiasm, it’s so inspiring! Keep up the good work! ❤
Bravo as always Eppie. You approach everything with such grace. I have nothing but admiration for you. You are a true inspiration and I really need to take on a lot of your advice for myself 😊. You keep being you and doing what you do. An amazing job is being done. And you’re 100% right, if people don’t want to watch then they can take themselves off somewhere else. Everyone has the choice. As artists we put ourselves in very vulnerable positions. We almost give people a piece of our soul…. and so we should be supporting each other ❤ Keep up the fabulous work. I only discovered you a few weeks ago and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of you videos so far x
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic! I can relate to all of it and other videos you put out. I love the color choices in your works!
Thank you for this topic. I needed to be reminded that embarrassment is a universal human condition anytime someone steps beyond their previous self-imposed boundaries. It was very nice to be given grace, understanding and encouragement that even if it’s not always a resounding success I’ve done myself some good by taking a risk.
💯 I think I partly recorded this video so that I have something to watch back every time I feel like crawling back into my box - a little reminder to myself to keep pushing on and pushing through!
I love how you chat about the range of doubts of putting yourself and your wonderful business out there. I LOVE the TH-cam videos and have begun my stitching life because of Fabled Thread, and one of your Botanical kits helped me destress from what was approaching complete burnout in my professional life, very grateful - you are a delight!
Thank you for talking about this. I know this feeling so well. Every time I release new work/have a shop update, try something new, share on TH-cam, Patreon, Instagram etc. I really have to push myself to do it - even though I love what I do and enjoy it immensely, you’re always aware that there are many eyes on you and not all of them are kind. It’s particularly hard on Patreon, as when someone leaves they are offered the opportunity to fill in an exit survey, and while many people are very complimentary in the exit survey and leaving Patreon for reasons beyond my control, there are sometimes people who leave a scathing review. Even though I know that I can’t please everyone, it’s still affects me terribly. I’m lucky in that I have so much lovely feedback from people about Patreon and TH-cam and everything else, but it’s often the nasty comments that stay in your head. I don’t feel like I’m explaining this very well or in the way that I want to, but just know that I can totally relate to what you’re talking about here.
Some people seem to forget there's a real person at the other end of their comments, I wonder why they feel it necessary to be unpleasant. I hope you can take encouragement from the positive feedback you receive and leave the other stuff behind. Sending you best wishes xx
Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m definitely getting better at dealing with the negative comments. I’ve come to realise that I wasn’t put on this earth to please everyone - I can only do my best and some will be happy with it, others won’t. I think it comes from behaviours learned in childhood, this whole ‘people pleasing’ thing and never feeling good enough/feeling embarrassment. But I think that so many people can relate to that! x
I completely relate to this and I think it is so incredibly human to feel so emotionally impacted when someone decides they don’t want what you do anymore - even if it’s nothing to do with you. 100% those negatives stay with you when positives don’t - I thought I should actually start writing down some the lovely things people say so I try and force myself to refer back to them whenever there is a negative. It’s interesting though how some people forget there is just a person at the other end trying their best. I feel like everyone should have to put themselves and their ideas out there just to learn to be kinder!
Eppie, thank you for saying all this "out loud"! I've had these feelings of embarrassment my whole life and have come a long way in working through them. I am naturally more introverted than not. Many years ago, I started working on myself, trying to be a better person. One of the things I did (and still do) work on is forcing myself into uncomfortable (to me) situations to get better at being in that specific situation. A recent example is the Zoom meetings. In 2020, when we started communicating more via Zoom, I forced myself to talk each time I was on a call. I've always struggled with speaking in front of large groups of people, especially off the cuff; I've always been embarrassed I might mess up what I was going to say (stumble over my words), and people would think, "What on earth did she just say?". Thankfully, I have a self-deprecating sense of humor, which has helped me in many situations! 😅 Thank you again for discussing this topic, which isn't talked about much but would be so helpful to many! And a side note; I absolutely love the Maker's Space! I have found my tribe and just love all the support and ideas each day! There really are people out there like me! Thank you.
Hi Heather! 👋 I can totally relate as a fellow introvert who feels much more comfortable hiding in the background in meetings! Well done for making yourself speak up. It's definitely a challenge for some of us 😊xx
I totally agree with you about seeing the person creating the video, hearing them speak and just feeling part of what they are trying to achieve. I tend to switch off when videos have senseless music and just hands showing what they are doing as I cannot find anything to relate to on them. I love your videos, I love your concept and I come back for every video, Instagram Post etc. I have recently downsized and am still wondering which box or drawer my craft items are in, so procrastination has set in. I have set myself a task of sorting everything before New Year, so that 2025 is the year I learn how to embroider. In the meantime I am learning so much from you. A Huge Thank You for all you share.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this and feel completely the same about seeing people on video makes you feel more part of that they are trying to achieve. For 2025 I also have tidying and organising my studio on the list because it has just become such chaos. Tidy craft space = creative mind!
Gosh Eppie, It feels like you've written this just for me. I've been squirming in my seat all week after launching my website and first ever collection of paintings online. I've been sending out emails everyday for the week of the launch and it's making me so uncomfortable. I haven't made any sales so that stings too but I have a really small audience at the moment of mostly friends and family. That makes it even more squirmy especially when they see that no-one has bought a painting. I love the way you're so honest and humble even when you have what's obviously a thriving business. Those 'ladies' at Hay on Wye were very arrogant and up themselves weren't they?😂 I'm sure most people there are really lovely and it's best to ignore the rude ones. Easier said than done I know. I actually featured one of your beginner kits on an Instagram story the other day because I have bought two now and really love them and the frames are so unique and really great. I'm thinking of making my own painted frames for my paintings so I feel a bit of experimenting coming up. Happy days!! Thank you so much for this video. I feel so much better after watching it 💕
Sorry for the delay Julie. Go you!! I just went on your website and your work is so beautiful - the colours!! 🤯 very up my street! You should be so incredibly proud putting yourself out there and know that uncomfortable feeling you are having is something to celebrate. So many people don’t put themselves out there and never get to experience that discomfort. I am sure good things will come for you because you have put yourself out there! I am signed up to your mailing list and will love seeing what you create- it’s fab!
@@thefabledthread That's so kind of you to say. Honestly, you've made my day ☺ Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and can't wait to watch your progress next year x
Thank you Eppie. Now I can add embarrassment as an emotion I do feel around not so successful showcases. HA! During a zoom meeting for workshop I am participating in fear came up. I thought, I don't feel feel fear. Then I thought about it more and fear is the emotion I feel before a showcase. Will I earn enough money to make expenses this month or not? For now I'm thinking the embarrassment comes after and fear before. I'll think on it a bit more though.
Sorry for the delay! Totally agree - I feel like I am in this constant cycle of fear, embarrassment, elation, pride - all the highs and lows! At least life isn’t boring haha 😅
Fascinating talk and all true. I have stockpiled a load of handmade bags and purses with the intention of having a stall at a craft market. However I have difficultly pricing my work and fear the scrutiny of the public. My stuff is rather quirky. I'm going to have to do it though....
Good for you. I used to run an Artisan Market, my advice is just go and do it. You will learn if you are pricing too high or low. The main thing is to engage with the customer and they will keep returning. Have fun x
Thank you for this Eppie! ❤
I still have a few minutes to watch, but I was feeling pretty cross about the comments you had from the 'ladies' at Hay on Wye - how rude and dismissive. It seems the words 'be kind' havent reached them yet. I know it can seem a bit of a cliche, but really, thank goodness you are made of stern stuff Eppie. I love the way you face these challenges and put them out in the open for discussion. A British person, talking openly about failure and embarrassment? Heavens. Scary stuff, but important and I love how you take these things, turn them over and then carry on xx
I’m so happy that you’ve created this opportunity for us to listen and learn about your creative process. I love it!❤
Can relate to this so much! Everyday I think I experience some embarrassment or uncomfortable feeling when posting, sharing to socials, TH-cam, recording podcasts, doing zoom, talking on the phone, reaching out to strangers 😅 but know I have to do it to grow my business and get out there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏
Exactly how I feel! Like you say - it doesn’t really feel like you have a choice if you want to grow your business so at least that means you just have to get on with it!
Ahhhh! So totally relatable!! I am thrilled you powered through any embarrassment and decided to "self promote". If you hadn't, I wouldn't have found The Fabled Thread. Since finding you, I've looked forward to and watched (at least once) every new video you have shared. I can't wait to join the Maker's Space 😃
I just wanted to say how much I love what you’re doing! You are so honest, passionate and full of enthusiasm, it’s so inspiring! Keep up the good work! ❤
Thank you so much Paula for this - I so appreciate it!!
Bravo as always Eppie.
You approach everything with such grace. I have nothing but admiration for you. You are a true inspiration and I really need to take on a lot of your advice for myself 😊.
You keep being you and doing what you do. An amazing job is being done. And you’re 100% right, if people don’t want to watch then they can take themselves off somewhere else. Everyone has the choice.
As artists we put ourselves in very vulnerable positions. We almost give people a piece of our soul…. and so we should be supporting each other ❤
Keep up the fabulous work.
I only discovered you a few weeks ago and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of you videos so far x
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic! I can relate to all of it and other videos you put out. I love the color choices in your works!
Thank you for this topic. I needed to be reminded that embarrassment is a universal human condition anytime someone steps beyond their previous self-imposed boundaries. It was very nice to be given grace, understanding and encouragement that even if it’s not always a resounding success I’ve done myself some good by taking a risk.
💯 I think I partly recorded this video so that I have something to watch back every time I feel like crawling back into my box - a little reminder to myself to keep pushing on and pushing through!
I love how you chat about the range of doubts of putting yourself and your wonderful business out there. I LOVE the TH-cam videos and have begun my stitching life because of Fabled Thread, and one of your Botanical kits helped me destress from what was approaching complete burnout in my professional life, very grateful - you are a delight!
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for talking about this. I know this feeling so well. Every time I release new work/have a shop update, try something new, share on TH-cam, Patreon, Instagram etc. I really have to push myself to do it - even though I love what I do and enjoy it immensely, you’re always aware that there are many eyes on you and not all of them are kind. It’s particularly hard on Patreon, as when someone leaves they are offered the opportunity to fill in an exit survey, and while many people are very complimentary in the exit survey and leaving Patreon for reasons beyond my control, there are sometimes people who leave a scathing review. Even though I know that I can’t please everyone, it’s still affects me terribly. I’m lucky in that I have so much lovely feedback from people about Patreon and TH-cam and everything else, but it’s often the nasty comments that stay in your head. I don’t feel like I’m explaining this very well or in the way that I want to, but just know that I can totally relate to what you’re talking about here.
Some people seem to forget there's a real person at the other end of their comments, I wonder why they feel it necessary to be unpleasant. I hope you can take encouragement from the positive feedback you receive and leave the other stuff behind. Sending you best wishes xx
Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m definitely getting better at dealing with the negative comments. I’ve come to realise that I wasn’t put on this earth to please everyone - I can only do my best and some will be happy with it, others won’t. I think it comes from behaviours learned in childhood, this whole ‘people pleasing’ thing and never feeling good enough/feeling embarrassment. But I think that so many people can relate to that! x
I completely relate to this and I think it is so incredibly human to feel so emotionally impacted when someone decides they don’t want what you do anymore - even if it’s nothing to do with you. 100% those negatives stay with you when positives don’t - I thought I should actually start writing down some the lovely things people say so I try and force myself to refer back to them whenever there is a negative. It’s interesting though how some people forget there is just a person at the other end trying their best. I feel like everyone should have to put themselves and their ideas out there just to learn to be kinder!
Eppie, thank you for saying all this "out loud"! I've had these feelings of embarrassment my whole life and have come a long way in working through them. I am naturally more introverted than not. Many years ago, I started working on myself, trying to be a better person. One of the things I did (and still do) work on is forcing myself into uncomfortable (to me) situations to get better at being in that specific situation. A recent example is the Zoom meetings. In 2020, when we started communicating more via Zoom, I forced myself to talk each time I was on a call. I've always struggled with speaking in front of large groups of people, especially off the cuff; I've always been embarrassed I might mess up what I was going to say (stumble over my words), and people would think, "What on earth did she just say?". Thankfully, I have a self-deprecating sense of humor, which has helped me in many situations! 😅
Thank you again for discussing this topic, which isn't talked about much but would be so helpful to many! And a side note; I absolutely love the Maker's Space! I have found my tribe and just love all the support and ideas each day! There really are people out there like me! Thank you.
Hi Heather! 👋 I can totally relate as a fellow introvert who feels much more comfortable hiding in the background in meetings! Well done for making yourself speak up. It's definitely a challenge for some of us 😊xx
@ definitely a challenge, but I’m trying!😊
I totally agree with you about seeing the person creating the video, hearing them speak and just feeling part of what they are trying to achieve. I tend to switch off when videos have senseless music and just hands showing what they are doing as I cannot find anything to relate to on them. I love your videos, I love your concept and I come back for every video, Instagram Post etc. I have recently downsized and am still wondering which box or drawer my craft items are in, so procrastination has set in. I have set myself a task of sorting everything before New Year, so that 2025 is the year I learn how to embroider. In the meantime I am learning so much from you. A Huge Thank You for all you share.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this and feel completely the same about seeing people on video makes you feel more part of that they are trying to achieve. For 2025 I also have tidying and organising my studio on the list because it has just become such chaos. Tidy craft space = creative mind!
Gosh Eppie, It feels like you've written this just for me. I've been squirming in my seat all week after launching my website and first ever collection of paintings online. I've been sending out emails everyday for the week of the launch and it's making me so uncomfortable. I haven't made any sales so that stings too but I have a really small audience at the moment of mostly friends and family. That makes it even more squirmy especially when they see that no-one has bought a painting.
I love the way you're so honest and humble even when you have what's obviously a thriving business. Those 'ladies' at Hay on Wye were very arrogant and up themselves weren't they?😂 I'm sure most people there are really lovely and it's best to ignore the rude ones. Easier said than done I know.
I actually featured one of your beginner kits on an Instagram story the other day because I have bought two now and really love them and the frames are so unique and really great. I'm thinking of making my own painted frames for my paintings so I feel a bit of experimenting coming up. Happy days!! Thank you so much for this video. I feel so much better after watching it 💕
Sorry for the delay Julie. Go you!! I just went on your website and your work is so beautiful - the colours!! 🤯 very up my street! You should be so incredibly proud putting yourself out there and know that uncomfortable feeling you are having is something to celebrate. So many people don’t put themselves out there and never get to experience that discomfort. I am sure good things will come for you because you have put yourself out there! I am signed up to your mailing list and will love seeing what you create- it’s fab!
@@thefabledthread That's so kind of you to say. Honestly, you've made my day ☺ Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and can't wait to watch your progress next year x
Big ❤ Eppie!
Thank you Anna!
Thank you! 👍👍👍
Absolutely relate! I’m into paper mache
very uplifting❤
Thank you Eppie. Now I can add embarrassment as an emotion I do feel around not so successful showcases. HA! During a zoom meeting for workshop I am participating in fear came up. I thought, I don't feel feel fear. Then I thought about it more and fear is the emotion I feel before a showcase. Will I earn enough money to make expenses this month or not? For now I'm thinking the embarrassment comes after and fear before. I'll think on it a bit more though.
Sorry for the delay! Totally agree - I feel like I am in this constant cycle of fear, embarrassment, elation, pride - all the highs and lows! At least life isn’t boring haha 😅
Fascinating talk and all true. I have stockpiled a load of handmade bags and purses with the intention of having a stall at a craft market. However I have difficultly pricing my work and fear the scrutiny of the public. My stuff is rather quirky. I'm going to have to do it though....
Good luck at the craft Market!
Good for you. I used to run an Artisan Market, my advice is just go and do it. You will learn if you are pricing too high or low. The main thing is to engage with the customer and they will keep returning. Have fun x
@@whereseagullsfly8250 Thanks. That is encouraging.