Momentum, I think

September 25, 2026

A direct line from my art table to your inbox—where creativity, connection, and a little chaos collide.

Yesterday, it finally happened. I was able to spend more than 15 minutes working in my studio. If you read last week's update, you know that my creative mojo has been low (to put it lightly).

It's not that I wasn't trying to be in the studio and get creative, because I was making myself go down to my studio every day. But nothing was happening. And it was frustrating.

It's hard to talk about depression without feeling like a total bummer to everyone around. Especially when you are still in the depths of it. Which is were I'm at. The depths.

But, I'm hopeful for a turn of events. Yesterday I spent a couple of hours working on a project. The beginning was rough, but after 30 minutes or so, I was able to get into something adjacent to flow.

And it felt so good to make something. And I'm hopeful that I can turn this into momentum and create something today, too.

Some of you may be wondering why I'm sharing this. Something so personal and vulnerable. And it's not because it's fun or comfortable to do so — actually quite the opposite. But it's important.

I'm sharing this for the people who get it. The ones that have been in this place before. I share this to remind us all, that the darkness always fades — eventually.

And to remind you that you aren't alone. 🩷

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Early bird pricing is available through September 27.

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Making Zen is back! And it all starts on Monday, September 28th! You'll be able to watch my lesson, Hand Stitched Franken Fabrics for free! But you need to sign up.

The Making Zen online retreat will be taking place from September 28 - October 2. There are 30 presenting artists sharing free workshops over five days, and I'm one of them!

It's completely free to sign up for the textile-arts-focused online Making Zen retreat! Each day, new lessons will be released and you'll have 24 hours to watch. There is an option to upgrade your ticket to the VIP experience which unlocks bonus lessons and grants you lifetime access to all of the workshops. The workshops are available to start watching now if you join as a VIP - which means no waiting around!

Save your free seat for MAKING ZEN

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I appreciate all of you 🥰

Talk soon 🩷

xxBB

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TL;DR;
> a successful (FINALLY!) session creating - creativity through mental health struggles
> the original Gel Printers Summit is back!
> Making Zen online retreat, grab your free seat

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The BB ConnectionTheresa WithamSeptember 25, 2026Comment