Why I Stopped Designing Fabric: My Honest Reasons and What’s Next
Elizabeth Chappell
Why I Stopped Designing Fabric: My Honest Reasons and What’s Next
Are you dreaming of designing or selling fabric? In this heartfelt episode, I share why I decided to step away from designing fabric and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
I’m breaking down my top six reasons for leaving the fabric design world:
The Art Process – Why it didn’t spark joy for me.
The Pay – A candid look at whether it’s worth your time.
The Marketing Overload – How managing multiple brands left me stretched too thin.
Artistic Freedom – The surprising way designing fabric limited my creativity as a quilt pattern designer.
Lifestyle Priorities – Choosing my family and joy over obligations.
Environmental Impact – Wrestling with the realities of contributing to environmental issues.
I also share what’s next for my business and how I’m channeling my energy into areas that truly light me up. Whether you’re considering fabric design or are simply curious about this shift, I hope my story resonates with you.
Tune in for an honest and supportive conversation, and know that your dreams—whatever they are—are valid.