πŸ˜•Well ... that's a bit disappointingπŸ˜•


Hi Reader,

You know me ... it's rare that I feel even a little bit down, and am even less likely to share it, but honestly ... I need to. This letter's not all doom and gloom - I promise 😘 But it seems clouds are doing a great job in keeping their silver linings to themselves these days!

What happened?

After the fabulous blur of Brussels, it was time to hop over to the UK for a wee break with family and friends, and follow up with all the wonderful people we met at the Future Fabrics Expo. Especially those interested in our Kind Fabric Course and creating custom fair trade, handmade fabrics. As any solopreneur knows, we're rarely in a place to take 'leave'. For key reasons my focus shifted and momentum had to slow.

All's well, but now I'm faced with a conundrum. The Kind Fabric Course still has only 1, maybe 2 participants signed up.
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Was it because I had to take my foot off the 'promo pedal'?
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Or, is it really that people are just not willing/able, in spite of interest, to invest in what, IMO, is the most holistically sustainable fabric sourcing option for any designer's collection or project?
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Or, am I just really bad at marketing?
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Or, ...?
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​I honestly don't knowπŸ€·β€β™€οΈ - and really would appreciate your honest input with any thoughts, of any kind! My heart vision is simply twofold:

  • for us as designers and makers to use our skills as creative problem solvers, addressing issues in our respective fields.
  • to ensure the ancient textile skills of Bangladesh - and elsewhere - are embraced as a modern day solution for ethically and environmentally sound fabric production.

Is it a fit for anyone? Really looking forward to your thoughts - thank you! 🫢
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And for the record - just in case it is a fit, and at the risk of sounding a little disingenuous - for you, and all reading this email, the course discount of $200 remains. But you must use THIS LINK.​

NOTE: I'm with family now til 21st July. The Kind Fabric Starter Kits will be sent out that week.

Designing fabric means designing consequences too. It's where real change begins. Let's get together and make it happen!

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What next?

Of course not everyone is in the space for a course 😘, I understand!
​And I'm certainly not giving up! There's always our 'Done-For-You' Kind Fabric Service.​
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Also, there are still plenty of great handwoven fabrics in stock to experiment with (MOQ 10yds of up to 3 different fabrics.) If not done yet, be sure and request an account for prices and free swatches (+ free shipping in North America 🀩)

Meanwhile ...

​The Sustainable Angle have put together the fab Seminar Series from Future Fabrics Expo '26. Be sure and find a chill spot to visit some dynamic topics this summer, and be inspired!

A question to ponder:​
​What holds you back from the next right choice? Not just in fabric, but in what food to eat, book to read, concert to enjoy, friend to call ... and what will change when you do?

Here's to making things, all things, better together! πŸ™ŒπŸ«ΆπŸ™Œ

Jackie Corlett
​Founder | Designer
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@motif.jackie | Motif Handmade​

PS: Motif Handmade dates to keep:​​​

  • ​Discount Rate for Newsletter Readers (SAVE $200) for the Kind Fabric Course - REGISTER before 21st July to receive your starter kit in time.
  • ​Kind Fabric Course
    - in August 2026 | Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25
    - at 10am to 11 / 11.30am Central Time
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    Remember alumni are Forever Free
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  • NOTE: There'll be no Kind Fabric Collective call in July ... I'm camping with my mum πŸŽ‰πŸ₯°πŸŽ‰
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