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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why Trying New Things Feels Hard

from The Quilt Scouts Podcast · host Megan Fowler

Ever caught yourself thinking, “I really want to try that… but not today”?You’re not lazy — you’re just human (and maybe overthinking your fabric stash again).This week, we’re talking about why trying new things in quilting feels harder than it should — and how to get unstuck with humor, curiosity, and zero perfection pressure.✨ In this episode:• How “beginner mode” messes with your confidence• Why tools and time become fake roadblocks• Simple tricks to lower the stakes and actually start• The mindset shift that makes quilting fun againStart small. Stay curious. That’s enough. 🪡Find full notes + links at quiltscouts.com👉 Follow @quilt_scouts🪡 Join the Quilt Scouts community: quiltscouts.circle.so

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Ever caught yourself thinking, “I really want to try that… but not today”?You’re not lazy — you’re just human (and maybe overthinking your fabric stash again).This week, we’re talking about why trying new things in quilting feels harder than it...

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