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003 | Alex Byrne of Quilt 2024

Join host Ally Ryde in an insightful episode of “A Creative Odyssey,” featuring special guest Alex Byrne. Dive into a fascinating conversation about quilting, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Alex shares her journey from the UK to Oakland, California, and discusses her…

5 truths I’ve learnt as an entrepreneur

As a dedicated designer, entrepreneur, and online educator, I’m thrilled to dive deeper into the world of creative entrepreneurship and personal growth in today’s episode. Join me as we explore the essential truths I’ve discovered on my journey as a…

001 | Embarking on Your Creative Odyssey

Welcome to this very first episode of A Creative Odyssey!! A brand new podcast with me, Ally Ryde.I am a designer, an entrepreneur, and an online educator. And I teach people how to design, write, and sell unique quilt patterns…

On confidence

Ever wondered what it takes to be a designer, share your work with the world without worrying what others think, actually MAKE that decision to DO the thing that YOU want to do?  👉 Design the quilt you want to…

what to do when you’re creatively stuck

I hear from a lot of people who are excited about designing quilt patterns. They normally fall into one of two categories: you might have a lot of ideas for quilt patterns and don’t know which to choose, so… you’re…

how to come up with unique design ideas

So you want to make a quilt. But not just any quilt.  You want to make a UNIQUE quilt. One that you’ve never seen before!  Or maybe you’re a quilt pattern designer and you’re looking for new ideas for your…

(RE) starting a daily creative habit

September is upon us (I know, right???) It’s starting to be autumn 🍂 here in the northern hemisphere, and where I come from, a land Down Under, the earth is starting to wake up and enter into spring🌿. These transition…