#20 - Julia (Jules) Billings @ Woollenflower on natural yarn dyeing and sustaining your business

Send me a Text Message. In my podcast A Smaller Life, I talk to makers and business owners in my industry (and sometimes beyond) about making conscious choices and growing your brand by actually going smaller.In this episode, you’ll hear from Julia (Jules) Billings and her business Woollenflower. Jules is a yarn dyer with an expertise in natural dyeing, she teaches dyeing and knitting techniques and makes re-used tweed pouches. She's such a positive force. I talk to her about the process of natural yarn dyeing and how it can be done with respect for the environment. We chat about the dip in sales caused by the lockdowns and look ahead at what's coming. This is where you’ll find….Website: www.woollenflower.comInstagram: @woollenflowerPlease share the episode and the podcast as I rely on you, my Wollies, to expand our community. Spreading the word is all done organically without paid advertising.Please rate, review and subscribe. It only takes a couple of minutes but means the world to me. Do it on apple podcast by clicking the subscribe button, scroll down and rate by tapping a star and review by clicking 'write a review'. It helps to spread the word!!Building Better Businesses Circle (BBBC) - our new mastermind group for creative businesses in yarn/wool is OPEN!! If you are interested to combine talents of other entrepreneurs and power up together to make our businesses sustainable and stay balanced while doing it. Getting the focus, accountability and drive to FINALLY get things done so that you can work smarter and not harder... go over to https://community.ja-wol.com/, scroll down and clicIf you want to build or grow your business in textile crafts, why don't you join our online community for a small, monthly contribution of only 10 euros, which is $10 ish. You get to hang out, learn from and share your business. And your craft journey with all the lovely people there, support the podcast at the same time and you get everything wrapped into one loving package. I would love to welcome you there. Go to Patternshift.fm and clickSupport the Show.☆ other ways to SUPPORT THE SHOW ☆ If you appreciate the free content and the work we put into this podcast, consider showing your support in a way that feels right to you. This could be by sharing episodes with friends, signing up for our newsletter, or making a small monthly contribution by clicking the Support the Show link. Your support keeps the podcast going and aligns with the values we share. Thank you for being a part of this movement! Apple Podcast subscription is super easy with two clicks and is anonymous for those who use the Apple app. Monthly or yearly. One amount. 4,- Buzzsprout (my podcast platform) subscription one click, fill out your bank details. Monthly. Choose your amount from 3,- and up. Leave your name and get a shoutout (if you want). ☆ JOIN THE WAITING LIST ☆ for the next cohort of the Ja, Wol Business Program! ☞ GET BI-WEEKLY ACTIONABLE BUSINESS TIPS AND INSIGHTS & EPISODE UPDATES ☜☆ SIGN UP HERE! ☆ ☞ FIND OTHER BUSI...