Quilting on the Side

Send us Fan Mail Don't just stumble around and wonder why you don't have a profit! Certain expenses are a necessary part of doing business. In this episode, Tori and Andi share the most common categories of spending in their quilt businesses. They break down the nitty-gritty details and discuss expenses like website hosting, graphic design programs and professional development courses. S...

Send us Fan Mail Rachel is the owner of Journey Back Quilts, a thriving enterprise that consists of quilt-alongs, longarm work and even an online shop. We all know that nothing good comes quickly or easily, so settle in to this deep-dive into the twists and turns that eventually brought Rachel to her current success. There are some great lessons on resilience and listening! Show Notes: https://qui...

Send us Fan Mail Season 1 Episode 8: Tori and Andi met in person for the first time at QuiltCon 2022, when they shared booth space. In this episode, they share all the details of this vendor experience - planning, set-up, execution and follow up strategies. Was it profitable? What lessons did they learn? Listen for answers to these questions and much more! Show notes on the web at https://quilting...

Send us Fan Mail Season 1 Episode 7 - Hear from Debbie as she shares the growth of Wendt Quilting, from teaching quilting in a home economics class to developing the Brilliant Binding tool to traveling the Quilt Show circuit in the United States. Debbie shares some insider tips for designing patterns as well as vending and teaching at major shows. Learn more at  https://quiltingontheside.com Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail S1E6 - In this episode we dive into the pros and cons of going into business with family. Both Andi and Tori were introduced to quilting by their mothers and they have had a wide range of experiences collaborating on a variety of quilting projects. Listen to their stories of the good, and the not-so-great aspects of running a business with family members. Find show notes on the we...

Send us Fan Mail S1E5 - Welcome Jen Shaffer of Patterns by Jen to the Quilting on the Side podcast. Jen holds quite a few job titles (wife, mother, quilt designer, and daycare provider) so we were very interested to learn how she juggles all these responsibilities.  You may recognize Patterns by Jen from the popular Monthly Color Challenge quilt-along which has been running since 2018. Jen shares...

Send us Fan Mail S1E4 - In this episode, we dive deep into the process of designing quilt patterns. Consider all the factors of a quilt patern - the techniques, the block layout, the color choices - they all play a role in a successful design. We take a look at our sources of inspiration and how we bring our ideas to life.  Support the show If you want more support with your quilting business, mak...

Send us Fan Mail Becca stepped out of her comfort zone to attend a business conference early in her quilting career. In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Becca of Sugar Sand Quilt Company shares the lessons she learned about growing her quilt business through the power of collaborations. Want More Quilting Business Content? 🔗 Join us on Patreon for exclusive perks 🔗 Grab Tori’s book, Worksho...

Send us Fan Mail S1E2 - Take one topic or product and develop different revenue streams with it. The beauty of having multiple income streams is that you are increasing the return on investment from your creative efforts. Learn to lead your customers through a progression of offers that will increase your bottom line. Use our Revenue Planner as a guide. Available as a digital download here: https:...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Quilting on the Side, a podcast where you learn about creating a profitable side hustle in the quilting world. Quilting is a huge industry. A 2022 survey estimates there are over 30 million sewists, and a significant portion of them are looking for digital content. If you have questions about turning your crafting hobby into a small business, we are here to help. Andi...

Send us Fan Mail S1E1 - Once upon a time, there were two quilters who wanted to grow their businesses. So, they paired up and started encouraging each other. Now, they want to invite you into the conversation about quilting and entrepreneurship. Grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a chat about how it all started. Meet Tori, from The Quilt Patch by Tori, and Andi from True Blue Quilts. To...