The Rev Craft Biz Podcast

#31 Erin Sampson of Aurifil talks about helping others, and telling good stories as part of your marketing strategy Show Notes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justplainlovely/ Aurifil - https://www.aurifil.com/ Embroidered Journey - https://embroideredjourney.com/ *Build Your Story Brand - https://amzn.to/47zf277 Video on how a sewing machine works - https://youtu.be/zqRvljnNLFk?si=RjMGoaJid...

#30 Alison Schmidt takes us from making monkey underpants to being the secret weapon behind a pattern or book. We also talk about the tools we've developed for figuring out fabric yardage Show Notes Website - https://alisonmschmidt.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msalleycat/?hl=en @msalleycat Alissa Haight Carlton - https://www.alissahaightcarlton.com/ Jacquie Gering - https://www.jacqu...

#29 Rebecca Ringquist talks about how entrepreneurship led her out of academia, and how she keeps up the drawing practice that inspires her products Show Notes Website - https://dropclothsamplers.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dropcloth/ @dropcloth Creativebug classes - https://www.creativebug.com/instructors/rebecca-ringquist Facebook - Dropcloth Sampler Stitchers - https://www.facebo...

#28 Kim Kight talks about her path from fabric afficionado and bird lover, to her fabric blog True Up, to fabric designer with Ruby Star Society, while still keeping her day job. Show Notes Quote - Season in your life Website - https://www.kight.kim/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kmelkight @kmelkight Kim Kight Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/KimberlyKightStudio Ruby Star Society - ht...

#27: Tara Glastonbury talks about pairing up quilt artists and getting them to make works that create a conversation. Show Notes Website - https://www.stitchandyarn.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stitchandyarn @stitchandyarn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stitchandyarndotcom Pinterest - https://au.pinterest.com/stitchandyarn/ In Conversation Gallery Exhibition - https://netsaustra...

#26 Patty Murphy talks about taking the steps towards a more sustainable quilting practice, enjoying surprising creativity when you limit your resources, and that every small step you take matters Show Notes Website - https://pattymurphyhandmade.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pattymurphyhandmade/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063722872965 YouTube - https://www.y...

#25: Daisy Aschehoug talks about keeping her primary goals in focus as she makes her business decisions. Show Notes Website - https://warmfolk.com/en-us Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/warmfolk/?hl=en @warmfolk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/warmfolk   Fat Quarter Shop - https://www.fatquartershop.com/ Modern Patchwork - https://www.quiltingdaily.com/shop-modern-patchwork-magazine/ Dais...

024: In this episode, Sam reads an essay from a dozen years ago, one she returns to regularly. The essay was written by Linds Redding, an advertising designer, about the dangers of killing yourself for your job. Read the original (and more of Linds’ writings) here . And take care of yourself, ok? How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and suppo...

#23: Jo Westfoot talks about the quilting community she has created, and what she does to keep them learning new things. We also chat about the difference between British and American ways of presenting an online persona! Show Notes Website - https://www.thecraftynomad.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecraftynomadfleet @thecraftynomadfleet Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraft...

#22: Blair Stocker talks about helping people make great quilts with the stash they already have, the struggles to say NO sometimes, and building in permission to make mistakes  Show Notes -  Website - https://wisecrafthandmade.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blairs/ @blairs YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN44M3I4p3RI-TVLDn3yaUQ Blair’s Ruby Ruler - https://wisecrafthandmade...

#21: Part 2 of my convo with my dear friend Teresa Coates. We chat about making decisions along the way to make your life and business easier. SHOW NOTES Website - https://www.teresacoates.com/ Pattern Website - https://crinkledreams.myshopify.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teresacoates @teresacoates or  Instagram @crinkledreams (pattern shop) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TeresaC...

#20: In this episode I’m talking with my dear friend Teresa Coates. We chat about the long road to bringing a dream career into being (and the surprising twists along the way) and why it’s OK to love your day job and not be an entrepreneur. SHOW NOTES Website - https://www.teresacoates.com/ Pattern Website - https://crinkledreams.myshopify.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teresacoates @t...

#19: Deborah Boschert talks about her love of teaching people to find their own creative voice. We also talk about art versus craft in quilting and fiber art competitions. Show Notes Website - https://www.deborahsstudio.com/ Instagram - @deborahboschert https://www.instagram.com/deborahboschert/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeborahBoschertArtist/ Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Dallas - https://va...

#18: Ginny Robinson shares a lot about her design choices on the way to making her QuiltCon Best of Show winning quilt, What We Will Use as Weapons – a List of School Supplies. We also talk about her idea of one creative well for all creative activities, and having materials handy for when the ideas come. Show Notes Ginny’s Website - https://minnowpeck.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mi...

#17: Ange Wilson Part TWO In this pair of episodes I have a right old natter with my Aussie pal Ange Wilson. We talk about so many things, from copying and stealing patterns, to pondering if standardizing pattern writing is possible, to the privilege of having support while you run your business, to how our accents change when we talk to each other! It’s a peek into what happens when we have a cat...

#16: Ange Wilson Part ONE In this pair of episodes I have a right old natter with my Aussie pal Ange Wilson. We talk about so many things, from copying and stealing patterns, to pondering if standardizing pattern writing is possible, to the privilege of having support while you run your business, to how our accents change when we talk to each other! It’s a peek into what happens when we have a cat...

#15: Holly Marsh talks about starting and stopping a handmade business, health-driven hard stops, pivoting into a services business, and what steps she took to protect one of her artworks that was stolen. Show Notes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollymarshmallow/ @hollymarshmallow  Ecommerce Arcade - https://ecommercearcade.com/ First Kickstarter Make 100 - Watercolor Hearts - https://holl...

#14: In this episode I talk to Caroline Hadley. Caroline has informally collected data on the types of quilts shown at QuiltCon, and what they sell for. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about trends, inspiration, derivation, and whether you can ever accurately assess the time you spend on a quilt. Show Notes Website - https://geometriquilt.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geometriquilt/...

#13: Carson Converse and I get deep into understanding pricing strategy and pitfalls. She also shares a lot about going deep in her artistic practice to make the things only she can make, taking the time to let an idea solidify, and how subtraction is a powerful tool in both art and business. Show Notes Carson Converse Website - https://www.carsonconverse.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com...

#12: Yvonne Fuchs talks about how her life as an aerospace engineer became the basis for designing quilts and doing technical editing for our quilting colleagues. She talks about the conscious choosing of her path through quilt design, and also what she and her husband call “biology first” as a way of living. Show Notes Quilting Jetgirl - https://quiltingjetgirl.com/ Instagram - https://www.instag...

#11: Kristy Lea talks about where to find the help to guide you in your business, both through hiring a business coach, and establishing a trusted network of colleagues to turn to. She also talks about the iceberg of business under the tip that most people see. Show Notes Kristy Lea - Quiet Play Designs - https://quietplaydesigns.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quietpla y/ @quietplay Fa...

#10: In this episode I’m talking with Tara Miller about choosing to make a business out of her quilting passion, and then taking the leap from part time to full time entrepreneur. We discuss the importance of knowing your quilt history, and geek out about Barbara Brackman’s game changing book, Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns Show Notes: Website - https://quiltdistrict.com Instagram - https:/...

#09: Lyric Kinard talks about building connections between quilting professionals, their customers and guilds. She has become a leader in teaching industry professionals how to deliver video content, and maintains a robust list of art competitions and exhibitions that people can enter. She also talks about making changes based on analyzing the bottom line of her business, how critical it is to pro...

#08: Carolina Moore talks about managing your capacity, and staying in the zone for getting more done. She also talks about making sure the things you do serve your business financially, and making sure you remain your own boss. How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. SHOW NOTES C...

#07: Teresa Duryea Wong talks about what she's learned doing the research for her many books that cover cotton and cloth production, and the hidden history of who sewed quilts for sale. We talk about traditional book publishing vs self publishing, and bringing your best ever game to making a quilt for competition. How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a reader-supported publication. To receive n...