Quilting on the Side
Co-hosts Tori McElwain of HeyTori and Andi Stanfield of True Blue Quilts share real talk about what it takes to grow a successful quilting business while balancing full-time work, family life, and creative energy.
Whether you're into quilt pattern design, longarm quilting, teaching workshops, or selling handmade products, you'll find practical tips and honest conversations here. We cover everything from digital marketing and course creation to time management and the mindset shifts needed to build a sustainable, fulfilling side hustle.
This show is your go-to guide for running a profitable quilting business on the side - with encouragement, strategy, and plenty of real-life stories from the stitching trenches.
Quilting on the Side
Back in School
Join Tori and Andi in this heartwarming episode as they chat with Annette Wagner, an educator determined to make quilting accessible to students of all ages. Annette shares her journey from learning to sew as a child to teaching quilting in schools, discussing the triumphs and obstacles she's encountered. Tune in to explore how quilting in the classroom fosters teamwork, empathy, and hands-on learning across disciplines. Annette also shares her vision for the future of quilting in education and how the support of her community has been crucial to her mission.
Support Annette’s Classroom: Want to help Annette bring more quilting resources to her students? Check out her Amazon wish lists to make a meaningful contribution!
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- Bonus Podcast Episodes featuring in-depth conversations and insights not shared anywhere else.
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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts
Tori McElwain
Andi Stanfield
Producer
Devan Robinson
Keywords
quilting, education, teaching, community, curriculum, sewing, skills, creativity, empathy, support
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