The Winding Road of a Quilt Teacher

In this episode, Andi and Tori chat with Kaye from Oh Kaye Quilting about her incredible journey from a casual quilter to a thriving entrepreneur in the quilting industry.

Kaye shares how her passion for quilting blossomed into a successful business, offering insights into accidental entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and her multifaceted roles in the quilting world. From teaching and launching her Pro Stitcher course to diving into product creation, Kaye’s story is full of inspiration and actionable advice.

Whether you're a seasoned quilter, a creative entrepreneur, or simply curious about the quilting world, this episode will leave you inspired and motivated to pursue your own creative journey.

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Podcast Details:

Co-Hosts:

• Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
• Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts

Producer:

• Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan

Keywords for this Episode:

quilting, business, creativity, community, teaching, patterns, long arm, Pro Stitcher, education, entrepreneurship

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Quilting Journeys

01:51 Kaye's Quilting Beginnings

03:59 Transitioning to a Quilting Business

06:00 Diverse Roles in Quilting

08:28 Developing Educational Courses

11:14 Creating Physical Products

14:39 The Importance of Community and Learning

15:36 Navigating Business Knowledge

17:32 Traveling as a Quilting Educator

20:59 Marketing Patterns and Projects

23:22 Exploring Creative Projects

25:01 Finding Your Niche in Quilting

27:47 Balancing Passion and Business

30:37 Advice for Beginner Quilters

31:38 Finding Your Creative Path

34:46 Building an Online Presence

36:09 Exciting Future Endeavors

37:23 The Joy of Teaching