
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
QuiltCon 2025 Recap
In this episode of Quilting on the Side, hosts Andi and Tori discuss their experiences at QuiltCon 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. They share insights on the vibrant quilting community, the artistic expressions seen in the quilts, and the importance of networking and collaboration among quilters. The conversation also highlights the role of vendors and business opportunities within the quilting industry, as well as the significance of inclusivity and connection at events like QuiltCon.
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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts
- Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
- Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
Producer:
- Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan
Keywords
QuiltCon 2025, quilting community, artistic expression, vendor insights, networking
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to QuiltCon 2025
03:03 Experiencing QuiltCon: A Personal Journey
05:59 Artistic Expressions: Quilts with a Message
09:51 Community and Connection at QuiltCon
14:00 Vendors and Business Opportunities
17:49 Networking and Collaboration
22:01 Wrap-Up and Thanks to Our Sponsor
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