Quilting on the Side
Andi Stanfield and Tori McElwain
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About This Podcast
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.
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Recent Episodes
S6E21 Season 6 Recap - Our Longest Season yet!
Send us Fan MailSix seasons. Over a hundred episodes. Three years of real talk about building a quilting business on the side — and Tori and Andi are not done yet.In this Season 6 finale, the…
S6E20 Was it Worth it? What 5 Quilting Professionals Learned at h+h Americas
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a tech editor, a marketing coach, and three quilt pattern designers and teachers walk into the h+h americas Trade show? These are five quilting business owners with…
S6E19 h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor
Send us Fan Mailh+h Americas is a huge fabric and fiber arts industry trade show. Andi and Tori spent the week in Chicago and met a bunch of amazing people! In this episode, Andi walks the show floor…
S6E18 Pixel by Pixel - How an Engineer Grew Her Quilting Business with Brooke Stambersky
Send us Fan MailWhat if the best marketing strategy for your pattern business had nothing to do with Instagram? Brooke Stambersky of Brooke's Bitchin' Stitches started her entire quilting business…
S6E17 Why YouTube Is My #1 Platform for Quilting Business Growth
Send us Fan MailAndi flies solo this episode to share why YouTube has been her go-to social media platform for the past two years — and why she thinks it should be on every quilting business owner's…
S6E16 Beyond Distributors & Social Media: How One Quilt Pattern Designer Built a Successful Business
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when distributors keep saying no and social media isn't getting your patterns in front of the right people? In this solo episode, Tori shares the story of Joyce - a…
S6E15 Mosaic Applique and the Pivot That Travels with You with Cindy Bader
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the business you love physically can't come with you? In this episode, Andi sits down with Cindy Bader of Patterns on the Prairie to talk about building - and…
S6E14 Media Kits, Elevator Pitches, and Cold Outreach for Quilters
Send us Fan MailWhat actually goes into a media kit — and do you even need one? In this episode, Tori and Andi break down the nuts and bolts of building a media kit for your quilting business, from…
S6E13 From Accidental Pattern Designer to Subscription Box Creator with Monika Henry
Send us Fan MailWhat does it look like to build a quilting business almost by accident? In this episode, Tori and Andi sit down with Monika Henry of Penny Spool Quilts to talk about her journey from…
S6E12 Pattern Designers + Quilt Shops: How to Build Partnerships That Work for Everyone
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tori and Andi dig into a topic they've been hearing about from both sides - the relationship between pattern designers and quilt shops. Are they competitors?…
S6E11 From Pillowcases to Publishing with Kathryn LeBlanc
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Andi sits down with Kathryn LeBlanc of Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio (and author Kathryn Mykel) to talk about what it really looks like to keep reinventing your…
S6E10 Quilt Market Is Gone. Now What?
Send us Fan MailQuilt Market is gone. After decades as the destination event for quilting industry professionals, the fall show has been canceled indefinitely, and Tori and Andi have thoughts.In this…
S6E9 The Truth About AI's Environmental Impact for Quilters with Theresa the AI Quilter
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori welcome back Theresa Benson - the AI Quilter for a fascinating conversation about how artificial intelligence is showing up in…
S6E8 Stickers, Shaking Hands, and Sewing Seeds: Authentic Networking for Quilting Industry Events
Send us Fan MailTaking your quilt business from a digital screen to a physical trade show booth can feel like a high-stakes challenge. In this episode, Tori and Andi pull back the curtain on the…
S6E7 Summit Prep Masterclass with Jamie Bright from Craft a Dream
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, hosts Andi and Tori interview Jamie Bright with Craft a Dream, a successful quilter and entrepreneur. Jamie shares her journey from starting…
S6E6 Let us Reintroduce Ourselves: Meet 2026 Andi & Tori
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori reflect on their journey since the podcast's inception, discussing significant changes in their businesses, personal growth, and…
S6E5 Digital Marketing Basics for Quilting Businesses
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Andi and Tori McElwain delve into the essentials of digital marketing for business owners, focusing on how to effectively show up online. Tori shares her…
S6E4 Navigating Conflict in a Chaotic World with Dara Tomasson
Send us Fan MailIn this engaging conversation, Andi and our guest Dara Tomasson explore the complexities of navigating conflict, overcoming self-sabotage, and finding joy in business. They discuss…
S6E3 Get Found Online: Keywords and easy ways to use them!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori McElwain delve into the evolving landscape of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and its implications for quilting businesses.…
S6E2 Podcaster Meet-up with Brandy Maslowski, The Quilter on Fire
Send us Fan MailIn this engaging conversation, Brandy Maslowski, Tori McElwain, and Andi Stanfield explore their quilting journeys, the evolution of their businesses, and the impact of podcasting in…
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Quilting on the Side has published 111 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Business, Education.
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