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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
S6E8 Stickers, Shaking Hands, and Sewing Seeds: Authentic Networking for Quilting Industry Events
Send a textTaking 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 "messy…
S6E7 Summit Prep Masterclass with Jamie Bright from Craft a Dream
Send a textIn 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 a textIn 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 the…
S6E5 Digital Marketing Basics for Quilting Businesses
Send a textIn 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 insights on…
S6E4 Navigating Conflict in a Chaotic World with Dara Tomasson
Send a textIn 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 the…
S6E3 Get Found Online: Keywords and easy ways to use them!
Send a textIn 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. Tori…
S6E2 Podcaster Meet-up with Brandy Maslowski, The Quilter on Fire
Send a textIn 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 the…
S6E1 Balancing Life and Business | Season 6 Kick-off!
Send a textIn this episode, Tori and Andi kick off Season Six by discussing the challenges of work-life balance for entrepreneurs, particularly those in the quilting community. They explore the…
S5E17 Season 5 Recap
Send a textIn this episode, Andi and Tori reflect on their journey through five seasons of the Quilting on the Side podcast. They discuss the importance of community engagement, key business insights…
S5E16 Unraveling the Art of Graffiti Quilting with Karlee Porter
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori and Karlee Porter discuss the evolution of quilting, particularly focusing on graffiti quilting. Karlee shares her journey from working with…
S5E15 How to Prep Your Quilt Business for the Holidays (and Survive the Slow Seasons)
Send a text In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori and Andi break down how quilt pattern designers, quilting teachers, and longarm quilters can prep their businesses for the busy holiday…
S5E14 Jessica Steele: The Intersection of Sports and Quilting
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, host Andi introduces Jessica Steele, a quilt pattern designer known for her sports-themed quilts. Jessica shares her journey from a hobbyist to a…
S5E13 Virtual Quilting Summits: Andi in the Hot Seat!
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori interviews her co-host Andi about her experiences participating in four virtual quilting summits this year (2025). They discuss the rise of…
S5E12 Unlocking YouTube Success with Meredith Marsh
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori interview Meredith Marsh, a YouTube expert, who shares her entrepreneurial journey, insights on content creation, and the evolving…
S5E11 Collaboration Over Competition: Actions to help grow the quilting industry as a solopreneur
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori discuss the importance of building a community within the quilting industry. They explore mindset shifts necessary for collaboration,…
S5E10 The Art of Quilt Design with Laureen Smith
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, host Andi and co-host Tori welcome Laureen Smith, a prolific quilt designer and former chemical engineer. Laureen shares her journey from the…
S5E9 Creative Solutions for Quilt Samples
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori discuss the challenges quilt business owners face with accumulating sample quilts. They explore various options for managing these…
S5E8 From Hobby to Business: Our Chat with Tasha Haynes
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, host Andy welcomes Tasha Haynes, a passionate quilter who transitioned from a hobbyist to a business owner. Tasha shares her journey of starting…
S5E7 Lessons from 75 Episodes of Quilting on the Side
Send a textIn this celebratory episode of the Quilting on the Side podcast, hosts Andi and Tori reflect on their journey through 75 episodes, sharing lessons learned, the importance of authenticity,…
S5E6 The Crossroads of AI and Quilting with Theresa
Send a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, hosts Andi and Tori welcome Teresa, the AI Quilter, who shares her journey from the semiconductor industry to the world of quilting and artificial…
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