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In this conversation, our hosts Tori and Andi chat with Kris O'Neill who shares her journey from being a hobby quilter to building a successful business on YouTube. She discusses the importance of joining a quilt guild and learning from other quilters. Kris explains how she started her YouTube channel and the strategies she used to grow her audience and monetize her content. She also talks about her collaborations with other quilting companies. Kris emphasizes the importance of understanding and engaging with her target audience, as well as staying true to her personal style and preferences. She also discusses her plans for expanding her online presence and reaching new markets.

Takeaways

• Joining a quilt guild can provide valuable support and learning opportunities for beginner quilters.
• YouTube analytics are essential for understanding and engaging with your audience.
• Collaborations with other quilting companies can help expand your reach and build partnerships within the quilting community.
• Staying true to your personal style and preferences is important for creating authentic content.
• Understanding and adapting to trends in the quilting industry can help you stay relevant and attract new viewers.
• Creating a persona for your target audience can help you connect with viewers on a deeper level.
• Managing your workload and considering outsourcing tasks can help you maintain a successful quilting business.
• The quilting community is supportive and inspiring. Building connections with fellow creators and engaging with the community can lead to meaningful relationships and opportunities.

Mentioned inside this episode

Sew Yeah

Missouri Star Quilt Company

Fallon from Sew Be It Quilts

Charisma Horton

Notion: Sew Line Pencil, Easy Press Pen, Mini Vac (Affiliate link to Fat Quarter Shop)

Allison Glass

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Sherri McConnell

Mystery Quilts from Cotton Cuts

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In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori welcome Tabatha Smith, the Quilt Retreat Queen, to the show! Tabatha shares her story of starting as a novice quilter and growing into the owner of Camellia Palms Retreat Center, a hub for quilting retreats, and a thriving online quilting community. She talks about the joy of quilting as a creative outlet, the power of building friendships in the quilting world, and the challenges and rewards of running a quilting business. Tabatha also offers tips for hosting retreats and transitioning to online platforms to engage with quilters virtually. Whether you’re looking for quilting inspiration or insights into building a community, this episode is for you!

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🔗 Learn more at Tabatha’s website

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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts:
Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts

Producer:
Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan

Keywords: quilting, quilt retreat, quilting community, quilting business, creative outlet, sewing, quilting tips, online quilting courses, quilting friendships, quilting journey

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In this episode of Quilting on the Side, hosts Andi and Tori chat with their guest Ashli Montgomery about her journey as a quilter and author. Ashli discusses her diverse interests, including her writing career and her non-profit business, Quilt to End Alzheimer's. She explains how she balances her various pursuits and the importance of time blocking. She also shares the inspiration behind starting Quilt to End ALZ and the different ways people can get involved. Plus Ashli discusses the benefits of being a published author and how it lends expertise and authority to her work. This conversation really gets you thinking about all the possibilities in your business.

Takeaways

• Being a published author lends expertise and authority to your work, attracting more followers and engagement.
• Building an audience is about creating relationships and community, allowing followers to feel connected and supported.
• Launching new products or projects can generate excitement and engagement, but it's important to find a balance and avoid constantly being in launch mode.
• The Longest Day campaign provides an opportunity for quilters to contribute to Alzheimer's disease awareness and fundraising.

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Darla Hall shares her journey in the quilting world, from learning to quilt as a child to starting her own long arm quilting business. She discusses the transition from quilting as a hobby to turning it into a business, and the various components of her quilt business, including teaching classes and creating online content. Darla also talks about the challenges and rewards of sharing her favorite hobby with her daughters. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of building relationships with fellow quilters and finding inspiration in the quilting community.

Takeaways

• Building relationships with fellow quilters is essential for growing a quilting business.
• Sharing your passion and expertise with others through teaching can be rewarding and help expand your business.
• Technology, such as social media and online platforms, can be valuable tools for connecting with the quilting community and reaching a wider audience.
• Quilting can be a meaningful way to bond with family and friends, creating lasting memories and shared experiences.

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Andi recently attended the Quilterpreneur Retreat hosted by Elizabeth Chappell of Quilter's Candy. It was a jam-packed weekend of business topics and new friendships in the glorious aspens of Sundance, Utah. Join us for a recap of the event and meet some of the fabulous quilting business owners who were in attendance.
Event details here:
https://learn.quilterscandy.com/sales-page-0a18f0b8-96e2-453a-baea-bcbb6cae3d91
This episode is sponsored by Wix! Start creating your website today.
Guests:
Amber - https://thecheekyquilters.com/
Jennifer - https://jennifersteeledesign.com/
Marija - https://maraquiltdesigns.com/
Tabatha - @quiltretreatqueen on Instagram
Susan - https://stitchedbysusan.com/
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