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Craft to Career

Elizabeth Chappell
Quilting
Entrepreneurship
Creative Entrepreneurship
Sewing
Social Media Marketing
Instagram
Email Marketing
Creativity
Fabric Design
Haircare
Quilt Along
Social Media
Embroidery
Mental Health
Marketing Strategies
MMR Beauty
Craft Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Teaching
Crafting

How do I turn my craft into a career? How do I create my dream job, working from home, and doing what I love? How do I grow my Instagram following? How do I earn money with my craft? And the biggest question of all: Can I be successful?

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About Joshua

Joshua Dunn is the quilter and designer behind Lifting and Stitching. Based in North Carolina, he creates modern quilts inspired by the cosmos, where memory, color, and story meet. His first pattern, A Trip Around the Universe, drew on... more

Mim Jenkinson sells stickers, and she has grown that into a business earning over $1 million a year. In this episode of Craft To Career, Mim opens up about what she sells, how her business has grown year after year, and the choices that made the bigg... more

What does it look like to grow a quilt pattern business when you lean fully into your roots and design what you genuinely love?

In this episode of the Craft To Career Podcast, Helene of Scandi Quilts shares how her business has grown since taking t... more

What does it actually take to write a book, and keep writing them, year after year? In this episode, I sit down with NYT bestselling author Katherine Center for a warm, behind-the-scenes look at her life as a writer.

Katherine is the author of thir... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Center
New York Times bestselling author, quilter, and award-winning writer
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Episode: From Blank Page to Bestseller: A Conversation with Katherine Center
Eva Saunders
Designer of Gingerly Quilt Co., modern quilter
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Episode: Turning Art History into Quilt Patterns: A Conversation with Eva Saunders
Chris Hanson
Founder of Modern American Vintage, specializes in quilting notions made from exotic hardwoods
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Episode: From Woodworking to Quilting: How Chris Hanson Built Modern American Vintage
Theresa Benson
The AI Quilter, quilter and author
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Episode: Theresa Benson of The AI Quilter: AI, Ethics, Creativity, and the Future of Quilting
Michael Eason
Quilting entrepreneur focusing on improvisational English Paper Piecing (EPP)
Quilchemy
Episode: Michael Eason of Quilchemy: How He Turned a Love of EPP Into a Thriving Quilting Business
Cheryl Sleboda
Shop owner of Muppins Sewing Emporium
Muppins Sewing Emporium
Episode: How Muppins Emporium Became a "Must-Visit" Quilt Shop in Paducah
Abby Glassenberg
Co-founder and president of Craft Industry Alliance, sewing pattern designer, and author
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Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Creative Business with Abby Glassenberg of Craft Industry Alliance
Carina Gardner
Founder of the University of Arts and Design
University of Arts and Design
Episode: Building a Creative Career That Pays: Inside Carina Gardner's University of Arts and Design
Dawn Jett
Owner of Spruce Micro, focuses on skincare treatments and protocols
Spruce Micro
Episode: The Personalized Skincare Business Model That's Changing Results—and Why It Works

Host

Elizabeth Chappell
Host of Craft to Career

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 510 ratings
  • Inspired and Encouraged!

    I just came across this podcast and as a brand new online quilt shop owner, this podcast has been on constantly!! I have been feeling inspired, encouraged and energized to keep going and growing!! I LOVE the guests and Elizabeth does an amazing job letting them say all the things they want to say and when she asks questions they are bang on exactly what you want to hear! Thank you Elizabeth!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bboybtw
    Canada13 days ago
  • Sharing knowledge

    This podcast is amazing. I can’t wait for each new episode. This industry is so vast and this podcast helps bring it all together for me and connect me with experts in all areas. Just because I am a quilter doesn’t matter. The information shared is so relevant for all craft industries. Thank you for doing this and sharing information that many would consider proprietary and gate keep it. The more we share, the more we all grow. And by individually growing, it grows this industry and helps us all... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lambdesigner
    United States15 days ago
  • Excellent Podcast!

    Love this podcast! Elizabeth shares honest and actionable views about business and art! Her guests provide such a wide variety of insights from various fields and the information shared is priceless! Go listen now, you won’t regret it :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blessedwife_andmama
    United States2 months ago
  • Insightful, Encouraging, and Actually Actionable

    Elizabeth has created something truly special with The Craft to Career Podcast. Every episode is packed with real insight, thoughtful questions, and practical takeaways that I immediately want to apply to my own business.

    As a surface pattern designer, I find myself constantly thinking about how to implement what I’m learning here in a meaningful, sustainable way.

    What sets this podcast apart is Elizabeth herself—her genuine care for creative entrepreneurs comes through so clearly. She doesn’t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cara | Raspberry Tapestry
    United States2 months ago
  • Valuable and varied information

    Elizabeth always presents a variety of information and topics around quilting which I appreciate. Always valuable to me. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    colofarmgirl
    United States2 months ago

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Episodes are described as inspiring and informative for makers seeking to monetize skills.
Listeners praise practical, actionable takeaways for growing a craft business.
Fans highlight the host's authentic, encouraging mindset and diverse guest expertise.

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Niching Down and Standing Out: Helene of Scandi Quilts on Growing a Quilt Pattern Business
Q: For our listeners, if they want to find you, where's the best place for them to find you?
Helene points people to Instagram as the main hub (Scandi Quilts), with a presence also on scandiquilts.com and other platforms like Pinterest and Facebook, reinforcing that multi-channel visibility helps reach her audience.
Theresa Benson of The AI Quilter: AI, Ethics, Creativity, and the Future of Quilting
Q: What resources can listeners use to advocate for responsible AI policy?
Listeners can access templates to contact legislators, read a 23-page white paper with sources, and use two ready-to-send letters for federal and state level advocacy, plus guidance on data-set opt-outs for artists.
Theresa Benson of The AI Quilter: AI, Ethics, Creativity, and the Future of Quilting
Q: How should artists approach using AI in their work without stealing or devaluing others' labor?
Use AI as a tool within a larger creative process, source responsibly, maintain authorship through editing, and ensure the final piece reflects your own voice and values; avoid exploiting others' livelihoods and be mindful of context and attribution.
Michael Eason of Quilchemy: How He Turned a Love of EPP Into a Thriving Quilting Business
Q: Do you see this as a full-time job, and what are your goals?
Yes, I would love for it to be full-time one day, but I'm pacing growth carefully, ramping up opportunities while maintaining a day job in the financial sector to ensure stability until the business scales.
How to Build a Sustainable Creative Business with Abby Glassenberg of Craft Industry Alliance
Q: How do you get your information?
They develop sources through relationships in the industry and through journalism, keeping on top of changes and trends.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Craft to Career

What is Craft to Career about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on turning a handmade or creative passion into a sustainable business. Episodes explore practical steps for monetizing crafts, building a brand, marketing, pricing, and scaling—from quilting and pattern design to education and retail. Notable throughlines include hands-on strategies for growing a creative business, thoughtful collaboration with guests who run studios, shops, and design platforms, and a strong emphasis on authenticity, community, and purposeful entrepreneurship that supports sustainable growth. It often features deep dives into product development, teaching, and industry networks, with guests who share actionable playbooks for turning craft into a career while staying true to creative purpose.

A standout e... more

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1. A Quilting Life Podcast
2. The Quilter on Fire Podcast
3. Inappropriate Quilters
4. Quilting on the Side
5. The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.

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Recent guests on Craft to Career include:

1. Katherine Center
2. Eva Saunders
3. Chris Hanson
4. Theresa Benson
5. Michael Eason
6. Cheryl Sleboda
7. Abby Glassenberg
8. Carina Gardner

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