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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 everythi... more

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Lynn Christiansen of Emerald Falls Quilts learned to quilt with a coworker, sewing a table runner in the school copy room. Years later, she left teaching behind to build a quilt business around what she loves most: teaching quilters... more

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Video is one of the few places where your quilting business keeps working for you long after you hit publish. In this episode, Tori and Andi talk about why YouTube is such a strong fit for quilt pattern designers, teachers, longarm ... more

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Andi sits down with Carolina Moore — pattern designer, notion inventor, author, and newly minted YouTube Silver Button recipient — for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable quilting business o... more

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Andi has big news—she's releasing Quilting on Video: Your Guide to Grow and Monetize on YouTube, and Tori puts her in the hot seat to talk all things video content.

After seven years and 18,000+ YouTube subscribers, Andi breaks dow... more

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Carolina Moore
Pattern designer, notion inventor, author, YouTuber
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Episode: Building a Quilting Empire: Meet Carolina Moore
Kaitlyn Fritsch
Technical editing and ghost writing professional in the quilting industry
Fritsch and Stitches
Episode: Behind the Scenes with Kaitlyn Fritsch
Laureen Smith
Quilt designer and instructor
Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts
Episode: Was it Worth it? What 5 Quilting Professionals Learned at h+h Americas
Brooke Stambersky
Quilt pattern designer
Brooke's Bitchin Stitches
Episode: Was it Worth it? What 5 Quilting Professionals Learned at h+h Americas
Barbie (The Quilting Mill)
Digital pantograph designer, designs for computerized long-arm quilting
The Quilting Mill
Episode: h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor
Christa Quilts
Pattern designer and fabric designer, teaches domestic machine quilting
Christa Quilts
Episode: h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor
Laura Pylind
Designer of Slice of Pi Quilts, Exploding Heart Quilt
Slice of Pi Quilts
Episode: h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor
Terri VandenBosch
Fabric designer, speaker, and owner of Lizard Creek Quilting
Lizard Creek Quilting
Episode: h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor
Terri (Terri VandenBosch)
Terri was already described; included as a separate guest for punchy, memorable moments
Lizard Creek Quilting
Episode: h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor

Hosts

Tori McElwain
Host of Quilting on the Side, digital marketing coach for quilting entrepreneurs
Andi Stanfield
Host of Quilting on the Side, quilting instructor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Hooray for Season 7 of this great podcast!!!

    I am thrilled for the new, Season 7 of your great podcast!! From the start this podcast brings so much good information, industry updates, actionable steps and great guests to us all, I can’t wait to hear what new season brings! Not to mention going back to some older episodes to refresh my knowledge or remember the useful advice.

    Here is for many more seasons Andi and Tori!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mvquilts
    United Statesa month ago
  • Binging while I work!

    Thanks for such a fun and informative podcast. I’ve been making my way through all the seasons in the last couple months and I’ve learned so much! I appreciate your expertise and love hearing from all your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LOLund
    United States3 months ago
  • Oh, my word. Your guest mentioned that she designed Saltwater Taffy! I literally yelled in my car "omigod, I LOVE Saltwater Taffy!' I've made it. It's the first quilt I've made for myself. I used charm squares that I liked but was not wild about. I used a sheet for my background. I'm so happy with the final piece.

    Your show is inspiring. I found it this morning and am now bingeing.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BkrGrrl
    8 months ago
  • The Winding Road Episode was Fabulous

    What a great podcast and a fantastic episode! I loved hearing from my good friend Kaye Collins about her quilting and longarming path. You all did such a great job of asking her really insightful questions. It was great to hear about her process and what things helped her along the way. Love this podcast and can’t wait to listen to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patty in Calif
    United States2 years ago
  • So helpful!

    I love your encouraging podcast! It gives me the tips I need as I start my new business. I love listening to all of the episodes, and I bought Tori’s new book! It’s fantastic! Thank you, Ladies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AK127490meows
    United States2 years ago

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Encourages folks to start or grow a quilting business with honesty.
Balanced, friendly host duo with actionable advice.
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Insightful guests and practical business tips for quilters.

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Building a Quilting Empire: Meet Carolina Moore
Q: How have you balanced creative work with the business side, and when did you decide to go full-time?
I tapped into education and production efficiencies, expanded into templates and tools, and used a staged approach with space and resources; once the business began reliably paying its own expenses and contributing to the household, I moved to a dedicated office, transitioning from side hustle to full-time by aligning long-term commitments (lease, laser) with predictable revenue.
Building a Quilting Empire: Meet Carolina Moore
Q: What tips do you have for those beginning pattern designers who want to make money?
Starting out is about slow, intentional growth, developing a recognizable style, and building a following through teaching and consistent presence; also, quantify your revenue goals by calculating how many patterns you must sell after accounting for costs, and remember that you'll likely need a mix of patterns and audience growth to reach meaningful income.
From Accidental Pattern Designer to Subscription Box Creator with Monika Henry
Q: Where can people find you online and how do you market the box?
Monika shares pennyspoolquilts.com as her main site, with Penny Spool Quilts on social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest), and explains that she uses local inventories and regional storytelling to market Quilt the North.
From Accidental Pattern Designer to Subscription Box Creator with Monika Henry
Q: Where does your business stand now and what areas are you focusing on?
She explains she runs multiple facets—patterns, occasional magazine work, teaching, and a growing Quilt the North subscription box—and highlights the box as a major current driver of her business.
From Accidental Pattern Designer to Subscription Box Creator with Monika Henry
Q: Tell us about your first quilt and how you got into pattern design.
Monika describes a six-year journey to finish her first quilt after discovering quilting in Canada, learning through a patchwork class, and gradually moving from doodling patterns to submitting to Make Modern Magazine, which launched her pattern-design work.

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What is Quilting on the Side about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show centers on turning quilting into a scalable, sustainable side business, with a strong emphasis on practical, real-world tactics for pattern design, longarm quilting, publishing, marketing, and education. Episodes frequently cover building product ecosystems, wholesale relationships, show-floor strategies, and digital marketing, all while balancing full-time work, family life, and creative energy. Notable strengths include candid host dynamics, guest-led deep dives, and actionable templates or frameworks that listeners can apply to their own quilting ventures. A standout trait is the consistent focus on community-building, collaborations, and long-term planning over quick wins, which can help aspiring quilters grow beyond hobby st... more

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