The Winding Road of a Quilt Teacher
Episode description
In this episode, Andi and Tori chat with Kaye from Oh Kaye Quilting about her incredible journey from a casual quilter to a thriving entrepreneur in the quilting industry.
Kaye shares how her passion for quilting blossomed into a successful business, offering insights into accidental entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and her multifaceted roles in the quilting world. From teaching and launching her Pro Stitcher course to diving into product creation, Kaye’s story is full of inspiration and actionable advice.
Whether you're a seasoned quilter, a creative entrepreneur, or simply curious about the quilting world, this episode will leave you inspired and motivated to pursue your own creative journey.
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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts:
- Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
- Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
Producer:
- Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan
Keywords for this Episode:
quilting, business, creativity, community, teaching, patterns, long arm, Pro Stitcher, education, entrepreneurship
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Quilting Journeys
01:51 Kaye's Quilting Beginnings
03:59 Transitioning to a Quilting Business
06:00 Diverse Roles in Quilting
08:28 Developing Educational Courses
11:14 Creating Physical Products
14:39 The Importance of Community and Learning
15:36 Navigating Business Knowledge
17:32 Traveling as a Quilting Educator
20:59 Marketing Patterns and Projects
23:22 Exploring Creative Projects
25:01 Finding Your Niche in Quilting
27:47 Balancing Passion and Business
30:37 Advice for Beginner Quilters
31:38 Finding Your Creative Path
34:46 Building an Online Presence
36:09 Exciting Future Endeavors
37:23 The Joy of Teaching
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