Episode 62: How to Start a Business in Quilting and Enhancing your Sewing Experience

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their best tips for someone looking to start a business in the quilting industry. They discuss what they wish they had known before they began their businesses and provide helpful ideas and information anyone should know if they have an interest in turning their quilting hobby into a stream of income. For those who are not interested in starting a quilting business, they also discuss ways to enhance your quilting experience without feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. Also, Chelsi shares two of her new Simply Delightful quilt patterns, and Billy shares pictures of two listener quilts and an inspirational quilting journey story.
Show Notes Blog Post: www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=25277
Dazzling (Quilt on the Wall): tidd.ly/3zceMLS
Friendly Blooms (Quilt on the Table): tidd.ly/3PDxtOa
Magic Pins: shrsl.com/3n60y
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7 авг 2022

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@montanakath7987 Год назад

For all those not quite finished projects, I say I’m not dead yet I still have time!

@cindysakala9641 Год назад

I love how Billy sprinkles musical fairy dust to announce your fabrics!

@chrislittebrant5235 Год назад

Good Evening Sherri, Chelsi and Billy, My mind has often wondered how you both began your journey in quilting, what led you to start a business etc.. It’s very interesting and I thank you for sharing your stories. I love your patterns and of course, your fabrics and I appreciate your tips and videos. They have helped my in my quilting journey. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful week, 🥰 Chris

@user-pe3nh8re2h Год назад

I just discovered this channel today! & my husbands name is Billy lol Im definetly meant to be here today! Im so happy to watch more of your episodes

@margaretmcc4740 Год назад

I just want to let you know that I enjoy all your podcasts. The loving interplay among the family members is very touching, and makes listening to and watching the podcasts very fun. (And, of course, I love all the quilt-talk). So here is my question - of all the patterns each of you have designed, which have been the most popular?

@donaldlesmeister5862 Год назад

Beautiful quilts! Love your family closeness! Thank you for all you do!

@alexandrawellington8028 Год назад

Great show, I will have to watch again and take notes xxx

@AllisonNorris13 Год назад

We live in a world of fomo... so it's healthy to say no especially in a business buy also in your personal life as a hobby... I've found when I say yes to everything I end up spending all my time with deadlines and not doing what I want that brings me joy...

@lyndasmith3478 Год назад

I love all your podcasts and family interaction. The advice on business today has so many parallel life applications. Retired and still learning!

@roseanderson4928 Год назад

As someone who loves to follow my faves on various sites from Pinterest , to blogs, to websites, I think a tip would be don’t have so many ads on say your website that your visitors get lost in them . When my friends and I find a site we love we share them. But not any of us keep going back or share if there are so many ads that we can’t keep track of why we are visiting. And we will keep going back when we love a website.

@amykollasch Год назад

I love that you share the stats about what was viewed the most. Your top 10 is actually still making waves. I have seen it mentioned across multiple bloggers. It is absolutely a game changer for everyone. I even saw it outside of the quilting world.

@robintaylor3622 Год назад

Thank you so much for showing my quilts! I enjoyed making them, your patterns are my style and are easy to follow. Great tips with them too. Beautiful fabric coming soon can't wait!

@lindajoyner8231 Год назад

Your quilts were beautiful.

@robintaylor3622 Год назад

@@lindajoyner8231 thank you 😊 Sherri and Chelsi have become my favorite designers

@kellybaer2560 Год назад

Beautiful quilts robin!

@robintaylor3622 Год назад

@@kellybaer2560 thank you 😊

@debranorris4331 Год назад

Your quilts were beautiful Robin!! Thanks for sharing them!!

@user-cf4qc6mq3h 5 месяцев назад

Great ideas! I am glad I found your channel. Will definitely help me on my journey of starting my quilting business. Thank you!

@nancylyman5192 Год назад

Chelsi, please do tell us what that quilting design is on your two quilts. I love it, too!

@nancyquinn1048 Год назад

My aunt made quilts by hand when I was kid they were so heavy but beautiful . I wish I would of learn from her at that time but when you are a kid you don't think of making things like that. You go ladies love your quilts I have a lot of your pattern and when I have more time for my self I will kick butt with all of them lol

@carmenbailey1560 Год назад

Great video, have zero interest in business. When it was mentioned about seeing new quilt I’m that person wanting to do them all, but knowing I can’t. I’ve been in so many situations like that, with the time & dollars making it impossible. Regardless I always enjoy watching your videos and see your creations. Thanks for making that possible. 👍❤️😊

@starbrown3367 Год назад

Really good tips and advice. Love the quilts shown.

@marykauffman3686 Год назад

Chelsi, love your Star quilt on the wall! Vert interesting episode - thank you!

@shelaghfolgate1468 Год назад

Thank you all, this was a very interesting and informative, happy, friendly, episode, with gorgeous eye candy quilts

@debranorris4331 Год назад

Thank you for another great podcast!! Always full of information as well as happy dialogue and beautiful quilts!!!

@denisewilcox5598 Год назад

Thank you this has been so helpful to me as I’m beginning to set up a Longarm business.

@shirleymcintyre4732 Год назад

I love Saturday Seven

@mathgeek7966 Год назад

Great podcast! Thank you for sharing!

@mary-annabramczyk8133 Год назад

Great episode and great information! I hate to bind quilts, doesn’t give me joy. Then my quilts just sit on a shelf until I feels, ok it’s time this one is finished and crossed off my list. Once I was able to get someone else to bind one quilt. I just don’t know of anyone that loves that part in Connecticut. I would love to connect with someone.

@rebeccamapes1157 Год назад

I love, love you all. Your fabric is so pretty and I love your patterns but most of all I love your conversation. You are so positive and encouraging and helps me to stay on top of my projects. I am so looking forward to the sew along. I have loved looking through the book and am excited to see the project.

@margaretmcc4740 Год назад

me again. I should also mention that I’ve used the 10-Day Challenge PDF, and find it VERY motivating! So thanks!

@sandalkeeffe7038 Год назад

Such an uplifting episode with the quilt stories! Chelsea’s quilts are so bright and pretty! Enjoyed this episode very much!

@suzpain Год назад

was that price of .22 per inch for binding referencing machine binding or hand binding? I do both and I LOVE binding quilts. I need this side hustle in my life :D

@Kristi-wp1kg 2 месяца назад

I’d like to know also!

@sherlocksews Год назад

Thank you for sharing your time and education with us. I’ve learned a lot.

@robintaylor3622 Год назад

From 1 Robin (Coral Garden) to the other Robin your quilt is beautiful. I too learned from an older lady who did everything by hand. Wish I was just starting out with all the new modern patterns tools and fabric. It's great you'll be able to enjoy your hard work now.

@lillylane8832 Год назад

Really loved this topic! I was just talking about this topic with my daughter the other day and shared this video with her. She is not in the quilting business, but as a young, creative adult woman--this advice so applied! Thank you!

@lindakQOV Год назад

I have two granddaughters (age 21 and 18) who both have goals to be business owners. I am sharing this video with them both. I know your businesses are very different than what theirs will be, but you give such great insight from past and recent experiences it should give them good food for thought. Thank you so much! BTW, I am one who found you first on RU-vid, and now follow you on Facebook, Instragram and blogs! I'm up to date on the 2022 BOM and eager for the upcoming sew-along. And of course I'm now buying your patterns and fabric, too.

@darlenekunkel9944 Год назад

thank you so much.

@tammyingle233 Год назад

Loved this episode! I have to get pattern & fabric for quilt hanging up on the wall. So pretty.

@AllisonNorris13 Год назад

I think in this industry Blogs are very popular! I cross stitch and in the cross stitch world we still utilize Ebay a lot lol!

@deannamey5986 Год назад

about a year ago i saw your live trunk show with Kimberly on the FQS. seeing all of these beautiful quilts and hearing the stories of them, really sent me down the Sherri & Chelsi rabbit hole. i went a bit nuts collecting your previous fabric collections. i now have an extensive collection of your fabric lines from Creekside to Emma. i purchased ALL of your books and several patterns. i spent so much time shopping and hunting for these hard to find fabrics my sewing fell behind. eventually, i realized i had gone overboard. i have shelves full of your fabrics and enough to make several quilts out of most collections. but., like you said in this episode, i have had to give myself permission to not buy every time i come across an OOP fabric. it is hard and i sometimes cant resist, however i am trying to be content in sewing up these beautiful fabrics and will, at some point, pass on the prized collections i have curated. once i have sewn what i want. 🧵🪡

@marydenney8249 Год назад

Great video! I’ve always thought about doing longarming for people but at 70 ….it might be taken on more than I can chew. Nonetheless, this video was awesome. And I’m “patiently “ waiting for Emma…. Also, my “Quilting Life Planner and Workbook” arrived today

@puppiesfollowus Год назад

Well lady if you already have the longarm and are currently using and know what your doing - what do you have to loose? You already have the investment of the machine and the training and knowledge of how to use- why not try it and see how it goes. Just take on a few first to see if you enjoy maybe?! You don’t want to take joy away from your quilting by feeling pressure. But maybe you will truly enjoy seeing others quilts and being able to be a part of their quilting journey 💕

@dedyrae Год назад

Thank you for the tips on starting a business

@joyfulliving5157 Год назад

Beautiful both!

@sharmainc.9426 Год назад

So inspirational. I preordered the the book you recommended, thank you. Thank you all for another wonderful episode, it gets better and better.🥳

@foxyroxy7125 Год назад

Tula Pink had a great quote about quilt sizes. She said she keeps making the planned blocks for the planned size until it isn't fun anymore. Then, that is the size the quilt ends up being. If it stays fun or it is for a specific purpose, she completes all the blocks. I loved this. I really gave me permission to stop when I just didn't like something, it was too time consuming or too hard, or the value just wasn't there.

@carmenmaldonado6486 Год назад

I pre ordered my fat quarter bundles from your line ❤️

@CrownFlowerCreations Год назад

I totally understood the learning to say no because I was caught in that situation recently. I was originally asked about making some burp cloths and it turned into me getting some sweatshirts and asked to make them into a blanket. I agreed because I felt bad saying no but I had never done anything like that before. I held on to those sweatshirts for a few months before actually doing anything because I had that feeling of dread. While it turned out pretty great, I learned a lesson.

@sunflowerbaby1853 Год назад

I learned from a friend a long time ago to have answers prepared in advance for a variety of questions. This way when someone asks if you could do something you can say no without hemming and hawing. This has saved me at the office when they want you to work after hours, a neighbor or friend asks you to make a quilt for one of "their" friends babies or hem their pants. People are bold in asking you to make them things once they know your own a sewing machine. It's gotten to the point that I don't even show my friends my latest quilt for fear of them asking me to make them one. So have your answer's prepared in advance❗❗❗

@sheilaghbolt3601 Год назад

This was so interesting thank you!

@heidilehnig3099 Год назад

Thanks for sharing!

@debbiebrugman4543 Год назад

Sherri, Chelsi and Billy, I Lol. Binding is the one thing I really dislike about quilting. By 2019 I had 17 quilts that just sat waiting for binding. Then I met a lady at a local quilt shop and she changed my quilting life. Her husband is a truck driver and works long hours, she binds to keep herself busy plus it gives her extra income and she is great at it. She will do all sorts of different techniques if you want. I love my LAQ (long arm quilter) and my BA (binding angle).

@C12133 Год назад

Thank you, Sherri, Chelsi and Billy!! Very informative video!! Chelsi, your quilts are so beautiful!! I can’t wait for Emma to come out!! I bought one of your scraps of Emma and had lots of fun seeing what all I could make with it!! When I put it on Instagram I will tag you all!!😍

@grmanat Год назад

Hearing your story on the plane and mentioned the orthodontist…In Fremont, Nebraska there was an orthodontist who was also a quilter along with her sister. The orthodontist office was very large. They took the back side of it and made a quilt shop! The lobby of the orthodontist office was very large and when they would have classes they would set tables up in the lobby (when orthodontist office was closed). They are now retired and I miss that shop.

@perfectlyseasoned Год назад

Thanks for a great episode. Loved the business talk section but was also overwhelmed. LOL I feel that I'm so not good at communicating my gifts to the world. I also came back to quilting after a 20 or so years of hiatus due to life as a homeschooling mom. This homeschooling journey is nearing its end, sadly as it's been the best journey of my life so far. So I started up with my quilting hobby but it's not where I would want it to be...I need people to do this hobby with but I'm still too busy to pursue such.

@carolmcqueen3497 Год назад

Fantastic episode.

@ragnar1439 Год назад

Love being part of the group! Any way you could include the monthly free patterns on the files section? It would be great to catch up when one has “fallen behind.”

@otterandthyme Год назад

Love the idea of presets. I bought presets and they’re awesome but sometimes difficult for quilts. If you ever decide to sell presets for quilting, to keep true to color, I would buy them in a heartbeat!

@gkhutchinson1284 Год назад

You mentioned binding for hire and also maybe labeling could be an additional charge. Like name, date quilted etc. Esp T-shirt quilts labeling -runners T-shirts: date of run etc.

@baseballquilter8984 Год назад

You mentioned back to school. I am happy to say that I have my son for 1 more year at home before sending him too Kinder. I am also SUPER HAPPY to say that I am retired from my business (family childcare). I've put in my time 23 years. More time for quilting and my little guy gets his mom back all to himself. --- I must not know how to use those pins. It seems like every once in a while, they bend on me too much. So, I prefer the Dritz flat head pins. The ones that have decorative heads. They are just as long and do not bend. Just my preference. Chelsi are you ok.? Or is it just me.?

@colleenquiltstoo Год назад

I did pattern testing twice. Both times I found I had very little to say. The patterns were well written and did not have any errors. What kind of feedback do you want to see from your pattern testers?

@dianeerdmann7779 Год назад

Hi I love you ladies and Billy! My question is about hanging your quilts. Do you put a sleeve on the back of all your quilts in case you want to hang them eventually? Also how wide is your quilt stand behind Sherri the white one thank you for all you do to help us in this community!

@nataliemccauley2430 Год назад

Great episode! I noticed a lot of your quilt patterns use log cabin blocks. Would love some pointers, tricks or tips on how to keep the blocks square as you sew them. Thanks! - Natalie

@ridgedalefarmsflock Год назад

Loved the episode. An idea maybe have the long arm quilt ladies back on as I would like to know how they started, how they decided on a quilting machine etc. I am thinking of starting in the business.

@quiltybee Год назад

I wish more professionals would take business classes!🙄I have worked for small businesses who were late on payroll but all the family member kept up their porche payments. There is a responsibility if you employ others. Or they expect insurance companies maintain policies they dont make payments for. On a smaller scale it is always smart to know what you do with money. Must be profitable and not spin your wheels or get in trouble with the tax man.

@bwalker3675 Год назад

Love the Dazzling quilt. What fat quarter bundle did you use? Thanks.

@theresastone6673 Год назад

Beautiful quilts! Love the color choices..what is the quilt behind Chelsea?

@brendasamuelson6745 Год назад

Love the quilts on the wall on the left, the blue and white and the stars behind it. What are the pattern names?

@cassiehoward8233 Год назад

Binding the quilt for me is the hardest . I wouldn’t bind one for under 60.00.

@heatherayers7685 Год назад

I enjoy listening to your podcast so much! I would also like clarification on the 22 cents/inch binding, as this would be something I could do. Does this include preparing and machine attaching the binding? Or is this price only for finishing with the hand stitching after it is machine attached. If it does not include preparing and attaching, how much would this charge be usually? Thank you!

@vikkivanveldhuizen2290 Год назад

Does Chelsey use your quilting calendar/journal? I’m thinking of getting one. My problem is I do not shop Etsy. I may have to have my local quilt shop order one for me.

@vikkivanveldhuizen2290 Год назад

Question I know this is a video/podcast from August, but I would like to know where/what your music is from? I love it.

@Livecreatemake Год назад

I would like some behind the scenes how you record and edit your RU-vid videos.

@vikkivanveldhuizen2290 Год назад

If Chelsey dose use your calendar/journal could you both share how you use them? I know Sherri that you have already, but it would be interesting to me to see how she does hers if it’s not the same.

@carollatham926 Год назад

What is your thought process, when you put colors together for a scrappy quilt,?

@AllisonNorris13 Год назад

☮️💜

@deneanecharles1559 Год назад

The dread 😬 is real!

@bshimaitis1 Год назад

Where can i get the pattern on the lt Irish chain 2 color. Thx so much

@lindalamb1196 Год назад

The quilt on the wall-Is the fabric Simply Delightful ?

@sherrimcconnell4094 Год назад

Yes :)

@shirleymcintyre4732 Год назад

Is it the same pattern like the poinsettia blocks in your book?

@kathykaplan2451 Год назад

Oh ya....I will do binding for 22 cents an inch!

@sheryllanciano7808 Год назад

I would like to find a business that bastes quilt layers together. I like to quilt my own quilts, but as I get older crawling around on the floor to lay it all out and baste it is literally a pain.

@dcwatashi Год назад

First time watching your videos. I am a professional photographer videographer and I’m just wondering why the person behind the camera didn’t zoom in on item that you were talking about like those pins towards the beginning of the video. And since I am not familiar with your format, I got to about 20 minutes in going through the transcript and I was wondering at what point were you going to start talking about starting a quilting business since that was the title of your episode?

@terrieberly8109 Год назад

I've been watching your channel for about a year now but this is the first time i've heard of "Saturday Seven". What is this and how do I find it if it is a video? Thanks for what you do.

@robintaylor3622 Год назад

Sign up for her email and you'll get it every Saturday in yours. It's loaded with more than quilting. It's archived also so you can see the past posts.

@sherrimcconnell4094 Год назад

It's my Saturday blog post. It also has links to all of my posts from the week before so you can visit anything of interest.

@kathythomas4839 Год назад

Chelsea is kindergarten a full day or 1/2 day there?

@pbar8439 Год назад

Is that $0.22 per inch of binding applied or per area of quilt?

@sherrimcconnell4094 Год назад

per inch of binding

@uttarakhandjadibooti183 Год назад

Mam I want to start quilting business in India plz giv me suggetion

@michellejaggard9657 Год назад

As a subscriber I can tell you, you are 100 percent right. Be consistant. There is nothing more frustrating than following and subscribing to a channel and they say we are doing 2 videos a week and you follow them for 3 months and they vanish. 3 months later you get a notice they are back. Video says " Sorry. we got busy" . NO, that's not ok. I was invested in your journey. Tell me you are going to take 3 months off or you aren't sure this is what you want to do. I worked full time while raising 3 children and I didn't just not show up to work for 3 months then appear again and say sorry, I got busy and expect to carry on as usual. I think if you are on Social Media you should treat it as a job or say up front this isn't a job, it's only a hobby so don't depend on me being here when I say I will. I get discouraged about following new people that aren't tried and true. It is different if it is an emergency that happens. Just like it would be with my work.

@wondasimpson8773 Год назад

What is the name of the Facebook group 2 Join

@maryfriedley4074 Год назад

What are the 2 quilts on rack behind Sherri

@sherrimcconnell4094 Год назад

Delight and Brightly by Sherri...patterns in the Etsy shop.

@barbaraturner1522 Год назад

While you are on this topic I have a pet peeve. I know ads create revenue but when ad's appear to exceed content time; you have lost me. I was watching a favorite and when her video was over I had no idea what her content was, there were to many ad breaks to follow het content. Having said that thank you so much for you content and professionality. You three are great.

@debbiebraatz1919 Год назад

I like the content of your videos but there are too many “yah’s” and it bothers my ears the way Chelsea says the word “important “. You pronounce it “imporant”. Sorry I had to say this. I did unsubscribe for a time because it got to be too much, but I’m trying to come back🙁🙃. Have a good day and keep on keeping on.