Hosted by Elizabeth Chappell · EN · 210 episodes
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Ever wonder if you can turn your craft into a full-time career? I've been there. I know the feeling of wanting to create something you love and build a business around it, but also wondering if it's really possible. I'm Elizabeth Chappell, and I've spent the last few years turning my quilting passion into a thriving business—and I want to help you do the same!Each week, I share my personal journey and talk to other incredible entrepreneurs about how they turned their creative passions into successful businesses. You'll get tips on everything from social media strategies to practical business advice, as well as stories of success (and failures) that will inspire you to keep going.I started my business from scratch, and now I write and sell quilt patterns, run an online membership, and have built a six-figure business. And I'm here to show you how to make your dream job a reality, too. If you've ever wondered, Can I really be successful doing what I love?—the answer is YES. There's s
Elizabeth Chappell hosts Craft To Career, a business show with 210 episodes published.
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
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
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 busin
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. Kat
What if the funding to grow your quilting business was already sitting in your local community, waiting for someone like you to apply for it? In this episode of the Craft To Career Podcast, I'm talking with Eva Saunders
Chris of Modern American Vintage shares how he built a handmade maker business creating wood quilting notions, plus advice for craft entrepreneurs. Ever wondered what it takes to build a handmade maker business from the
Artificial Intelligence is one of the biggest conversations happening in the creative world right now, and in this episode of The Craft to Career Podcast , I sat down with Theresa Benson of The AI Quilter to talk about i
What do felt squares, an old sewing machine, and a spark of creativity have in common? For Michael Eason, they were the beginning of a quilting journey that led him to found Quilchemy and become a respected English Paper
When I asked, "Which quilt shop owners do you want to hear from?" Cheryl Sleboda's name was at the top of the list—and after this conversation, you'll understand why. Cheryl is the owner of Muppins Emporium in Paducah, K
In this episode of the Craft to Career Podcast , I'm joined by Abby Glassenberg, founder of the Craft Industry Alliance — an organization created to help makers, designers, teachers, and creative entrepreneurs build real
What if getting a degree in design didn't mean writing a thesis—but instead meant building a real, revenue-generating business ? In this episode, I'm joined by Carina Gardner , who is doing something truly bold: she's op
In this episode, I'm joined by Dawn Jett , founder of Spruce Micro, a company I truly love and personally use. Spruce Micro has one of the most compelling business models I've seen, and it solves a very real problem for
Have you ever wondered whether you could truly make a living selling quilts? In this episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Sarah LoCascio , the creative entrepreneur behind Caravan Quilts , shares her answer. And it's
In this inspiring episode, Sarah Morris, the creative behind Ruthlessly Handmade, shares the story of how she began hosting charity quilt events that have touched countless lives. What started as a single fundraiser two
Meet Darrin Stern, the visionary leader behind H+H Americas and the Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival. In this episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Elizabeth Chappell sits down with Darrin to uncover how these two powerho
If you've ever dreamed of building a thriving longarm quilting business—or you're looking to grow the one you already have—this episode is packed with valuable insight. Elizabeth Chappell sits down with longarm expert Ti
In this episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Elizabeth Chappell sits down with Cindy Cloward, owner of Riley Blake Designs , one of the largest and most influential fabric manufacturers in the world. Riley Blake is kn
In this inspiring episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Elizabeth Chappell chats with Kimberly Jolly , founder and CEO of Fat Quarter Shop , one of the most recognized quilting retailers in the world. Kimberly shares h
Meet Jessica and Aiden , the creative duo and owners of Thimtec, a company that's redefining how quilters protect their fingers! Thimtec's signature fabric thimble has quickly gained attention in the quilting world for i
Discover how to mentor new quilt pattern designers, run a Halloween-themed sew-along, and navigate going viral on Instagram. Featuring Maggie Reno of Snug and Stitch on the Craft to Career podcast. In this episode of the
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Craft To Career is hosted by Elizabeth Chappell. The show is categorised under business (marketing) and has published 210 episodes.
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