All About Fabric Design with Riley Blake Designer Jennifer Long

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori chat with Jennifer Long of Sew a Story about her journey from a hobbyist quilter to a successful fabric designer and membership founder. Jennifer shares her early experiences with quilting, how she transitioned her passion into a business, and the challenges she faced along the way, including a significant rejection that ultimately led to her growth as a designer. The conversation delves into the importance of crafting connections with children through sewing, the intricate process of fabric design, and the balance between creativity and business. Jennifer emphasizes the value of community and connection in her work, and she shares exciting new projects aimed at fostering creativity in families.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Quilting and Crafting Journey01:53 Transitioning from Hobby to Business05:35 Overcoming Rejection in Fabric Design10:14 Current Business Ventures and Future Plans19:23 The Importance of Crafting Connections23:37 The Fabric Design Process Explained32:13 Balancing Creativity and Business Tasks38:38 The Circle of Security and Personal Growth41:08 Prioritizing Opportunities and Energy Management47:09 Finding Inspiration in Art and Storytelling51:55 Connecting with the Community and Future PlansConnect with Jennifer Long:Website: SewaStory.comInstagram: @sewastory_jenniferlongFacebook: Sew a StoryFacebook Group: Sew a StoryYouTube: Sew a StoryPattern Club MembershipModern Rag Doll MembershipWant to Support the Podcast and Unlock Exclusive Perks and Content?Join our Quilting on the Side Patreon community! By becoming a patron, you'll gain access to behind-the-scenes content, bonus episodes, and exclusive resources to help you grow your quilting journey. Plus, your support helps keep the podcast thriving! Click here to join.Want More Quilting Business Content?🔗 Join us on Patreon for exclusive perks🔗 Grab Tori’s book, Workshops Unleashed 📌 Follow us on InstagramCo-Hosts:Tori McElwain @heytori.tech & https://www.heytori.tech/Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts & https://truebluequilts.com/ Support the showIf you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.