Jessica Steele: The Intersection of Sports and Quilting

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, host Andi introduces Jessica Steele, a quilt pattern designer known for her sports-themed quilts. Jessica shares her journey from a hobbyist to a full-time business owner, discussing the inspiration behind her designs, the challenges of balancing family life with her quilting business, and her approach to marketing and social media. She also talks about her collaborations with other designers and her future projects, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the joy of quilting amidst the business aspects.Don’t miss an episode! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jessica Steele and Her Designs01:28 The Journey from Hobby to Business02:58 Inspiration Behind Sports-Themed Quilts04:57 Designing for a Modern Aesthetic10:06 Balancing Family Life and Business12:30 Navigating Social Media and Marketing16:58 Collaborations and Community Engagement20:56 Future Projects and Aspirations21:52 Maintaining the Joy of Quilting26:18 Rapid Fire Questions and Fun InsightsConnect with Jessica:On her Website: https://www.jessicasteeledesign.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasteeledesign/Want More Quilting Business Content?🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed📌 Follow us on InstagramCo-Hosts:Tori McElwain @heytori.techAndi Stanfield @truebluequiltsSupport the showIf you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.