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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 26 MIN

We're Back for Season7! Big Changes, Fresh Start, and Industry Events

from Quilting on the Side · host Andi Stanfield and Tori McElwain

Send us Fan MailSeason 7 Premiere: Big Changes, Fresh Start, and Industry Events You Can't MissTori and Andi kick off Season 7 celebrating seven years of real talk about running a quilting business alongside everything else. But this is no ordinary season opener—both hosts are navigating major shifts in their businesses.Tori's hitting a pivotal moment: her husband just retired from the military after 13 years of moving around. For the first time, she's thinking long-term about staying put, exploring local networking opportunities, and rethinking what staying in one location means for her digital marketing coaching and self-publishing programs. She's also consolidating her entire tech stack onto one platform—a bigger undertaking that might help you reconsider your own setup.Andi's deep in the trenches finishing her book, Quilting on Video, and shares what that editing process actually feels like (spoiler: it's a lot like seam ripping).If you teach or sell quilting products, pay attention. QuiltCon 2028 (Phoenix) and FFF Fiber Fabric Festival applications are open through October 1st. Tori and Andi break down the quilting industry shows on the horizon—Crossroads, Road to California, and H+H's shifting footprint—so you can plan your 2024–2025 event strategy.Whether you're a pattern designer, teacher, longarm quilter, or shop owner, this episode reminds you why the fundamentals of staying connected to your local quilting community still matter—even as your business grows online.Don’t miss an episode! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights.Want More Quilting Business Content?🔗 Join us on Patreon for exclusive perks🔗 Grab Andi’s book, Quilting on Video (waitlist)🔗 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.

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Send us Fan Mail Season 7 Premiere: Big Changes, Fresh Start, and Industry Events You Can't Miss Tori and Andi kick off Season 7 celebrating seven years of real talk about running a quilting business alongside everything else. But this is no ordinary season opener—both hosts are navigating major shifts in their businesses. Tori's hitting a pivotal moment: her husband just retired from the military after 13 years of moving around. For the first time, she's thinking long-term about staying put,...

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