Interviews
In our new interview series, we have conversations with quilt and sewing retail shop owners from across the country about the challenges they face and what solutions they’ve found to achieve success. Walk away with new ideas you can implement to help run your business.
Take your quilt and fabric shop to the next level
Pam Kauppila, Time Flies Quilt And Sew – Spreading Happiness
https://youtu.be/LIXpOeYDSbE Episode Summary Spencer Wright and Pam Kauppila discuss how she turned her second act career into a thriving quilting and sewing business. After a career in insurance Pam knew she had the knowledge and desire to continue to run a business...
The Whole Country Caboodle – Staying True To Yourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajqObKqd1zU Episode Summary Leanne and Kaytlyn of Whole Country Caboodle talk about the way they have balanced their quilt and design business throughout the years. As markets have changed and a variety of challenges have come up,...
Smile Spinners – Planting Seeds of Creativity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awqcwjqJKls Episode Summary Cathy Queitzsch and Jessica Bacon built their quilting business on a background in healthcare and the fashion industry. They wanted a space where quilters could come together and share with one another and...
Susan Hyder, Owner of Hyderhangout – Making Friends Out of Customers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOWuf6BKa0 Episode Summary Spencer and Susan discuss her career sewing and quilting. From department store alterations early in her career to the long success of Hyderhangout, Susan shares her insights into how to run a successful...
Introducing The Quilt Shop Podcast: Conversations in Quilt and Sewing Retail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uMb76XNO_o Are you a quilt and sewing store owner looking to take your business to the next level? In The Quilt Shop podcast, we have conversations with stores from all across the world about their story, the challenges they are facing...