<description>&lt;p data-start="1258" data-end="1547"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Have you ever wondered whether you could truly &lt;em data-start="1305" data-end="1320"&gt;make a living&lt;/em&gt; selling quilts? In this episode of the &lt;em data-start="1360" data-end="1377"&gt;Craft to Career&lt;/em&gt; podcast, &lt;strong data-start= "1421" data-end="1439"&gt;Sarah LoCascio&lt;/strong&gt;, the creative entrepreneur behind &lt;strong data-start="1474" data-end= "1492"&gt;Caravan Quilts&lt;/strong&gt;, shares her answer. And it's a big, resounding YES.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1549" data-end="1715"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Sarah has built a quilting business that's unique in the industry. Her weekly quilt drops sell out quickly because her approach blends three powerful elements:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="1717" data-end="1843"&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1717" data-end="1749"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1719" data-end="1749"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Genuine &lt;strong data-start="1727" data-end= "1747"&gt;product scarcity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1750" data-end="1789"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1752" data-end="1789"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Deep &lt;strong data-start="1757" data-end= "1770"&gt;education&lt;/strong&gt; and storytelling&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1790" data-end="1843"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1792" data-end="1843"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;A compelling focus on &lt;strong data-start="1814" data-end="1843"&gt;history and craftsmanship&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start="1845" data-end="1968"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;It's a recipe that not only delights her audience, but also proves that quilters &lt;em data-start="1926" data-end="1931"&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; earn real income selling quilts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr data-start="1970" data-end="1973" /&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="1975" data-end="2015"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1978" data-end="2015"&gt;What You'll Learn in This Episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2017" data-end="2056"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2021" data-end="2054"&gt;1. How Caravan Quilts Started&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2057" data-end="2180"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Sarah shares when and why she began her business, the inspiration behind her unique model, and how it took shape over time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2182" data-end="2234"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2186" data-end="2232"&gt;2. The Power of Scarcity in Handmade Goods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2235" data-end="2356"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Discover why having a limited number of quilts available each week actually increases demand and keeps customers excited.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2358" data-end="2408"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2362" data-end="2406"&gt;3. Why Education Sets Her Business Apart&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2409" data-end="2536"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Sarah explains how teaching her audience about quilt history, construction, care, and storytelling builds trust and connection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2538" data-end="2586"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2542" data-end="2584"&gt;4. A Day in the Life of a Quilt Seller&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2587" data-end="2683"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Get an honest look at what her schedule, workflow, sourcing, and production timelines look like.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2685" data-end="2759"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2689" data-end="2757"&gt;5. What Makes Her Business Different From Other Quilting Careers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2760" data-end="2889"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;From sourcing vintage quilts to curating collections, Sarah's daily work looks very different from a typical quilter or designer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2891" data-end="2958"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2895" data-end="2956"&gt;6. Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Earn Money Selling Quilts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2959" data-end="3082"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Sarah offers advice for beginners, including what to focus on first, how to set yourself apart, and what pitfalls to avoid.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr data-start="3084" data-end="3087" /&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="3089" data-end="3114"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="3092" data-end= "3114"&gt;Episode Highlights&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul data-start="3116" data-end="3484"&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3116" data-end="3190"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3118" data-end="3190"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;How Sarah discovered a market willing to pay premium prices for quilts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3191" data-end="3244"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3193" data-end="3244"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Why storytelling can transform your product sales&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3245" data-end="3306"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3247" data-end="3306"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;The systems she uses to manage inventory and weekly drops&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3307" data-end="3355"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3309" data-end="3355"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;How she built a loyal, engaged customer base&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3356" data-end="3410"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3358" data-end="3410"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;The role social media plays in showcasing her work&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3411" data-end="3484"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3413" data-end="3484"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;What success looks like behind the scenes of a quilt-selling business&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;hr data-start="3486" data-end="3489" /&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="3491" data-end="3536"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="3494" data-end="3536"&gt;Is Selling Quilts Actually Profitable?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p data-start="3538" data-end="3697"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;According to Sarah—yes. 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Craft to Career

Elizabeth Chappell

How to Make a Living Selling Quilts: A Unique Business Model with Sarah LoCascio of Caravan Quilts

DEC 19, 202546 MIN
Craft to Career

How to Make a Living Selling Quilts: A Unique Business Model with Sarah LoCascio of Caravan Quilts

DEC 19, 202546 MIN

Description

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 a big, resounding YES. Sarah has built a quilting business that's unique in the industry. Her weekly quilt drops sell out quickly because her approach blends three powerful elements: Genuine product scarcity Deep education and storytelling A compelling focus on history and craftsmanship It's a recipe that not only delights her audience, but also proves that quilters can earn real income selling quilts. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. How Caravan Quilts Started Sarah shares when and why she began her business, the inspiration behind her unique model, and how it took shape over time. 2. The Power of Scarcity in Handmade Goods Discover why having a limited number of quilts available each week actually increases demand and keeps customers excited. 3. Why Education Sets Her Business Apart Sarah explains how teaching her audience about quilt history, construction, care, and storytelling builds trust and connection. 4. A Day in the Life of a Quilt Seller Get an honest look at what her schedule, workflow, sourcing, and production timelines look like. 5. What Makes Her Business Different From Other Quilting Careers From sourcing vintage quilts to curating collections, Sarah's daily work looks very different from a typical quilter or designer. 6. Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Earn Money Selling Quilts Sarah offers advice for beginners, including what to focus on first, how to set yourself apart, and what pitfalls to avoid. Episode Highlights How Sarah discovered a market willing to pay premium prices for quilts Why storytelling can transform your product sales The systems she uses to manage inventory and weekly drops How she built a loyal, engaged customer base The role social media plays in showcasing her work What success looks like behind the scenes of a quilt-selling business Is Selling Quilts Actually Profitable? According to Sarah—yes. With intention, a strong brand voice, consistent storytelling, and a thoughtful business model, quilting can be a sustainable career. This episode is perfect for you if: You dream of selling quilts online or at markets You want to understand real-world business models in the quilting world You're curious how other quilters make a living You love hearing creative, entrepreneurial stories You want to learn from someone successfully doing what many assume isn't possible