<description>&lt;p data-start="1281" data-end="1606"&gt;If you've ever dreamed of building a thriving longarm quilting business—or you're looking to grow the one you already have—this episode is packed with valuable insight. Elizabeth Chappell sits down with longarm expert &lt;strong data-start="1499" data-end="1513"&gt;Tia Curtis&lt;/strong&gt;, a sought-after quilter known for her artistry, efficiency, and strong client relationships.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1608" data-end="1858"&gt;Tia has grown her longarm business into a full and flourishing creative career. In this conversation, she shares her journey, the lessons she's learned, and the business strategies that have helped her stand out in a growing and competitive industry.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1860" data-end="2030"&gt;Whether you're a brand-new longarmer, a seasoned quilter, or a pattern designer looking to add longarm services, you'll walk away with practical guidance and inspiration.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="2037" data-end="2077"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2040" data-end="2077"&gt;What You'll Learn in This Episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2079" data-end="2131"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2083" data-end="2129"&gt;1. How Tia Got Started in Longarm Quilting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2132" data-end="2267"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Hear how Tia first discovered longarm quilting and what drew her to the craft, and how this is the most lucrative part of her business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2269" data-end="2312"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2273" data-end="2310"&gt;2. Pricing and Profitability Tips&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2313" data-end="2435"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Tia breaks down how she prices her work, how she sets boundaries, and what it takes to run a sustainable longarm business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2437" data-end="2490"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2441" data-end="2488"&gt;3. How to Build Strong Client Relationships&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="2491" data-end="2676"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Great longarmers don't just deliver beautiful quilting. They deliver a great experience. Tia shares her approach to communication to create loyal (and happy) repeat clients.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="2678" data-end="2721"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2682" data-end= "2719"&gt;4. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="3043" data-end= "3086"&gt;Mistakes New Longarmers Should Avoid&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p data-start="3089" data-end="3201"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Tia offers honest, encouraging advice on what to watch out for, what to prioritize, and how to grow confidently.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="3672" data-end="3702"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="3675" data-end="3702"&gt;Who This Episode Is For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul data-start="3704" data-end="4001"&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3704" data-end="3749"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3706" data-end="3749"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;New longarm quilters looking for guidance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3750" data-end="3817"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3752" data-end="3817"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Quilt pattern designers wanting to expand into longarm services&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3818" data-end="3875"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3820" data-end="3875"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Seasoned longarmers wanting to grow their client base&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3876" data-end="3939"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3878" data-end="3939"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Makers who want to turn quilting into a profitable business&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3940" data-end="4001"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3942" data-end="4001"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Anyone who is curious about the longarm quilting industry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;hr data-start="4003" data-end="4006" /&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="4008" data-end="4043"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="4011" data-end="4043"&gt;Why You'll Love This Episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p data-start="4045" data-end="4330"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Tia's approach to longarm quilting is both artistic and strategic. She is generous with her knowledge and transparent about what it really takes to grow a thriving business. This episode will leave you inspired, encouraged, and equipped with actionable steps you can apply immediately.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Craft to Career

Elizabeth Chappell

Longarm Quilting Success: Business Strategies from Tia Curtis

NOV 28, 202556 MIN
Craft to Career

Longarm Quilting Success: Business Strategies from Tia Curtis

NOV 28, 202556 MIN

Description

If you've ever dreamed of building a thriving longarm quilting business—or you're looking to grow the one you already have—this episode is packed with valuable insight. Elizabeth Chappell sits down with longarm expert Tia Curtis, a sought-after quilter known for her artistry, efficiency, and strong client relationships.

Tia has grown her longarm business into a full and flourishing creative career. In this conversation, she shares her journey, the lessons she's learned, and the business strategies that have helped her stand out in a growing and competitive industry.

Whether you're a brand-new longarmer, a seasoned quilter, or a pattern designer looking to add longarm services, you'll walk away with practical guidance and inspiration.

What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. How Tia Got Started in Longarm Quilting

Hear how Tia first discovered longarm quilting and what drew her to the craft, and how this is the most lucrative part of her business.

2. Pricing and Profitability Tips

Tia breaks down how she prices her work, how she sets boundaries, and what it takes to run a sustainable longarm business.

3. How to Build Strong Client Relationships

Great longarmers don't just deliver beautiful quilting. They deliver a great experience. Tia shares her approach to communication to create loyal (and happy) repeat clients.

4. Mistakes New Longarmers Should Avoid

Tia offers honest, encouraging advice on what to watch out for, what to prioritize, and how to grow confidently.

Who This Episode Is For

  • New longarm quilters looking for guidance

  • Quilt pattern designers wanting to expand into longarm services

  • Seasoned longarmers wanting to grow their client base

  • Makers who want to turn quilting into a profitable business

  • Anyone who is curious about the longarm quilting industry

Why You'll Love This Episode

Tia's approach to longarm quilting is both artistic and strategic. She is generous with her knowledge and transparent about what it really takes to grow a thriving business. This episode will leave you inspired, encouraged, and equipped with actionable steps you can apply immediately.