The Rev Craft Biz Podcast

<p>Christa Watson join the pod in this episode, and we talk about the long journey to “overnight success.” She spent a lot of years thinking she had to get older to be “allowed” to do more with her business, and eventually became a hard working advocate for HERSELF, while being a kind resource for others. </p><p>We talk about how she has used that power to negotiate better contracts for herself in both book writing and pattern design. We also discuss how she has gone about learning what she wants to know (she’s tenacious about finding the right classes!) and where it has led her.</p><p>Show Notes</p><p>Website - <a target="_blank" href="https://christaquilts.com/">https://christaquilts.com/</a></p><p>Instagram @christaquilts - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/christaquilts/">https://www.instagram.com/christaquilts/</a></p><p>YouTube - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChristaQuilts">https://www.youtube.com/@ChristaQuilts</a></p><p>Asana - <a target="_blank" href="https://app.asana.com">https://app.asana.com</a></p><p>Trello - <a target="_blank" href="https://trello.com/">https://trello.com/</a></p><p>QuiltCon - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.quiltcon.com/home">https://www.quiltcon.com/home</a></p><p><strong>Christa’s books:</strong></p><p>*Machine Quilting with Style - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3NZj3wo">https://amzn.to/3NZj3wo</a></p><p>*The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting: Long-arm and Sit-down--Learn When, Where, Why, and How to Finish Your Quilts - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3NMcHQR">https://amzn.to/3NMcHQR</a></p><p>*Piece and Quilt with Precuts - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4sZVbaO">https://amzn.to/4sZVbaO</a></p><p>*99 Machine-Quilting Desings: Ideas & Options for Walking-Foot & Free-Motion Quilting - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4bJSOBR">https://amzn.to/4bJSOBR</a></p><p>*How Do I Quilt It? Learn Modern Machine Quilting Using Walking-Foot & Free0Motion Techniques - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4uQWvyo">https://amzn.to/4uQWvyo</a></p><p>Sara Lawson - <a target="_blank" href="https://sewsweetness.com/">https://sewsweetness.com/</a></p><p>Tula Pink - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tulapink.com/">https://www.tulapink.com/</a></p><p>Alison Glass - <a target="_blank" href="https://alisonglass.com/">https://alisonglass.com/</a></p><p>Pat Sloan - <a target="_blank" href="https://patsloanquilts.com/">https://patsloanquilts.com/</a></p><p>Benartex - <a target="_blank" href="https://multisite.benartex.com/news/">https://multisite.benartex.com/news/</a></p><p>BERNINA - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Home-United-States">https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Home-United-States</a></p><p>Riley Blake - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/">https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/</a></p><p>Bonnie Christine - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bonniechristine.com/">https://www.bonniechristine.com/</a></p><p>Elizabeth Chappell Pattern Writing Class - <a target="_blank" href="https://quilterscandy.com/">https://quilterscandy.com/</a></p><p>Luke Matjas - Professor - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lukematjas.com/">https://www.lukematjas.com/</a></p><p>Sarah Watts - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sarahwatts.com/">https://www.sarahwatts.com/</a></p><p>Ruby Star Society - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rubystarsociety.com/">https://www.rubystarsociety.com/</a></p><p>Craftsy - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.craftsy.com/">https://www.craftsy.com/</a></p><p>Moda - <a target="_blank" href="https://my.modafabrics.com/">https://my.modafabrics.com/</a></p><p>Terry Atkinson - <a target="_blank" href="https://atkinsondesigns.com/">https://atkinsondesigns.com/</a></p><p>BERNINA 770 - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-7-Series/BERNINA-770-QE">https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-7-Series/BERNINA-770-QE</a></p><p>Christa’s Batting Scissors - <a target="_blank" href="https://christaquilts.com/2014/04/22/favorite-tools-batting-shears/">https://christaquilts.com/2014/04/22/favorite-tools-batting-shears/</a></p><p>*Atomic Habits - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4uLrWdL/">https://amzn.to/4uLrWdL/</a></p><p></p><p>*<em>Affiliate link - I might make a commission but you don’t pay more</em></p><p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a hand-made, never AI, reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>Where to find Sam Hunter:</p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.revcraftbiz.com/">www.revcraftbiz.com</a></p><p>Hunter’s Design Studio - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.huntersdesignstudio.com/">www.huntersdesignstudio.com</a></p><p>Embroidered Journey - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.embroideredjourney.com/">www.embroideredjourney.com</a></p><p>Sam Hunter Art - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.samhunterart.com">www.samhunterart.com</a></p><p>The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product</p><p><p>Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at <a href="https://www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe</a>

<p> #073 - Timna joins the podcast again to talk about some of the things she’s done to help ease the burnout she was feeling a couple of years ago. She re-evaluated how she does her teaching, and modified the WHERE to give her schedule some much needed space.</p><p>We also talk about the value of playing with artistic media that is not fabric-related to shake out new ideas, and to just have some fun. It can’t just be all work, all the time!</p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>https://www.timnatarr.com/</p><p>Instagram: @timnatarr</p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/timnatarrquilts">https://www.facebook.com/timnatarrquilts</a></p><p></p><p>Asilomar/Empty Spools - https://emptyspoolsseminars.com/</p><p>The Hill Institute - https://hillinstitute.com/</p><p>Studio E - https://www.studioefabrics.net/</p><p>Quilt Talk - <a target="_blank" href="https://ctpub.com/products/quilt-talk?srsltid=AfmBOoq_FrxcZCqtX0HvnQbeg4BUMMkhil1SVkk1NWkA5nX0hoDHtIqg">https://ctpub.com/products/quilt-talk?srsltid=AfmBOoq_FrxcZCqtX0HvnQbeg4BUMMkhil1SVkk1NWkA5nX0hoDHtIqg</a></p><p>Page and Pixel - https://www.page-and-pixel.com/</p><p>Meow Mix fabric - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.studioefabrics.net/meow-mix-digital-full-collection-meow-mix/">https://www.studioefabrics.net/meow-mix-digital-full-collection-meow-mix/</a></p><p>Freedom From - https://freedom.to/</p><p>Cold Turkey - https://getcoldturkey.com/</p><p>Art Work by Sally Mann - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4bHEZ8G">https://amzn.to/4bHEZ8G</a></p><p>Slow Horses by Mick Herron - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4jNOmWm">https://amzn.to/4jNOmWm</a></p><p>A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4bbLpgm">https://amzn.to/4bbLpgm</a></p><p></p><p> </p> <br/><br/>Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at <a href="https://www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Kristy Lea visits the pod again, and this time we dig into what it takes to run and participate in collaborative design projects.</p><p>We discuss the differences in doing free block projects for strategic email list growth, and patterns for sale projects - and Kristy and I have collaborated on both kinds in the past couple of years.</p><p>There’s a lot of organization to get them up and running, and Kristy reminds us that the customer service lift can be pretty heavy at the outset. But we both agree that enthusiastic customers - especially the ones that write sweet emails - are worth the efforts!</p><p>Show Notes </p><p>Kristy Lea - Quiet Play Designs - <a target="_blank" href="https://quietplaydesigns.com/">https://quietplaydesigns.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/quietplay/">https://www.instagram.com/quietplay/</a> @quietplay</p><p>Back to Nature QAL - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.leilagardunia.com/back-to-nature-paper-piecing-quilt-along">https://www.leilagardunia.com/back-to-nature-paper-piecing-quilt-along</a></p><p>Angie at Gnome Angel - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gnomeangel.com/">https://www.gnomeangel.com/</a></p><p>Leila Gardunia - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.leilagardunia.com/">https://www.leilagardunia.com/</a></p><p>Frightful Fun Block of the Month - <a target="_blank" href="https://huntersdesignstudio.com/product/frightful-fun-block-of-the-month/">https://huntersdesignstudio.com/product/frightful-fun-block-of-the-month/</a></p><p>EQ8 - <a target="_blank" href="https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/category/electric-quilt-8-eq8/?srsltid=AfmBOop3VMc-cG6ufCKyB9t62HcAb4n1Afq-upsp_f9SvwSVhc-oOSD8">https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/category/electric-quilt-8-eq8/?srsltid=AfmBOop3VMc-cG6ufCKyB9t62HcAb4n1Afq-upsp_f9SvwSVhc-oOSD8</a></p><p>Adobe Illustrator - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html">https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html</a></p><p>Winter Wonderland - <a target="_blank" href="https://quietplaydesigns.com/pages/winter-wonderland-signup?srsltid=AfmBOop_wVwb7XtABRH_MkMQyplDdyLK8XavqRzKF4XfcSQpfngjwPPV">https://quietplaydesigns.com/pages/winter-wonderland-signup?srsltid=AfmBOop_wVwb7XtABRH_MkMQyplDdyLK8XavqRzKF4XfcSQpfngjwPPV</a></p><p>Nicole of Sew Much Moore - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sewmuchmoore.com/">https://www.sewmuchmoore.com/</a></p><p>Leslie of Seasoned Homemaker - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com">https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com</a></p><p>Make Mine Mini - <a target="_blank" href="https://quietplaydesigns.com/products/make-mine-mini-fpp-membership">https://quietplaydesigns.com/products/make-mine-mini-fpp-membership</a></p><p>Frightful Fun BOM Podcast - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.revcraftbiz.com/p/the-frightful-fun-block-of-the-month">https://www.revcraftbiz.com/p/the-frightful-fun-block-of-the-month</a></p><p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>Where to find Sam Hunter:</p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.revcraftbiz.com/">www.revcraftbiz.com</a></p><p>Hunter’s Design Studio - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.huntersdesignstudio.com/">www.huntersdesignstudio.com</a></p><p>Embroidered Journey - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.embroideredjourney.com/">www.embroideredjourney.com</a></p><p>Sam Hunter Art - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.samhunterart.com">www.samhunterart.com</a></p><p>The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product</p><p><p>Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at <a href="https://www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe</a>

<p># 071 - Daisy Aschehoug returns the the podcast to talk about working for the big quilt shows, and the wide variations in compensation they offer. </p><p>As you well know, my biggest concern is always to challenge any model that relies on the underpaid labor of women for its success.</p><p>There are so many levers to pull in terms of paying people well (or at least fairly), and we talk about the pros and cons of some of the decisions both we and a venue can make. They can also be profitable in terms of exposure - which we all know is my least favorite currency!</p><p>It’s a great discussion that covers a lot - including making sure your contracts cover shipping (with tariffs) correctly.</p><p></p><p>Show Notes</p><p>Website - <a target="_blank" href="https://warmfolk.com/en-us">https://warmfolk.com/en-us</a></p><p>Instagram - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/warmfolk/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/warmfolk/?hl=en</a> @warmfolk</p><p>Facebook - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/warmfolk">https://www.facebook.com/warmfolk</a></p><p>Heather Black - <a target="_blank" href="https://quiltachusetts.com/">https://quiltachusetts.com/</a></p><p>Heather and Daisy’s book - Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes: 15 Dynamic Projects for All Skill Levels - <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3KWpsXT">https://amzn.to/3KWpsXT</a></p><p>Studio Art Quilt Associate - SAQA - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.saqa.com/">https://www.saqa.com/</a></p><p>Global Quilt Connection - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/">https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/</a></p><p>Mary Lou Weidman - ​​<a target="_blank" href="https://www.marylouweidman.com/index.php">https://www.marylouweidman.com/index.php</a></p><p>QuiltCon - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.quiltcon.com/home">https://www.quiltcon.com/home</a></p><p></p><p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>Where to find Sam Hunter:</p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.revcraftbiz.com/">www.revcraftbiz.com</a></p><p>Hunter’s Design Studio - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.huntersdesignstudio.com/">www.huntersdesignstudio.com</a></p><p>Embroidered Journey - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.embroideredjourney.com/">www.embroideredjourney.com</a></p><p>Sam Hunter Art - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.samhunterart.com">www.samhunterart.com</a></p><p>The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product </p><p><p>Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at <a href="https://www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe</a>

<p>#070 - Maddie Kertay returns to the podcast for a discussion about trade shows. Hot on the heels of Quilts Inc shutting down the long-running Houston Quilt Market, H&H, which has been running a spring trade show for a couple of years, announced that they will add a Fall event in Houston to their line up. </p><p>What does this mean for industry professionals? Strategy! Maddie and I discuss how to spend your money wisely to get the best out of going to one of these events.</p><p></p><p>Show Notes </p><p>Bad Ass Quilter - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.badassquilterssociety.com/">https://www.badassquilterssociety.com/</a></p><p>Patreon - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.patreon.com/BadAssQuiltersCommunity">https://www.patreon.com/BadAssQuiltersCommunity</a></p><p>Instagram - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_badass_quilter/">https://www.instagram.com/the_badass_quilter/</a> @the_badass_quilter</p><p>H&H Americas - <a target="_blank" href="https://hh-americas.com/">https://hh-americas.com/</a></p><p>Houston Quilt Show - https://www.quilts.com/</p><p>Kim Kight - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/kmelkight/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/kmelkight/?hl=en</a></p><p>True Up - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.trueup.net/">https://www.trueup.net/</a></p><p>QuiltCon - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.quiltcon.com/home">https://www.quiltcon.com/home</a></p><p>Cherrywood Fabrics - <a target="_blank" href="https://cherrywoodfabrics.com/">https://cherrywoodfabrics.com/</a></p><p>2026 Cherywood Fabric challenge - <a target="_blank" href="https://cherrywoodfabrics.com/pages/storytime-cherrywood-challenge">https://cherrywoodfabrics.com/pages/storytime-cherrywood-challenge</a></p><p>Productive Flourishing - </p><p>Robert Kaufman - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.robertkaufman.com/">https://www.robertkaufman.com/</a></p><p>Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon - <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Degrees_of_Kevin_Bacon">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Degrees_of_Kevin_Bacon</a></p><p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>Where to find Sam Hunter:</p><p>How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.revcraftbiz.com/">www.revcraftbiz.com</a></p><p>Hunter’s Design Studio - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.huntersdesignstudio.com/">www.huntersdesignstudio.com</a></p><p>Embroidered Journey - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.embroideredjourney.com/">www.embroideredjourney.com</a></p><p>Sam Hunter Art - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.samhunterart.com">www.samhunterart.com</a></p><p>The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product</p><p><p>Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at <a href="https://www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe</a>