Send us a text In this episode of Quilting on the Side, host Andi introduces Jessica Steele, a quilt pattern designer known for her sports-themed quilts. Jessica shares her journey from a hobbyist to a full-time business owner, discussing the inspiration behind her designs, the challenges of balancing family life with her quilting business, and her approach to marketing and social media. She also talks about her collaborations with other designers and her future projects, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the joy of quilting amidst the business aspects. Don’t miss an episode! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jessica Steele and Her Designs 01:28 The Journey from Hobby to Business 02:58 Inspiration Behind Sports-Themed Quilts 04:57 Designing for a Modern Aesthetic 10:06 Balancing Family Life and Business 12:30 Navigating Social Media and Marketing 16:58 Collaborations and Community Engagement 20:56 Future Projects and Aspirations 21:52 Maintaining the Joy of Quilting 26:18 Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Insights Connect with Jessica: On her Website: https://www.jessicasteeledesign.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasteeledesign/ Want More Quilting Business Content? 🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks 🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed 📌 Follow us on Instagram Co-Hosts: Tori McElwain @heytori.tech Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts Support the show If you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.
