Send us a text In this episode of Quilting on the Side , Andi and Tori welcome Tabatha Smith, the Quilt Retreat Queen, to the show! Tabatha shares her story of starting as a novice quilter and growing into the owner of Camellia Palms Retreat Center, a hub for quilting retreats, and a thriving online quilting community. She talks about the joy of quilting as a creative outlet, the power of building friendships in the quilting world, and the challenges and rewards of running a quilting business. Tabatha also offers tips for hosting retreats and transitioning to online platforms to engage with quilters virtually. Whether youโre looking for quilting inspiration or insights into building a community, this episode is for you! Find Tabatha Online: ๐ Visit Camellia Palms Retreat Center ๐ Follow Tabatha on Instagram ๐ Learn more at Tabathaโs website Want more quilting content? ๐ Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks ๐ Grab Toriโs new book, Workshops Unleashed ๐ Sign up for our weekly newsletter ๐ Follow us on Instagram Podcast Details: Co-Hosts: Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts Producer: Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan Keywords: quilting, quilt retreat, quilting community, quilting business, creative outlet, sewing, quilting tips, online quilting courses, quilting friendships, quilting journey #QuiltingOnTheSide #PackItUp #QuiltRetreatQueen #QuiltRetreats #QuiltingPodcast #QuiltingCommunity #OnlineQuilting #QuiltingBusiness #QuiltingLife #QuiltingTips #QuiltInspiration #HandmadeQuilts #QuiltingJourney #CreativeQuilting Support the show If you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.