Send us a text In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori and Karlee Porter discuss the evolution of quilting, particularly focusing on graffiti quilting. Karlee shares her journey from working with long arm machines to developing her unique artistic style. The conversation explores the importance of community, the impact of self-publishing, and the accessibility of quilting machines. Karlee emphasizes the need for open-mindedness in the quilting world and the significance of balancing business with creativity. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal Karlee's personal preferences and inspirations. Don’t miss an episode! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Quilting and Artistic Journey 03:11 Transitioning from Long Arm Testing to Artistic Quilting 05:52 The Evolution of Graffiti Quilting 08:55 Reactions to Graffiti Quilting and Breaking Norms 11:47 The Impact of Graffiti Quilting on the Quilting Community 15:02 Self-Publishing and Building a Brand 17:51 Expanding the Product Suite and Online Teaching 21:00 The New Graffiti Quilting Book and Its Features 23:47 Creating a Community Through Quilting 26:45 Conclusion and Future Directions 33:33 The Evolution of Graffiti Quilting 39:11 Balancing Business and Creativity 44:15 Open-Mindedness in Quilting 52:31 Finding Inspiration and Community 59:28 The Bruce Wayne and Batman of Quilting Also mentioned in this episode: Podcast Episode Where Tori yelled: Collaboration Over Competition Sam Hunter's Podcast interview with Karlee Porter: https://www.revcraftbiz.com/p/navigating-the-gatekeeping-with-karlee?r=rkjue&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Karlee Porter Inspiration: Jeff Soto: https://jeffsoto.com/ Jessica Hische: https://jessicahische.is/ James Jean: https://www.jamesjean.com/ Alphonse Mucha: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphonse_Mucha Qveen Herby: https://qveenherby.com/ NF: https://www.nfrealmusic.com/ Charlie Puth: https://www.youtube.com/@charlieputh Connect with Karlee Porter On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karleeporterdesign/ On her website: https://www.karleeporter.com/ 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 Support the show If you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.
