Measure Twice, Cut Once

Susan Smith
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Measure Twice, Cut Once

....and other life and business lessons learned from quilting. Makers have stories! And crafters have skills! In these casual chats and interviews, I (often with a guest) talk honestly about  creativity. The joy, and hope, and even healing it can bring, and the businesses we can build doing the things we love.

  1. 3D AGO

    Carina Gardner: A Creative Dynamo

    Send us a text In this episode, Susan welcomes Carina Gardner, a renowned fabric designer and CEO of multiple companies. Carina, who has designed fabric for Riley Blake Designs, dies for Silhouette, host of the Make and Design Podcast, creater of Design Suite, and is the founder of the University of Arts and Design, shares her journey and strategies for building a thriving creative business. The episode covers Carina's latest exciting project, her new office 'the barn,' and ...

    33 min

  2. MAR 7

    Snippets from QuiltCon 2025

    Send us a text Join me at QuiltCon 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona! I had the pleasure to speak with vendors, attendees and teachers, and recorded them to share with you. Find out more about them below: Hollyann of String and Story Website - https://www.stringandstory.com/Kristin of Laurastar Website - https://www.laurastar.com/Lorelai Kueker of Pigs in a Blanket Quilting Website - https://www.pigsinablanketquilting.com/Cheryl Koranda - Longarm League Website - https://www.longarmleague.com/Natalie ...

    50 min

  3. MAR 5

    Navigating Creativity, Business, and Life with Amy Smart

    Send us a text In the latest season of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once,' we dive into the world of creative entrepreneurship and quilting. Join me as I welcome Amy Smart, of Diary of a Quilter, a well-established quilter and fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs. Amy and I discuss her journey from blogging to designing fabric, the evolution of her business, her strategies for maintaining balance, and insights on the quilting community's changes over the years. Learn practical tips for ...

    39 min

  4. FEB 26

    Join the Journey: Quilting Adventures with Tour Host Kim Caskey

    Send us a text In this episode, I welcome world traveler Kim Caskey to the podcast. You can find out more about her from her website at www.kimcaskey.ca and more about her world tours at www.kimcaskey.ca/tours as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Kim has the enviable job of coordinating and organizing textile tours around the world, including Ireland, Scotland, France, England, Wales, Japan, France, and Italy. Kim frequently likes to tie in quilt festivals into these tours, as these are grea...

    32 min

  5. FEB 19

    Collaboration Over Competition

    Send us a text In this episode, I emphasize the importance, as I see it, of collaboration over competition. It's a beautiful thing when our quilting community shares knowledge, celebrates others' successes, and seeks help without fear. I advocate for giving proper credit to original ideas and designs, ensuring a supportive and vibrant and sustainable creative industry. Tune in to learn how generosity can form a strong foundation for a prosperous, creative business. When we work together...

    9 min

  6. FEB 12

    Crafting Your Success Story: A Heart-to-Heart with Business Coach Tracy Beavers

    Send us a text Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills?Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation.For more information and to sign up, visit our website. &nb...

    39 min

  7. FEB 5

    Profitable Quilting - A Step by Step Pricing Guide

    Send us a text In Season 5 of Measure Twice, Cut Once, the focus shifts to the business side of quilting and creative entrepreneurship. The season aims to share personal experiences and host guest discussions on building a thriving creative business. The opening of the episode introduces Heather from PurpleHobbies.com, who designs custom 3D printed sewing tools. My favorite is the binding third hand. But whether you want to organize your bobbins, or find the perfect pin holder, or...

    18 min

  8. JAN 29

    Fearless Pricing for Makers: Setting Rates That Match Your Skills, with Casey Brown

    Send us a text Creative Entrepreneurship and Pricing with guest Casey Brown In this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I introduce to you my special guest Casey Brown, a pricing expert and author of 'Fearless Pricing' and founder of Boost Pricing. Casey's TED Talk can be viewed here. Casey talks about helping artisans command the prices they deserve and shares insights on pricing, valuing one's work, and building confidence as a creative entrepreneur. The discussion covers pra...

    38 min
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    ....and other life and business lessons learned from quilting. Makers have stories! And crafters have skills! In these casual chats and interviews, I (often with a guest) talk honestly about  creativity. The joy, and hope, and even healing it can bring, and the businesses we can build doing the things we love.

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    • Creator
      Susan Smith
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      101
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Stitched By Susan
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      Measure Twice, Cut Once

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