The Rev Craft Biz Podcast

Sam Hunter
  • 4.9 (16)
  • Business
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Craft biz owner Sam Hunter talks to her colleagues in the quilting and craft industry about it what it takes to run their businesses in today’s world; essentially creative people talking about creative solutions for running creative businesses! They cover topics related to entrepreneurship, juggling all the things, maintaining sanity, avoiding burnout, prioritizing their creative practices, and ways to change the industry for the better for all who work in it. www.revcraftbiz.com

  1. Designing Quilt Patterns to Make Something That Can't Be Unmade - with Cheryl Brickey

    2d ago

    Designing Quilt Patterns to Make Something That Can't Be Unmade - with Cheryl Brickey

    In this episode my Cheryl Brickey of MeadowMist Designs joins the podcast. When not designing quilts, and running a really fun and successful Curated Pattern Bundles project, Cheryl works writing patents for an industrial fabric design company. We talk about the building blocks of pattern writing, design inspiration, and what, if anything, pattern designers can do to protect their intellectual property. We talked a little about what got us into quilting, and Cheryl said something that really resonated with me: she wanted to make something that couldn’t be unmade. What a great way to look at the legacy behind a quilt. Show Notes: Website - https://www.meadowmistdesigns.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meadowmistdesigns/ Mystery Quilt Alongs - https://meadowmistdesigns.blogspot.com/p/mystery-quilt.html Yvonne - Quilting Jetgirl - https://quiltingjetgirl.com/ Advent calendar with pockets - https://huntersdesignstudio.com/product/countdown/ QuiltCon - https://www.quiltcon.com/home Hoffman Fabrics - https://hoffmancaliforniafabrics.net/ Carolina Moore - https://www.carolinamoore.com/ Cheryl Brickey’s books: *Modern Plus Sign Quilts - https://amzn.to/4tDGTwT *Just One Charm Pack Quilts - https://amzn.to/4mnDBLW *Just Two Charm Pack Quilts - https://amzn.to/4dGaKQO Bernina 710 - https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-7-Series/BERNINA-710 *Launch - https://amzn.to/4efakkq *Affiliate link - I might make a commission but you don’t pay more 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. Where to find Sam Hunter: How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - www.revcraftbiz.com Hunter’s Design Studio - www.huntersdesignstudio.com Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com Sam Hunter Art - www.samhunterart.com The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

    1h 22m
  2. What Making Quilts and Writing Novels Have in Common - with Marianne Fons

    Jun 10

    What Making Quilts and Writing Novels Have in Common - with Marianne Fons

    In this episode Marianne Fons joins to talk about teaching quilting on public TV with her Quilty partner Liz Porter, long before the internet and youtube! It was great to be able to ask her about what the business landscape looked like when direct mail was how you reached your customers. Surprisingly, some aspects of business haven’t changed at all, and we talked about the importance of the right person doing the right job within a growing business, and that she and Liz were great opposites and compliments to each other. Recently, she has shifted her interests to becoming a novelist, and has a book coming out next year. Our conversation covers some of the similarities in creating books and creating quilts, and lot about creative inspiration in general. Show Notes Website - https://www.mariannefons.com/ Substack -Fons and Porter - https://quiltershalloffame.net/fons-porter/ Mary Fons - https://www.maryfons.com/ Eleanor Burns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Burns Montavilla Sewing Center - https://www.montavillasewing.com/ Tara Miller - https://quiltdistrict.com/ Six Know-it-Alls - https://www.youtube.com/@SixKnowItAlls European Patchwork Meeting - https://patchwork-europe.eu/en/home/ Red and White quilt collection - https://folkartmuseum.org/exhibitions/infinite-variety-three-centuries-of-red-and-white-quilts/ Iowa Quilt Muesum - https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/ Iowa Theater - https://www.the-iowa.com/ Quilt Talk - https://huntersdesignstudio.com/product/book-quilt-talk-autographed/ Page and Pixel - https://www.page-and-pixel.com/ C&T Publishing - https://ctpub.com/ Portland Art Museum - https://portlandartmuseum.org/ David Hockney - https://www.hockney.com/home BERNINA - https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Home-United-States Baby Lock - https://babylock.com/ Janome - https://www.janome.com/ *Theo of Golden - https://amzn.to/47rMiP9 Big Magic - https://amzn.to/4tbZuQv Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/ *Dare to be a Great Writer - https://amzn.to/3PNPAGd *Affiliate link - I might make a commission but you don’t pay more 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. Where to find Sam Hunter: How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - www.revcraftbiz.com Hunter’s Design Studio - www.huntersdesignstudio.com Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com Sam Hunter Art - www.samhunterart.com The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

    1h 34m
  3. Judging Quilts Professionally - with Kathie Beltz

    May 27

    Judging Quilts Professionally - with Kathie Beltz

    In this episode Kathie Beltz joins us to talk about all things to do with judging quilts for quilt shows. She covers the things to pay attention to if you hope to be considered for a prize, and I got to ask about criteria for bindings, which is something I’ve had notes on when I’ve entered competitions! One of the things she points out is that, while design definitely matters, many of the criteria included in quilt judging have to do with making a quilt that will last. The critiques you might get about your stitches are not just the judges being picky! Show Notes Website - https://kathiebeltz.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathiebeltz/ QuiltCon - https://www.quiltcon.com/home MQX - https://www.instagram.com/mqxquiltshow/ Vermont Quilt Festival - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont_Quilt_Festival Kathie’s classes and lectures - https://kathiebeltz.com/classes/ National Association of Certified Quilt Judges - https://www.nacqj.com/ Simi Valley Quilt Guild - https://simivalleyquiltguild.com/ BERNINA 150- https://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine/98 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. Where to find Sam Hunter: How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - www.revcraftbiz.com Hunter’s Design Studio - www.huntersdesignstudio.com Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com Sam Hunter Art - www.samhunterart.com The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

    56 min
  4. Learning How to Manage Hustle Culture - with Lauren Goche

    May 13

    Learning How to Manage Hustle Culture - with Lauren Goche

    In this episode my friend Lauren Goche joins the pod. She’s not in the craft industry, she’s a realtor – but as an entrepreneur who has built her own business, she has faced similar challenges around burnout, hustle culture, and hiring help. She’s a fierce advocate for women and a community builder in my neighborhood, so I’m happy to bring some of her wisdom here to share. We talk about the growing pains in business - working too much, learning to hire help, and learning how to delegate once you’ve hired it! Lauren has also really prioritized rest, and how to maximize even small breaks from work. She also talks about being public about what you stand for, and how that has brought her well-aligned clients to work with, most of whom become friends. Show Notes Website - https://www.laurengoche.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurengoche/?hl=en Cold Turkey Email Blocker - https://getcoldturkey.com/ Charlie Gilkey - https://www.charliegilkey.com/ Productive Flourishing - World Domination Summit - https://worlddominationsummit.com/ Brick - https://getbrick.com/ Notion - https://www.notion.com/ Blue Man Group - https://www.blueman.com/ Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/4sA8hf7 James Clear Newsletter - https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1 Powell’s Books - https://www.powells.com/ 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. Where to find Sam Hunter: How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - www.revcraftbiz.com Hunter’s Design Studio - www.huntersdesignstudio.com Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com Sam Hunter Art - www.samhunterart.com The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

    1h 19m
  5. Learning How To Advocate for Yourself - With Christa Watson

    Apr 29

    Learning How To Advocate for Yourself - With Christa Watson

    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. 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. Show Notes Website - https://christaquilts.com/ Instagram @christaquilts - https://www.instagram.com/christaquilts/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChristaQuilts Asana - https://app.asana.com Trello - https://trello.com/ QuiltCon - https://www.quiltcon.com/home Christa’s books: *Machine Quilting with Style - https://amzn.to/3NZj3wo *The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting: Long-arm and Sit-down--Learn When, Where, Why, and How to Finish Your Quilts - https://amzn.to/3NMcHQR *Piece and Quilt with Precuts - https://amzn.to/4sZVbaO *99 Machine-Quilting Desings: Ideas & Options for Walking-Foot & Free-Motion Quilting - https://amzn.to/4bJSOBR *How Do I Quilt It? Learn Modern Machine Quilting Using Walking-Foot & Free0Motion Techniques - https://amzn.to/4uQWvyo Sara Lawson - https://sewsweetness.com/ Tula Pink - https://www.tulapink.com/ Alison Glass - https://alisonglass.com/ Pat Sloan - https://patsloanquilts.com/ Benartex - https://multisite.benartex.com/news/ BERNINA - https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Home-United-States Riley Blake - https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/ Bonnie Christine - https://www.bonniechristine.com/ Elizabeth Chappell Pattern Writing Class - https://quilterscandy.com/ Luke Matjas - Professor - https://www.lukematjas.com/ Sarah Watts - https://www.sarahwatts.com/ Ruby Star Society - https://www.rubystarsociety.com/ Craftsy - https://www.craftsy.com/ Moda - https://my.modafabrics.com/ Terry Atkinson - https://atkinsondesigns.com/ BERNINA 770 - https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-7-Series/BERNINA-770-QE Christa’s Batting Scissors - https://christaquilts.com/2014/04/22/favorite-tools-batting-shears/ *Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/4uLrWdL/ *Affiliate link - I might make a commission but you don’t pay more 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. Where to find Sam Hunter: How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - www.revcraftbiz.com Hunter’s Design Studio - www.huntersdesignstudio.com Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com Sam Hunter Art - www.samhunterart.com The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

    1h 11m
  6. Making the Changes to Ease Burnout - With Timna Tarr

    Apr 15

    Making the Changes to Ease Burnout - With Timna Tarr

    #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. 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! Show Notes https://www.timnatarr.com/ Instagram: @timnatarr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timnatarrquilts Asilomar/Empty Spools - https://emptyspoolsseminars.com/ The Hill Institute - https://hillinstitute.com/ Studio E - https://www.studioefabrics.net/ Quilt Talk - https://ctpub.com/products/quilt-talk?srsltid=AfmBOoq_FrxcZCqtX0HvnQbeg4BUMMkhil1SVkk1NWkA5nX0hoDHtIqg Page and Pixel - https://www.page-and-pixel.com/ Meow Mix fabric - https://www.studioefabrics.net/meow-mix-digital-full-collection-meow-mix/ Freedom From - https://freedom.to/ Cold Turkey - https://getcoldturkey.com/ Art Work by Sally Mann - https://amzn.to/4bHEZ8G Slow Horses by Mick Herron - https://amzn.to/4jNOmWm A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst - https://amzn.to/4bbLpgm Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

    1h 10m
  7. Collaborative Design Projects - with Kristy Lea

    Apr 1

    Collaborative Design Projects - with Kristy Lea

    Kristy Lea visits the pod again, and this time we dig into what it takes to run and participate in collaborative design projects. 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. 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! Show Notes Kristy Lea - Quiet Play Designs - https://quietplaydesigns.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quietplay/ @quietplay Back to Nature QAL - https://www.leilagardunia.com/back-to-nature-paper-piecing-quilt-along Angie at Gnome Angel - https://www.gnomeangel.com/ Leila Gardunia - https://www.leilagardunia.com/ Frightful Fun Block of the Month - https://huntersdesignstudio.com/product/frightful-fun-block-of-the-month/ EQ8 - https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/category/electric-quilt-8-eq8/?srsltid=AfmBOop3VMc-cG6ufCKyB9t62HcAb4n1Afq-upsp_f9SvwSVhc-oOSD8 Adobe Illustrator - https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Winter Wonderland - https://quietplaydesigns.com/pages/winter-wonderland-signup?srsltid=AfmBOop_wVwb7XtABRH_MkMQyplDdyLK8XavqRzKF4XfcSQpfngjwPPV Nicole of Sew Much Moore - https://www.sewmuchmoore.com/ Leslie of Seasoned Homemaker - https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com Make Mine Mini - https://quietplaydesigns.com/products/make-mine-mini-fpp-membership Frightful Fun BOM Podcast - https://www.revcraftbiz.com/p/the-frightful-fun-block-of-the-month 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. Where to find Sam Hunter: How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - www.revcraftbiz.com Hunter’s Design Studio - www.huntersdesignstudio.com Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com Sam Hunter Art - www.samhunterart.com The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

    1h 5m
  8. Big Quilt Shows - Exhibiting, Lecturing, and Teaching - with Daisy Aschehoug

    Mar 18

    Big Quilt Shows - Exhibiting, Lecturing, and Teaching - with Daisy Aschehoug

    # 071 - Daisy Aschehoug returns the the podcast to talk about working for the big quilt shows, and the wide variations in compensation they offer. As you well know, my biggest concern is always to challenge any model that relies on the underpaid labor of women for its success. 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! It’s a great discussion that covers a lot - including making sure your contracts cover shipping (with tariffs) correctly. Show Notes Website - https://warmfolk.com/en-us Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/warmfolk/?hl=en @warmfolk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/warmfolk Heather Black - https://quiltachusetts.com/ Heather and Daisy’s book - Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes: 15 Dynamic Projects for All Skill Levels - https://amzn.to/3KWpsXT Studio Art Quilt Associate - SAQA - https://www.saqa.com/ Global Quilt Connection - https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/ Mary Lou Weidman - ​​https://www.marylouweidman.com/index.php QuiltCon - https://www.quiltcon.com/home 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. Where to find Sam Hunter: How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz - www.revcraftbiz.com Hunter’s Design Studio - www.huntersdesignstudio.com Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com Sam Hunter Art - www.samhunterart.com The RevCraftBiz Podcast is a Quilt Talk™ product Thanks for reading How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to How to Own a Revolutionary Craft Biz at www.revcraftbiz.com/subscribe

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Craft biz owner Sam Hunter talks to her colleagues in the quilting and craft industry about it what it takes to run their businesses in today’s world; essentially creative people talking about creative solutions for running creative businesses! They cover topics related to entrepreneurship, juggling all the things, maintaining sanity, avoiding burnout, prioritizing their creative practices, and ways to change the industry for the better for all who work in it. www.revcraftbiz.com

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  • Creator
    Sam Hunter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © SAM HUNTER
  • Show Website
    The Rev Craft Biz Podcast

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