Quilting on the Side
by Andi Stanfield and Tori McElwain
Is this your podcast?Andi Stanfield and Tori McElwain are independent podcast creators known for their expertise in quilting and entrepreneurship. Stanfield runs True Blue Quilts, while McElwain is the face behind HeyTori. Together, they provide valuable insigh…
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Audience Interest
- quilting business growth
- work-life balance
Podcast Focus
- quilting business insights
- practical tips for quilters
Publishing Consistency
- 104 episodes produced
- active for 2 years
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- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
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- 🇨🇦CA · Entrepreneurship#1865K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.5K to 9K🎙 Daily cadence·104 episodes·Last published 3w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
5K to 30K🇨🇦100% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2K to 12K329 real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
Season 6 Recap - Our Longest Season yet!
Jun 2, 2026
26m 15s
Was it Worth it? What 5 Quilting Professionals Learned at h+h Americas
May 26, 2026
1h 09m 38s
h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor
May 19, 2026
33m 51s
Pixel by Pixel - How an Engineer Grew Her Quilting Business with Brooke Stambersky
May 12, 2026
1h 04m 55s
Why YouTube Is My #1 Platform for Quilting Business Growth
May 5, 2026
19m 33s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/26 | Season 6 Recap - Our Longest Season yet!✨ | quilt businessseason recap+3 | — | — | — | quiltingbusiness+5 | — | 26m 15s | |
| 5/26/26 | Was it Worth it? What 5 Quilting Professionals Learned at h+h Americas✨ | quilt pattern designbusiness insights+3 | Kaitlyn FritschLaureen Smith+1 | h+h americas | Chicago | quiltingh+h americas+3 | — | 1h 09m 38s | |
| 5/19/26 | h+h 2026 - Conversations from the Show Floor✨ | fabric artstrade show+4 | Barbie | h+h Americas | Chicago | h+h Americasfabric arts+5 | — | 33m 51s | |
| 5/12/26 | Pixel by Pixel - How an Engineer Grew Her Quilting Business with Brooke Stambersky✨ | quilting businessmarketing strategies+3 | Brooke Stambersky | Brooke's Bitchin' Stitches | Michigan | quiltingbusiness growth+3 | — | 1h 04m 55s | |
| 5/5/26 | Why YouTube Is My #1 Platform for Quilting Business Growth✨ | YouTubequilt business+4 | — | YouTube | — | YouTubequilting business+5 | — | 19m 33s | |
| 4/28/26 | Beyond Distributors & Social Media: How One Quilt Pattern Designer Built a Successful Business✨ | quilt pattern designbusiness strategy+3 | — | quilt shops | — | quilt patternsbusiness growth+3 | — | 23m 33s | |
| 4/21/26 | Mosaic Applique and the Pivot That Travels with You with Cindy Bader✨ | quilting businesscarpal tunnel+3 | Cindy Bader | Walmart SingerPatterns on the Prairie | — | quiltingbusiness+4 | — | 33m 40s | |
| 4/14/26 | Media Kits, Elevator Pitches, and Cold Outreach for Quilters✨ | media kitselevator pitches+3 | — | — | — | media kitquilting+5 | — | 31m 32s | |
| 4/7/26 | From Accidental Pattern Designer to Subscription Box Creator with Monika Henry✨ | quilting businesspattern design+3 | Monika Henry | Penny Spool Quilts | — | quiltingbusiness+4 | — | 37m 31s | |
| 3/31/26 | Pattern Designers + Quilt Shops: How to Build Partnerships That Work for Everyone✨ | partnershipspattern design+3 | — | quilt shopspattern designers | — | pattern designersquilt shops+3 | — | 25m 22s | |
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| 3/24/26 | From Pillowcases to Publishing with Kathryn LeBlanc✨ | creative businessentrepreneurship+3 | Kathryn LeBlanc | Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio | — | quilt shopcreative business+3 | — | 51m 04s | |
| 3/17/26 | Quilt Market Is Gone. Now What?✨ | Quilt Marketquilting industry+3 | — | — | — | Quilt Marketquilting+3 | — | 30m 38s | |
| 3/10/26 | The Truth About AI's Environmental Impact for Quilters with Theresa the AI Quilter✨ | AI in quiltingenvironmental impact+3 | Theresa Benson | QuiltCon | — | AI Quilterquilting+3 | — | 49m 28s | |
| 3/3/26 | Stickers, Shaking Hands, and Sewing Seeds: Authentic Networking for Quilting Industry Events✨ | networkingquilt business+4 | — | — | — | quilt businessnetworking+5 | — | 32m 09s | |
| 2/24/26 | Summit Prep Masterclass with Jamie Bright from Craft a Dream✨ | quiltingentrepreneurship+3 | Jamie Bright | Craft a Dream | — | quiltingentrepreneur+3 | — | 52m 55s | |
| 2/17/26 | Let us Reintroduce Ourselves: Meet 2026 Andi & Tori✨ | personal growthbusiness evolution+4 | — | — | — | quiltingbusiness+5 | — | 49m 07s | |
| 2/10/26 | Digital Marketing Basics for Quilting Businesses | Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Andi and Tori McElwain delve into the essentials of digital marketing for business owners, focusing on how to effectively show up online. Tori shares her insights on the importance of building an email list, nurturing leads through content, and the critical role of launching products. They discuss strategies for managing multiple projects and the significance of documenting the creative process to engage audiences. The conversation emphasizes the need fo... | 28m 43s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Navigating Conflict in a Chaotic World with Dara Tomasson | Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Andi and our guest Dara Tomasson explore the complexities of navigating conflict, overcoming self-sabotage, and finding joy in business. They discuss the importance of emotional resilience, the impact of imposter syndrome, and the necessity of taking control of one's reactions in a chaotic world. Dara shares her insights on personal growth, the creative process, and the significance of community support in achieving success. The discussion empha... | 38m 14s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Get Found Online: Keywords and easy ways to use them! | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori McElwain delve into the evolving landscape of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and its implications for quilting businesses. Tori shares her insights gained from extensive research, particularly focusing on the integration of AI search bots into SEO strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of using relevant keywords naturally in content, avoiding outdated practices like keyword stuffing, and ensuring that bu... | 38m 50s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Podcaster Meet-up with Brandy Maslowski, The Quilter on Fire | Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Brandy Maslowski, Tori McElwain, and Andi Stanfield explore their quilting journeys, the evolution of their businesses, and the impact of podcasting in the quilting community. They share personal stories about their first quilts, discuss the significance of color trends in quilting, and delve into the role of AI in their businesses. The episode also highlights their current projects, future plans, and the importance of community and creativity i... | 1h 13m 36s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Balancing Life and Business | Season 6 Kick-off! | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tori and Andi kick off Season Six by discussing the challenges of work-life balance for entrepreneurs, particularly those in the quilting community. They explore the unrealistic expectations of balance, the importance of self-care, and the need to acknowledge tougher times. The conversation emphasizes the significance of structuring time for learning and creativity, utilizing time blocking for productivity, and the duality of being both a creative and a busin... | 34m 29s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Season 5 Recap | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Andi and Tori reflect on their journey through five seasons of the Quilting on the Side podcast. They discuss the importance of community engagement, key business insights shared throughout the season, and highlight memorable guests who brought unique perspectives to the quilting industry. The conversation also touches on industry trends, the impact of AI, and preparations for the upcoming year, emphasizing the need for collaboration and support within the qu... | 40m 58s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | Unraveling the Art of Graffiti Quilting with Karlee Porter | Send us Fan Mail 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 b... | 1h 10m 22s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | How to Prep Your Quilt Business for the Holidays (and Survive the Slow Seasons) | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori and Andi break down how quilt pattern designers, quilting teachers, and longarm quilters can prep their businesses for the busy holiday season - without being glued to their laptops. They walk through what really needs to stay consistent (like newsletters and YouTube), how to set up simple holiday sales systems on your website, and why December and summer slowdowns are normal in the quilting industry. You’ll leave with pract... | 35m 43s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Jessica Steele: The Intersection of Sports and Quilting | Send us Fan Mail 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 im... | 36m 30s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.