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In this episode, I emphasize the importance of collaboration over competition, urging the community to share knowledge, celebrate others' successes, and seek help without fear. I advocate for giving proper credit to original ideas and designs, ensuring a supportive and vibrant creative industry. Tune in to learn how generosity can form a strong foundation for a prosperous, creative business. When we work together, it not only improves our projects but improves the entire community!

00:00 Introduction to Season 5

01:03 The Power of Collaboration in Quilting

02:20 Overcoming the Fear of Sharing

03:58 Honoring Originality and Giving Credit

05:27 Fostering a Collaborative Community

07:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

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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.

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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 tag and label your quilt in progress, her custom tools are like having a secret weapon in your crafting arsenal. Use the code SBS15 for 15% off any items in her online store. Head over to PurpleHobbies.com and see how Heather is bringing innovation right to your crafting table.

If you haven't had a chance to, listen to Episode 94 of Measure Twice, Cut Once with Casey Brown.

The core topic for this episode explores the fair pricing of creative work, emphasizing the need to value the experience and skills artisans bring to their projects. Practical advice is given on calculating hourly rates and overhead costs, supported by a spreadsheet provided to help listeners price their work accurately. The episode also highlights common overlooked costs and offers a challenge to track all aspects of a project for better pricing evaluation.

Grab your pricing calculator spreadsheet here.

00:00 Welcome to Season 5

01:04 Introducing PurpleHobbies.com

01:57 The Art of Pricing Your Work

06:27 Understanding Overhead Costs

09:01 Practical Pricing Strategies

13:58 Tracking Your Time and Costs

16:12 Final Thoughts and Challenge

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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 practical steps for setting price floors and ceilings, overcoming the fear of pricing, and improving negotiation skills. This episode aims to empower creatives to confidently monetize their crafts while staying true to their passion.

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00:00 Welcome to the New Season
00:29 Introducing the Season's Focus
01:29 Meet Casey Brown: Pricing Expert
02:40 Diving into Pricing Strategies
10:25 Understanding the Floor and Ceiling in Pricing
18:01 Building Confidence in Your Value
31:32 Casey's Inspirational Journey
34:31 Conclusion and Farewell

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.

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In the new season of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I'll be delving into the behind-the-scenes of building a creative business. The season features personal experiences and guest interviews about navigating creative entrepreneurship. I'll shares my creative journey of turning a quilting hobby into a thriving business, sparked by the challenges of the 2020 pandemic. Despite the demands of the business side, I'll emphasizes maintaining the joy of the craft, balancing creativity with necessary online presence, and learning new skills. This season is designed for those dreaming of starting a creative business or interested in the intersection of passion and profession.

00:00 Welcome to the New Season

00:29 A New Direction: Creative Entrepreneurship

01:29 Reflecting on My Creative Journey

02:09 From Hobby to Business: My Quilting Story

03:33 Building a Digital Presence

04:56 Balancing Hobby and Business

08:49 Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword

11:45 Looking Ahead: Prioritizing Joy

13:14 Final Thoughts: Finding Your Balance

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Exploring Creative Entrepreneurship and Quilting with Tabatha Smith

In this episode of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once,' I welcome Tabatha Smith, also known as the Quilt Retreat Queen. Tabatha discusses her journey of building a successful quilting business and the upcoming Quilted! Summit, a virtual event featuring 25 speakers sharing insights about quilting and creative business endeavors.

The episode delves into her retreat center, Camellia Palms, her Quilt Queens Membership how it helps quilters finish their UFOs (unfinished objects), alongside discussing trends in the quilting industry.

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00:00 Welcome to the New Season

01:29 Introducing Tabitha Smith: The Quilt Retreat Queen

02:50 Exciting Events and Summits

06:13 The Joy of Hosting Retreats

09:09 Quilt Retreat Center Features

13:39 Memberships and UFO Challenges

18:10 Creative Freedom and Letting Go

22:50 Business Partnership and Social Media

25:02 Trends in Quilting

28:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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.

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The Power of the Not To-Do List in Creative Entrepreneurship

In season five of Measure Twice, Cut Once, the focus shifts to the behind-the-scenes world of quilting and creative business building. I'll share personal experiences and strategies for turning a passion into a profession, emphasizing the importance of a 'not to-do list.' This approach prioritizes conscious decisions on what to avoid to maintain focus and achieve goals efficiently, without sacrificing joy. The episode covers practical methods for managing time, reducing overcommitment, and maintaining creativity, providing valuable insights for aspiring and established creative entrepreneurs.

00:00 Introduction to Season Five
01:40 The Power of the Not-To-Do List
02:57 Real-Life Examples of Not-To-Do Lists
07:58 Daily Habits and Boundaries
10:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.

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#machinequilting #artquilting #grafitti

Over 10 years ago Karlee Porter invented and made wildly popular her signature style of quilting - Grafitti Quilting. Machine quilting has never looked so gorgeous!

Basically, it's a mashup of all kinds of unexpected designs in the same quilted area. But that's not all. Oh no! It also involves breaking lots of quilting "rules" to achieve a very unique, and extremely personalized look.

In the first edition of her book "Grafitti Quilting", first published in 2017, Karlee broke down her system into a step by step process that even non-doodlers like myself could learn to quilt.

In her upcoming 3rd edition, she has MASSIVELY enlarged on the printed content of the book, plus added tons of QR codes, linking to all kinds of in-depth video training.

Listen in as we chat about the new book, traveling the world, the marvels of digital learning, and much, much more.

If you can't wait to take Karlee's class, here's a sweet $25 off for you! Use the code SBS25
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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.

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Resources:

ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership

FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course

ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class

And here's where you can find more of my work:

YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes
Website - for more information on classes and quilting services
Facebook - current projects and photos
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Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials