Collaborative Design Projects - with Kristy Lea

Collaborative Design Projects - with Kristy Lea

Author: Sam Hunter April 1, 2026 Duration: 1:05:07

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

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Embroidered Journey - www.embroideredjourney.com

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Sam Hunter has spent years running her own craft business, and in The Rev Craft Biz Podcast, she pulls up a chair with fellow quilters and makers to have the conversations they usually save for retreats or late-night texts. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the grounded, sometimes messy reality of turning a passion into a sustainable livelihood. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a frank discussion between friends who understand the unique pressures of the creative marketplace. They dig into the practicalities of entrepreneurship-from pricing and production to marketing and mindset-while never losing sight of the art that started it all. You’ll hear honest stories about juggling creative work with administrative demands, strategies for avoiding burnout, and how to protect the time needed to actually make things. More than just business tips, this podcast explores how these individuals are actively working to reshape their corner of the craft industry into something more inclusive and supportive. For anyone who has ever felt alone at their sewing machine or workbench, wondering how to make it all work, Sam’s conversations offer camaraderie, actionable ideas, and a reminder that the path is always being stitched together one thread at a time. Tune in for a blend of solid business insight and genuine artistic community, all from voices who live this work every single day.
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