In this episode of Quilting Business Success, we sit down with Patti Ackerman of Cobalt Quilting in Alexandria, Virginia. Patti shares her 20-year journey in longarm quilting—from discovering quilting through a Bernina class after Desert Storm, to starting her business with a Statler in 2005, to growing a thriving studio that serves both individual quilters and commercial clients.

Patti talks about why she chose a computerized machine from the start, how she balanced quilting while working full-time, and the strategies that helped her build her customer base—like partnering with local quilt shops and maintaining professional standards with a dedicated studio space. She also shares how she’s navigated challenges (including a broken foot that sidelined her for months!) and why she still gets excited about each new software update.

Whether you’re just starting your quilting business or looking to grow, Patti's story offers inspiration, practical tips, and proof that with persistence, there’s plenty of quilting work to go around.

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Join us for this inspiring episode of Quilting Business Success featuring Kerrie Curtis, owner of Utah Valley Quilting. For the past 13 years, Kerrie has built and grown a thriving longarm quilting business in Springville, Utah—running up to four Statler machines in her busy shop!

In this episode, Kerrie shares:

✅ How she got started with longarm quilting

✅ The steps she took to grow her business

✅ Tips for managing multiple machines and a high volume of quilts

✅ Lessons learned from more than a decade of quilting for others

Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own longarm quilting business or looking for ways to expand, Kerrie’s story is packed with valuable insights and encouragement.

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Meet Nancy Davis Altman — a quilter with 50+ years of experience, over 4,000 quilts under her belt, and a passion for helping others succeed in longarm quilting! 🧵✨

In this candid interview, Nancy shares how she grew a thriving longarm business, the lessons she learned (including when to say “no”), and why edge-to-edge quilting is her go-to. You’ll hear tips on pricing, building your customer base, and why it’s never too late to start your quilting journey!

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning quilting into a business (or just want some inspiration from a seasoned pro), you don’t want to miss this conversation.

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