Amanda Carye, the owner of Broadcloth Studio and the co-host of Quilt Buzz has been quilting “since forever”. On this episode she shares her journey outside her comfort zone and shares her adventures in starting both her business and podcast

Show Notes

Amanda Carye, who owns Broadcloth Studio and hosts the Quilt Buzz Podcast has been quilting for her whole life. From Boston, she currently lives in New York City.

(1:30) Amanda tells all about learning to sew, and how her grandmother taught her to hand sew.

(3:09) What is it about quilting that keeps her coming back to this craft? She explains how sewing always seems to take precedence over all other crafts. It had something to do with puzzles and meditation!

(6:10) Amanda takes us through her journey of the “unexpected upside” of her business. It was the overall community of quilters that made a major difference in how she saw her work.

(9:02) In 2020 social media became a lifeline for many, but Amanda was way ahead of the curve…so what did she do? She started her Quilt Buzz podcast!

(10:00) What’s the hardest thing Amanda does? Find out here.

(11:24) Life balance is paramount for her – learn how she does this while doing so much.

(14:11) How did she name her company? She shares this story. Then learn about her podcast Quilt Buzz!

(18:10) Amanda talks in depth about her new book, what inspired her to write it and her goals for her readers.

(23:57) What excites Amanda about her days? Hear that here! And what’s next for her? She let’s us in on her “going off road”!

Want to contact Amanda? You can reach her at @broadclothstudio and Broadclothclothstudio.com

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