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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

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