Temperature Check on the Quilt Industry
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English - January 27, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBCrafts Leisure Arts Visual Arts textiles crafting crafts fabric oralhistory quilt quilting quiltmaking quilts sewing Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
For well over a century, quilts have meant business. A thriving quilt industry has existed since the 19th century, publishing patterns, selling fabrics and supplies, promoting quiltmaking, and offering celebrity endorsements. In today's age of social media and online retail, the business side of quilts has continued to thrive, while navigating all sorts of bumps in the road, including, most recently, a global pandemic. This week, we talk with Linda Pumphrey, Senior Account Executive for Mountain Mist. For decades, Linda has worked for quilt companies, criss-crossing the country managing her accounts. This year, she has stayed home, Zooming with her customers and colleagues. We'll talk with Linda about how quilt businesses have adapted, and the role of celebrity in the quilt industry, both today and in the past.