Homespun With Misty

Three Fabric Collections and a Podcast: Elizabeth Chappell's Multi-Faceted Success

Aug 20, 2025 · 30 min · Season 1 · Episode 20 · 29.0 MB
0:00-30:12

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Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Elizabeth Chappell, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Quilter's Candy. Elizabeth shares her unique journey from spotting a business opportunity at Quilt Market to becoming a successful fabric designer with Art Gallery Fabrics, podcast host of "Craft to Career," and educator helping other quilters build sustainable creative businesses.


Key Episode Highlights:

  • Discovered quilting as a business opportunity, not a hobby
  • Asked to become Art Gallery Fabrics socialite - emphasizes asking for opportunities despite rejection
  • Pat Bravo's feedback helped her find her authentic creative voice in fabric design
  • Overcame self-doubt through therapy and shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset
  • Teaches pattern writing courses using Adobe software and offers free resources
  • Protects creativity by saying no more and taking "playdates with yourself"