How to Make a Living Selling Quilts: A Unique Business Model with Sarah LoCascio of Caravan Quilts

Have you ever wondered whether you could truly make a living selling quilts? In this episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Sarah LoCascio, the creative entrepreneur behind Caravan Quilts, shares her answer. And it's a big, resounding YES.

Sarah has built a quilting business that's unique in the industry. Her weekly quilt drops sell out quickly because her approach blends three powerful elements:

• Genuine product scarcity

• Deep education and storytelling

• A compelling focus on history and craftsmanship

It's a recipe that not only delights her audience, but also proves that quilters can earn real income selling quilts.

What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. How Caravan Quilts Started

Sarah shares when and why she began her business, the inspiration behind her unique model, and how it took shape over time.

2. The Power of Scarcity in Handmade Goods

Discover why having a limited number of quilts available each week actually increases demand and keeps customers excited.

3. Why Education Sets Her Business Apart

Sarah explains how teaching her audience about quilt history, construction, care, and storytelling builds trust and connection.

4. A Day in the Life of a Quilt Seller

Get an honest look at what her schedule, workflow, sourcing, and production timelines look like.

5. What Makes Her Business Different From Other Quilting Careers

From sourcing vintage quilts to curating collections, Sarah's daily work looks very different from a typical quilter or designer.

6. Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Earn Money Selling Quilts

Sarah offers advice for beginners, including what to focus on first, how to set yourself apart, and what pitfalls to avoid.

Episode Highlights

• How Sarah discovered a market willing to pay premium prices for quilts

• Why storytelling can transform your product sales

• The systems she uses to manage inventory and weekly drops

• How she built a loyal, engaged customer base

• The role social media plays in showcasing her work

• What success looks like behind the scenes of a quilt-selling business

Is Selling Quilts Actually Profitable?

According to Sarah—yes. With intention, a strong brand voice, consistent storytelling, and a thoughtful business model, quilting can be a sustainable career.

This episode is perfect for you if:

• You dream of selling quilts online or at markets

• You want to understand real-world business models in the quilting world

• You're curious how other quilters make a living

• You love hearing creative, entrepreneurial stories

• You want to learn from someone successfully doing what many assume isn't possible