On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast is Carol Cruise, who has had a wonderfully successful career designing stuffed animal sewing patterns for major pattern companies. She is a true veteran in this field and she has terrific advice and stories to share about her journey as a designer. Hear about Quilt Market in the 1980's!

Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same.

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Episode #5: Veteran Softie Pattern Designer, Carol Cruise