Sew Much More

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Leslie Shultz is the owner of Leslie’s Drapery Studio, LLC, a one-person workroom providing quality home furnishing solutions for the trade in the Birmingham Alabama area. Leslie has years of sewing experience and has been professionally trained in fabricating soft furnishings. She strives to provide quality solutions that delight her customers. Leslie is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and has had a rewarding corporate career before opening her workroom in 2019. She cherishes her family which includes her husband of 42 years, her 3 children, her son-in-law, daughters-in-law, 91-year-old father, and her 6 adoring grandchildren.  Leslie is on Facebook and Instagram.   Links and Resources; (I sometimes use affiliate links and may be paid for using them.  I am grateful if you choose to use them.)   Workroom Tech Dry E

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Susan Gee is the owner of Susan Gee Interiors in Oswego, Oregon.  Susan has a degree in textiles from the University of Oregon and has been making beautiful window treatments since 1996.  A few breaks in her home-based business to take care of some family needs has not stopped her from keeping her connections and relationships in the Interior Design Industry.    Susan loves a challenge and her tagline is, "Helping you Love where you Live!"   Links and Resources; The Curtain & Soft Furnishings Resource Library ASID Northwest Society of Interior Designers

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD    Kymm Clark and her husband started Clark's Fabrication and Design out of their garage! When she was laid off from her marketing job in 2015 she began flipping and selling furniture on Facebook marketplace as a hobby. The demand for their custom furniture grew exponentially and her husband soon left his metal fabricating job to help expand their services. Today they offer custom fabrications to commercial and residential clients all over Michigan, specializing in wood, metal, and upholstery.  You can find Clark's Fabrication and Design on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.   Here is a link to our podcast recording on YouTube. Links and Resources; Cynthia Blecachek Funky Little Chair Felix Hart - Ragne Smith    

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Heather McGrew is the owner of Drapery Décor.  She started her business in 2010 after working and gaining knowledge/experience of this industry in a workroom in Chicago.  Heather is a workroom dedicated to providing custom window treatments.    Links and Resources;     Snapseed Whitagram Pinterest Fiver Tiktok Inshot   Books; (I do use some affiliate links here, so if you choose to use them, I appreciate it!)   E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki What Your CPA Isn't Telling You: Life-Changing Tax Strategies by Mark J. Kohler Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz  

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   I've had a few requests recently for a list of the books I like as well as a few other resources, so I put them all together in this podcast.  It's not every single resource I use and I will put more on the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library. I hope you find today's podcast helpful!   Links and Resources; I do use some affiliate links here;   Link to episode 110 Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast 10% Happier with Dan Harris Books Michele and I both read and loved; The Success Principals by Jack Canfield Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein Ceil’s List Better Than Before by Gretchen Ruben 212 The Extra Degree by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson Aspire - Discovering Your Purpose Through The Power

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD Jennifer Csanyi is the owner of Jennifer’s Sewing Studio located in Cocoa, Fl.  Jennifer has been sewing most of her life and learned from her grandmother, a wonderful and patient teacher. Jennifer started her business as a single mother, needing to create more income for her family.  She is focused on educating herself to increase her skills and confidence. Jennifer is a member of Susan Woodcock’s and Ceil DiGuglielmo’s WAM group, which stands for Workroom Accountability and Mentoring group. There are 12 business owners in this group and it's part of the Curtains and Soft Furnishings Library. Everyone is in business 5 years or less and in it, she has found a wonderful group of ladies who are very supportive of learning and gaining an enormous amount of confidence in the past year. Jennifer attended the Custo

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   I hope that 2020 has left you with some gifts, even if they are to be grateful for 2021!  Where do you want to be in 6 months?  How do you plan to get there?  What works for you?  I would love to hear from you about how you set goals. Links and Resources; Huff Post Article about Resolutions Atomic Habits by James Clear Gretchen Ruben's Four Tendencies Quiz Workroom Tech The Workroom Channel The Funky Little Chair

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Michele Williams and I continue our tradition of wrapping up the year together.  What a year this has been!!! Have there been any gifts for you?  How about lessons? How will you say goodbye to 2020?   Links and Resources; Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

I had the pleasure of talking with some of the previous winners of the Jill Robson Scholarship and why they applied and what it did for them. Apply for the Jill Robson Scholarship    Custom Workroom Conference Jill's Webinars can be found on the Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library for PRO Plus and PRO Access members. The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Artwork

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Jamie Terral is the owner of Workroom Creations by Jamie LLC.  With encouragement from Jamie's husband, Bob, and Susan Woodcock, she made her hobby and love for sewing into a soft furnishings workroom, where she uses beautiful fabrics and trims to sew amazing home decor.  Jamie is a window coverings specialist that is honest, reliable, and dedicated to the client that she serves.  Her tagline and mantra is "So Much Fabric, Sew Little Time!" Jamie is on Instagram,  Facebook, and Pinterest Huston Area Work Custom Drapery Association   Links and Resources; The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library WCAA Huston area custom drapery association Sugar & Spice Draperies and Shades Evernote Michele Williams Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-S

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Laurie Gutberlet began her business in February 2020.  Her one-person, small workroom is located in the Atlantic Coast region of Bethany Beach, DE.    The catalyst for Laurie's “startup” is largely due to the relationship built and training received from Susan Woodcock at Workroom Tech.  Laurie has a life-long love of sewing and always thought about doing professional work.  She figured “If not now, when?”  Her company name—SeaGlass Seams, LLC—is largely based on her location.  My work to date includes draperies, cushions, roman shades, valances, bedding, and those random projects of “can you sew this for me?” Laurie is on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources; Workroom Tech Price Your Work With Confidence by Kitty Stein Nancy Letts Rosemarie Garner Emily Petit Deb Cronin The Funky Little Chair Kai

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Nancy Sargent is the owner of Cobani Bleu. A creative upholstery business whose mission is The Art of Sitting Soft, a tagline inspired by her mom. The ‘sit soft’ philosophy is all about gathering with family and friends, to be enveloped in a warm, nurturing and comfortable environment. The goal of Cobani Bleu is to always create furniture that sits soft.   After spending way too much time in corporate America, she took early retirement and has never looked back. Her passion is artisan textiles. Combining grain sacks and mudcloths, quilts, woolen blankets, and leather hides with more traditional fabrics to create bespoke furniture.   Nancy does client work as well as designs and sells her own unique furnishings on Etsy. She is a proud member of the National Upholstery Association. As a firm believer of t

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Donna Hovis owns Donna Hovis Interiors, a one-woman drapery workroom serving Middle Tennessee for the past 18 years. Donna has an Associate's Degree in Interior Design and loves being involved in every aspect of her projects: from measuring to designing to fabrication to installation.   Donna is on Facebook and Instagram. You can see Donna's published window treatments here in the Drapery & Design Digital Digest   Links and Resources; (I do use some affiliate links)   Drapery & Design Digital Digest Charles Randall's book is available for purchase from The Workroom Marketplace Sew What? Magazine issues are to PRO Plus Members in the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library Susan Woodcock's Book - Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   To this day, Freddie Graves has given me the best answer to the question, "What is your favorite thing to make in the workroom?" Freddie Graves is the owner of The Recovery Room in Vermont.  She started the business in 1989 in her basement and has moved into a barn on her rural property.  I love Freddie's sense of humor and her outlook.   Resources; Wild Chairy  The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD       Cheryl Sedaker, the owner of SeaCheryl Designs, has gone from being the Julia Childs of Aluminum Foil to the author of a Cookbook, to expert window treatment fabricator! Cheryl has used her experience as a rep for Reynolds and her passion for networking to grow her business which is centered in both Massachusetts and Exuma!   Cheryl is on Facebook.   Links and Resources; (Some of these links are referral links and I make some money if you purchase something using them. I appreciate it if you do!)   BNI Pricing Without Emotion by Michele Williams Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Nicole Nomer - Coulisse Shades     Cheryl and her cookbook!

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD Rekonstruktion - Fensterdekorationen Frankreich 1890  The Wendel Works, started in 1999, is a nationally recognized custom fabrication studio specializing in inspired window and bedding designs.  Owner, Gillian Wendel, bring years of fine art and graphics experience to the business as well as drapery expertise.  With a BFA from Texas Christian University, she makes sure that a well proportioned design is at the center of every project.  Gillian has been a frequent speaker at the annual International Window Coverings Expo as well as teaching at the Custom Sewing Institute for 6 years, a hands on conference, where she illustrated such topics as details and embellishments, hand sewing and headboards.  She is a three time winner of the IWCE Vision Ingenuity Contest, a member of The Drapery and Design Professional

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Monica Rhodes is the sole proprietor of Monday Wash Furniture in Chicago, IL. She has degrees in Anthropology and Southeast Asian Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters’ Degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Monica worked in Thailand and Vietnam, on the Pacific islands of Saipan and Guam, and in refugee communities in Utica, NY, Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA, and Chicago, IL before taking a necessary hiatus. When it came time to return to work, she surprised herself (and her very supportive husband) by choosing to rescue and reupholster discarded furniture, though she had no experience doing so. She has committed herself passionately to this mission, learning everything she can in every way she can imagine and is grateful to be included in the dynamic and suppo

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD     Darla DeMorrow, owner of Heartwork Organizing joins us today.  Darla is always a breath of fresh air to me, she gives us some great ideas for organizing our office/workspace with such kindness and she encourages us to celebrate our successes!!!! Darla DeMorrow is a Certified Professional Organizer ®, owner of HeartWork Organizing based near Philadelphia, PA, mom of 2, and author of the best-selling book series SORT and Succeed, which outlines five simple steps to help you organize stuff, time, information, money, and photos. Her newest book, The Upbeat, Organized Home Office, is now available.   You can now watch the podcast recording on YouTube! Links and Resources; You can see Darla's Books here. To Contact Darla - darla@heartworkorg.com Darla's article - Paper Isn't Proof - You Are Enough Darla's Fr

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Celeste Breen is the owner of Sew Much Fun and Creations by Celeste.  She started teaching sewing 20 years ago after working as a nurse for 20 years.  To date, she has had over 200 different students.  About 10 years she started Creations by Celeste and formalized the sewing of custom home décor.  She lives with her husband, John in Grayslake, a suburb of Chicago.  They have been married for almost 44 years and have three children, all married, and four of the most adorable grandchildren. Celeste is on Facebook for both her teaching business as well as her workroom business. Pinterest LinkdIn Instagram Twitter @celestesews   Links and Resources; Kids Can Sew Avery Lane Michele Williams - Pricing Without Emotion

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Helser Brothers, Inc   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Sue Moran is the owner of Eaton Interiors LLC.  She is a window treatment retailer who enjoys designing and selling soft furnishings, as well as blinds, shutters, and shades.  Sue’s business has evolved over the years from a retail designer/workroom to designing and selling window treatments and using local workrooms for fabrication.  Sue also works with full-service interior designers by managing the custom window treatment portion of their design projects.   Sue and her husband Brian live in Buckingham PA, in the Philadelphia suburbs.  They are the parents of three young adults.  Sue enjoys sailing, the beach, and collecting vinyl albums.  Sue is on Facebook and Instagram   Links and Resources; (some of these are affiliate links) The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran and Michael Lennington The Happiness Projec