Sew Much More

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

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     In 2013, Carrie bought her first sewing machine to begin making décor items for her home. Having always been crafty, this was another creative outlet for her and she soon fell in love with creating beautiful items out of fabric.  A year later, Carrie took her sewing skills to the next level by opening my own creative design business, Studio B Custom Drapery & Decor.   Education is very important to Carrie, and she has spent the last 5 years fine-tuning her techniques, efficiency, and skills by taking classes, attending industry conferences and trade shows, and helping other local workrooms.   Carrie resides in Texas with my husband of 20 years, two children, two fuzzy kitty cats, and one adorable dog. Carrie is on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources; The Custom Workroom Conference Craftsy HACD

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     Peggy Morgans is the owner of Parkway Window Works and she has always loved a challenge. With her uncommon background as a former chemical engineer (and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University), she intrinsically incorporates high math and technical savvy into a low maintenance process that does it all. Her business was built on setting up streamlined systems to devise ingenious solutions for tricky spaces. And every project is supported by a dedication to excellent communication, accountability, and professional business practices. Peggy is on Instagram Links and Resources; Custom Workroom Conference LuAnn Nigara Planoly Kristin Lighten @madebyk Voxxer  

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   Denise Canney Custom Sewing was established in 1998 as a one-person workroom operated out of her home in Livingston, NJ  then later moving to Doylestown, PA in 2006. Denise serves both designers and retail clients fabricating various types of window treatments as well as other soft home furnishings.    She is also proud to offer various fabric and trim lines from Stout, Schumacher, Samuel and Sons, and Fabricut.   Denise has recently expanded her product line to also sell shades and shutters by Comfortex, Norman, and Walden Select.   Denise prides herself in providing her clients with excellent customer service and quality custom products.   Denise says; I can honestly say that it doesn't feel like work if you love what you are doing…...and I DO love what I do!   Facebook   Denise Canney Custom Sewing In

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource  The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting Merrill Y Landis, LTD The WCAA Helser Brothers, Inc   Just another short check-in with all of you.  Do you consider September a fresh start?  If so, what will you be doing this September to create some new action?  What are you reading these days??         Links and Resources; Happier with Gretchen Rubin  Atomic Habits by James Clear The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The Unmistakeable Creative Podcast with Srini Rau    

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel Merril Y Landis, LTD WCAA Helser Brothers Scarlet Thread Consulting The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Kate Winton has been an interior design professional for over 30 years.  She has held design and marketing positions with Macy’s, F. Schumacher & Co. and P/Kaufmann, Inc.  Kate has also independently done interior design for individuals and businesses.  During her career, she always admired the various seamstresses she worked with over the years.  Kate's mother was an avid sewer all her life, creating thousands of quilts, baby quilts, and various other fabric items including sewing Halloween costumes for her grandchildren.  Kate's Mom encouraged her to take sewing lessons and helped her over the years.  She is now deeply involved in sewing and fabricating drapes, window treatments, cushions, ensembles, etc.  She has been able to combine her newfound passion for sewing with her design work and looks forward to acquiring

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel Merril Y Landis, LTD WCAA Helser Brothers Scarlet Thread Consulting The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library     Rachel Fletcher, Owner of Knox Upholstery in Knoxville, Tennessee, is globally respected in the upholstery trade. She is an instructor at the Custom Workroom Conference and administrator of the Professional Upholsterer’s Network, a global group of over 2,700 professional upholsterers. In January 2019, she joined a mini-think tank to help build what is now known as the National Upholstery Association (NUA). In May 2019 Rachel was elected President of the NUA, unanimously, by her peers. Under her leadership, the NUA has grown to 200+ members and provides robust educational offerings.   Links and Resources; The Workroom Channel's Channel Back Chair Class will release in September see a preview of the class here. The 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     Annette Faber is the owner of Kaylee’s Creations, LLC which provides custom window treatments, bedding, and other soft furnishings to interior designers. Kaylee’s Creations exists to support interior designers by providing exceptionally crafted soft furnishings. They strive to be part of the design team and to make their part of the process both enjoyable and stress-free for their client. They will go above and beyond to make sure that their client knows that they care about their business and how they are a reflection of them. Annette is a resident of Greenville, SC and is a wife, mother to 4 children and 2 grandchildren, and is very active in her church as a member of the worship team and in the singles Sunday school class. Yep! Married and in the single’s class, serving people of all ages and in all 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     Jamie Facciola is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose work on developing local solutions to circular economy challenges has been covered in BBC News, Fast Company, and GreenBiz. Her professional background is in environmental science and corporate environmental management. Jamie is on the Board of the National Upholstery Association and holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her current project is Furniturecycle, a Solutions Lab dedicated to exploring furniture waste from the bottom up.     Links and Resources; Loved Furniture Lasts Instagram - @furniture.cycle