Sew Much More

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

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   Four years into the Podcast, I've learned so much!  Thank you to everyone who has said yes to being on the podcast and thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast and to those of you who have left me such wonderful reviews!!!    

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   Marie Mouradian recently celebrated 38 years of owning her own business. What began as childhood sewing hobby has become a lifelong passion for creating comfortable, functional and beautiful environments. Window Designs Etc. by Marie Mouradian has evolved over the years to include custom window treatments, Hunter Douglas blinds & shades, soft home furnishings and interior decorating consulting services for both residential and commercial properties in the Worcester, MA area. Experienced is how she refers to herself with several Window Fashion Vision awards and positions on the local Chamber and BBB board of directors.  Marie is on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest

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 Keely Hersh with Right at Home Interiors just won 3 International Vision Design & Workroom Awards!! She won 1st place in Decorative Hardware & Trims, 2nd place in Curtains & Draperies, and 2nd place in Top Treatments, all in the design award category.  This is her first time entering the competition and she won in all 3 categories she entered. Right at Home Interiors has proudly been in business for over 25 years. Owner and interior designer Keely Hersh views fabric as a main feature in home décor and manufactures your custom window coverings, bedding and room décor accessories at her in-house custom drapery workroom. As Keely says, “Excellent customer service involves taking care of my client’s project to the final detail.”  Keely is on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources; 21 Days to Re

Sara Trail learned to sew at the young age of 4, and is now a successful author, sewing teacher, and pattern and fabric designer. At age 13, she wrote a nationally published book, “Sew with Sara” that teaches teens and tweens how to sew cute clothes and accessories for fun and profit. At 15, she starred in a nationally published DVD, “Cool stuff to Sew With Sara.” She then designed two fabric collections, Folkheart and Biology 101 a pattern collection with Simplicity, “Designed with Love by Sara.” Her pattern collection features prom dresses, backpack patterns, hoodies, and jackets as well as aprons and tote bags. While attending UC Berkeley, Sara created a quilt in memory of Trayvon Martin and her love for sewing and passion for social justice intertwined. After graduating from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, she founded the Social Justice Sewing Academy (SJSA) to be a platform where youth create art that engages and educates communities.  Links and Resources; Susan Kostelecky  Custom Wo

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     Claudia Buchanan, owner of Home Sewing Depot. Claudia started sewing at 10 years old, and past owner of a drapery workroom. An expert on home decor, including slipcovers, bedding, window treatments, and kids decor. Whether you want to learn how to create your own custom decor at a fraction of the retail cost, or how to use the home decor skills you learn to make a six-figure income as a professional drapery workroom.   Claudia is committed to helping those who are as passionate as she is about home Decor Soft Goods and to gain the expertise to create their personal home decor. You can find Home Sewing Depot on Facebook and Instagram.     Links and Resources;   Tom Hopkins -How to Master The Art of Selling Shopify Kai Scissors    

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   Julie Higgins, the owner of Ella Moon Designs, earned a Bachelors degree in Speech Communications from St. Josephs College in New York. Immediately after college, she began working as a communications instructor at the Helen Keller National Center for deaf-blind adults. She taught sign language and braille to her students and loved what she did BUT once she wanted to be a stay at home Mom.  After a kitchen renovation in 2011, a neighbor inspired Julie to make her own window treatments. She is a surgeon and learned how to sew from her mother in law (Yaya). Once they completed the project Julie was hooked. She then began making window treatments for friends and family. In 2013 Ella Moon Designs was born.   Links and Resources; The E Myth Revisited Episode 15 with Sarah O'Neil Ann K. Johnson's Article

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 this re-release of my conversation with Rosemarie and Linda, we talk about the importance of the relationships in our industry. Rosemarie Garner and Linda Principe have been working together since 2012. Today we discuss the designer/workroom relationship and the importance of it. Linda Principe is the owner of Linda Principe Interiors formerly of Monroe Township, NJ. Linda provides full-service residential interior design services with a specialty in window treatments in the central New Jersey area. Linda is active in the Window Coverings Association of America and is a past President of the National Board. She is also past President of the Central New Jersey Chapter.  Recently, Linda was an instructor for the “Window Treatments” class in the Interior Design program at Mercer County Community College fo

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 this episode of the Podcast, Ceil shares some of the struggles of these past few months.     Links and Resources; The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod      

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   Chrystal Younger is the owner of Windows and More by Chrystal in St. Charles, Mo. She is a wife, mother of 3 and soon to be a grandmother.  She has been sewing most of her life but started the business approximately 23 years ago. She started sewing while being a stay at mom and the business slowing grew as her children did.  She has been a member and officer in the WCAA, attended several classes at the CHF, and conference and seminars including CWC.  Some of her work was feathered in Susan Woodcock’s book – Singer Sew Custom Window Treatments.  She was selected as 2017 Best of St. Charles Upholster.  She is wholesale and retail and enjoys working on a wide variety of projects. She is on Instagram and Facebook Links and Resources; Issues of Sew What Magazine are available on the Curtains and Soft Furnishings

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   Gretchen Tegtman loves to design Window Treatments! When she was little, her Mom (Nancy) would do a lot of crafts and Gretchen's job was to put the fabrics together. So I guess you could say she's been doing this nearly all her life! When they moved from Miami, FL to Fayetteville, GA, Nancy went into this business (with Dianne - hence the name!). Nancy did most of the Installations in those days and Gretchen got to help out - just what you want to be doing as a teenager, right?!  :)  But what she has learned is that it gives her a unique perspective on all aspects of creating Window Treatments - the Design, the Fabrication & the Installation!   Gretchen & Nancy owned Lady Dianne's Custom Window & Bed Treatments together for 26 years. They were always finding inspiration in the International Wi

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   Ragne Smith is the owner and operator of Felix Hart, Custom Furniture and Upholstery. She designs, builds and upholsters new custom built furniture and turns neglected antiques into one of a kind pieces of furniture art. She is a mother of few, wife of one, small business owner, located in Dallas-Fort Worth area, in the great state of Texas.   One of the administrators of Professional Upholsterer’s Network, she started her upholstery business in 2012. Being self-taught, she is not limiting her skills and creativity to what’s in the books but approaches new and innovative methods, with enthusiasm. Felix Hart can be found online at: Ragne is on Facebook and Instagram   Links and Resources;   Professional Upholsterers Network is on Facebook

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   Terry Sandlin has been a part of the soft furnishing industry since 1992.  Starting in a 1 person workroom, 1 day a week, making cording & ruffles.  In 2007 she and her husband relocated to Birmingham, Ala, where she opened Terry’s Designing Windows.  Terry was a member of the WCAA Birmingham Chapter and served as Secretary for 2 years before they disbanded. Terry was a winner of the 2018 Artisan Project, Demonstrator in the Construction Zone of the 2019 IWCE Conference, and was slotted to demonstrate in the 2020 IWCE -newly named- Workroom Central before it was rescheduled.  She was also selected to be an Instructor for the 2021 Custom Workroom Conference. Terry is on Facebook, Instagram     Links and Resources; Pitch Like A Girl by Rhonna Lichtenberg Workroom Tech The Custom Workroom Conference Ann