Sew Much More

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Denise Hooper began her career in 2002 working in a home-based workroom.  In 2007 she founded Dream It Window Coverings working out of her home. She started as retail workroom but slowly grew to a wholesale business. In 2015 she limited her operation to a " To The Trade" commercial workroom. "Out of the Box" thinking and solving challenging problems are her specialty when working with designers for their clients.   Here is the link to Christopher's Cookie Recipe!   We talked about these podcasts; Profit Is A Choice A Well Designed Business  

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Staci Faulkner is the owner and operator of Staci Faulkner Designs in Ruston, LA, and has been involved in the interior design business for 23 years. Staci’s mother taught her to sew by hand not long after she learned to walk, and began to sew on machines at the age of 5. Creating clothing and other project with fabric became a way to earn money in junior high and high school, and lead to her studies of Fashion at Louisiana Tech University. After graduating and creating custom clothing and wedding gowns, Staci turned her interest to sewing for the home, sparking a passion for interiors.   Staci went to work in a small interior design business and learned how the art of dressing people could be translated into dressing a home, and most importantly, the windows. From that experience, Staci realized that she could turn her love of fabrics into a business focused on dressing windows. After moving to Houston,

 This Episode of the Podcast is sponsored by; The Curtains And Soft Furnishings Resource Library Emily Pettit is the owner of Emily Jane Creations located in the Spartanburg, South Carolina area. Emily worked as a nurse for 30 years prior to her current career as a soft furnishings fabricator specializing in slipcovers. She has been married to Eric Pettit for 40 years, has two grown children and two grandchildren. She took classes under Jeanelle Dech at the Custom Home Furnishings School in 2005 and opened her workroom later that year. She started teaching at Workroom Tech this year and looks forward to passing on her love for fabricating beautiful slipcovers to others looking to do the same.

Kathy Healey is a sewist who lives with her family in Rochester, New York. In her home-based business, called, Healey Wear, Kathy creates custom window treatments, garments and home dec items. She also alters garments to provide her clients with a perfect fit for their ready-to-wear clothing. Kathy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer and Family Studies from Buffalo State College and a Master of Science degree in Health Education from SUNY Brockport. You can find Kathy on Facebook.

Ceil DiGuglielmo is the owner of Sew Much More Custom Sewing.   As a to the trade window treatment and soft furnishings workroom, Ceil loves collaborating with designers to bring their vision to completion for their clients. Passionate about education and technology in her industry, Ceil regularly attends conferences, seminars, and classes to keep up with industry standards and hone her skills. She is a Window Fashion Certified Professional Workroom.   As a member of the WCAA, she has served as President of her local Pennsylvania chapter and currently serves as Secretary on the National Board.   Ceil produces and hosts The Sew Much More Podcast, an interview style podcast with members of the window treatment and soft home furnishings industry.   Ceil is a Certified Evernote Consultant, teaching workrooms and designers how to effectively use Evernote to organize and access all of the information necessary to run their businesses.

Kathy Hamilton Window Alternatives Business Profile   Kathy is the owner of WINDOW ALTERNATIVES LLC. Her entrepreneurial spirit drove her to open Window Alternatives 30 years ago specializing in window coverings and offering full interior design services.   Kathy graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York with a degree in fashion design. She worked as an apparel designer after her graduation for six years, traveling to key fashion and manufacturing facilities in Asia, India, and Europe.   Kathy returned to school to gain additional education in drapery, fabrics and manufacturing. She became a WFCP (Window Fashion Certified Professional) drapery specialist. She has continued her education at every opportunity, consistently using new technology and trends in her business. Kathy has become a specialist in working with architects in developing window treatments for commercial applications, with a focus on Senior Living facilities.   Kathy has been published in Design New Jersey magazine, the A

This series is sponsored by The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library What does it mean to enter the family business and keep it going for 70 years???  We find out today with Sue and Steve Landis of Merril Y Landis, LTD.   Sue Landis has over thirty-five years of leadership experience serving as Christian Education Director, Sunday School teacher, Inductive Bible Study and Women’s Ministry leader. Her professional career has been diverse.  Sue was happy to be a stay-at-home mom filling her years with various volunteer roles at school and church.  Several years after returning to the workforce, she met the new challenge to join her husband full time in the family business.  She has continued her education in Lean Mfg., Human Performance Improvement, and earning her PHR in Human Resource Management.   After years of Life Coaching courses, she received her Personal & Executive Coach Certification (CPEC) in February 2015.  Presently, she serves the company as Human Resources Director, Sales, and Mark

  The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA In this Best Advice Episode, I've included; John and Kristen Vince Kathryn Dillon Doshie Witcher Penny Bruce Sharon Gizzi Robin Matthews Cynthia Blescachek Cathy Tucker Jana Platina Phipps Kate Greunke LuAnn Nigara Nancy Letts Susan Kostelecky Ravi Pankhania Jill Ragan Scully Elki Horn Deborah Cronin Caterina Meadows  

Are you going to the Custom Workroom Conference??? It's coming up fast!  What is it??? Well, listen in as Susan Woodcock and I talk about why this is such a great conference for workrooms to attend. We talk about everything you need to know about attending the conference.  Why should you be there?  We have lots of answers for that question.  You won't want to miss the WCAA Totally Rad 80's Party!  You can register here! This will be my first time teaching at CWC and I hope to see you there!

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 in 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 and is currently an active member of the Central NJ chapter and the Virtual chapter. Recently, Linda was an instructor for the “Window Treatments” class in the Interior Design program at Mercer County Community College for five years.   Linda’s work has been included in Window Fashions trade magazine and she is a past Editorial Board member and featured writer. She has also been published numerous times in Design New Jersey magazine as well as local NJ newspapers.   This year is

  This series is sponsored by The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library In this episode of the Opportunity Thinking Series, Jeanelle Dech and I talk about feedback, comparison, failure, Girl Scout cookies and bankruptcy.  I think we have covered some interesting subjects, but today's is up there in my top 5!!!! The feedback has to do with  Episode 102 when I spoke with Christina Price and Jennifer Assetto.  The rest, well you will just have to listen!!!  The Endgame Webinar is on the WCAA Website for members it was recorded in September 2016.  If you are not a WCAA member, you can purchase this webinar by contacting Renee@wcaa.org. Jeanelle mentioned The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama      

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Kathryn Dillon owns and operates Kathryn Dillon Drapery & Design LLC, a full-service window treatment and soft goods design and fabrication business. Kathryn has built her business by consistently providing exquisitely handcrafted products and services in addition to window coverings, such as furniture, upholstery, rugs and paint color selections to busy homeowners and executives. Over the past 24 years, she has created lasting relationships with repeat clients and those that value attention to detail throughout the design and fabrication process.  Kathryn completed a Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Clothing along with a Studio Concentration in Fiber Arts from Colorado State University. She has continued to add to her own professional development by attending seminars, conferences and receiving business coaching. Kathryn attended CHF Academy in 2009 where she received certification in Slip Cover

Jane has been working in the interiors industry for the last 10 years. Based in the UK, about an hour outside London. Jane Crawford Interiors is aimed at the ‘High End’ market and offers a wide range of quality fabrics, window treatments, curtain poles, and accessories. She has a level 3 diploma in Professional Curtain and Roman Blind Making from the National Design Academy and a City and Guilds in Photography. Jane is passionate about fabric and putting schemes together for peoples homes. Interiors should reflect the personalities of the homeowners and Jane guides them through the process. Jane Crawford Interiors provide a level of service that each client requires and sees the job through from start to finish. Design to installation. Jane has a wonderful family who are behind her 100% and friends who have supported and believed in her. Jane Is constantly looking to the future to make sure that the business grows. Learning new skills, working on exciting projects and collaborating with inspiring people kee

Books we 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 of Words by Kevin Hall The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Loving What Is by Byron Katie The Energy Bus by John Gordon Daring Greatly by Brenè Brown   Michele's List E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Start With Why by Simon Sinek Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman The 5 Languages of Appreciation In The Work Place by Gary Chapman and Paul White Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port Secret Service by John R. DiJulius Business by The Book by Larry Burkett The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz   Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz No Excuses by Bria

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   I have learned so much from my guests on the podcast that I wanted to share some of that with my listeners.   Links to things I talked about;   Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Workroom Tech The Custom Workroom Conference Kim's Upholstery PUAM  

Recently, I interviewed Christina Price and Jennifer Assetto, while Jeanlle Dech's son, Casey interviewed their daughters. I did not get to hear or see this interview until just recently, and I thought it was just wonderful!!! If you would like to watch the YouTube video, you can watch it here. https://youtu.be/83dfZMjWg5c Hop on to my Facebook page and let me know what you thought about this episode!   Thanks to the Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library and The Workroom Channel for making this possible.

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA       If you were to describe JoAnne Lenart-Weary in a few words, they would be authentic, informative, and funny. Born with a passion for creating beautiful spaces, in 1975, a wallpapering and painting business segued into an interior decorating business. JoAnne was driven by her love for the process and a desire to be the best she could be. She also realized it takes more than talent to grow a business so began to offer DIY seminars in her area to gain visibility. The visibility increased her following for multiple years and she continues to offer residential decorating and real estate staging services.   Residential workshops gave way to professional workshops in 1999 when JoAnne founded The Decorating and Staging Academy. She continues to receive requests to speak at industry events, has appeared HGTV, and for 5 years on the local ABC affiliate. She has taught in 29 states, 3 countries, and continues t

This Podcast is sponsored by The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library.     In past Opportunity Thinking episodes of the podcast, we have spoken about employees, growing and expanding our businesses.  Jeanelle Dech tells the story of how she made decisions about who to hire and how she met and hired Yazmin Guzman.  Yazmine tells her side of the story as well as the incredible journey that brought her to Adaptive Textiles.  www.adaptivetextiles.com www.theworkroomchannel.com www.workroommarketplace.com

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Having a sewing business had been Doshie Witcher's dream since her mother taught her to hold a needle and thread. While in elementary school, she was sewing clothing for herself and others. In 1990 she opened Doshie's Custom Sewing and began specializing in alterations, custom work, and bridal designs. After making her first window valance, she decided that making window treatments were her passion and she spent the next 15 years working with interior designers to create custom window treatments. This led her to want to create her own line of valances so she designed Hidden Pocket Rod valances, which allow intricate curtain designs to be hung using a basic continental curtain rod. With these designs, Doshie expanded into Etsy in 2012, and now sells her Hidden Pocket Rod valances on her Etsy shop nationwide and internationally under the business name Black Belt Home Decor. Doshie is a second-degree black be

The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Like many others in this business, Amanda Smith did not start out as a fabricator of window treatments. She attended college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte earning a bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education. After teaching English and Social Studies for seven years, she attended graduate school earning a master’s degree in Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and worked as a high school media specialist for three years. In 1997 she co-authored “Developing Lifelong Readers: Using Literature Across the Middle Grades Curriculum” Staff Development Guide For Middle School Teachers, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. She became a stay-at-home Mom in 1998 when her twin boys were born. When her boys turned three Amanda knew she wanted to work but did not want to return to teaching full time. While visiting a friend one afternoon, she noticed her friend had new window treatments in the fami