Sew Much More

Bethany Brubaker works at Adaptive Textiles and posted a great answer to a question on the Forum in the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library Links and Resources; Simon Sinek Finding Your Why, YouTube channel Members of the Library have access to a SWOT analysis Circle Time webinar Brene Brown Netflix Pomodoro technique 25 minutes of work/5 minute break Time Blocking Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies Quiz Podcast with Jean Lawes and Cindi Grey SCORE Ten Percent Happier for Meditation Adam Grant's Ted Talk about Languishing

Joy Willbur started her business, Sew Joy, in Lexington KY in 2006 with a desire to have a career that combined her passion for sewing with the flexibility she wanted as a mother. She loves to create gorgeous custom sewn décor. Joy works with designers, decorators, and homeowners as a partner to fabricate their designs. She loves to learn about new products and fabrication methods. Joy belongs to the WCAA (Window Coverings Association of America), the Kentucky Workroom Association, and the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library. You can find Joy on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources; (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases and I am grateful if you choose to use my links. Not all links below are affiliate links) Ann Johnson's Swag Books Custom Workroom Conference Fabrics A to Z: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing by Dana Willard Workroom Marketplace Gridded Canvas Cover Drawmatic Joy's YouTube video about the Drawmatic 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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Almost 20 years ago Leigh Anne was looking for fabric to reupholster her sofa. She found fabrics that were sophisticated, but not environmentally friendly; or "green" (mostly recycled polyester – actually a poor green choice), but not stylish. Even the fabrics claiming to be "organic" were processed with chemicals that were harmful to people and the planet - and many of those chemicals remain in the fabric.

Since Leigh couldn't find a company that was creating entirely safe but gorgeous fabrics using organic or sustainable methods and using zero plastic (polyester, nylon, etc), she enlisted her sister, Patty, and together they formed Two Sisters Ecotextiles, to "change the way textiles are being made."

You can find Two Sisters Ecotextiles on Instagram and Facebook.

Links and Resources;

GOTS

Oeko-tex

Toxic Chemicals Control Act

Michelle Minner is the owner of Blue Roof Cabin Upholstery, located in Washington state. She's a solopreneur, specializing in residential furniture reupholstery. Michelle fell into the upholstery trade by accident. As a DIY blogger looking for a project she decided to try her hand at reupholstering an old chair and fell in love with the transformation process. Self-taught, Michelle is passionate about sharing knowledge and supporting fellow upholsterers. She loves to share upholstery tips on her YouTube channel and Instagram stories. She is currently a Virtual Instructor for FLC training systems.

You can find Michelle on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Links and Resources;

Michelle's article in the Drapery & Design Digital Digest The Funky Little Chair You're A Bad Ass by Jen Sincero Atomic Habits by James Clear Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design by Amanda Brown, Grace Bonney Singer book by Steve Cone Podcasts Brene Brown Jennifer Allwood

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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Karen Barnes is the former owner of The Elegant Window. She owned her business for. years. She is now retired and is sharing her journey with us.

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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Links and Resources;

Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow

Podcast Episode #60 - Karen Barnes - I Was Like A Sponge

Michele Williams - Scarlet Thread Consulting Pricing Without Emotion

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 there is always something new to learn, she teaches one-on-one upholstery out of her she shop in Nashville, TN. Nancy is on Facebook and Instagram. Links and Resources; (I do use some affiliate links) The Funky Little Chair Kim's Upholstery Workroom Tech Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design by Amanda Brown Professional Upholstering: All the Trade Secrets by Frank Destro, Jr Singer Upholstery Basics Plus: Complete Step-by-Step Photo Guide by Steve Cone 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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Donna Redmond is the owner of Undercover Sewing. She has been a member of WCAA since 2016 and participates in ongoing professional education. Donna loves to work with both to the trade interior designers and local homeowners. Donna is always striving to provide high-quality window treatments, cushions, and/or pillows that transform a house into a special place for special people. You are special!

Links and Resources;

30 Minutes with Workroom Tech - Mentoring

Association of Sewing and Design Professionals Women's Business Association of Maryland Susan Woodcock's Craftsy Classes Custom Workroom Conference Window Covering Association of America Comfortex Workroom Tours on the Library Ann Johnson's books on swags Susan Woodcock's book M'Fay manuals Kim's Upholstery Calendly EZ Pleat 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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Whitney Kaufman is the owner of Whitney Kaufman Designs in Grand Rapids, MI. Whitney is a busy wife and mother of four teenagers. As a teacher turned stay-at-home-mom she began sewing shortly after her oldest daughter was born, and for years she enjoyed sewing Halloween costumes for her brood. Over the years she tried her hand at making both Roman shades and quilts. At the suggestion of some friends, she began looking into ways to turn her passion for sewing and decorating into a career. In December 2020 she opened Whitney Kaufman Designs. Whitney quickly jumped on the opportunity to join the 2021 WAM group and credits the group with helping her to build her business. Links and Resources; Sailrite The Workroom Channel Elki's class Rowley EZ rig system Laurie Gutberlet's podcast The Funky Little Chair Boxed Cushion Course Workroom Tech Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor by Susan Woodcock The Slipcover Maker Business Guide WAVE app Susan Woodcock and Rodger Walker's Worktable DöFix iron 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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Jonathan Bennet, owner of Unsprung Upholstery is originally from Martinsville, VA.

He caught the sewing bug from his great grandmother at a young age.

He moved to Richmond, VA on a whim in August of 1989 and earned a BFA in Fashion Design from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Directly after graduation, Jonathan taught in the Fashion Design department as an adjunct professor for 13 years.

He started his first workroom job in 1997, learned how to make various types of window treatments, cushions, pillows, and more; since then, he has done freelance workroom client projects in his home for over 25 years.

Jonathan opened Unsprung Upholstery LLC in August 2019 and will continue this beautiful journey for the rest of his life!

Website: UnsprungUpholstery.com

IG: UnsprungUpholstery

FB: Unsprung Upholstery Company

Links and Resources;

The Custom Workroom Conference

Window Covering Association of America Scholarship Info

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

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

National Upholstery Association

I hope this year is off to a great start for you! Happy 22!

Links and Resources;

Gretchen Rubin's 22 in 22 pdf