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 Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association Wooo Hoooo!!! The Sew Much More Podcast is 5 years old!!! I hope you will indulge me in a short walk down memory lane as I celebrate 5 years of podcasting!

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

The National Upholstery Association

Christi Adams is the owner of Christi's Windows LLC in Chandler, Arizona. . She works with designers in the Phoenix area, and also with select retail clients. She is passionate about creating the extraordinary. Working closely with designers with like passions has pushed her past the "fear" barrier and on to creating some amazing "works of art" for windows. Christi started her business in 1986. She wanted to start a home-based business that would allow her a flexible schedule while she raised her children. She loved to sew and had an eye for design, so she decided to peruse window treatment fabrication. She teamed up with a local designer and began learning the art of window dressing. Most of her education came from any fabrication book she could get her hand on, advice and consultation with her designer and trial and error. She was able to study design, color, and scale, but fabrication technique was a real challenge. There was very little help for a beginner in the industry. When Cheryl Strickland began her newsletter and education conferences in 1993 a whole new "window" of opportunity opened up for her. As she learned from the pros, her confidence grew, and the work improved. Christi is a master at engineering difficult, large-scale window treatments. Attention to detail is first priority. Open communication between herself, the designer, and the client bring the finest results. Christi feels blessed to be part of an industry where we can learn from each other and celebrate success together. She served several terms as President of her local WCAA chapter. She is also past president of the Phoenix Association of Workroom Professionals. Links and Resources; Custom Workroom Conference Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library Michele Williams - Scarlett Thread Consulting

In this Opportunity Thinking Series episode, I talk with Jeanelle Dech about utilizing personal strengths and the importance of timing in recognizing good-fit opportunities. Jeanelle shares a personal project that has brought more joy and meaning to her life and how my podcast example helped propel the project forward.

We encourage everyone to go to www.ThoseBoysontheHill.com to learn more about the podcast and book of the same title. Once there, be sure to subscribe to and read the blog which features book excerpts and related content.

Mentioned links:

Catching Up with Lea Tran

Ron Howard on Smartless

Those Boys on the Hill is available on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and most podcasting platforms.

Preview of Episode 3 – Iszel's Smile

Episode 7 – Talking Trauma with Tracie

Episode 9- Black and Blackish with Cody (Jeanelle's youngest brother)

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

The National Upholstery Association

Sharon Coppede is the owner of Custom Window Treatments, Inc.

In 1982, when her children were 4 and 2 yrs. old, Sharon joined a neighborhood cottage industry in Plymouth, Mass. as a seamstress for aprons, toaster covers, and tab top drapes stenciled on the lead edges. She realized she had a gift for making window treatments and when she moved to our next assignment in Virginia, she built a 4 x 8 table in the walk-out basement and that is when she started making draperies for customers. Sharon went to Sew What conferences as a student and then, over time, went as a presenter. After a few more moves and when they moved to Charlotte, NC in 1996, Sharon's goal was to get out of the basement and into a space and Custom Window Treatments, Inc., a "to the trade workroom" came about. She targeted high end designers and she now has a thriving business with a staff. Her company fabricates not only for local designers but designers throughout the country contact CWT for their customers moving to the area. Sharon's specialty since the beginning was working with silk and English Bump Interlining. Silk has pretty much been replaced with linen as trends come and go. But their customer service and quality have always stayed. Links and Resources; You can contact Sharon - [email protected] Sharon is on Facebook, LinkdIn, Instagram Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

The National Upholstery Association

Sue Sifakis started SUESEWN in 1995. She attended Cheryl Stricklands's week-long class on how to run a drapery business in 1994. She also attended CHF classes and was on an advisory committee for the CHF magazine a few years. She was part of the Alumni showcase in 2010. She has also attended Slipcover Networking Workshops as well as numerous conferences to learn more. Sue has been a member of the Eastern Massachusetts WCAA Chapter since 2006 and she has held officer positions such as Secretary, Vice President, and President.

Links and Resources;

Deb Barrett

Custom Workroom Conference

WRT Podcast Episode 21 - Building Relationships to Build Your Business

Qigong

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

The National Upholstery Association

Robin Reynolds started her drapery workroom, R2 Fabric Design, in 2007 when her last child was completing high school. Robin's clientele has grown principally by word of mouth amongst private individuals and commercial interior designers. Robin and her husband reside in Norman, OK. Links & Resources; Basset Furniture YouTube - Scott Weaver Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor by Susan Woodcock Workroom Tech The Workroom Channel Sailrite roman shade calculator

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

The National Upholstery Association

Diana Hershey, the owner of DBH Designs, provides custom furnishings for the home, office, or business. The services offered to clients include draperies, valances, cornice boards, bedding, pillows, roman shades, blinds, slipcovers, and re-upholstery, just to name a few! Diana takes the time to thoroughly guide her clients through the process of uncovering their style and selecting the optimal fine decorator fabrics and hardware for the space to pull their room together and showcase their exceptional style to all those who enter the room!

Diana is on Facebook and Instagram.

Resources;

Kim's Upholstery

Scarlet Thread Consulting

Diana's Work is on the Cover of the Drapery & Design Digital Digest

The Opportunity Thinking Series of the

Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Shasta Breitkopf has been part of the Window coverings industry for quite some time and I was so happy to be able to hear more about her story!

Shasta has worked for various companies and also as an independent representative of some of those companies. Her company, Unique Expressions was developed to assist workrooms with products that help with productivity as well as fabrication.

Links and Resources; ( I do occasionally use affiliate links for Amazon and can earn some money if you choose to use them)

Workroom Tech

Custom Workroom Conference

Joy Wilbur's YouTube Method Share on The Workroom Channel

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Hell and Other Destinations an Autobiography of Madeline Albright

Books by Wayne Dyer

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

The National Upholstery Association

Rachel and Bryan Short own and operate The Sewing Loft of Avon, a custom soft furnishings workroom located in Connecticut. It is a full-service workroom serving both interiors designers and homeowners. Rachel has had a passion for sewing her entire life and made her first item in her sixth grade HomeEc class, a small football-shaped pillow. She turned her passion into a business when she started The Sewing Loft in their home in July 2010 after spending most of her professional life as a paralegal at a major law firm and at a wind energy company. Bryan came on board in 2013 after a career as a litigation attorney and both he and Rachel started working on growing The Sewing Loft full-time. Through the many ups and downs, joys and struggles, they always encouraged each other and remained focused on making their dream a reality. Today, The Sewing Loft is a thriving business with employees and has expanded to a commercial space. Most important, they are excited for what the future will bring!

Links and Resources;

Donald Miller - Business Made Simple Podcast

Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller

Zoho

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

Links and Resources;

Michele Williams - Profit First and Pricing without Emotion

The Workroom Endgame by Jeanelle Dech

Pricing Your Work With Confidence by Kitty Stein

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Chickadee rotary cutter

Amy Burton's Cornice Board Video