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

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 Network, and Past President of the Houston Area Custom Drapery Association. Her work was recently included in Charles Randall's new book, Designer Window Fashions.

Gillian is on Facebook and Instagram

You can see her work here; www.picturetrail.com/wendelworks

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I do use some affiliate links, so if you use them, I may make a little money, so I need to let you know this!

Charles Randall's Designer Window Fashions is available from The Workroom Channel

Rekonstruktion - Fensterdekorationen Frankreich 1890

The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Colette Wolff

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 supportive communities of the Professional Upholsterers Network (PUN) and the National Upholstery Association (NUA). Monica is on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources; (Some links may contain affiliate links for which I am reimbursed) The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Chairish SCORE Etsy Spruce by Amanda Brown Funky Little Chair - Cynthia Blescachek

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!

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You can see Darla's Books here.

To Contact Darla - [email protected]

Darla's article - Paper Isn't Proof - You Are Enough

Darla's Free Facebook Group - HeartWork Organizing: Peaceful, Clutter-Free Living

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

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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 Project - Gretchen Rubin Dream Draper

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

HACDA

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

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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 Instagram E-Mail [email protected] Links and Resources; The Bean Countery Riverbank Creative

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 more skills.

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Workroom Tech

Nicole Nomer - Raise Your Shades

Rosemarie Garner

Seamless Workroom

Alabama Chanin