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 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 Resource Library

Zipper Lady

Susan Woodcock's Singer Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor

Crest Leather

Custom Workroom Conference

Kim's Upholstery

The Urban Housewife

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 Window Covering Expos around the country and their trips abroad. Unfortunately in 2019, on one of their design travels, Nancy passed away unexpectedly. Gretchen is proud to continue her Mom's legacy while taking it in new (& bigger!) directions. ​ Gretchen loves color & sparkle, and is great at incorporating those into your Window Treatment and Bedding designs. She loves to travel and finds design inspiration in all kinds of places. She has been to the London Design Center and the Danish Design Center to see what the up & coming trends will be in the US in the next few years. Gretchen also loves turtles, 80's music, old movies and Disney! And after going to Australia is now obsessed with Koalas too! You can find Gretchen on Facebook and Instagram.

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 K. Johnson - Essential Workroom Skills & Efficiency Class Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor by Susan Woodcock

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

Jo Moore opened Jo's Sewing Studio, a mostly to-the-trade workroom in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2004 after a 13-year career editing monthly magazines. From 2009 to mid-2013, however, she combined both editing and sewing skill sets to be a copy editor for Drapery & Design Professional. She was listed in Cincinnati Magazine's "Best Of" issue in 2011, and two of her drapery designs have appeared at IWCE – "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" (2010) and the co-created "Violet Femmes" (2019). Jo is a WCAA national member, as well as a member of her local Junior League.

Facebook: Jo's Sewing Studio

Twitter: @JoSewsMoore

Instagram: jossewingstudio

Links and Resources;

Tina Fey article -Tina Fey's Aha Moment

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

This past week has been so difficult, learning of the passing of Beth Hodges. So many people felt drawn to her and she made everyone feel special and important to her. I am re-releasing my podcast recording in her memory. Rest in peace, dear Beth. I will be nice in your honor! 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

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 Sherri Bowman, owner of Decorating With Style has lived in Charlotte since 1987. After spending many years in corporate America, she left to stay home with her newborn twin daughters and two sons. Sherri's passion for sewing and creativity led her to open her business in 2004. Sherri serves as Vice President of the local chapter of WCAA (Window Coverings Association of America) after serving as President for two years. I am also President of GCWA (Greater Charlotte Workroom Association), a local drapery workroom group. serving as Treasurer. This leadership demonstrates my passion for the window coverings industry and my desire to learn and grow. I attend educational workshops, conferences and seminars in order to stay current on the best fabrication techniques and safety compliant hardware options. I have also taught and assisted with classes on various fabrication methods. Some of my most beautiful creations have been published in many local and national magazines. Sherri is on Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz Links and Resources; Workroom Tech CWC Conference Podchaser.com Dean Fountain's Fabric Racks Park Hill Swag System

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 Adrienne Matthews, sole owner and CFO (Chief Fabric Operator) of C&K Design is a born and bred Tarheel. She opened C&K Design LLC in 2012. ​Adrienne is a native of Jacksonville, NC, which is located on the coast. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Adrienne moved to Charlotte, NC in the summer of 2001 where she was employed for four years by Bank of America. Following a career in banking, Adrienne obtained an associate's degree in Interior Design from Central Piedmont Community College. She is a member of the Greater Charlotte Workroom Association, Window Coverings Association of America, and the President of the WCAA Charlotte Chapter. She is an audiobook/podcast listener (while she works) and helps out as much as she can with Fashion and Compassion. Adrienne continues to reside in Charlotte with her husband and two daughters. Adrienne is on Facebook and Instagram.

Links and Resources;

Grit by Angela Duckworth

Charlotte WCAA

Coulisse systems - Nicole Nomer - Fabrication Studio

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

Anntoinette Kirwan is the owner and operator of MAK Inspirations, a boutique window treatment, soft furnishings & upholstery workroom. Her dedication to her craft is evident in her desire to give each client personalized attention and to transform their designs into reality by keeping the lines of communication open, overseeing all the details and ensuring timeliness is met. Antoinette is passionate about her partnerships with Interior Designers and she approaches each and every project as a special challenge, as she takes the design from fabrication ultimately through to installation. Antoinette is an American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Industry Partner, a member of Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA), Phoenix Association of Workroom Professionals (PAWP) and the National Upholstery Association (NUA).

Custom Workroom Conference

Good Notes

Phoenix Association of Workroom Professionals

Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Antoinette is on Facebook and Instagram.