Sew Much More

Maureen Singer's childhood days were spent in Minnesota. The oldest of three girls, she was in a leadership role right out of the crib. Her mother loved to dress all three of them alike. One particular Sunday she said, “I just cannot go to church looking like the rest of you.” That comment took her and her mother to the fabric store where her passion for sewing was ignited. Uniqueness and perfecting the task at hand were always the underlying thread to all her mother taught her—along with basic sewing skills.

 

Maureen is the mother of 7 beautiful children; five daughters and two sons. They are the reason a “home-based” business was a perfect fit for her. She was able to stay home with her children and still attend the field trips and school functions.

 In 1993, she launched “Singer Sewing Room”.She attended some of Cheryl Strickland’s classes and was eager for education. She has taught sewing classes to young girls and has also taught Home Dec classes at a local fabric store in St. Louis. She enjoys teaching to a room full of students who want to learn about roman shades and pillows and ways to decorate their personal spaces.

Maureen is a member of the St. Louis WCAA local chapter, and is a past President of the WCAA chapter, and has attended the CWC Conferences. Maureen is in a great position and loves what she does. Connecting with new people and helping them to create beautiful rooms in their home—one room at a time is something she enjoys. She is thankful for the talent and favor of God in her life.

You can find Maureen on Facebook.  

Maureen mentioned these books;

Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life

A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss

Soul Proprietor: 101 Lessons from a Lifestyle Entrepreneur

And also this website;

GriefShare

Tammy Granger is the owner of BG Custom Windows located in Cary, NC. She began her career in window coverings in 1989 after graduating from NC State University. Tammy is passionate about choosing the perfect fabric and meticulously creating one of a kind window coverings. She was voted Best of Houzz 2017 in the customer service category. After joining the Triangle chapter of the WCAA she served as Vice President and is currently serving as Past President. You can find Tammy on Facebook and Instagram.

Tammy Granger is the owner of BG Custom Windows located in Cary, NC. She began her career in window coverings in 1989 after graduating from NC State University. Tammy is passionate about choosing the perfect fabric and meticulously creating one of a kind window coverings. She was voted Best of Houzz 2017 in the customer service category. After joining the Triangle chapter of the WCAA she served as Vice President and is currently serving as Past President.    You can find Tammy on Facebook and Instagram. 

Laurel McGee began sewing at her grandmother's knee. However, her time spent working on a sewing machine was inconsistent until 12 years ago when she began making window treatments for her home.

Her professional career began when an interior design student asked for her help in a home they were working on. After attending the Custom Workroom Weekend, she knew she had found her people.

Laurel is a wife and the mother of two grade school children. She is a runner and has been very active in her Connecticut community. Laurel continues to build her part-time business by word of mouth.

Laurel is not active on Social Media, but she's working on it! You can find her on Facebook.

You can reach Laurel by email at; [email protected]

Laurel McGee began sewing at her grandmother’s knee.  However, her time spent working on a sewing machine was inconsistent until 12 years ago when she began making window treatments for her home. 

 

Her professional career began when an interior design student asked for her help in a home they were working on.  After attending the Custom Workroom Weekend, she knew she had found her people. 

 

Laurel is a wife and the mother of two grade school children.  She is a runner and has been very active in her Connecticut community.  Laurel continues to build her part-time business by word of mouth.

 

Laurel is not active on Social Media, but she's working on it!  You can find her on Facebook.  

You can reach Laurel by email at; [email protected]

Annie Davis is the owner of ALDesigns, originally founded in 2000 as a custom drapery workroom. She provides window treatments, bedding and other soft goods for interior designers. She is also an instructor, focusing on cornices, through venues such as Workroom Tech and The Workroom Channel. She has published articles in Drapery & Design Magazine, has recently done a webinar on pre-lining cornices and has a presence on a number of network forums.

Annie's Method Share for routed cornices is on the Workroom Channel

and you can see it here.

Click here to find out more about Annie's class at Workroom Tech.

 

Annie Davis is the owner of ALDesigns, originally founded in 2000 as a custom drapery workroom. She provides window treatments, bedding and other soft goods for interior designers. She is also an instructor, focusing on cornices, through venues such as Workroom Tech and The Workroom Channel. She has published articles in Drapery & Design Magazine, has recently done a webinar on pre-lining cornices and has a presence on a number of network forums.

Annie's Method Share for routed cornices is on the Workroom Channel

and you can see it here.

Click here to find out more about Annie's class at Workroom Tech. 

 

 

In 2008, Stacie Kennedy created her home-based, full-service custom window treatment design and fabrication business serving the Metro Atlanta area and beyond. She is a former Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, who has always had a passion for design. Having learned how to sew from her mother as a teenager, Stacie took her sewing skills to the next level by opening her own creative design business. She has worked with or for several other design operations, including Atlanta Custom Interiors, to help maximize her industry knowledge, all while serving as President of the Atlanta chapter of the Window Covering Association of America. Stacie also attended the Custom Home Furnishings Academy (CHF) in Charlotte, NC, where she received her certification as a Career Professional in Custom Window Treatments and Workroom Techniques (CPC).

In 2010, Stacie received awards at IWCE – Vision for First Place in Curtains & Draperies Workroom and also CHF Alumni Showcase and has been published in both Vision Magazine and Drapery & Design Professional Magazine. More recently, in May 2017, Stacie was also published in Vinings Lifestyle magazine, highlighting women entrepreneurs in Smyrna-Vinings, GA.

Relying on a creative vision enhanced by her specialized industry skills, Stacie can take your ideas and plans and create a customized reality for your home, office or restaurant/retail business. She is currently a WFCP Member, Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) National Member, WCAA Atlanta Chapter Member and serves as Co-Chair of Publicity for WCAA Atlanta Chapter and has served in various board positions of the WCAA Atlanta Chapter, such as Secretary, Vice President and President.

Stacie is on Instagram and Facebook.

Here is a link to the Workroom Channel tour of Stacie's Workroom.

In 2008, Stacie Kennedy created her home-based, full-service custom window treatment design and fabrication business serving the Metro Atlanta area and beyond. She is a former Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, who has always had a passion for design. Having learned how to sew from her mother as a teenager, Stacie took her sewing skills to the next level by opening her own creative design business. She has worked with or for several other design operations, including Atlanta Custom Interiors, to help maximize her industry knowledge, all while serving as President of the Atlanta chapter of the Window Covering Association of America. Stacie also attended the Custom Home Furnishings Academy (CHF) in Charlotte, NC, where she received her certification as a Career Professional in Custom Window Treatments and Workroom Techniques (CPC).

In 2010, Stacie received awards at IWCE – Vision for First Place in Curtains & Draperies Workroom and also CHF Alumni Showcase and has been published in both Vision Magazine and Drapery & Design Professional Magazine. More recently, in May 2017, Stacie was also published in Vinings Lifestyle magazine, highlighting women entrepreneurs in Smyrna-Vinings, GA.

Relying on a creative vision enhanced by her specialized industry skills, Stacie can take your ideas and plans and create a customized reality for your home, office or restaurant/retail business. She is currently a WFCP Member, Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) National Member, WCAA Atlanta Chapter Member and serves as Co-Chair of Publicity for WCAA Atlanta Chapter and has served in various board positions of the WCAA Atlanta Chapter, such as Secretary, Vice President and President.

 

Stacie is on Instagram and Facebook. 

 

Here is a link to the Workroom Channel tour of Stacie's Workroom.     

LuAnn began her career more than thirty years ago as a co-owner of Window Works, an award-winning window treatment and awning retailer in Livingston, NJ. She's also the host of the top-rated interior design podcast, A Well-Designed Business®, which airs 3x per week on iTunes, Stitcher and iHeart Radio. Her podcast is the definitive resource for interior design professionals interested in operating a profitable and productive business.

LuAnn is a sought-after speaker on topic ranging from work-life balance to making decisions that make a difference. She recently appeared as the opening ceremonies keynote speaker at the 2017 IWCE (International Window Coverings Expo) in Charlotte, NC, and as a featured speaker at the 2017 Design Blogger's Conference in L.A.

These days, her expertise is in high demand online and on television. She has recently appeared on the Blissful Bites podcast, Business Building Rockstars and HouseSmarts.

Her upcoming book, The Making of A Well-Designed Business®, will be available in December 2017.

Here are links to the podcasts LuAnn mentioned;

Biz Chix with Natalie Eckdahl

Speak Your Brand with Carol Cox

The Eventual Millionaire with Jamie Masters Tardy

On-Line Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield

Negotiate Anything with Kwame Christian

Soulful PR Podcast with Janet Murray