Sew Much More

Annette Faber is the owner of Kaylee's Creations, LLC which provides custom window treatments, bedding, and other soft furnishings to interior designers.

Kaylee's Creations exists to support interior designers by providing exceptionally crafted soft furnishings. They strive to be part of the design team and to make their part of the process both enjoyable and stress-free for their client. They will go above and beyond to make sure that their client knows that they care about their business and how they are a reflection of them.

Annette is a resident of Greenville, SC and is a wife, mother to 4 children and 2 grandchildren, and is very active in her church as a member of the worship team and in the singles Sunday school class. Yep! Married and in the single's class, serving people of all ages and in all stages of life.

Annette is on Facebook and Instagram

Links and Resources;

Scarlet Thread Consulting

Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

Selina Scott is the owner of Blueprint Custom Furnishings, a custom workroom and upholstery studio in Beaverton, Oregon. While her business is only three years old, she has 19 years of custom fabrication experience from her employment at a workroom in Portland and then working on the side while being a stay-at-home parent. She enjoys sewing all kinds of things for herself and family, gardening, knitting, and camping road trips.

Facebook and Instagram

Links and Resources;

The Artists JD

The Custom Workroom Conference

SCORE

The Spruce Uholstery Book by Amanda Brown

(Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money. I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!)

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

Bree Bacon is a dynamic business leader, speaker, and author with over two decades of experience at leading organizations. She holds an MBA from Duke University and a BA in Business/Economics and Music from Wheaton College. A survivor of stage three, triple-negative breast cancer, Bree brings grit, grace, and deep gratitude to her mission: helping people rise above burnout and tap into their personal best capacity. Her debut book, Your Elite Energy, launches June 2025. In physics, energy is the capacity to do work; elite means the best or most effective. Together, Your Elite Energy is about just that — investing in your personal best capacity. Bree is a passionate advocate for the belief that well-being isn't a luxury — it's a crucial driver of capacity and potential in every area of life. Through her speaking and facilitation, she equips individuals, teams, and organizations to recharge, refocus, and ignite what makes them thrive. Bree is a proud military spouse — her husband, Neil, serves full-time in the Air National Guard — and together they're raising their much-loved daughter, Eliana. Learn more at www.BreeBacon.com. Links and Resources; Your Elite Energy: A Blueprint to Break Free from Burnout and Restore Your Vitality by Bree Bacon The Choice by Dr. Edith Eva Eger The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk MD You can find Bree on the following Social Media Platforms;

• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Amazon

When Madison Stauffer graduated from Kent State in 2021 with an architecture degree, she decided to combine her sense of design and love of vintage furniture with her fledgling upholstering skills. Enter Ohio Workroom in Canton, Ohio, where she's worked for three years. Among her other duties, she helps customers find the perfect fabric for their specific pieces, with considerations given for durability, the furniture's original character, how it will be used, and how a fabric will lay across it. She also creates vision boards to help customers visualize fabric combinations and help them make confident decisions.

Links and Resources;

Adam Hoover - Somehow Furniture Found Me

Ohio Workroom is on Instagram and Facebook

Main Street Modern is on Instagram and Facebook

Custom Workroom Conference

The Style Sourcebook by Judith Miller

(Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money. I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!)

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

Today's episode is dedicated to our mental health as we work so hard on our businesses.

Resources and Links;

Episode 435 - Setting Boundaries

Method Share on the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library - Calendar Blocking

Mental Health Resources;

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)
• Meditation apps; Calm, Happier, Headspace, Insight Timer

Ten Percent Happier by Dan Harris

(Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money. I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!)

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; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

Amy Sadera began Windows By Amy in her home in Phoenix, MD in 2017; focusing on window treatments, cushions, and pillows. Coming off a career in engineering to raise her children, Amy wanted to have a creative outlet, source of income and the flexibility that owning a workroom provided. She builds relationships with retail clients that involve designing, fabricating and installing her luxury custom products. Outside of the workroom, Amy enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband, two children and pets. You can find Amy on Facebook and Instagram The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

Jenny Lilly is an interior artisan and designer specializing in window treatments and other soft home furnishings. She operates a full-service fabrication studio from Hickory, NC known as Grace by Design. She creates one-of-a-kind window treatments, bedding ensembles, table coverings, and pillows, while also offering blinds, shades, and shutters. Her clients are drawn to the inspiration, couture details, and functionality her creations bring to their homes. When Jenny is not creating with her hands, she enjoys a worthy cup of coffee, outdoor activities, and traveling alongside her husband, daughter, and their beloved vizsla, Baby Rey.

Website – gracebydesign.net Instagram – jennylilly_gracebydesign

Links and Resources;

Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor

StrengthsFinder by Gallup

Speed Adjustable Pleating Template

Little Giant Ladder

(Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money. I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!)

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech

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 The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech