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Mary Phillips is the owner of Phillips Window Workroom, a custom drapery and soft home furnishings workroom in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Mary has been in the industry for over 40 years, first starting with upholstery with her Sister-In-Law, creating relationships with clients and vendors and then going off on her own out of the house. In 2003, Mary found a location in Chadds Ford and moved out of the house and the rest has been history! Mary has three children with her husband, Mike, a sweet dog Ruby and a huge loving family that loves spending time together and going on vacations to the beach or hanging by the pool.    Callye is 26 years old and is Mary’s daughter. She grew up in and out of the workroom. When Callye was 6, Mary moved out of the house. Through the years, Callye always appreciated that her Mom was able to come to all her sporting events, and could be there when she needed her since her Mom was her own boss. After going to West Chester University, and finishing right in the pandemic in May 202

Shree is the owner of Folds & Drapes, located in Carmel, Indiana. In 2022, she took a significant stride by establishing her own workroom, Folds & Drapes LLC, where she specializes in crafting custom window treatments and soft furnishings, offering a wide range of services and products. Originally from India, Shree's sewing journey began at the age of 10, under the guidance of her father. When it came time to choose a career, she knew that textile was her calling. She holds a master's degree in textile science and apparel design. Over the course of six years, she immersed herself in the home textile industry, gaining valuable insights into the manufacturing and design processes of high-quality fabrics and specialty home textiles. Her journey is a source of immense pride, and her passion for the craft is evident in every project she undertakes. In 2014, Shree transitioned to the United States with her husband, navigating a spectrum of challenges and opportunities. While adapting to a new culture and li

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    Links and Resources;   Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success   Psychology Today    MM LaFluer Blog    (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   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Angel's Distributing, LLC   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Cheryl Sedaker, the owner of SeaCheryl Designs, has gone from being the Julia Childs of Aluminum Foil to the author of a Cookbook, to expert window treatment fabricator! Cheryl has used her experience as a rep for Reynolds and her passion for networking to grow her business which is centered in both Massachusetts and Exuma!   Cheryl is on Facebook.   Links and Resources; (Some of these links are referral links and I make some money if you purchase something using them. I appreciate it if you do!)   BNI Pricing Without Emotion by Michele Williams Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Nicole Nomer - Coulisse Shades   (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

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Adam Hoover began his journey in the furniture industry while in college, buying and selling vintage pieces from his dorm room.  In 2011 he founded Main Street Modern, how one of the country’s largest mid-century modern furniture showrooms, located in Canton, Ohio.  Two years ago, Adam acquired Laubacher Upholstery (now Ohio Workroom), a thriving 10-person workroom.  With a degree in financial service management and minors in entrepreneurship, real estate, international business, and communication, Adam is currently creating an all-in-one design and restoration showroom in a 100-year-old building in downtown Canton, putting both businesses under one roof. Main Street Modern Facebook and Instagram   Ohio Workoom is on Facebook  Laubacher Upholstery is on Instagram Links and Resources; Gary Vaynerchuk The Millionaire Next Door (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

Jessica Arey is the Owner/Operator of Arey Design, a custom soft furnishing studio in Boston, MA. Spending her first decade with architectural firms and interior designers focused on commercial spaces provides a strong foundation of skills. In 2009, Jessica began creating custom soft furnishings for residential clients while teaching at Newbury College. During naptime in her basement is where Arey Design grew into a full-service studio offering design, fabrication and installation for individual and commercial clients. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, NCIDQ Certificate No. 018317, is an active WCAA member since 2013. To learn more visit www.areydesign.com Instagram: @areydesign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areydesign   Links and Resources;   Ipad case we talked about (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

Jonathan Camp is from Canton, Ohio and for 21 years has worked at Ohio Workroom where he now manages nine employees.  While he can confidently rework any piece of furniture, his specialty is tufting.  A bench of his can be found in the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens historic house museum in Akron, OH.  Other work has appeared in marketing materials for St. Frank Fabric and Wallpaper.  In his spare time he owns and manages a 300 acre lamb and purebred sheep farm.    Ohio Workoom is on Instagram  Laubacher Upholstery is 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   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Angel's Distributing, LLC   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Carly Melcancon redesigns and revives once forgotten upholstered furniture into one-of-a-kind western statement pieces using vintage Mexican textiles, rugs, and hair-on hides. Carly is on Facebook and Instagram.   Links and Resources; (I do use some affiliate links and appreciate it if you use them, no worries if you choose not to!)   Enneagram Test Kim's Upholstery Profit First Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki E Myth Revisited Michael E. Gerber Goal Digger podcast 212 The Extra Degree: Extraordinary Results Begin with One Small Change by Sam Parker Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Gretchen Rubin Getting Things Done by David Allen Professional Upholsterers Network on Facebook   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   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Angel's Distributing, LLC   National

Amy Petersen is the owner of Gray Duck Upholstery, located in Parker, Colorado.  She began upholstering in 2011 after taking classes at a local trade school.  Prior to making upholstery her profession, Amy had a long career in public accounting.  She has master’s degrees in Business, Accounting and Taxation.  Amy sold her CPA practice and made Gray Duck Upholstery official in 2019.  She strives to help clients make their homes custom, beautiful and comfortable through upholstery.  Amy is proud to be the Treasurer for the National Upholstery Association.  When not upholstering, Amy and her husband love to spend time at their lake cabin in Minnesota.   Amy's Article in the Drapery & Design Digital Digest   Microsoft To Do Clockify Mile IQ  

Greer Woollcott lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with her partner Tobin.  She comes from a family of creative and skilled women where she learned she could make anything if she set her mind to it.  She studied fine arts and art history for 2 years at Concordia University and then changed programs and attended the Ontario College of Art and Design and pursued a degree in Environmental Design.  She started her career as a kitchen designer, went into commercial interior design then material sales for the design industry as a rep for architectural panels. After reuniting with her love for sewing she took a leave from work in 2021 and went to the UK to pursue a diploma in curtain making and soft furnishings as well as some upholstery training.  Since then she has been building her workroom business part time as she goes on the adventure of building a business from scratch, fabricating, and continuing to learn the craft.    Woollcott and Co Instagram     Victoria Hammond Collective   Interior Design Masters   Link

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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/wendelw

Jill Stroh was born in Ohio, and has a younger brother and older sister. (She's the middle child!) She was always doing something creative in some form or fashion and was always encouraged to be creative.  Jill went to school for Communications and concentrated her studies in Advertising.  She had a short career in advertising, and switched gears to sales for a multi-media marketing firm.  Jill met her husband, got married, and moved to Pittsburgh where they started their family and where they currently live. Jill has two children, a daughter who is 15 and son who is 13, plus their dog Brin. Jill is on Instagram and Facebook   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   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

We are a family from Ukraine who have been living and working in the UK for over 17 years.  Our backgrounds were unrelated to the interior design business. But we always love craft , had ambitions, and lots of ideas.  Our shared passion and belief in each other led us to start Kott Soft Furnishings.    Our busy working studio is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Hampshire,  UK.    I’ve worked as a curtain maker for over 10 years and it's my absolute love and passion.    After being overwhelmed with orders, my husband joined me, leaving his previous job. He does upholstery and fitting and has become an integral part of our family business.    We are happy and united more than ever.   Together, we provide a comprehensive service, from initial measurements and fabric selection to the final fitting.  Our children also enjoy helping out, and perhaps one day, they will carry on our family business.   Social media : www.olgakott.co.uk Instagram - kott.soft.furnishings  Facebook - kott.soft.furnishing  YouTube

Laurie Gutberlet began her business in February 2020.  Her one-person, small workroom is located in the Atlantic Coast region of Bethany Beach, DE.    The catalyst for Laurie's “startup” is largely due to the relationship built and training received from Susan Woodcock at Workroom Tech.  Laurie has a life-long love of sewing and always thought about doing professional work.  She figured “If not now, when?”  Her company name—SeaGlass Seams, LLC—is largely based on her location.  My work to date includes draperies, cushions, roman shades, valances, bedding, and those random projects of “can you sew this for me?” Laurie is on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources; Workroom Tech Price Your Work With Confidence by Kitty Stein Nancy Letts Rosemarie Garner Emily Petit Deb Cronin The Funky Little Chair Kai Scissors Stevenson Vestal   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

In this OPPORTUNITY THINKING episode of the Sew Much More Podcast, Ceil DiGuglielmo joins Jeanelle Dech in her office at Adaptive Textiles in West Chester, PA. They talk about the origins and growth of the textile printing business and the launch of KLIMAKA STUDIOS https://klimakastudios.com/, a new collection of workroom-centric fabric and wallpaper, featuring artists collaborations and engineered designs.    You can watch this episode of the Podcast on YouTube here.

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   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech