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An interview style podcast with people in the Custom Home Furnishings industry.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 8m
539 - Callie Nelsen - What is My Standard?
Callie Nelsen is the owner of Cozy Giraffe, a small workroom that serves designers and homeowners in the Austin, Texas area. She specializes in pillows & cushions (indoor and out), and also makes shades, draperies, and on some occasions, bedding. When not sewing or hanging out with her boys (hubby and two sons), she enjoys having coffee or great food with friends, doing home improvement projects, and trying out new crafts (the latest is needlepoint). She also serves as the finance chair and events co-chair for the Parks and Trails Foundation of Cedar Park. Callie is on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources; ASID Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Ann Johnson's Workroom Skills Class Kim's Upholstery <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; wid
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
538 - Zona and Laila Tiller - Generations Learning and Working Together
Zona Tiller started her drapery business in 1982, working out of her home while raising her family. Over the years, what started as a small business grew into a full-service custom drapery workroom, working with interior designers on projects of all kinds. After more than 40 years in the industry, Zona still enjoys the creativity, challenges, and relationships that come with the business. She now works alongside her granddaughter, Laila, at Zona's Drapery Studio in the Des Moines area. Laila Tiller is a recent graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, where she earned her degree in Business Management. She now works alongside her grandma at Zona's Drapery Studio, becoming the next generation of her family to be part of the business. Her days are a mix of sewing custom window treatments, helping with day-to-day operations, marketing, and building relationships with designers. She enjoys learning the craft from her grandma while also bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to the business. Laila's Instagram account (@laila.zonasdrapery) Zona's Instagram account (@zonasdraperystudio) Zona's Facebook account (@Zona's Drapery Studio)
- 3 weeks ago1h 28m
537 - Listener Favorite - Bianca Henry
Bianca Henry is the owner of Impressions Drapery Designs, Inc in Durham, NC, which opened up in 2002. She is a member of the local WCAA Chapter where currently serves as president. In her spare time, she loves to bake and spend time with her children, Caleb and Jamesa. Bianca's passion for draperies has given her a happiness that makes her career enjoyable, even during the stressful times; she wouldn't trade it for anything else. Bianca 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 National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech
- Oct 4, 202620 min
536 - What I Brought Home from The Custom Workroom Conference
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
- Sep 27, 202654 min
535 - Listener Favorite - Karen Barnes on Retirment
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Karen Barnes is the former owner of The Elegant Window. She owned her business for. years. She is now retired and is sharing her journey with us. Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech
- Sep 20, 202648 min
534 - Sam Kuczynski - Moving the Upholstery Industry Forward and Making it Better
Samantha Kuczynski is a multitasker; balancing daily childcare for her two small children, managing her upholstery business, and serving as the current President of the National Upholstery Association. Sam owns Stuffed & Tufted, an upholstery business in Baltimore, MD. Before launching her upholstery career, Sam worked as a Props Artisan for professional theatre, where she learned the basics of upholstery and developed a passion for recovering furniture. Over the past eight years, she has built a reputation for high-quality residential work while collaborating with museums, local shops, furniture makers, and designers. Sam joined the NUA board in 2023 and served in various positions before stepping into the role of President. She is excited about the future of the upholstery industry, proving that it is far from a dying trade! When she is not managing emails over a sleeping baby, Sam enjoys cooking, gardening, and visiting museums. Sam is on Instagram and Facebook. Links and Resources; Upholstery : Basic & Traditional Techniques by Santiogo Pons, Eva Pascuali Miró, Jordi Pons 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
- Sep 14, 20261h 19m
533 - Katie Peters - Dream With a Vision Towards Reality
Katie Peters is the owner of Shelter Sewing Co, a small window treatment and soft furnishings workroom to the trade near Roanoke, VA. She is a member of the Richmond WCAA chapter and enjoys meeting and learning from other fabricators across the country. While she dreams and plans for future expansion, she savors her time with her two young children, friends, family and faith community. Links and Resources; Quipa Profit is a Choice Podcast Workroom Tech Frixion pens 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
- Sep 6, 202616 min
532 - You Don't Have to Figure It Out All Alone
I hope you will join us for the Open House at the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library! If you are currently a DIY or PRO Access Member, you don't have to do anything. If you aren't currently a member, be sure to click this link and sign up, you'll receive instructions from there. 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
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