Sew Much More
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...
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info_outline 413 - Listener Favorite - Gillian WendelSew Much More
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...
info_outline 412 - Jill Stroh - Your House Should Be Your Happy PlaceSew Much More
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...
info_outline 411 - Olga Kott - Creating A Family BusinessSew Much More
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...
info_outline 410 - Listener Favorite - Laurie GutberletSew Much More
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 . Laurie has a life-long love of sewing and always thought about doing professional work. She figured “If not now, when?” Her company name——is largely based on her location. My work to date includes draperies, cushions, roman shades, valances, bedding, and those...
info_outline 409 - OPPORTUNITY THINKING SERIES - Jeanelle Dech and Klimaka StudiosSew Much More
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 , 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 .
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info_outline 406 - Will Linn - My Boss Makes It Easy To Work For HerSew Much More
Will Linn is the Head workroom manager at Marquis Design Group in West Palm Beach, Florida. With over 15 years experience in the world of Fashion and Interior Design, he manages the day-to-day operation of the shop, building and upholstering beds, ottomans, cornices, and walls for Marquis Design Group as well as pillows, roman shades and drapery. As a native Florida resident, he loves spending his time, when not working, at the beach and theme parks. Having graduated from Mount Ida College in Boston with a bachelor’s degree in fashion design in 2009, Will enjoys putting his degree to...
info_outlineJill 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.
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