454 - Morris Mayer - No Two Hours are the Same in This Business
Release Date: 03/02/2025
538 - Zona and Laila Tiller - Generations Learning and Working Together
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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...
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537 - Listener Favorite - Bianca Henry
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Bianca Henry is the owner of 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; ...
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536 - What I Brought Home from The Custom Workroom Conference
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535 - Listener Favorite - Karen Barnes on Retirment
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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.
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534 - Sam Kuczynski - Moving the Upholstery Industry Forward and Making it Better
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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,...
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533 - Katie Peters - Dream With a Vision Towards Reality
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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; Frixion pens The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
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532 - You Don't Have to Figure It Out All Alone
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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 you'll receive instructions from there. The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
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531 - Listener Favorite - Carol Blow
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Carol Blow is the owner of a retail workroom – -- located in Richmond, Virginia. She started her business in 2018. Carol learned to sew at an early age. Her zest for learning new techniques, combined with a can-do attitude, provided the foundation for her business … along with years of experience! Creating custom items gives her great joy and satisfaction. Carol has been a member of WCAA since 2019 and currently serves as Vice President of the local Richmond Chapter. Links and Resources; The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; ...
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530 - David Reinholtz - From Vintage Clothing Repair to Custom Window Treatments
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David Reinholtz runs the Instagram page , where he specializes in vintage garment repair and restoration. He has been working in the field full-time for nearly two years and finds great satisfaction in saving pieces that might otherwise be destined for the trash. David especially enjoys working with collectors and others who recognize the value of preserving vintage garments. His philosophy is simple: Always repair before you replace. The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
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529 - Opportunity Thinking Series with Susan Woodcock
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On today's episode, Susan Woodcock and I talk about the Opportunities in education, specifically the and how important it is to our industry.
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