513 - Listener Favorite - Heidi Yoder
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Heidi Wenger Yoder is the owner of Interiors in Harrisonburg, VA. which is celebrating 20 years of operation. Heidi's husband, Brent, is an invaluable member of her team as chief installer and cornice board fabricator. Her three teenage children pitch in on occasion as directors of recycling, dust bunny chasing, and van loading. Heidi is passionate about helping her clients live more fully in their homes and creating beauty in the process. and The website below is currently under construction by Kate the Socialite and should be up and running soon My...
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512 - The Skill That Has Nothing to Do with Sewing
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511 - Rachel Bristow - This Is Not Shoe Money - You're Going to Make Big Money
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Rachel Bristow has been married to her husband, Victor, for 16 years, and together they share a large and close-knit family of 11 children and 13 grandchildren. She has owned her business, Creative Cousins Sewing for 12 years, transitioning to full-time drapery work over the past two years. Sewing is deeply rooted in her background—she comes from a long line of skilled seamstresses. Her mother, a gifted bridal specialist, had an exceptional talent for altering any type of garment. After becoming a widow, she learned tailoring from her mother as a way to support her six children. That...
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510 - Ruti Wajnberg - My Heart is in Restoring Things That Already Exist in the World
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Ruti is a Brooklyn-based upholsteress and the founder of Find The Thread Upholstery. Known for her bold use of color and pattern, she helps clients fall back in love with the furniture they already own, transforming pieces in a way that feels joyful and personal. Her process is designed to be approachable and low-stress, while keeping quality furniture out of the landfill through thoughtful, design-forward restoration. You can see her work or . The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
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509 - Listener Favorite - Dennis Locke
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Dennis Locke is a 3rd generation furniture upholsterer in Greenville, Tx. Serving the Dallas area. He came into the family business as a child, and has doing it professionally for over 40 years. Dennis took over the business in ‘97, when his mother passed. He does commercial and residential furniture, as well as specializing in repair and foam replacement. You can find Dennis at . For some insight into Dennis's writing ability, be sure to visit his The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; ...
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508 - The Technology Fail Sandwich and What It Taught Me
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507 - Abby Glassenberg -I Am a Very Project Oriented Person
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Abby Glassenberg is the co-founder and president of , the trade association for the crafts industry. The organization has over 2,000 members in all different sectors. She’s also a sewing pattern designer, teacher, and journalist. Abby lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts with her husband, three children, and a rescue dog named Steve. You can reach Abby at Abby is on
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506 - Listener Favorite - Whitney Kaufman
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Whitney Kaufman is the owner of Whitney Kaufman Designs in Grand Rapids, MI. Whitney is a busy wife and mother of four teenagers. As a teacher turned stay-at-home-mom she began sewing shortly after her oldest daughter was born, and for years she enjoyed sewing Halloween costumes for her brood. Over the years she tried her hand at making both Roman shades and quilts. At the suggestion of some friends, she began looking into ways to turn her passion for sewing and decorating into a career. In December 2020 she opened Whitney Kaufman Designs. Whitney quickly jumped on the opportunity to...
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505 - Hollie Rich - I Finally Feel Comfortable with My Place in this World
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Hollie Rich is the president and founder of , a concierge service for people decorating without the help of a professional interior designer. Hollie believes good design is for everyone, so her mission is to break down barriers design enthusiasts face when decorating on their own. She provides expert guidance, and helps them procure to-the-trade products that will make their homes feel special. Hollie is on and Resources and Links; The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
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504 - OPPORTUNITY THINKING SERIES with Hope Arbery
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With over two decades of experience as a workroom owner, Hope Arbery understands the reality of running a custom workroom - the long hours, the pricing uncertainty, and the pressure to get everything right. She founded , a software built for workrooms that streamlines and automates quoting, work orders, and project management all in one place so workroom owners can stop carrying around details in their heads, and finally work with clarity instead of chaos. Hope's focus is equipping workrooms to not just survive, but thrive in today's modern business world with confidence, professionalism, and...
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Riana LeJeune is an award-winning upholsterer, entrepreneur, and founder of Repinned Luxury Upholstery, a nationally recognized workroom known for preserving craftsmanship while pushing the industry forward. With over a decade in the skilled trades, Riana has built one of the country’s first registered upholstery apprenticeship programs and is passionate about elevating artisan work through education, sustainability, and fair pricing. She’s also the founder of Renewabl, a tech platform helping furniture professionals visualize design, close sales with confidence, and build more profitable businesses. Riana is a fierce advocate for neuro-inclusivity, skilled trades, women-led businesses, and proving that craftsmanship and innovation can—and should—grow together.
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