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499 - Meet the Jersey Girls!

Sew Much More

Release Date: 01/18/2026

514 - The Conversations We Avoid (and Why They Cost Us More Than We Think) show art 514 - The Conversations We Avoid (and Why They Cost Us More Than We Think)

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513 - Listener Favorite - Heidi Yoder show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 508 - The Technology Fail Sandwich and What It Taught Me

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507 - Abby Glassenberg -I Am a Very Project Oriented Person show art 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 show art 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 show art 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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What a fun podcast this was to record!

Thanks to the Jersey Girls for taking time to chat with me!

 

Irene Hurley Designs

Instagram: @irenehurleydesigns

Interior Couture for Cottage and Castle

Irene Hurley Designs is a boutique design and sewing studio offering custom window coverings, interior accessories, and artisan quilts.

 

Sue Berry - Designer and fabricator in business for 13 years

Sew Stylish Designs Llc

www.sewstylish.org

 

Diana Nolan

Diana Nolan Custom windows LLC

Instagram  @dianadnolan

Diana is a drapery workroom both retail and to the trade for 25 years in southern New Jersey.

 

Suzy Daruwala

Sew Bella Home

www.sewbellahome.com

The skilled hands at Sew Bella Home create beautiful, fine window coverings, pillows, custom bedding and accessories using couture methods while keeping your specific requests in mind. Our designs are all about you and the feeling you want your home to evoke.

 

 

Kelley Garfield, Owner

Kelley’s Custom Home Interior’s LLC

Website:  http://www.kelleyscustomhomeinteriors.com

Instagram: @kelleyscustomhomeinteriors

Over 20 years in the window treatments and soft furnishings business, adding the “jewelry” as I like to call it, to your spaces one stitch at a time!

 

Robin Matthews

Seams Sew Right - soft furnishings workroom since 1999/2000.  Mostly to the trade

Website: seamssewright.com

FB: Seams Sew Right

Insta: @seamssewright

 

Kate Winton

Kate Winton Designs

Designing and fabricating visual delights

kwdesigns@comcast.net

https://www.instagram.com/katewintondesigns/

 

Cathy Cohane

Curtain Cathy is a custom window treatment design, fabrication and installation company, in business over 25 years.  We love making houses homes.

Find us @Curtain Cathy on Instagram

 

Rosemarie Garner, owner of R Garner Custom Designs in Northern NJ, a To The Trade custom workroom, specializing in detailed custom fabrication of Roman shades, draperies and all soft treatments.

 

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