Sew Much More

An interview-style podcast with people in the Custom Window Treatment and Soft Home Furnishings industry. Ceil interviews business owners to find out their strengths, their challenges and advice they have for other business owners.

504 - OPPORTUNITY THINKING SERIES with Hope Arbery 02/22/2026

503 - Ann Mautz - This Is All I've Ever Known and All I've Ever Done 02/15/2026

502 - Will Hanke - Hire People Smarter Than You 02/08/2026

501 - Opportunity Thinking Series with Riana LeJeune 02/01/2026

500 - Time to Celebrate 500 Episodes!! 01/25/2026

499 - Meet the Jersey Girls! 01/18/2026

498 - Happy New Year 2026! 01/11/2026

497 - Listener Favorite - Kelly Nanney 01/04/2026

497 - Listener Favorite - Kelly Nanney If the Sew Much More Podcast has played a role in your journey in any way, I hope you’ll consider participating. Here are the three questions: What changed for you after listening to, or being on, the Sew Much More Podcast? That change might have been practical—or it might have been internal. Second: What challenge were you facing at the time, and where are you now? That challenge might still be ongoing, or it might be something you’ve moved through. And third: What one idea or moment stayed with you longer than you expected? Sometimes it’s the smallest insight or someone says things a certain way that makes the biggest difference. The best way to share your story is by leaving a voicemail using SpeakPipe. A few tips so your message sounds great: Please use your phone, not your computer. Phones tend to produce much better audio quality. Find a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted. Aim for 60 to 90 seconds. If you’re unsure, err on the shorter side. At the beginning of your message, please share your first name and, if you’re comfortable, your location. If you would prefer not to leave a voicemail, please send me an email to info@csfrl.org. Kelly and Lee Nanney are a dream team when it comes to fulfilling customers’ window-covering needs. Creating custom-designed draperies to compliment the look and feel of each individual home, Kelly and Lee find joy in providing clients with high-quality and timeless curtains, shades, valances and more. With each project, Kelly and Lee pay great attention to all the small details and maintain the highest standards for the outcome of every piece. Kelly’s Designer Drapes provides fabric selections, in-home consultations, measuring and installation for your convenience. Window treatments are a necessity for any home, but Kelly’s Designer Drapes turns these functional pieces into works of art that complement the furnishings in your home. The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; /episode/index/show/ceildi/id/39557875

496 - Year End Wrap Up with Michele Williams 12/28/2025

495 - Please Help Me Celebrate an Important Milestone 12/21/2025

494 - Mandy Szigethy - I Like To Come Up With Solutions 12/14/2025

493 - Follow Up Podcast with Jonathan Bennett - I Do What I Do And Hope For the Best 12/07/2025

481 - Listener Favorite - Jonathan Bennett 12/04/2025

492 - Marta Power - You Make It Work, You Just Get It Done 11/30/2025

491 - In Memory of our Friend, Kevin Kise 11/23/2025

490 - Listener Favorite - Jackie Myers 11/16/2025

489 - Anthony Del Rey - Providing Service and Taking Care of Customers 11/09/2025

488 - Devin Ryan - People Were Willing To Take A Chance on Me 11/02/2025

487 - KerryLynn Wyszynski - There's Nothing Else Out There That Would Hold My Interest 10/26/2025

486 - Opportunity Thinking Series with the New Owners of Upholstery Education 10/19/2025

486 - Opportunity Thinking Series with the New Owners of Upholstery Education Mandy Szigethy discovered upholstery while completing her Theater Technology degree at Indiana University and decided to forsake the stage in favor of the workshop. She has had the unique opportunity to work in both furniture manufacturing at Beachley Furniture and now custom upholstery as the owner of in Portland. She has received training in both modern materials and traditional methods through Upholstery Education and is now able to apply time tested techniques to all of her projects. Her love of learning lead to her to co-ownership of Upholstery Education in 2025 where she hopes to foster the same enthusiasm in others. Her passion for revitalizing and repurposing home furnishings has led to an in depth--if unintentional--study of older and newer furniture, and the potential of any antique store or curbside find. Marta Powers is the owner of , a custom workroom in Richmond, Virginia, offering upholstery and soft goods services nationally To The Trade. Her past career as a project manager for architecture and design firms has informed her business processes and broadened her network of professionals across the hospitality and interior design sectors. Marta's early training in tailoring, pattern drafting, clothing design, and fabrication skills led to her creation of a business serving designers, helping them to achieve their and their clients' vision. A co-owner of Upholstery Education LLC, Marta and her partners bring educators from the UK and France to the U.S., offering courses in traditional upholstery methods, materials, and related interior furnishing trades. Marta has served on the boards of the National Upholstery Association and the Virginia chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (as an Industry Partner). She is also a member of IFDA Richmond, the SeatWeavers Guild, and the NUA's Education Committee. Justin Dazey is the owner of Foxglove Artisan and on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington. Justin has a BA in Interior Design and over 30 years of experience in the antiques, interiors, and furniture world. In 2014, Justin took up sweeping floors in the shop of a third-generation Upholstery family. He brought his design skills and furniture history knowledge to the role of Studio Manager, eventually becoming their lead upholsterer. In 2024, Justin took up the mantle as his mentor retired, becoming the owner, designer, and upholsterer of the Seattle Studio. Most recently, Justin partnered with Marta Powers and Mandy Szigethy to acquire Upholstery Education, offering the very best in traditional upholstery training available in the United States. Justin is a collector at heart. He collects history, chairs, and curiosities. He firmly believes every piece has a story to tell and loves bringing old items back to life through patient and accurate restoration. Sharing his insights and seeking education to honor the traditions of craft and furniture is one of his true passions. Links and Resources; /episode/index/show/ceildi/id/38596595