Save the Date! Sewing & Upholstery Retreat, October 5-7, 2014
I am excited to share that I have joined with Kim Chagnon of Kim’s Upholstery to present a new event for sewing and upholstery enthusiasts of all levels! If you own a custom workroom business or just...
View ArticleWebinar – The Leading Edge: How to add Banding, Cording and Trim to Custom...
Draperies are forever popular as functional window coverings or decorative side panels. With all the draperies being sold and installed today, what can you do to set your work apart? Give your...
View ArticleCraftsy Class Launch: Sewing Custom Roman Shades is Live!
In March I visited Denver, Colorado to film a class for Craftsy.com. What an exciting opportunity! From the time I received the call from Linda, the acquisitions editor inviting me to teach the...
View ArticleSewing and Upholstery Retreat Recap
The Sewing & Upholstery Retreat of October 5-7, 2014 was a tremendous success! From the opening registration, to the final day of demo’s; it was a very special time spent with talented people....
View ArticleCraftsy Class Launch: Sewing Custom Curtains and Draperies
I am excited to share that my newest class on Craftsy.com launched on October 28, 2014! Sewing Custom Curtains and Draperies was so much fun to film and it’s a topic that I love to teach. Curtains...
View ArticleWebinar – Draperies with Pleats and Grommets
Draperies with Pleats and Grommets Presented live, January 27, 2015 Click here to purchase the recording of this webinar for $35. (This will not be added to your shopping cart, you will purchase...
View ArticleHomeDecGal will be published!
I am excited to share that I have signed a contract with a publisher to write a custom window treatments book, sponsored by Singer. It will cover curtains, draperies, top treatments and shades. This...
View ArticleCustom Workroom Conference 2017 – Nashville!
Custom Workroom Conference and Marketplace May 1-3, 2017 Embassy Suites Nashville SE – Murfreesboro, TN 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Strengthening the workroom industry through...
View Article2016 Custom Workroom Weekend
CUSTOM WORKROOM WEEKEND Join together with others who create custom soft furnishings for a weekend of learning, inspiration and fun in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Custom Workroom Weekend is organized and...
View ArticleHomeDec Tech: Drapery Pleats with Hidden Tacks
Traditionally, drapery pleats are tacked by machine, or hand stitching after the pleat has been sewn vertically in the top heading. I have developed a new method where the pleat is tacked first, to...
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