533 - Katie Peters - Dream With a Vision Towards Reality

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; Quipa Profit is a Choice Podcast Workroom Tech Frixion pens   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

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 click this link and sign up, you'll receive instructions from there.   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Carol Blow is the owner of a retail workroom – CMB Designs, LLC -- 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; Donna Skufis   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

David Reinholtz runs the Instagram page @rags_byreinholtz, 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;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

On today's episode, Susan Woodcock and I talk about the Opportunities in education, specifically the Custom Workroom Conference and how important it is to our industry.

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The book that talked about knowing when you would die is called The Measure by Nikki Erlich. The card game that Jeanelle used to ask the questions is LikeU. The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Susan Gee is the owner of Susan Gee Interiors in Oswego, Oregon.  Susan has a degree in textiles from the University of Oregon and has been making beautiful window treatments since 1996.  A few breaks in her home-based business to take care of some family needs has not stopped her from keeping her connections and relationships in the Interior Design Industry.    Susan loves a challenge and her tagline is, "Helping you Love where you Live!"   Links and Resources; The Curtain & Soft Furnishings Resource Library ASID Northwest Society of Interior Designers   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

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Nicole Bedard is a brand photographer, video storyteller, and educator specializing in visual storytelling for makers, artists, and creative business owners. Through photography, video, and social media strategy, she helps businesses showcase the craftsmanship and stories behind their work in a way that builds connection and visibility online.   Nicole Beadard Photo + Video Nicole is on Instagram   Links and Resources; The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis Building A Story Brand by Donald Miller   Canva   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech