Sew Much More

Abby Glassenberg is the co-founder and president of Craft Industry Alliance, 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 https://[email protected]/
 
Abby is on Instagram

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 join the 2021 WAM group and credits the group with helping her to build her business.

 
Links and Resources;
Sailrite
The Workroom Channel Elki's class
Rowley EZ rig system
Laurie Gutberlet's podcast
The Funky Little Chair Boxed Cushion Course
Workroom Tech
Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor by Susan Woodcock
The Slipcover Maker Business Guide
WAVE app
Susan Woodcock and Rodger Walker's Worktable
DöFix iron
 
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

Hollie Rich is the president and founder of Stuck on Hue, 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 Instagram and Facebook
 
Resources and Links;
 
Workroom Tech
 
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

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 QUIPA, 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 profit. QUIPA, a long awaited solution, will elevate workrooms to the next level.
Coupon code for $200 off onboarding - Sewmuch
Quipa is on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
Links and Resources;
 
Unmistakable Hospitality by Will Guidara
Story Board by Donald Miller
The Redemptive Business: A Playbook for Leaders by Praxis Labs

Ann Mautz is the owner of Madison Avenue Designs and lives in Chillicothe, Ohio, approximately 45 miles south of Columbus. She has been in business since 1984 and holds an Associate degree in Interior Design.
Ann has built her career working primarily from her home, offering retail services that include hard goods, custom window treatments, and bedding. In 1994, she expanded her business to include upholstery, and today her workroom is located in a dedicated space attached to her garage.
Her business is predominantly retail-focused, and she specializes in in-home consultations, allowing her to work closely with clients throughout the design and fabrication process.
Ann was married to her husband Larry for 44 years until his passing in 2018. She has one son, Tom, who is married to Jessica, and two grandsons, Luke and Landon.
 
Ann is on Instagram and Facebook
 
Links and Resources;
The Professional Workoom Handbook of Swags, Vol I and II by Ann Johnson
The Custom Workoom Conference
LuAnn Nigara
Michele Williams - Scarlet Thread Consulting
 
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