Sew Much More

Bianca Henry is the owner of Impressions Drapery Designs, Inc in Durham, NC, which opened up in 2002.  She is a member of the local WCAA Chapter where currently serves as president.  In her spare time, she loves  to bake and spend time with her children, Caleb and Jamesa.  Bianca's passion for draperies has given her a happiness that makes her career enjoyable, even during the stressful times; she wouldn't trade it for anything else. Bianca is on Facebook and Instagram.     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    

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    

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   Karen Barnes is the former owner of The Elegant Window.  She owned her business for.  years.  She is now retired and is sharing her journey with us.   Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Samantha Kuczynski is a multitasker; balancing daily childcare for her two small children, managing her upholstery business, and serving as the current President of the National Upholstery Association. Sam owns Stuffed & Tufted, an upholstery business in Baltimore, MD. Before launching her upholstery career, Sam worked as a Props Artisan for professional theatre, where she learned the basics of upholstery and developed a passion for recovering furniture. Over the past eight years, she has built a reputation for high-quality residential work while collaborating with museums, local shops, furniture makers, and designers. Sam joined the NUA board in 2023 and served in various positions before stepping into the role of President. She is excited about the future of the upholstery industry, proving that it is far from a dying trade! When she is not managing emails over a sleeping baby, Sam enjoys cooking, gardening, and visiting museums. Sam is on Instagram and Facebook. Links and Resources; Upholstery : Basic & Traditional Techniques by Santiogo Pons, Eva Pascuali Miró, Jordi Pons   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    

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