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Do you know of someone that you would like to nominate for this prestigious award?

Since 2020, Window Fashion VISION’s 20 Under 40 Awards have recognized young professionals dedicated to the growth of the custom window treatment industry, including corporate professionals, small business owners, innovators, and interior designers.

Window Fashion VISION is proud to announce it is now accepting nominations for its fourth 20 Under 40 Awards, and we invite you to nominate today! Recipients are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to the industry, leadership experience in their company and community, and professional affiliations.

The 2024 class will be announced in the November/December issue of Window Fashion VISION magazine and recognized at a special awards ceremony in West Palm Beach, FL, during the International Window Coverings Expo on April 15, 2025.

Nominate now!

https://www.wf-vision.com/2024/08/22/nominations-now-open-for-the-visions-annual-20-under-40-awards-class-of-2024/

I'm looking forward to Theresa’s eco-printing class at our upcoming Retreat!
Everyone’s silk scarf will be different.

She will provide us with suggestions on the type of flowers and leaves to bring or pick on our morning walks.

We are excited to have Angel's Distributing Inc. as a lunch sponsor at our upcoming Craft Your Creative Life Retreat!
If you haven't tried their linings, what are you waiting for!?

📣 Submit to be a Presenter at The Artisan Atelier Booth
Deadline: September 14, 2024

We are looking for passionate individuals eager to share their knowledge and expertise within our industry.

Artisan Atelier, is one of the most talked-about booths at The International Window Coverings Expo, thanks to its engaging activities and live demonstrations. The 2025 IWCE will be held from April 14-16 in West Palm Beach, FL.

The success of this educational area relies on the generosity of volunteer presenters who are willing to share their insights and skills with fellow industry professionals and attendees.

If you're interested in being a part of the 2025 Artisan Atelier, please submit your application by September 14, 2024, for consideration.
Link: https://airtable.com/appEVtWXdNUgAOSbn/shr7jwEqnY6CPSEXc

🌟 Registration Closes In 3- Days🌟
We're thrilled to announce that WF Vision Magazine will host a fabulous welcome dinner party to open the retreat! 🥂
🌺This will be a wonderful chance to meet and mingle with fellow attendees before the sessions begin the next day. It's the perfect way to break the ice and form valuable connections.
🌺 If you're still deciding if this retreat is for you, I encourage you to look at our online brochure for more details. On our website and in the brochure, you will also find ✨ testimonials from past attendees that might help you decide.
Make sure to register before registration closes on August 15, 2024!
Brochure: https://SandraVanSicklePublications.aflip.in/e5f97bbee1.html

🌟 Retreat Sponsor Highlight: döfix
We are grateful to have döfix as a special lunch sponsor at the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat. During the retreat, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about their wonderful products.

The döfix company provides drapery workrooms with a special iron-on technique to beautify window treatments. Their iron-on products result in professional-looking, stitchless, pucker-free designs that enhance any window design. döfix also offers a wide variety of specialty products to provide perfect solutions for many problem windows.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and network with industry professionals.

Register now for the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
before August 15, 2024!

Use Coupon Code RETREAT2024 to receive a $200 discount!
Register here https://www.craftyourcreativelife.org/_CraftYourCreativeLifeRegistration

📅 Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
🗓 September 16-19, 2024
📍 Lake Lure, NC

🌸 Under Sharon Gregory's expert guidance, retreat attendees will participate in this hands-on workshop to master the art of crafting a French Mattress.

Learn the secrets of perfecting the rolled edge welt and creating sophisticated tufting. By the end of the workshop, you'll take home a finished mini French-style cushion.

This is just one of the many exciting sessions at this year's Craft Your Creative Life Retreat!

Registration closes on August 15, 2024.
Use coupon code RETREAT24 to receive a $200 discount!

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.craftyourcreativelife.org/_CraftYourCreativeLifeRegistration

We hope you will join us this September!

🌸 It's always wonderful to have Cathy Tucker sharing her expertise!

In this hands-on class, Cathy will teach you how to create the versatile and stylish McCarthy valance. With its soft folds, this valance beautifully combines elements of a trapezoid valance and a soft stationary Roman shade, offering an ideal alternative for your client's homes. The McCarthy valance can stand alone as a single unit or be extended with additional sections for larger windows. Throughout the session, Cathy will demonstrate various variations of this unique valance.

This is just one of the many exciting sessions at this year's
Craft Your Creative Life Retreat!

Registration closes on August 15, 2024!
Be sure to use coupon code RETREAT24 to receive a $200 discount!

Register here: https://www.craftyourcreativelife.org/_CraftYourCreativeLifeRegistration

We hope you will join us this September!

🌟 Retreat Sponsor Highlight: Creative Machinery & Unique Expressions

The Draw-Matic has been a time-saving tool for many years, and we are thrilled to showcase it during the upcoming retreat. Attendees will learn firsthand how to properly use the Draw-Matic to maximize efficiency in the workroom.

We are excited to announce that Creative Machinery is now producing the Draw-Matic. The Draw-Matic can be purchased from Creative Machinery and Unique Expressions.
We are grateful to have them as sponsors of the retreat.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and network with industry professionals.
Register now for the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
before August 15, 2024!

Use Coupon Code RETREAT2024 to receive a $200 discount!
Register here https://www.craftyourcreativelife.org/_CraftYourCreativeLifeRegistration

📅 Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
🗓 September 16-19, 2024
📍 Lake Lure, NC

🌟 Retreat Sponsor Highlight: Donna Scott Johnson Designs

Just mention "embroidery" in our industry, and Donna's name will come up time and time again! There isn't anything she can't embroider. Her workmanship is impeccable, and every stitch is perfect as she proudly delivers the items to her clients.

It is an honor to have Donna as a sponsor at the retreat! She will be showcasing her work during the vendor showcase, and you will have the opportunity to see her craftsmanship on our retreat aprons.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and network with industry professionals.
Register now for the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
before August 15, 2024!

Use Coupon Code RETREAT2024 to receive a $200 discount!

📅 Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
🗓 September 16-19, 2024
📍 Lake Lure, NC

🌟 We're getting closer to the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat and couldn't be more excited! 🌟
You already know about the fantastic location and the incredible classes we have lined up for our attendees. Now, we're thrilled to announce that WF Vision Magazine will host a fabulous welcome dinner party to open the retreat! 🥂
🌺This will be a wonderful chance to meet and mingle with fellow attendees before the sessions begin the next day. It's the perfect way to break the ice and form valuable connections.
🌺 If you're still deciding if this retreat is for you, I encourage you to look at our online brochure for more details. On our website and in the brochure, you will also find ✨ testimonials from past attendees that might help you decide.
Make sure to register before registration closes on August 15, 2024!
Brochure: https://SandraVanSicklePublications.aflip.in/e5f97bbee1.html

Last Day of this GREAT SALE from Angel's Distributing Inc.!

**LAST DAY** of our amazing 20% Off All Full Lining Bolts & $20 Flat Rate Shipping sale!🔥

*** SALE EXPIRES TODAY 8/3/24⌛***

We are closed today but you can leave a voicemail with your order 1-800-450-9368 , send an email with your order [email protected] , or visit www.AngelsLinings.com and fill out our online order form to take advantage and be qualified for the sale.

Don't miss this last opportunity for the best sale of the year!⏰️

🌟 Retreat Sponsor Highlight: JSH Designs Ruler

When a workroom owner designs and uses a product, you know it has to be good! Julia created a solution not just for herself but for all workrooms!
Now available in two sizes, 8" x 60" and 8" x 48", this ruler features a grid with dark and light lines for better visibility on different colored fabrics. It also has a hole for hanging on a wall or pegboard. It is perfect for bottom hems, marking lines for Roman shades, side hems, placing trim, and so much more. THIS WILL BECOME ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE WORKROOM TOOLS, I PROMISE!

We are thrilled to have JSH Designs as a sponsor at the retreat, and we will have these rulers on hand for attendees to see firsthand how they are used.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and network with industry professionals. Register now for the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat before August 15, 2024!

Use Coupon Code RETREAT2024 to receive a $200 discount!

📅 Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
🗓 September 16-19, 2024
📍 Lake Lure, NC

https://www.craftyourcreativelife.org/_CraftYourCreativeLifeRegistration

🌟 In less than two months, we will welcome attendees to the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat in beautiful Lake Lure, NC.
This is our third year hosting this unique event!

In the past, attendees have not only enjoyed the sessions but also formed close bonds, created partnerships, and made life-changing decisions. Whatever your reason for attending, we hope to exceed your expectations, just as past attendees have exceeded ours!

We are deeply grateful for the support of our many sponsors, who have helped make it even more special for you. A big thank you to Rowley Company Rowley Company, WF Vision Magazine, WF VISION Magazine, Angel's Distributing Angel's Distributing Inc., DoFix, Safe-T-Shade Safe T Shade, LLC, JSH Designs, JSH Designs, Unique Expressions & Creative Machinery, and Donna Scott Johnson Embroidery Donna Scott Johnson

CHECK OUT OUR BROCHURE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FUN EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS.
DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR SPECIAL RATE!
REGISTER BY AUGUST 15, 2024!

Sandra & Sharon

Brochure Link:https://SandraVanSicklePublications.aflip.in/e5f97bbee1.html

Last call to win! Don't miss your chance to score our Drapery Fabrication Kit* – the ultimate kit for crafting impeccable draperies. Enter at bit.ly/Drapery-Fabrication-Kit-GW before it's too late!

*Giveaway ends 07/31/24. One entry per person. Trade professionals only.

🌟Retreat Sponsor Highlight: Angel's Distributing Inc.

It's not just the Tootsie Pops that make them special! Angel's Distributing has been a family-owned and operated full-service provider of fabric drapery linings since 1977. When Ralph, his wife Karen, and his father started the business, they established guiding principles: Serve your customer with the highest quality fabrics available, the best service you can possibly give, and the most competitive pricing in the market. They have remained committed to these standards ever since!

We are honored to have Angel's Distributing as a retreat lunch sponsor. Attendees will have the opportunity to use Angel's products in our hands-on sessions, and Chelsea Perkins, Key Account Manager, will speak on their fantastic offerings.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and network with industry professionals.

Register now for the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat before August 15, 2024, and use coupon code Angels2024 to receive a $200 discount!

📅 Craft Your Creative Life Retreat
🗓 September 16-19, 2024
📍 Lake Lure, NC

Premier Sponsor Highlight: Rowley Company

As many already know, Rowley Company is a leading manufacturer and international distributor of home décor products. Since 1962, it has provided essential tools, supplies, education, and technical expertise to drapery and upholstery workrooms, installers, and designers.

We are honored to have Rowley Company as our Premier Sponsor for the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat. Attendees will have the chance to use and learn about their products in our sessions. We are incredibly grateful to have Donna Cash to guide product use and deliver an in-depth presentation on hardware and motorization. And yes, Donna will also lead our Morning Wellness sessions!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and network with industry professionals.
Register now for the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat, as there is only a limited time left!
Use Coupon Code Retreat24 to receive a $200 discount!

https://www.craftyourcreativelife.org/_CraftYourCreativeLifeRegistration

🌸 We couldn't be more thrilled to introduce Theresa Brown, who will teach how to Ecoprint on silk. Guided by Theresa's expertise, you'll learn to craft unique designs and colors using leaves, flowers, and plants gathered from your yard or the nearby area during your morning walks. In this hands-on class, you'll transform a simple silk canvas into a personalized, one-of-a-kind scarf. Join us as we explore the beauty of ecoprinting and let your imagination run wild with carefully chosen plant selections.

This is just one of the many hands-on sessions at this year's Craft Your Creative Life Retreat!

Registration closes soon! Be sure to use coupon code CREATIVE24 to receive a $200 discount!

This is a great addition to Angel's Distributing Inc.line of products!

Secret Product Is Now Revealed!🗣️ 📢
Angel's Fire Retardant, 60" Width, Fusible Stabilizer Lining Is HERE.🎉

(Thank goodness, I couldn't hold it in much longer!)😅

Iron our NEW FUSIBLE STABILIZER LINING to your light weight, wimpy fabrics, or fabrics that just need extra durability and improve their drapability while also stabilizing them for longevity. Did I mention it has an amazing price point?💸

Check your inbox for all the Angel's details or request more information from us today!

Call: 1-800-450-9368
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.AngelsLinings.com

“That A Wrap”

I'm thrilled to be featured alongside many talented guest speakers in the Rebecca Rueth Designs Patterns for Interiors online course!

If you've ever been curious about designing fabrics or branding your art for interiors, check out the link below for more details about the course.

Here are some of the valuable insights you'll gain from Rebecca:
*" Transforming your artwork into highly marketable layouts and pattern designs for the interior and home decor markets."

*" Getting your artwork selected to be featured in top design magazines, on the set of hit shows, and to welcome guests in the trendiest hotels."

*" Collaborating with Interior Designers and home decor companies to bring your unique vision to life in spaces and on products."

Signup today and use this code for a special discount- SANDRA100
But hurry! Signup ends Friday, May 24th!

We are off to a great start at Kim’s Upholstery Meetup!
Touring Bill’s Sewing Machine this morning!
Kim's Upholstery

👉At the Craft Your Creative Life Retreat, you'll have the chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, artisans, mentors, and industry experts who share your interests. These connections go beyond networking, paving the way for new friendships, potential collaborations, and exciting new ventures.

👉Our Retreat offers more than just professional growth—it's a unique opportunity to step back, set aside your work, and immerse yourself in the joy of acquiring new skills. It's a chance to rejuvenate, refocus, and return to your business with a fresh perspective with the support of a community of new friends cheering you on!

YOU'LL PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING:

Educational Hands-on Workshops
🌸 Explore the art of Ecoprinting and bring silk to life using nature's flowers and leaves.
🌸 Delve into the cherished tradition of slow sewing as you craft exquisite velvet hand-smocked pillows.
🌸 Discover the intricate craft of creating a French Mattress, adding elegance to your home decor.
🌸 Gain skill and confidence in adapting classic valances to suit your style.
🌸 Participate in small-group breakouts to mastermind and gain fresh business insights.
🌸 Above all, the Retreat is the place to embrace the transformative potential of journaling, setting daily intentions, and prioritizing your well-being.

Vendor Showcase
👉 You'll spend time with vendors learning about new products.
👉 There will be Swag, Discounts & Door Prizes!

Join Us! September 16-19, 2024, Lake Lure, NC

Child Safety: Industry Update May 2024 FREE Webinar!
Tue, May 7, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Register link >> https://bit.ly/childsafetymay2024

Artisan Studio, formerly referred to as the Workroom.

In reimagining the identity of our workspace, it becomes evident that a shift in terminology holds the potential to elevate its essence profoundly.

An Artisan Studio embodies a sanctuary where creativity flourishes, and craftsmanship is celebrated.

Our dedication to the craft has been unwavering throughout the years, meticulously crafting exquisite treatments that breathe life into spaces. With each stitch, we have transformed fabric into works of art, earning admiration from family, clients, and peers. Their praise, resonating with phrases like "What beautiful workmanship!" and "You have such wonderful talent," confirms the mastery we have achieved.

It's time to honor our expertise and elevate our space to reflect our identity. Transitioning from a workroom to an Artisan Studio symbolizes our commitment to excellence, bringing more recognition and appreciation for our work as professionals in our field. It invites us to continue raising the bar in our craft—Artisan Studio, a name that reflects not just a place of work but a haven where creativity thrives, and artistry flourishes."

Hand-sewn Euro pleats. The beauty is at the top of the pleats!
Forming the five-finger flower at the top allows the bottom of the pleat to fall into soft folds.
Here is how it’s done.

How To Sew Euro Pleats: Drapery Tutorial How To Sew Euro Pleats: Drapery Tutorial"Welcome to my channel, where we explore the wonderful world of DIY home decor! In this tutorial, I'll show you how t...