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Workroom Association of America - What's NEW?

What's new with Workroom Association of America since we last talked? Listen to Mary Ann Plumlee Founder of Workroom Association of America.www.workroomassociation.com
Mary Ann Plumlee is the owner of Plumlee-Place Drapery

 Workshop in Waco, TX, is the founder of Workroom Intelligence and Online blog which showcases finished results from Industry workroom and Working Workroom Association of America nearing 600 members. Let's find out what is New and more.

Here is the link to the show.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/home-fashions-u/2010/06/29/workroom-assocation-of-america-news-from--mary-ann

Pelmets and Soft Cornices made of chipboard

We just finished a 2-Day workshop with Donna Skufis in Peoria, AZ.  The workshop on Saturday was about making soft cornices and pelmets with chipboard, we use many of the techniques taught by Joanna Braxton combined with Donna's techniques using Sealah Tape in place of glue.

Chipboard: A type of paperboard generally made from reclaimed paper stock (definition in ASTM D996); the term generally used in the US.  Larger sizes can be found at your local upholstery supply business.

Sealah Tape:  A double sided industrial strength machine washable adhesive tape.

Pelmet:  A pelmet is a framework placed above a window, used to conceal curtain fixtures. These can be used decoratively (to hide the curtain rod) and also help insulate the window by preventing convection currents[1]. It is similar in appearance to a valance, which performs the same function but is made of fabric. A pelmet can be made of plywood or chipboard, and may be painted, or fabric covered.

Order your Pelmet Making DVD Today!

Learn how to quickly and easily create a pelmet from start to finish using Joanna's chipboard method.

News from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs     Washington, DC 20207

For Consumer Product Safety Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2010
Release #10-265     CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Read what the CPSC is saying about Roman Shade Safety and Roman Blinds Recall for Child Safety.

How will this affect small and home based workrooms across America.  There has been a increase in sales with the Easy Release Break Away Roman Shade Rings and the Easy Release Bottom Device.  The are said to protect any thing over 4 lbs, like a pet.

 

National Educator Donna Skufis Teaching in AZ

Donna Skufis is currently operating a one person fabrication studio in Walton, Kentucky, just south of Cincinnati, Ohio, Donna started her business in 1983. Serving retail clients on a part time basis, she offered design, fabrication and installation services convinced she could provide better service if she handled it all. After 5-6 years, it became apparent she was well suited for the fabricating and installation end of the business but not so much the designing. It was clear what she enjoyed was fabricating the treatments.

Teaching was a dream that had found it's time. Cheryl Strickland had instructed Donna years earlier at Cheryl's first workroom school. In 2000 Cheryl invited Donna to teach at her Custom Home Furnishing Conference in Greenville SC. Donna continues teaching every year at conferences and added teaching at the CHF School in 2003.
Still teaching for the CHF Academy and WCWA weekend academy and Vision09, she has added WCAA speaker, video instructor, Vice President of her local Kentucky Workroom Association and future book author to her list of ventures.

We are so excited that Donna will be sharring her talented ideas with Workroom Professionals in Arizona.   To sign up for her classes today!  Limited to 15 students.

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Challenging Windows Bays, Bows & Corner's

How to make these challenging and difficult treatments. From the planning, analyzing and calculating the most efficient methods of construction, all the way to completion.
June 11, 2010 9am-5pm Cost: $105

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Semi and Soft Cornices Using New Methods with Chip Board

Learn what products make the best soft or semi soft cornices. Hands on step by step methods are shared for the best soft cornices. How to achieve that hard cornice looking using flat aluminum bar or other products.

June 12,2010 9am-5pm Cost:$105

Contact Claudia at 623-878-7350 with any questions and for the best place to stay in sunny Arizona.

DIY Window Cornice - Create It Decor - NO SEW

Create it Decor window cornice, light weight, fast to decorate and hang. Give your room in minutes.

Light weight product made from Expanded Polystyrene requires No Sewing to Decorate!!

1. measure window

2. order cornice kit

3. select fabric and decorate

4. hang cornice

5. invite friends over to see your new project

Free Instructions with kit at http://homefashionsu-store.com/

September is National Sewing Month

Get Involved in National Sewing Month Here Are Some Ways To Get More Involved Teach a family member or friend to sew. Volunteer your time and teach sewing to a local youth organization like Girl Scouts and 4-H Clubs.   Make it possible for someone to learn how to sew. Give employees time off work so they can volunteer their time; or donate fabrics, equipment, and sewing supplies.   Sew more often. If you haven't been sewing lately, find out what's new in the sewing world at a local fabric or sewing machine store.   Join your local chapter of the American Sewing Guild at www.asg.org and participate in its activities.   Register for a class at a local fabric store or sewing machine dealership and take a friend.   Contact your local public television station and make a contribution that supports sewing programs.   Create your own sewing circle of friends; it’s fun to sew with others!

 

1001 Design Ideas for Pillows

I'm so excited, my favorite Pillow Sketch Books arrived this week and they are up on the site for sale again. 

These 2 books are Designer's and Workroom's best tool to use for fabricating and designing custom pillows.

The books have been out for several years and I sold my last copy to a student and I can't tell you how much I have missed these books. 

Written and Illustrated by Jo A Woodworth.  I have used these books more than any other educational material I have purchase in the last 10 years. 

Jo will be discontinuing the hard copies of both books.  If you want to add these wonderful books to your library, Now is the time to order. 

 CD's are available also at this time. 

1001 Pillow 1- 450 sketches and overlays for square pillows and neckroll pillows.

  1001 Pillows 2 - 350 sketches and overlays for rectangle, boxed and striped pillows.  #2 also has suggested layouts for pillow placement. 

There are a limited amount of these books left in print. Do NOT Wait to order! 

The CD is great and you can print the sketch's but if you are a hands-on person and love books the way I do, you will want to order today.

  

Order you Pillow Books Today!  You will not be sorry, these are a must for workrooms and designers who love beautiful custom pillows.

Professional Shears (Scissors) Sale Extended July 10,2009

The Best Scissors I've ever used.  I started out using the 5250's years ago and then Kai came out with the 7000 series.  Top Notch Shears, and Kai even offers a sharpening service for their shears. 

 

   

KAI scissors are made in Japan.  The black handle KAI scissors and shears are made of fine stainless steel with vanadium.  KAI Scissors are hand polished and balanced allowing for fatigue-free cutting on all types of fabrics.  Soft ergonomic handle grips and hardened stainless steel blades offer superior cutting action.

These versatile scissors can cut lightweight fabric including silk without fabric slippage on the blades or cut multi-layers of fleece, denim, cotton and polyblend fabrics.  KAI original scissors, KAI dressmaking shears, KAI 5000 series, and the KAI 7000 series scissors continue to be a favorite in the sewing and quilting industry.

 

Professional Shears  

  

Now On Sale untill  July 10,2009 

The KAI 7000 series High-Carbon stainless steel shears have an extra-long edge life and superior cutting efficiency.  Designed for professional use, these tailoring style shears are ideal for clothing construction and for perfect pattern cutting.  Excellent on all types of fabrics including: silks, cottons, denim, fleece, leather, tapestry, upholstery fabrics and drapery.  Smooth cutting action and super sharp blades make these the sharpest fabric scissors available. Sizes range from 8 inch to 12 inch.

 

Magnetic Pin Bowls

We love our pin bowls..

 

Watch as Claudia shows the 2 sizes.

Kai Scissors 7280

Any sewing project can be easier to create with the help of the right sewing tool. Knowing which tools are available and how to use them can help save you time, effort and energy. The professional tools listed here are the basic tools of the trade for sewing professionals.  It just makes your day much easier with the right tools.

Professional Shears  Order Today

The 7000 series High-Carbon stainless steel shears have an extra-long edge life and superior cutting efficiency.  Designed for professional use, these tailoring style shears are ideal for clothing construction and for perfect pattern cutting.  Excellent on all types of fabrics including: silks, cottons, denim, fleece, leather, tapestry, upholstery fabrics and drapery.  Smooth cutting action and super sharp blades make these the sharpest fabric scissors available. Sizes range from 8 inch to 12 inch.