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TRADE
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WINDOW
TREATMENT AND DESIGN PRODUCT SOURCES
EDUCATIONAL
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PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
ASID - American Society
Of Interior Designers
IDS - The
Interior Design Society
WCAA - Window Coverings
Association Of America
Drapery Pro -
A professional and informative forum, offering support, business advice,
workroom "tricks of the trade", as well as, solutions and answers
to individual challenges.
TRADE PUBLICATIONS
Window
Fashions Design & Education Magazine - A publication containing
business and design articles targeting the growth-minded design professional.
DWC- Drapery &
Window Coverings - a magazine for Interior Design professionals and
window treatment specialists.
Interiors & Sources
- the magazine dedicated to critical commercial and residential interior
design and architecture issues.
Design
Journal Magazine- the monthly journal of design and architecture.
Provides resource information for innovative products for residential
and commercial projects. Editor John Moses, (310) 394-4394.
Custom
Home Furnishings Magazine - The international magazine for professional
drapery workrooms.
ICON...An ASID [American Society Of Interior Designers] publication sent
to members quarterly. This magazine contains business and design related
articles, products and sources, etc.
WINDOW
TREATMENT AND DESIGN PRODUCT SOURCES
Rowley
Company- Supplier of workroom and installation supplies.
M’Fay Patterns
- Creative drapery and pillow patterns/instructions for the professional
workroom.
Patterns
Plus - Unique drapery and pillow sewing patterns/instructions for
the professional workroom.
Pate Meadows
- Sewing patterns for a variety of drapery and valance styles.
MinutesMatter
- Debbie Green's Measuring & Work Order Systems and Organizational
Seminars have benefited design professionals in saving time and running
a more efficient business.
The Board -
magnetic space planning kit, 800-449-9984
EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES
Sales Training and Business Development Coaching with Sally Tucker
Telephone coaching sessions available for 1:1 individualized skill development
programs. Seminars and on-going training programs receive rave reviews
from attendees.
Kitty Stein
- Professional workroom expert, consultant, columnist, seminar speaker
and author. Kitty Stein's web site and consulting services have been a
valuable resource for serious workroom professionals.
Custom Home Furnishings
Academy
Margie Nance offers professional training services for window treatment
and upholstery professionals. This one-of-a-kind school offers courses
that combine classroom and hand-on training for fabrication, installation,
and upholstery and are available for various levels of experience and
competence. Contact: Custom Home Furnishings Academy, 13900-F South Lakes
Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273, (800) 222-1415, (828) 668-4404.
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