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Associations, magazines & publications

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Books & videos
  • A Practical Guide to Soft Window Coverings by Cheryl Strickland, (800) 222-1415
  • Antique & Vintage Clothing by Diane Snyder-Haug
    French Sewing by Machine
  • Bishop Method of Clothing Construction
    Basics & Understanding Fabric
    (available used only)
  • Curtains, Draperies and Shades by Sunset
  • Designs for Window Treatments by Lady Caroline Wrey
    Over 100 styles curtains & soft furnishings
  • Encyclopedia of Fabrications by Ethel Mahon, (904) 388-7375
  • Grandmother's Hope Chest by Martha Pullen
  • Heirloom Sewing for Women by Martha Pullen
  • How to Dress a Naked Window by Donna Babylon
  • Make it with Style by Donna Lang (several different books)
  • Maureen Whitemore Interiors by Design Video's, 01768-863895
  • Mimi's Machine Heirloom Sewing by Mildred Turner
    Book 1,2 & 3
  • More Sewing for the Home by Singer
  • Order in the Workroom by Kitty Stein, (877) 304-4939
  • Price Your Work with Confidence! by Kitty Stein, (877) 304-4939
  • Sew in a Weekend-Curtains, Blinds & Valances by Editors at Eaglemoss
  • Sew Up a Storm by Karen Maslowski
  • Sewing Reference Library by Singer
  • Smart Approach to Window Decor, Lowes Centers
  • Stunning Stitches by Primrose Sully Total handwork
  • The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Colette Wolff, Krause Publications
  • The Bed Sketch Book by Wendy Baker
    Pen & ink drawing of bed treatments
  • The Curtain Sketchbook II by Wendy Baker
    Grayscale drawing of window treatments
  • The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
  • The Encyclopedia of Curtains by Merrick and Day
  • The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions by Charles T. Randall
  • The Home Furnishings Workbook by Maureen Whitemore,
    01-768-863895
  • The Pillow Lady (408) 379-7689
    Video tapes on making decorative pillows, Saratoga, CA
  • The Price List by Kitty Stein, (877) 304-4939
  • Wholesale Contract Terms & Conditions by Kitty Stein, (877) 304-4939
  • Window Treatments by Singer
  • Windows with Style-The Home Decorating Institute
  • Workroom Specifications by Kitty Stein, (877) 304-4939

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Computer software

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Decorative wood & iron hardware

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Design tools
  • Minutes Matter Studio, (800) 343-0616
    Illustrate the effects of a custom design before fabrication begins in the workroom, Hendersonville, TN
  • Visionary Concepts, (800) 452-8246
    MASTERVISIONS overlay sketches, Branford, CT
  • The Board, (800) 449-9984
    Ontario, Canada (magnetic space planning system)

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Equipment & tools

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Fabrics

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Hardware & motorization

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Laminating & fabric finishing

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Linings

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Marketing

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Miscellaneous
  • Americo, Inc., (800) 626-2350
    (vinyl table covering)
    West Memphis, AR
  • Bays, Bows & Corners, (303) 346-5883
    Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Bradford's of Tampa,
    (shower curtains & shower liners, extra-long)
    Tampa, FL
  • Calhook, (800) 422-4665
    (hooks, display systems)
    Kent, WA
  • Castec Window Shading Inc., (800) 828-2500
    (sheer weave shades)
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Cornell Robbins Alford, (888) 251-1297
    (containers)
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Creative Shading, (858) 668-1998
    Poway, CA
  • Designer Linens & Accessories, (716) 667-2542
    Orchard Park, NY
  • Gaby's Shoppe, (214) 748-6644
    (bath supplies)
    Dallas, TX
  • Hangman Products, (818) 610-0487
    (hanging tab glides)
    Woodland Hills, CA
  • HeadBoard Craft , (800) 230-1817
    (headboards)
    Dearborn, MI
  • Laird Plastics, (800) 610-1016
    (plastic dowels)
    Seattle, WA
  • Madico, Inc., (800) 225-1926
    (window film)
    Woburn, MA
  • RAK, Ltd. (Door handle extensions X-10-DOR), (866) 391-0367
    840 West Diversey Pkwy.
    Unit 1E
    Chicago, IL 60614-1480
    Fax: (786) 549-2815
    info@rakltd.com
  • Redi Shade, Inc., (888) 608-6611
    (temporary window shades)
    Cotati, CA
  • RollEase, (800) 552-5100
    (RollEase clutch system)
    Stamford, CT
  • Rowley Co., (800) 343-4542
    (workroom & installation products)
    Gastonia, NC
  • San Francisco Pleating, (415) 982-3003
    (custom pleating for ruffles & edges)
    San Francisco, CA
  • Shady Ladies, Inc., (800) 697-4233
    (custom laminated roller shades)
    Atlanta, GA
  • Stanley Pleating, Custom Pleats, (212) 868-2920
    (custom pleating for ruffles & edges)
    New York, NY
  • Vista Window Film, (800) 345-6088
    (window film)
    Martinsville, VA
  • Williamson Supply Co. Inc., (800) 231-6249
    (extra-long shower curtain liners)
    Houston, TX

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Patterns

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Pillows, bedding & headboards
  • Allied Down Products, Inc., (718) 389-5454
    Brooklyn, NY
  • American Duvet, Inc., (800) 968-0692
    Downers Grove, IL
  • Clark Pillow Co., (409) 842-5767
    Beaumont, TX
  • Columbine Cody, (800) 553-5621
    (Matelasse' duvets & coverlets)
    Burlington, IA
  • Down, Inc., (800) 552-9231
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Down Lite International, (513) 229-6348
    Mason, OH
  • Down Town Feather, Inc., (800) 383-3696
    (feather beds, comforters)
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Fairfield Processing Corp., (800) 243-0989
    (NU-Foam, outdoor cushions)
    Danbury, CT
  • Ganesh Industries Inc., (800) 452-6674
    (headboards)
    Bay Shore, NY
  • HeadBoard Craft , (800) 230-1817
    Dearborn, MI
  • Hardin Manufacturing Co., (800) 654-5140
    (pillows, inserts & duvet covers)
    Hendersonville, NC
  • Lodi Down & Feather, (800) 634-6647
    (spring down & special cut cushions)
    Lodi, NJ
  • Down Home Outlet , (800) 255-3696
    Totowa, NJ
  • Royal Pillow, (866) 745-5691
    Miami, FL
  • Scroll Fabrics, Inc., (770) 432-7228
    (bedding)
    Smyrna, GA
  • Sferra Brothers Ltd., (800) 336-1891
    (ready-made coverlets & shams)
    Cliffwood, NJ
  • Soft-Tex Mfg., (800) 366-2324
    (feather beds, pillows, down & poly filled)
    Cohoes, NY
  • Soft Home Chicago, (800) 397-4556
    Chicago. IL
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Sewing supplies

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Trims

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Upholstery suppliers

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