Published works by DraperyPro Members
New!  The Ultimate Designers Workbook by Kirk Axelson. This is the most Comprehensive Window Coverings Specification Manual available. The ultimate tool to calculate yardages and labor prices on over 500 window treatments. Over 600 window covering illustrations. This book could be used as a price list also.
New! The Study Guide for The Ultimate Designer’s Workbook by Kirk Axelson Dozens of examples walk you through all the calculations for most window treatments. With this guide you can easily:
Calculate number of widths
Calculate yardages
Determine labor charges
Determine fabric costs
 Yardage Made Easy Books by Ida Simpson. Reference books for workrooms and designers to aid yardage estimation. 360-491-9435.
 The Home Furnishings Workbook by Maureen Whitemore, Maureen Whitemore
 Arched Window Fashions by Joan Willis, Window Fashions Columnist
 How to Dress a Naked Window by Donna Babylon 
Fabrications : Over 1000 Ways to Decorate Your Home With Fabric by Katrin Cargill
House Beautiful Bedrooms (Great Style Series) by House Beautiful Magazine (Editor)
(no photo) The Complete Book of Bedroom Elegance by Caroline Wrey
 Ideas for Great Kids' Rooms by Sunset, Susan Lang
Pillow Fabrication and Design
 Simply Pillows by the Authors of Sunset Books
 Cushions by Isabel Stanley
Design and Make Cushions by Heather Luke
Upholstering and Slipcovers
 Simple Upholstery & Slipcovers : Great New Looks for Every Room by Carol Parks
 Slipcover Magic by Dorothea Hall (Editor), Ron Caralissen, Ron Carolissen (Contributor)
 Design and Make Slipcovers by Heather Luke
 Make It With Style: Slipcovers by Donna Lang and Judy Petersen
 Simply Slipcovers by Sunset Books
The Upholsterer's Pocket Reference Book : Materials, Measurements, Calculations by David James
 Selling to the Limit by Jo Ann Brezette
 Systems for Success : A How to Manual for Todays Interior Designer by Kate Halverson
 Getting Things Done by David Allen
 Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness by Karen Carter (Author)
 Marketing & Promotion from A to Z : For Home Fashions Retailers & Interior Designers by Kay Pegram
 How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients by Jeffrey J. Fox
 The Brand You 50 : Or : Fifty Ways to Transform Yourself from an 'Employee' into a Brand That Shouts Distinction, Commitment, and Passion! by Tom Peters
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The Bootstrap Entrepreneur
Make It With Style : Window Shades by Donna Lang and Judy Petersen
MasterVisions for Windows by Sally Tucker
MasterVisions for Pillows by Sally Tucker
Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein
The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions by Charles T. Randall, Patricia M. Howard (Illustrator) 
Southern Living Curtains, Draperies & Shades
House Beautiful Windows (Great Style Series) by Sally Clark
Furnishing Forward: A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime by Sheila Bridges
Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic : Treasure Hunting & Decorating Guide by Rachel Ashwell
