TRADE MAGAZINES/NEWSLETTERS:

www.DraperyEducation.com Precision Draperies Interior Solutions - Publications, software and training for Workrooms & Interior Designers.

Drapery & Window Coverings Magazine - Read the magazine online and consult their extensive industry source directory.

Window Fashions Magazine - Grace McNamara Inc. trade magazine and industry show sponsor.

WindowPro - Window Covering links and talk list.

DESIGN/INDUSTRY BOOKS See extensive booklist

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS and NETWORKING GROUPS

For meetings in your area, click here.

WCAA  - Window Coverings Association of America.

Slipcover Network- Karen Erickson

Nika Stewart's Dream Team - Achieve your dreams, network with your peers.

Exciting Windows! Get behind this National Brand to take your business to a higher level. At-home service by leading professionals recommended by Michael Payne, HGTV design personality.

DECORATIVE DRAPERY HARDWARE (WOOD, RESIN & IRON)

Anvil Arts - Custom hand forged wrought iron drapery hardware, lighting, tables and architecture in Anaheim, CA.

Gould Worldwide Window Treatments/Gould Bronx, NY. Oldest US manufacturer of drapery hardware to the trade. Gould offers a complete line of drapery hardware including decorative wood, traditional white metal hardware, brass tubing, aluminum I-beam track and components.

Helser Brothers, Inc. Gilbert, AZ Visit the website to see their "Artigiani" custom iron drapery hardware. Catalog by request.

Ironart by Orion/Orion Ornamental Iron, Inc. Custom Decorative Iron Hardware, wood poles, nickel collection. Catalog by request.

Sarkis Studio - Beautifully crafted custom finials and components, hand painted to your specifications. Call for catalog. 800/793-0337.


FABRICS

Adaptive Textiles - Providing custom printed fabrics for home interiors. Choose the scale, print direction, and ground cloth; over 700 colors available.

Artmark Fabrics - Founded in 1950's Artmark is a leading source of wholesale fabrics and trims. DraperyPro members receive a special discount.

BuyFabrics.com - Designer Drapery Fabrics and Trims

Custom Stage Curtains - "To the Trade" source for fabric selection, design and fabrication of stage curtains.

DePersico Custom Textiles- Send photos or samples of your design inspiration, plus your color choice swatches, and we'll design a custom fabric print that will bring your vision to life!

JF Fabrics - US fabric jobber (To the Trade)

Joanne Fabrics, Inc. - Canadian fabric jobber

Le Fer Forge Drapery Hardware - Wholesale to the Trade iron drapery hardware. Trade can request a current catalog.

Plumridge, Inc. - Silk & SunbrellaSource in Southern, CA. Kit Plumridge.

Sunsilks, Inc. - To the trade silk source with over 3000 selections of color and styles for high quality silk fabrics. Backing services. Serving clients with excellence and speed.

Wesco Fabrics - Fabrics, Paris Texas Hardware, The Finial Company


FABRIC PROTECTION/FINISHING

Vista Window Film - THE source for window film! Contact Cindy Rotton for a dealer near you. Manufactured by CP Films, Inc.


LININGS

Shasta Breitkopf - Representative of Angel's Lining Distributors, Inc.

Rowley Company - Linings, shower curtain fabric.

Morgan Textiles - Iron-on and No-Sew blackout linings, non-woven linings. Light weight, wide widths available.

TRIMS

Artmark Fabrics - Founded in 1950's Artmark is a leading source of wholesale fabrics and trims. DraperyPro members receive a special discount.

BuyFabrics.com - Designer Drapery Fabrics and Trims

Shasta Breitkopf - Unique Expressions: www.uniquexpressions.net Brimar Tassels, Trims, and More, www.brimarinc.com represented by Unique Expressions in the state of Michigan. 877-516-4677 (toll-free).

Woven Materials - Offering a wide array of trims, fringes and tassels to the trade. All price points. Exceptional customer service.

twilltapes.com - Your best twill tape source. Many colors and sizes to choose from.

INSTALLATION SUPPLIES & AIDS

Install Solutions - Template making service for perfect fit; fabricator-ready. Custom cornice patterns. Fast turn-around.

Gould Worldwide Window Treatments/Gould Bronx, NY. Oldest US manufacturer of drapery hardware to the trade. Gould offers a complete line of drapery hardware including decorative wood, traditional white metal hardware, brass tubing, aluminum I-beam track and components.

Rowley Co. - Workroom/installation supplies.

RAK LTD - Manufacturer of the X-10-DOR™ Door Handle Extensions. Allows blinds to hang properly behind the handle.

WORKROOM SUPPLIES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

www.DraperyEducation.com Precision Draperies Interior Solutions - Publications, software and training for Workrooms & Interior Designers.

Jo Dee's Inc. - Sealah No Sew Tape "Don't sew, don't glue, just stick it with Sealah!"

Morgan Manufacturing & Engineering, Co. - Inspection Machines, Measuring Machines and Slitting Machines for fabric and textiles. Since 1972.

Williamson Supply Co. Inc. - Suppliers to the Drapery Professional, since 1968. 800-231-6249 Chris Williamson.

Rowley Co. - Workroom/installation supplies, a favorite in the industry.

Parkhill International/Scot Robbins & Co. - See the swag making product DP member (and Parkhill rep) Scot Robbins is raving about! Click here for a list of DraperyPro members who own Parkhill Products.

Wolff Industries - Scissors, shears, sharpeners (say that 10 times real fast.....!)

Minutes Matter - Debbie Green  Various products and forms to increase your productivity in the field and office.

Shasta Breitkopf - Unique Expressions: www.uniquexpressions.net Offering a variety of workroom tools, such as digi tapes, center point tapes, magnetic pin bowls, clamps and easy to cover buttons in sizes: 100, 75, 60, 45 and 36. Free catalog available upon request, call 877-516-4677 (toll-free) or request from: uniqshasta@aol.com

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Install Solutions - Template making service for perfect fit; fabricator-ready. Custom cornice patterns. Fast turn-around.

The Ultimate Install – Manufacturer of the Floating Header; A unique window treatment support system for unique windows!

DePersico Custom Textile - Send photos or samples of your design inspiration, plus your color choice swatches, and we'll design a custom fabric print that will bring your vision to life!

Jo Dee's Inc. - Sealah No Sew Tape "Don't sew, don't glue, just stick it with Sealah!"

Morgan Manufacturing & Engineering, Co. - Inspection Machines, Measuring Machines and Slitting Machines for fabric and textiles. Since 1972.

Adaptive Textiles - Providing custom printed fabrics for home interiors. Choose the scale, print direction, and ground cloth; over 700 colors available.

RAK Ltd. Chicago, IL http://www.x-10-dor.com Get it? X-10-dor = Extend Door! (French door handle extension that allows a blind to fit behind.)

HARD TREATMENTS/DRAPERY HARDWARE

Blinds.com - Online hard treatments. Reseller program. Contact DianGar@aol.com if interested in becoming a reseller.

Window Fashions, Inc. - Graber Distributor, Rose Webb

Gould Worldwide Window Treatments/Gould Bronx, NY. Oldest US manufacturer of drapery hardware to the trade. Gould offers a complete line of drapery hardware including decorative wood, traditional white metal hardware, brass tubing, aluminum I-beam track and components.


ROLLER SHADES

Rowley Co. - Roller shade classes and supplies.


SALES AIDS

M'Fay Patterns - Designer Digest. Line drawings of window treatments.


PATTERNS

Install Solutions - Template making service for perfect fit; fabricator-ready. Custom cornice patterns. Fast turn-around.

www.DraperyEducation.com

M'Fay Patterns - Professional patterns for your workroom.

Patterns Plus - Professional patterns by Joan Willis

Pate-Meadows Designs - Showhouse window treatment patterns as featured in Southern Living Magazine.

SERVICES:

Rob Garbarini Photography - Fine interior photography.

INDUSTRY SOFTWARE:

www.DraperyEducation.com Precision Draperies Interior Solutions - Publications, software and training for Workrooms & Interior Designers.

DreamDraper - "The premier design and visualization system for window treatments." It's as simple as drag, drop and design!

Minutes Matter - Quickbooks Pro Guidebook - Designed for the designer/workroom to help you understand how to set up and use the program. See list of DP users.

Minutes Matter Studio - Software to assist your clients in visualizing their dreams. Design "to scale" drawings for a professional look to your presentations.
Free 30-day trial! Floor plan module available now.

WORKROOMS:

ADM International, Inc. - Gary Raphael

The Craftsman Shop - Susan Brooks Adams

Custom Window Products - Ginny and Dave Rivenburg

Designs by Dian - Dian Garbarini, Mission Viejo, CA

Doris Graham Specialty Sewing, Inc., Pearl, MS

Drape98 Express, LLC - Amy Hunley, Destin, FL

Genuine Stitches - Ginette Minor, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada Home decor and embroidery.

Sew Beautiful - Margaret Blunt Millersville, MD

SlipcoverAmerica - Karen Erickson

Slipcover Network - Karen Erickson

Susan Day Design / Exciting Windows! by Susan Day - Springfield, IL

Tavern Hill - Susan Schurz, Amelia, VA. Wholesale workroom,

Woven Materials - Deb Kearney, Cary, NC Wholesale workroom


INTERIOR DECORATORS/DESIGNERS:

Beautiful Windows & Custom Designs - Cindy Collins, Shreveport, LA

Custom Interiors by Jane, LLC - Jane Tavernier, MI

Linda Principe Interiors - Linda Principe, Cranberry, NJ

Pamela DeLinda Principe Interiors - Linda Principe, Cranberry, NJ

Stratman Studio and Design - Merri Stratman, C.W.T.C., SD

Window Creations - Jo Green, Hayes, VA

WINDOW TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS

Alpha Decor - Janet Andoh, South Portland, ME

Decorating Makeover - Marisol Hernandez, Plantation, FL Exciting Windows! Member

Harmony Interiors - Lynn Myers, Estero, FL Exciting Windows! Member

Jane Bateman Inc. - Jane Bateman, Lawrence, KS

Michael's of Louisville Drapery & Blind Mfg. Inc. - Louisville, KY

Window Accents - Kim Lyon, Mason, OH Exciting Windows! Member

HARD TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS

Dante's Interiors - Tucsan, AZ, Hunter Douglas products and shutSonic

OC Interior Flair - Laguna Niguel, CA Authorized Hunter Douglas Dealer

Shades of the Future - Beaverton, WA, specializing in Hunter Douglas Products

Sonic Blinds Window Treatments - Buffalo, NY


BOOKS: (Also see Booklist for design, fabrication business titles)

www.DraperyEducation.com Precision Draperies Interior Solutions - Publications, software and training for Workrooms & Interior Designers.

M'Fay Patterns - Designer Digest and Workbook for your workroom and design business.

Selling to the Limit! - Jo Ann Brezette

Arched Windows - Joan Willis

Nika Stewart - Designer's Marketing Blitz

EDUCATION:

Educational Products

www.DraperyEducation.com Precision Draperies Interior Solutions - Publications, software and training for Workrooms & Interior Designers.

Educators/Schools/Programs

The Custom Sewing Institute - Hands-on, small group seminars for workroom professionals For more information, contact Susan Kostelecky skdesigns@mindspring.com

Sonoran Sewing Experience - Sonoran Sewing Experience teaches professional custom sewing methods used in high-end workrooms across the country to those who sew for their own homes as well as professionals in the industry.

www.DraperyEducation.com Precision Draperies Interior Solutions - Publications, software and training for Workrooms & Interior Designers.

Custom Home Furnishings Academy - Classes for the soft treatment professional. Founded by Cheryl Strickland, currently owned by industry professional, Margie Nance. See website for class schedule.

Window Coverings University - Sales/marketing training for the window treatment professional. The best industry specific sales training available!

Karen Erickson - Slipcover America. Karen travels around the US teaching her terrific slipcovering techniques. Visit www.SlipcoverAmerica.com for upcoming educational opportunities.

Beth Hodges - Installation Instructor at the Custom Home Furnishings Trade School. WCAA President.


VIDEO TAPES

Karen Erickson's Slipcover Video

DIAN'S LINKS

Rock Creek Lake - Dian's favorite vacation spot in California's High Sierras.

Shutterfly.com - Store your photos, print photos, make your own photo books.

FlyLady.net - If clutter has taken over your life, this is the help you need. Home management system help.

SavingDinner.com - Put an end to that annoying question "What's for dinner?" Weekly recipes with shopping lists. Throw together tasty entrees that are quick, healthy and simple.

Clark Howard Money Wise Advice - Don't get ripped off as a consumer.

Satellite Sisters - Podcast by 5 real sisters

UPS United Parcel Service -  Track your packages and estimate your shipping costs.

USPS United States Postal Service - Zip code searches and more.

mapquest.com - find out where you're going, get driving directions and more.