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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Look At Who Will Exhibit at the Spring Window Fashions and Interior Design Event!

CURRENT LISTING OF THE VENDORS WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE SPRING WINDOW FASHION AND INTERIOR DESIGN EVENT featuring Jackie Von Tobel:

Rowley Company - PLATINUM SPONSOR http://www.rowleycompany.com Established in 1962, Gastonia, NC. Wholesale decorating supplies and more: installation, workroom, sewing, upholster, drapery supplies and drapery hardware.



United Supply Company - PLATINUM SPONSOR http://www.unitedsupplyco.com/ Wholesale fabricator and distributo of name brand window treatment products.Established 1962. Corporate office in Charlotte NC plus 5 branches in Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Raleigh, Pittsburgh.


A. Hoke Ltd. - SILVER SPONSOR
http://ahokelimited.com/
To The Trade, our locations in Charlotte and Raleigh bring the world directly to the design community with the most notable names in furniture, fabrics, hardware, wallcoverings, flooring, lighting, and accessories.

B&G Lieberman - GOLD SPONSOR
http://www.bglieberman.com/
Established 1949, Charlotte NCHeavy duty and industrial sewing machines, sewing supplies, buttons, irons and vacuum ironing tables, tailoring supplies.

Connexion for Design - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.connexionfordesign.com/ Katy Garrett, Asheville NC, Project management software for the Design Industry

Designware - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.designwareonline.com/ Window covering products and supplies: Pillows, trims, lining & sheers, blinds & shades, fabrics, shower liners, workroom supplies, drapery hardware.

FUA Window Coverings - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.fuawindowcoverings.com%20naturally/Naturally superior shades since 1956. Weaving and manufacturing natural woven wood shades since 1956. Fifty-four years and three generations later, still family owned and operated!

Kasmir Fabrics - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.kasmirfabrics.com/ Wholesale distributor of decorative fabrics and trim aswell as a wholesale workroom for soft window treatments and bedding.

M'Fay Patterns - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.mfay.com/ Matthews NC, Designs, manufactures and markets window treatment patterns.

Sloan Machinery - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.sloanmachinery.com/
Amesbury MA, Heavy duty and industrial cutting and sewing machines, parts and accessories.

Somfy - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.somfysystems.com/ Motor and automatic control solutions for window coverings within the home.

Stark Carpet & Fabrics - SILVER SPONSOR http://www.starkcarpet.com/fabric/index.cfm For over 60 years, Stark® Carpet has provided custom service for the interior design professional. The company specializes in custom designed carpet, fabric, furniture and wallcovering for both the residential and contract markets.

Robert Allen -Silver Sponsor http://www.robertallendesign.com/ For over 70 years, The Robert Allen Group has been the source for the world’s finest fabrics, trims, and hardware. Fabrics include Robert Allen, Beacon Hill, Robert Allen Contract, and Robert Allen@home.

Duralee - Silver Sponsor http://www.duralee.com/ Duralee is a family owned and operated company that was founded in 1952 and has consistently offered the interior design market quality products, designed for today's lifestyles. Their line includes fabrics, trims and furniture. Their fabric lines include Duralee, Suburban Home, Highland Court, and Duralee Contract.

To register go to https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e2ov0dh02e903fd3
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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Getting to Know Our Spring Event Speaker, Jackie Von Tobel


Jackie Von Tobel is a seasoned interior designer, author, artist, illustrator, blogger and product designer with almost twenty years of experience

Jackie is one of the country’s top experts in the field of interior design and soft treatment construction. She is the author and illustrator of the definitive series of illustrated encyclopedias and comprehensive design manuals for the trade, students, and consumers. She is currently working on a third book in the series, The Design Directory of Soft Furnishings.

Over 1000 of Jackie’s original designs from her books are featured in a first of it’s kind strategic partnership with Minutes Matter and Studio, the design industry’s leading provider of graphic design, space planning, and time management software. She has written a groundbreaking new book and graphic software support marketing system in collaboration with Minutes Matter.

Jackie has a new signature line of fabrics and pillow covers, The Jackie Von Tobel Collection. These eco-friendly fabrics are made in the USA and have a classic design.


BOOKS AUTHORED BY JACKIE VON TOBEL

The Design Directory of Window Treatments
This is Jackie's first bestselling book. It is the most complete collection of standard and unique window treatment components and designs ever assembled. This is a must have resource for designers and workroom professionals. This directory has concise, straight-to-the-point lists, definitions, and descriptions of design fundamentals and components to provide a complete education on window treatments. Over 1300 full-color illustrations of more than 350 individual window treatment components are included. A companion CD ROM of black line illustrations and industry worksheets is included for creating your own design.

The Design Directory of Bedding
This is the second volume in the series. It is the most complete directory of bedding and bedroom design ideas and instructions ever assembled. Concise and straight-to-the point lists, definitions, and descriptions of design fundamentals and components provide a comprehensive education on bedding design. The book includes hundreds of inspirational ideas and patterns, current and classic bedding styles, more than 1000 expert illustrations, and a glossary of standard terms. A companion CD ROM of black and white line drawings and detailed workroom work-sheets is included.

The Power of I
Coming soon from Jackie Von Tobel and Debbie and Casey Green of Minutes Matter & Studio. This is the ultimate marketing system for the interior design industry. Proven marketing techniques are supported for the first time with customized digital templates for many common marketing documents and promotional materials. Scheduled to be released in January 2010.

Welcome to the WCAA Charlotte Chapter!

The WCAA, Window Coverings Association of America, is an organization for workrooms, interior designers, window treatment retailers, trade partners, vendors and installers. Our goal is to promote education, professionalism and aid in the success and profitiablity of our members.

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