332: Laura Nelson: 30 Years of Custom Work and Community

Today With Laura Nelson: In today’s episode, LuAnn welcomes longtime friend and industry expert Laura Nelson, owner of Sew Nice in West Lafayette, Indiana. With over 30 years of experience in custom window treatments and soft furnishings, Laura has built a business rooted in craftsmanship, consistency, and care. They talk about Laura’s journey from solo workroom to respected leader in the WCAA, the roles she’s played at both the national and local chapter levels, and what’s kept her motivated through decades of industry change. It’s a story of staying power, service, and deep love for the trade. More About Laura Nelson The owner of Sew Nice located in West Lafayette, Indiana. I have 30 years of experience with fabricating custom window treatments, slipcovers, other soft home furnishings for interior designers and home owners in Indiana. I am a WFCP Workroom and Color Specialist and an active member of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA), currently serving as Co-President for the WCAA Indiana Chapter . As an educator, I have taught classes for the American Sewing Guild, the WCAA, and the Custom Workroom Conference. I volunteer my time and services frequently for community service projects. Connect with Laura Nelson Website Facebook Instagram A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows! What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠⁠⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠⁠⁠ Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: ⁠⁠⁠ The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action ⁠⁠⁠ Audiobook : ⁠⁠⁠ The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action ⁠⁠⁠ Book 2: ⁠⁠⁠ A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts ⁠⁠⁠ Pre-Order Book 3: ⁠⁠⁠ A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 ⁠⁠⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ LuAnn’s ⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Power Talk Friday⁠⁠⁠ Like Us: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠ <