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The Wendel Works, started in 1999, is a nationally recognized custom fabrication studio specializing in inspired window and bedding designs. Owner, Gillian Wendel, bring years of fine art and graphics experience to the business as well as drapery expertise. With a BFA from Texas Christian University, she makes sure that a well proportioned design is at the center of every project. Gillian has been a frequent speaker at the annual International Window Coverings Expo as well as teaching at the Custom Sewing Institute for 6 years, a hands on conference, where she illustrated such topics as details and embellishments, hand sewing and headboards. She is a three time winner of the IWCE Vision Ingenuity Contest, a member of The Drapery and Design Professional Network, and Past President of the Houston Area Custom Drapery Association. Her work was recently included in Charles Randall’s new book, Designer Window Fashions.

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You can see her work here; www.picturetrail.com/wendelworks

Links and Resources;

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Charles Randall's Designer Window Fashions is available from The Workroom Channel

Rekonstruktion - Fensterdekorationen Frankreich 1890

The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Colette Wolff