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Gillian Wendel

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.

Developing a Personal Approach:

“When I started I always addressed the client’s stated desires. While that got the job done, I realized I needed to treat the window as part of the room as well as create some exciting new options. Now my approach is to take into account the ”space” the window occupies as well as the rhythm of the room in order to create a treatment that is well balanced, properly scaled, meets expectations and then offers more. I listen to my client’s ideas and needs and work to provide that, but then I also show other possibilities in an attempt to take their treatments, and the room, to the next level.”~Gillian Wendel