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Well, it was long overdue, but Ripplewear has finally moved into a larger shop.  More space for cutting, more space for sewing.  Creating.  Dreaming.  We were practically tripping over each other in our last location!  This shop is only a mile away yet it's light years ahead in terms of storage and "ease of use" (a technical term which means we aren't elbowing each other all day).    We added a new industrial machine which should cut down the sewing time dramatically.  We also ordered a new binding machine which, when it eventually shows up amidst this pandemic, will accomplish...

Marcy is my youngest daughter. Several years ago when she found herself in need of a job that she could do from home, I hired her to sew for Ripplewear. It was a bit of a challenge logistically since she lived in Illinois and I was in NH but we made it work. Now she has ventured out on her own, making window covers and screens for Transits and Promasters. This is her story.   I'm Marcy, owner of Down by the River Curtains. This business started about 5 years ago when I found myself suddenly a single mother to...

Jane lives in a lovely mobile home surrounded by the most beautiful flower gardens. She is widowed and has 4 beautiful granddaughters and a brand new great granddaughter. Almost all of the Ripplewear screens are made in her kitchen and dining room. She is a screen making machine!  Jane is a joy to have on the Ripplewear team. She has a wonderful sense of humor and is a loyal friend. Her favorite expression is " Bring it on!" This is her story.  I have been part of the team of sewers for three and a half years. I have been...

If you have a Ripplewear storage bag, chances are good that Jan made it. She also has stitched on yards and yards of binding to the Ripplewear curtains.   Jan lives in a basement apartment and works in her spare bedroom. She has a sweet, gentle nature, a strong faith, and gives the best hugs! It is worth delivering work to her just to get one of those hugs! Here is her story. Hi. I'm Jan, In the summer of 2015, a group of ladies in the Bible study I was attending were planning an October trip to the Sight...