Marianne Henderson is the owner of Sandhill Designs and Upholstery. She is a
dedicated wife and loving mother of three wonderful children,
including girl/boy twins in their late thirties and a youngest son
who is soon to turn 30. From an early age, she had a passion for
sewing, starting with making her own Barbie clothes and later
progressing to designing her own outfits. She saved her allowance
to buy fabric and patterns and, after taking a single sewing class
in junior high, continued to teach herself the craft.
Although she was accepted into the Fashion Institute of Design
and Merchandising in San Francisco, a life-changing event altered
her path just before she was set to attend. She spent nearly 30
years working in accounting, but it never fulfilled her passion.
While working part-time as a bookkeeper and creating custom soft
furnishings for a local furniture store, she had the opportunity to
reupholster a child’s chair. This sparked a love for the craft and
a realization that upholstery was her true calling.
Over the last 12 years, she has immersed herself in the world of
upholstery, learning through YouTube videos, books, and online
courses, including those offered by Kim Chagnon of Kim's
Upholstery. Recently, she has expanded her skills to include window
coverings. She is an active member of the National Upholstery
Association and the Window Coverings Association of America.
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