
I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and according to my mother, I was a creative person straight out of the womb. My family fostered my creativity. I have my grandmother to thank for teaching me to sew when I was 7 or 8 years old —she was a very special person in my life. When I was younger, I used to daydream about potential craft projects at school. Often, I would get off my school bus with a list of supplies and have my mom take me straight to JoAnn Fabrics.
It looks like you’re out of free articles.
Become a Women Create member to read this full article.
Already a member? Sign in

Monthly Membership
- Full access to the site
- Digital Subscription of Where Women Create
- Digital Subscription of What Women Create
- Premium newsletter
- Partner Discounts
- E-Guides
- 10% Discount on All Women Create shop purchases

Annual Memberships
- 1-year print and digital subscriptions of WHAT Women Create magazine, WHERE Women Create magazine, or both
- 1-year digital membership to Women Create including:
- Full access to the site
- Premium newsletter
- Partner Discounts
- E-Guides
- 10% Discount on All Women Create shop purchases