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.
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