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Ive enjoyed creative pursuits since early childhood, thanks to my cheerful and industrious mother, Rosy, who taught me embroidery, sewing, crocheting, and basic culinary skills. After marriage to John Bauer (October 1985), my interests expanded to include greater culinary endeavors, hospitality, home decorating, floral arranging, tole painting, childrearing and eventually cardmaking. In 2001 I discovered this versatile, intricate, relaxing art. Simple cards for personal use soon blossomed into more complex designs and keepsakes for wedding and baby gifts. After much encouragement to market these items. Located in the beautiful state of Idaho (known as the Gem State), it began as a family endeavor. My children helped whenever possible and shared in the excitement of new orders and new designs. Alas, kids have a way of growing and changing. My quilling assistants soon discovered other hobbies and interests-all but Sarah (8), who grew up sampling quilling paper bits and fingering mamas pretties -and still shows a fascination with those colorful little strips. I think I just might make a quiller out of her yet! We home educate four of our five children, ages 18 to 4. (The oldest is a sophomore at UI). It pushes my resources to the limit, but when the schedule allows, I offer occasional quilling classes in Moscow, Idaho (home of the UI Vandals), and nearby Pullman, Washington (home of the WSU Cougars).

 

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