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I’m a girl living in this world with a lifelong dream of being a musician. Ever since I was a kid belting Mariah Carey in front of the mirror, I knew performing was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I’m tired of hearing people say these things:
“You’re Not Good Enough” “You Can’t Do That” “That Won’t Work” “That’s a Pipe Dream”
To them I say:
Watch Me!
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Family Thanksgiving
That’s what “Family Thanksgiving” is about. It’s the opening number, the warm welcome, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. It’s the sound of…
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Big Changes: My Music Journey Begins!
Hello, friends! I’m so excited to share some big news with you today. If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve always been creative…
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The World Needs More Thanksgiving Songs
By Melanie Grace Here’s something that’s always bothered me: We go straight from Halloween to Christmas. One day we’re carving pumpkins, and the next,…
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Disrupting the Music Industry
It’s Time to Shake Up Christmas Music (And I’m Here to Do It) By Melanie Grace Let me be honest with you: I love…
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Don’t Miss Connecting Threads’ Labor Day Sale – 20% Off Sitewide
Hey quilting friends! 🧵✨ It’s time to celebrate Labor Day the quilty way — with a sitewide sale at Connecting Threads! From now through…
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My Journey to Becoming a Certified Sallie Tomato Educator
Ready to sew beautiful bags? Read Melanie’s behind-the-scenes travel story and find out how you can learn wallet, purse, and quilting techniques with her…
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🎄 Christmas in July:
et ahead on holiday gifts! Discover fast quilting tips, ruler work hacks, and small project ideas for Christmas in July — plus my favorite…
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Mastering Quilt Control
Struggling with bulky quilts and slippery fabric while ruler quilting? Learn how to control your quilt with the right tools and techniques—plus free checklist!
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Ruler Quilting for Beginners: Tools & Tips to Get Started
New to quilting with rulers? Here’s a guide to the tools, designs, and tips every beginner needs to get started confidently — and maybe…
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🧵 How to Use a Walking Foot for Quilting
Have you ever felt like your quilt sandwich shifts no matter how many pins you use? That’s where the walking foot comes in —…
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🧵 The History of Quilting Rulers: From Scissors to Precision Stitching
Did you know the rotary cutter wasn’t even invented until 1979? Quilting has come a long way from hand-cut templates and scissors. In Episode…
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Exciting News: I’m Officially a Flodesk Partner! ✨📧
It’s Official – I applied and was accepted! I am now a Flodesk Partner and I’d like to share this with you – what…
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